Unaware of this event, yesterday morning I ordered the first MS Band for a little more than 1/2 the list price of the Band 2. I'd been shopping for fitness trackers for a long time, and settled on the Band as the only tracker meeting my needs that can also act as an Android trusted bluetooth device & keep my phone unlocked.
From what I can tell, the Band 2 adds:
- softer, more flexible strap (soft shell vs hard shell)
- barometer for elevation
- gorilla glass
- better touch sensitivity
Is that it? If so, given the nearly 2x price difference, I think I'm just going to keep the old band and use it.
Unaware of this event, yesterday morning I ordered the first MS Band for a little more than 1/2 the list price of the Band 2. I'd been shopping for fitness trackers for a long time, and settled on the Band as the only tracker meeting my needs that can also act as an Android trusted bluetooth device & keep my phone unlocked.
From what I can tell, the Band 2 adds: - softer, more flexible strap (soft shell vs hard shell) - barometer for elevation - gorilla glass - better touch sensitivity
Is that it? If so, given the nearly 2x price difference, I think I'm just going to keep the old band and use it.