After numerous complaints, Microsoft’s Band 2 gets a thicker skin, literally

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Published onJune 20, 2016

published onJune 20, 2016

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As many usersthroughout the internet have reported,one of the biggest problems with the Microsoft Band 2 is that the thermal plastic elastomer silicone vulcanite wristband on the device would tear in certain areas.According to WinSuperSite, Microsoft has fixed the material in newer shipments of Band 2’s in order to protect against such rips and tears.

The report notes that employees helping in the exchange of torn Band 2’s at Best Buy and the physical Microsoft Retail Store have mentioned that, “there’s a special lot number that has been fortified with either new or thicker material.” This lot number, apparently, can be found on the retail box for the Band 2 (as seen below.) The site is also noting that Lot numbers with 1608 or above, might have shipped with the thicker skin.

As WinSuperSite notes, the first two numbers in the Lot number appear to be the year of shipment, and the second two appear to be the week. So, this indicates that Band 2’s with the Lot number of 1608 (2016, 8th week) are the ones with the heftier skin for enhanced tear protection.

So, will you check your Lot Number to see if you’re one of the lucky folks with the thicker Band 2 skin? Let us know by dropping us a comment below!

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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