Fitbit Owners Thread - Blu-ray Forum

MaCruz · 06-07-2016, 01:21 PM

I just ordered the Blaze at a discounted price from work. This will be my first device. Any Blu-ray members out there owns a Fitbit?

nickersonw · 06-07-2016, 01:57 PM

I just bought a Blaze also from Best Buy a few minutes ago!

I've had Fitbits since summer of 2013. I started with the Flex, then in April 2015 moved to a Surge since it had GPS and worked with tracking cycling. I loved the features of the Surge, but it was just not well built. I had it replaced twice during the 1 year warranty. First time was because the band was falling apart in several places (which with the Flex and Blaze isn't a problem since you can replace those, but you can't on the Surge). Then the replacement one would only hold a charge for a day, and only would last 30 minutes if I used the GPS tracking. Now my third one's band is falling apart and I am out of the warranty now.

I decided I wanted to get the Blaze since it has GPS tracking, by using your phone's GPS, and I can replace bands if they break. I was just waiting for a discount on it. I saw Best Buy had the large plum version on sale for $169.99, so I bought that and a blue replacement band for $29.99. I had the $10 gift card from the spend $50 on movies/tv shows a few weeks ago and I had a $25 gift card from the Ibotta app.

Can't wait to go pick it up today!

As for it's effectiveness, it works well when I put my mind to actually reaching the goals and keep a food diary. Before I got a Fitbit, I was around 230 pounds. The lowest I've been is 195 pounds. Recently I've gotten off track and haven't been eating well since I've had some changes in my life and I'm around 210 now, but I'm starting back up again and I'm hoping this purchase will help with my motivation.

Leonidas King · 06-07-2016, 05:00 PM

I've been meaning to get it since I workout 6x a week but its a bit pricey

The Great Owl · 06-07-2016, 07:15 PM

I run 35 to 50 miles a week on average, but I do not own a Fitbit, because they remind me of the collars that the school kids had to wear in the movie, Battle Royale.

Most of my running friends wear them, and love them, though.

jbig31 · 06-08-2016, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

I just ordered the Blaze at a discounted price from work. This will be my first device. Any Blu-ray members out there owns a Fitbit?

Just got a Blaze for my birthday today!

MaCruz · 06-08-2016, 11:36 AM

A bunch of my coworkers, several of my friends, and my wife all have a fitbit so I finally jumped on the bandwagon so I can participate in their weekend warrior activities.

Zodokai · 06-09-2016, 02:15 AM

I've had my Charge HR since February 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. I just like tracking things in general, so tracking my steps and flights was an obvious next step for me.

MaCruz · 06-09-2016, 11:23 AM

Fitbit store is having a up to 25% off sale until the 14th of June. Free 2 day shipping with purchases over $50.

jbig31 · 06-10-2016, 12:11 AM

Over 15,000 steps today...

MaCruz · 06-10-2016, 11:37 AM

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Over 15,000 steps today...

I should be getting mine Monday, but I checked and it's here in FL so maybe tomorrow.

jbig31 · 06-11-2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

I should be getting mine Monday, but I checked and it's here in FL so maybe tomorrow.

I really like mine! I'm sure you'll like yours too!

MaCruz · 06-15-2016, 11:40 AM

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I really like mine! I'm sure you'll like yours too!

Got mine yesterday. Ordered a 3rd party leather band with frame in brown from Amazon.

We should start a Blu-ray.com weekend warriors challenge.

jbig31 · 06-15-2016, 05:35 PM

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Got mine yesterday. Ordered a 3rd party leather band with frame in brown from Amazon.

We should start a Blu-ray.com weekend warriors challenge.

Let's do it!

MaCruz · 06-28-2016, 07:09 PM

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Let's do it!

Hit us up via PM so we can add you to do the daily challenges. Would be cool to get more Blu-ray members to join.

jbig31 · 06-28-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

Hit us up via PM so we can add you to do the daily challenges. Would be cool to get more Blu-ray members to join.

It's been fun!

detective392 · 06-29-2016, 07:41 AM

Been a huge Fitbit fan for a long time but my Charge recently broke. Contacted Fitbit and as they are discontinuing the Charge for the Alta they are sending me a free Charge HR instead. I love Fitbit's customer service.

