Hope, The wrist band which comes as part of the Flex is about 3 5th's of an inch wide and no thicker than a traditional leather watch strap.
Near to the area where the FitBit Flex itself lives the rubber wrist band thickens up a little, but, nothing garish. I have a black one but they come in every conceivable colour. They don't look bad, and arguably look good, they are designed as a fashion accessory. I expect the battery to last as long as the FitBit 1 did, about 2 weeks. Yes, the Flex monitors sleep, and since its a wrist band rather than clip on, I expect to find myself wearing it now 24 hours a day. 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 On 3 Jun 2013, at 15:22, Hope Paulos <[email protected]> wrote: > Can you provide more information about the fit bit wristband, please? Also, > will the flex assist you with sleeping info? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 3, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Neil Barnfather - TalkNav <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> 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. 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