Microsoft has finally joined the bandwagon, unveiling its first smart wearable, the Microsoft Band. As its name implies, it definitely looks like a wristband more than a watch, or a smartwatch for that matter. The Microsoft Band can serve as a fitness tracker, a notification device, and a smartphone extension. What's unique about the Microsoft Band is that it's compatible with devices running other platforms like iOS and Android. In my opinion, this is one of the strengths of Microsoft's smartband.
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Microsoft Band works alongside the Microsoft Health platform and in conjunction with a handful of different partners. It is made to be worn 24/7, only needing charged every couple of days. There's an integrated GPS for keeping track of both route and pace, as well as a heart rate monitor running non-stop. Basic details like heart rate data, steps taken, and calories burned are recorded, as well as the quality and length of one's sleep and a personal UV index.
Guided workouts are offered to aid in fitness goals, the latter of which can be set so that specific progress is tracked. Joining the activity tracking features are a host of alerts, including notifications for when a tweet, Facebook update, text message, call, email, calendar event, or customized alert arrives. This is joined by real-time weather data and a watch mode for keeping tabs on the time.
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There's Bluetooth 4.0 for pairing, as well as a 1.4-inch touchscreen display (106 x 320 pixels) for viewing notifications and whatnot. Microsoft promises that the screen can be read in direct sunlight. There is also a do-not-disturb mode and customizable backgrounds. Microsoft Band is available in small, medium, and large sizes, and is now available from Microsoft's retail and online stores for $199.
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