Koolhandnick Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looking to buy my wife a activity fitness tracker for Christmas. Either a fitbit or something similar in the $50-$100 price range. Anybody have one or know about them? Are they comfortable, and are they actually useful? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshame Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 check craigslist, people buy these type of things and realize they're not as in to whatever as much as they thought they were. i got a nice garmin forerunner with heart rate monitor for ~$125 on CL. it depends on what she wants out of it. i wanted to track distance/pace while running (so a screen was necessary) and be able to have that data exportable. most of the cheaper trackers don't have GPS so you have to have your phone with you while running to track distance (other than steps), and what's the point then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trappedunderice Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I personally don't think they're worth it. They've just become a new fad in terms of electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Everyone I know seems to love their Fitbit. We sell TONS of them at my work, way more than any competing device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Everyone I know seems to love their Fitbit. We sell TONS of them at my work, way more than any competing device.if you are willing to brave Black Friday Walmart will have them for $69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshame Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I personally don't think they're worth it. They've just become a new fad in terms of electronics i mean, if you want to track how far and fast you're running/cycling, what is a better option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Of Suburbia Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I would say watch for the Apple Watch to come out as that device is supposed to feature many different fitness tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshame Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I would say watch for the Apple Watch to come out as that device is supposed to feature many different fitness tools but is also $350, a little out of his budget. i might try to pick one up if/when they drop to $250 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolhandnick Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I like the 70 black Friday fitbit price, may do that. Mostly looking for something basic with non GPS to track distance traveled and calories and what not. I do agree that they may in fact be a current fad....but I'm also getting a smart watch this Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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