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I went hands-on with the Microsoft Band 2, and it was comfortable
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Published onOctober 9, 2015
published onOctober 9, 2015
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I managed to be one of the lucky attendees of Microsoft’s massive Windows 10 devices event on October, and while I wasn’t able to truly give any of the devices a run for their money, I was at least able to feel around and get some basic first impressions of them. One of these devices wasthe Microsoft Band 2, a device that I’m very pleasantly surprised about.
I hadn’t used much of the originalMicrosoft Band, but I know enough to tell you that it was a flawed product, to say the least. While it managed to pack in the features that were promised with a relatively strong user interface, the Band suffered from the the horrible issue that it was just plain uncomfortable. For a device that you were meant to keep wrapped around your wrist for relatively significant amount of times, that is a fatal flaw.
I’m happy to report that the Microsoft Band 2 doesn’t suffer from this issue. Putting it around my wrist, I didn’t feel much of anything. It certainly seemed like the sort of device that I would be able to wear for an extended amount of time. The Band felt natural, and I didn’t feel any need to make adjustments to it. The screen also felt more vibrant, and all-around wasmore stylishthan its predecessor.
On top of just feeling good, the Microsoft Band 2 is packed with features that should appeal to people. The Band is sporting a UV monitor, a GPS, and a barometer. For the fitness minded individual that the Microsoft Band 2 is mostly aimed at, it can even keep track of the calories you burn, your heart rate, and how well you’re sleeping. It’s truly a robust product for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
In short, the Band 2 seems to improve on the biggest problems that the original Band had, primarily its clunky design. For this reason, it should be a product that more general consumers would consider, and not just something that appeals to those for whom fitness is a massive priority. Now that it’s a viable option to wear the Band on a regular basis, getting acquainted with its advantages should be much easier.
You can pre-order the Band 2here, it costs $249.99 and ships by October 30th.
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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