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Y0da
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Jun 26, 2015
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Warning, these things tend to sort of fall apart after a few months(3-4). The adhesive or whatever they do sort of gives way, and the actual wristband will start to peel off from the unit inside. There are videos online, search around and know what you're buying.
lobster
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Jun 28, 2015
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Y0daI took myself out of this drop because of what you mentioned. I watched a youtube video which was pretty convincing that the glue they use to hold the elastomer on to the body is insufficient.
the reviewer also made a follow up video after fitbit sent him a replacement. looks like the adhesive will last 6 months to 1 year and then bubble and the band will peel off. The comments are littered with other people having the same issues. Fit bit apparently is very willing to just send out new replacements and have you keep the old one. one commenter is on her 3rd replacement in 6 months for this issue. I guess one year of use is pretty much the expected lifespan of one of these kinds of technology--by the time it breaks, there will be something newer and better on the market to buy instead.
I don't like the idea of paying more up front for a product that has a known defect, so that in the future the company has enough funds to just send replacements to anyone who asks. Instead of just fixing the design problem to begin with, I'm sure they have calculated the asking price, the estimated replacements that will be needed during the warranty period and the bottom line profit. It almost seems like the model for health insurance, which is disgusting.
the reviewer also made a follow up video after fitbit sent him a replacement. looks like the adhesive will last 6 months to 1 year and then bubble and the band will peel off. The comments are littered with other people having the same issues. Fit bit apparently is very willing to just send out new replacements and have you keep the old one. one commenter is on her 3rd replacement in 6 months for this issue. I guess one year of use is pretty much the expected lifespan of one of these kinds of technology--by the time it breaks, there will be something newer and better on the market to buy instead.
I don't like the idea of paying more up front for a product that has a known defect, so that in the future the company has enough funds to just send replacements to anyone who asks. Instead of just fixing the design problem to begin with, I'm sure they have calculated the asking price, the estimated replacements that will be needed during the warranty period and the bottom line profit. It almost seems like the model for health insurance, which is disgusting.
lobster
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Jun 28, 2015
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StrummI don't see any difference in construction to suggest that this is not an issue with the HR. the fact that the bands are glued onto the body of the sensor is the main problem. maybe it would last longer if they were pinned straps like a regular watch or if they were molded onto the frame of the watch like nike or polar has done with some models. Maybe they changed the type of glue they use, but I doubt it. As I mentioned above, I think they rely on the technology going out of date and new models to entice buyers, over construction that will last for years and years. Most fitness people are probably not even that bothered by this design flaw--I imagine they view this device like a pair of running shoes--replaceable every 6 months to a year.
Honestly though, I think if you are serious about using it for fitness/wt loss--even if you have to send it in to warranty service once or twice, the benefits are probably worth the hassle. I know myself well enough to know that I'm more interested in this thing for the gizmo factor rather than real fitness goals, so for me it's not worth it.
Honestly though, I think if you are serious about using it for fitness/wt loss--even if you have to send it in to warranty service once or twice, the benefits are probably worth the hassle. I know myself well enough to know that I'm more interested in this thing for the gizmo factor rather than real fitness goals, so for me it's not worth it.
Virael
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Sep 4, 2015
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lobsterI've had the Charge HR since launch and have been wearing it 24/7 (except when bathing). The screen is already dinged and scratched (a problem I typically have with watches since I'm not very careful with them) but the band itself still looks brand new. Perhaps not soaking it in the tub with you makes all the difference? Or maybe the chemistry of your sweat? Never had any problems with mine but I suppose YMMV.
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