Can't wait to start tracking my HR.

jbig31 · 06-29-2016, 04:22 PM

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Been a huge Fitbit fan for a long time but my Charge recently broke. Contacted Fitbit and as they are discontinuing the Charge for the Alta they are sending me a free Charge HR instead. I love Fitbit's customer service.

Can't wait to start tracking my HR.

I agree on their customer service. Somehow I got a crack across the face of my Blaze over the weekend. Called them up and explained everything and they sent me a shipping label for a return and they are going to replace it for free.

detective392 · 06-29-2016, 04:41 PM

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I agree on their customer service. Somehow I got a crack across the face of my Blaze over the weekend. Called them up and explained everything and they sent me a shipping label for a return and they are going to replace it for free.

They are an awesome company as I hear a lot of stories about getting replacements, upgrades when little things happen.

HR should be here on Saturday

MaCruz · 06-29-2016, 05:17 PM

What's the warranty, 1 year?

jbig31 · 06-29-2016, 05:42 PM

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What's the warranty, 1 year?

I believe so

06-07-2016, 01:21 PM	#1
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06-07-2016, 01:57 PM	#2
nickersonw Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Richmond, VA 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1415 DVD collection:23 Digital collection:2209 Trading Score:329	I just bought a Blaze also from Best Buy a few minutes ago! I've had Fitbits since summer of 2013. I started with the Flex, then in April 2015 moved to a Surge since it had GPS and worked with tracking cycling. I loved the features of the Surge, but it was just not well built. I had it replaced twice during the 1 year warranty. First time was because the band was falling apart in several places (which with the Flex and Blaze isn't a problem since you can replace those, but you can't on the Surge). Then the replacement one would only hold a charge for a day, and only would last 30 minutes if I used the GPS tracking. Now my third one's band is falling apart and I am out of the warranty now. I decided I wanted to get the Blaze since it has GPS tracking, by using your phone's GPS, and I can replace bands if they break. I was just waiting for a discount on it. I saw Best Buy had the large plum version on sale for $169.99, so I bought that and a blue replacement band for $29.99. I had the $10 gift card from the spend $50 on movies/tv shows a few weeks ago and I had a $25 gift card from the Ibotta app. Can't wait to go pick it up today! As for it's effectiveness, it works well when I put my mind to actually reaching the goals and keep a food diary. Before I got a Fitbit, I was around 230 pounds. The lowest I've been is 195 pounds. Recently I've gotten off track and haven't been eating well since I've had some changes in my life and I'm around 210 now, but I'm starting back up again and I'm hoping this purchase will help with my motivation.

06-07-2016, 05:00 PM	#3
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:481 Blu-ray collection:2428 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:237	I've been meaning to get it since I workout 6x a week but its a bit pricey

06-07-2016, 07:15 PM	#4
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:672 Blu-ray collection:5723 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I run 35 to 50 miles a week on average, but I do not own a Fitbit, because they remind me of the collars that the school kids had to wear in the movie, Battle Royale. Most of my running friends wear them, and love them, though.

06-08-2016, 11:36 AM	#6
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:944 DVD collection:18 MA collection:384 Digital collection:558 iTunes collection:514 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	A bunch of my coworkers, several of my friends, and my wife all have a fitbit so I finally jumped on the bandwagon so I can participate in their weekend warrior activities.

06-09-2016, 02:15 AM	#7
Zodokai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Orono, ME 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3006 DVD collection:143 Digital collection:918	I've had my Charge HR since February 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. I just like tracking things in general, so tracking my steps and flights was an obvious next step for me.

06-09-2016, 11:23 AM	#8
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:944 DVD collection:18 MA collection:384 Digital collection:558 iTunes collection:514 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Fitbit store is having a up to 25% off sale until the 14th of June. Free 2 day shipping with purchases over $50.

06-10-2016, 12:11 AM	#9
jbig31 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Grandville MI 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1	Over 15,000 steps today...

06-29-2016, 07:41 AM	#16
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Been a huge Fitbit fan for a long time but my Charge recently broke. Contacted Fitbit and as they are discontinuing the Charge for the Alta they are sending me a free Charge HR instead. I love Fitbit's customer service. Can't wait to start tracking my HR.

06-29-2016, 05:17 PM	#19
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:944 DVD collection:18 MA collection:384 Digital collection:558 iTunes collection:514 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	What's the warranty, 1 year?

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