Microsoft Band is a new health and fitness tracker created and developed by Microsoft which was announced on October 29, 2014. The smart device officially goes on sale on October 30, 2014 for $199. Due to limited quantities, the device is only available in the US from Microsoft Stores and online.
The Microsoft Band is compatible with Windows Phone 8.1, iOS 7.1+, Android 4.3+ and it works through a free, downloadable app called 'Microsoft Health'.
The watch incorporates ten sensors such as an optical heart rate monitor, GPS, and UV sensor. It can monitor things like heart rate, steps and general movement including physical actions. Some of the novel sensors give you the ability to evaluate UV exposure and a galvanic skin response test to examine stress. Its battery can run for two days on a full charge. The Band features Smart watch-like features such as built in apps (called Tiles) such as Exercise, UV, Alarm & Timer, Calls, Messages, Calendar, Facebook, Weather and more.
The watch incorporates ten sensors such as an optical heart rate monitor, GPS, and UV sensor. It can monitor things like heart rate, steps and general movement including physical actions. Some of the novel sensors give you the ability to evaluate UV exposure and a galvanic skin response test to examine stress. Its battery can run for two days on a full charge. The Band features Smart watch-like features such as built in apps (called Tiles) such as Exercise, UV, Alarm & Timer, Calls, Messages, Calendar, Facebook, Weather and more.
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The 1.4-inch TFT (320 x 106 pixels) full color display screen is crisp and bright with 132 background options to choose from to personalize the smart device. Its 11mm x 33mm is much smaller than the Samsung Gear Fit's curved 1.85-inch AMOLED screen. But you don't need a huge screen, since the fitness band isn't going to be showing off any intensive graphics.
Other features of the Microsoft Band includes calendar alerts, email previews, 24-hour heart rate monitoring and guided workouts by Gold's Gym, Shape, Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness.
Finally, Microsoft also announced their new Microsoft Health platform, which helps you live healthier by providing actionable insights based on data gathered from the smart devices and apps that you use every day. Microsoft Health makes tracking personal fitness easier, more insightful, and more holistic. All the data is synced to one central location that is accessible on the Web or through cross-platform apps.
Other features of the Microsoft Band includes calendar alerts, email previews, 24-hour heart rate monitoring and guided workouts by Gold's Gym, Shape, Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness.
Finally, Microsoft also announced their new Microsoft Health platform, which helps you live healthier by providing actionable insights based on data gathered from the smart devices and apps that you use every day. Microsoft Health makes tracking personal fitness easier, more insightful, and more holistic. All the data is synced to one central location that is accessible on the Web or through cross-platform apps.
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Bio: A design oriented person who basically focus on the architectural phase rather than its actual implementation. He is a computer science engineer with expertise in UI framework.
Bio: A design oriented person who basically focus on the architectural phase rather than its actual implementation. He is a computer science engineer with expertise in UI framework.
