Hi Neil, Thanks so much for the review, it was really helpful.
For those who are interested, here's the website. The product links give details on U.S. pricing. The FitBit Flex is $99. I didn't check the price of the scale. http://www.fitbit.com/Free-Shipping From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather - TalkNav Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 8:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: FitBit Review Hi All, I haven't seen this come up on list for a while, if even at all, so thought I'd take the time out to write up a little review of FitBit. This review is based on an iPhone 5 user having used a FitBit 1 and today receiving my new FitBit Flex, along with the FitBit Aria scales. Firstly, I'm blind, totally, so whatever I am about to write is based on the fact that I've set this up and used it alone and unaided. Let me also add that I've not ever been able to weigh myself, in private and with a little dignity. Talking scales seem to have only one volume, shout, and they are often rather poor at getting things right. So back at the start of May I began using FitBit, I really bought it to see how much walking I do each day, but, found that it really began to encourage me to do more. I had a FitBit 1 which is a tiny small device which slots into a rubber clip that you wear, its tiny, and inconspicuous. The battery lasts about 2 weeks and then you remove it from the rubber clip and charge using USB. There is a screen on the FitBit devices but it is not necessary to be able to see this. I was able to configure and link my FitBit 1 without sighted help and have been able to monitor my steps taken, distance walked, floors climbed and calories burned each day. For those wishing to go a little mad, you can even tell the App more info like what food you eat etc, you can also have FitBit monitor your sleep, but, I didn't like the look of the wrist band for night wearing, see later comments on this. I have also configured the FitBit Aria scales, these are brill, they have a screen on them for the sighted, but, no use to me. They automatically can manage the weight profiles of up to 8 users, so when I stand on them they recognise me simply by knowing that I'm the only person in our house of that rough weight. To get the scales to turn on you push with a medium weight on the centre of the scales for a second or two, then remove your foot. Wait about 2 seconds and then step on fully with both feet. For the best measurements you need to be bear footed and preferably the less you can wear the better. FitBit Aria scales not only weigh you but also measure body fat % and also calculate your BMI. This info is then sent via WiFi to your FitBit account, and downloaded to your App when you run it. Bravo, now without help I have access to my weight in private! yippy! The FitBit Aria product and FitBit 1 have helped me to really learn more about my health and activity on a daily bases. I've today received my FitBit Flex, which is their new product, and this is smaller still and much better in terms of overall wearability. The FitBit 1 and Flex are the same price by the way! The Flex I can easily see myself wearing at night, which will provide even more info about health etc, and the splash resistance will be good too. Overall, I'm really happy with this product range, accessibility is not an issue, even setting up the Aria scales to use my home WiFi was very easy, I just followed the prompts on the iPHone App to do this. Bottom line, if you weigh yourself, and are interested in this sort of thing, its a brilliant product solution. I should add, the calorific data and distance travelled are actual ones for you, they are not random things generated by rough guides for people of your height and weight. I tested this by walking with my wife who has the same system, and we both walked the same distance, yet she, who is shorter, had walked more steps than I. There in lies also the other aspect, the social element, you can share your stats with other users and compare how well you are doing etc. For a real proof in the pudding, I have lost 1 stone since starting on May 11th to date, and I although not over weight, am pleased with myself for doing so. Let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code Factory and Sendero dealer, as well as an Apple iOS, Macintosh and Android accessibility specialist. For all your accessible phone, PDA and GPS related enquiries visit www.talknav.com URL: - www.talknav.com e-mail: - [email protected] Phone: - +44 844 999 4199 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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