CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 8, 2014 13:03:55 GMT
Ladies, I have a Flex band from Fitbit. I'm just disgusted with it. I've had it a month and already it won't charge. I contacted the company and they are sending me a new one. This is the same thing that happened with my Ultra. Yes, they too sent me another and then I just gave up. So, my question is ..... is anyone using something different than a FitBit product? If so, which one? TIA, Ginger  |
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 8, 2014 13:13:06 GMT
I am using the Fitbit One and I love it. Do you have problems with watches? I can not wear a watch because the battery will drain in no time. Finally, after years of not being able to wear watches, I found a Fossil watch that has leather behind it, so the watch itself does not touch my skin. I have had it for 10 years and it is still doing fine, with just one battery change. The Fitbit One also puts something between my skin and the FB, so it does fine. Apparently my body does something to batteries and they just do not last. My Mom and my Grandfather are/were the same way. Could that be what is going on with your FB?
ETA: I had an Ultra and I had to have something between it and my skin because it would feel very warm if I didn't. I did not have problems with the battery because early on I began to use the clip on case to add that layer of protection and then clipped it to a pocket. The one has a rubber case and I just wear it clipped to my waistband with no problems.
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Post by pjaye on Jul 8, 2014 13:17:36 GMT
Ladies, I have a Flex band from Fitbit. I'm just disgusted with it. I've had it a month and already it won't charge. I contacted the company and they are sending me a new one. This is the same thing that happened with my Ultra. Yes, they too sent me another and then I just gave up. Must just be bad luck. I've had my original Fitbit for 2.5 years, I've worn it every day and it's still going strong. It started to come apart and I super-glued it back together twice, now some of the plastic at the curved bit is starting to chip away but it still works. |
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Post by rumplesnat on Jul 8, 2014 13:21:59 GMT
I've had my Flex for over a year and have experienced epic customer service from Fitbit, including free replacement of my Flex, even though I didn't have the receipt or original packaging, when it quit vibrating.
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Post by evnimom on Jul 8, 2014 13:41:47 GMT
Sorry, I have the zip and I love it. Regular pedometers never worked for me. Good luck finding something that works for you.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 8, 2014 14:31:05 GMT
Thanks for your input ladies! Fitbit's customer service has been great. It's just frustrating.......
Watches, nope I do wear one most of the time. I say that because now that the time is on my phone sometimes I wear a watch sometimes I don't.
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scorpeao
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 8, 2014 14:48:08 GMT
Ladies, I have a Flex band from Fitbit. I'm just disgusted with it. I've had it a month and already it won't charge. I contacted the company and they are sending me a new one. This is the same thing that happened with my Ultra. Yes, they too sent me another and then I just gave up. Must just be bad luck. I've had my original Fitbit for 2.5 years, I've worn it every day and it's still going strong. It started to come apart and I super-glued it back together twice, now some of the plastic at the curved bit is starting to chip away but it still works. I've had mine for over a year and never had a problem. I have the One though, so perhaps that's the difference? I do need to replace the clip thing, but that's it. |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Jul 8, 2014 14:53:06 GMT
I have a Flex after having a Nike Fuel band. I had problems with the fuel band. they replaced it twice and on then it wouldn't charge and Nike wouldn't replace it. My DH just bought a LifeTrak (because it looks like a watch) and it doesn't register "misc steps" With that, it looks like you need to walk a minimum of about 30 steps for it to count them.
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Post by PenandInk on Jul 8, 2014 15:01:01 GMT
I have a Misfit Shine. I love that it uses a battery, which I change every three months or so. No charging! It syncs to an app on my iphone, which is also nice. I wear it in a band on my wrist, but you can also clip it to your shirt, waistband, shoe. There is also a necklace attachment.
There are pros and cons to the Shine. The biggest pro for me is that it's waterproof, and I swim 5 days a week.
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Post by disneypal on Jul 8, 2014 15:26:54 GMT
Sorry you had a problem, I've had a Fitbit Flex for about 6 months now and wear it 24 hours - I haven't had any problems with it. Since you are getting a replacement, just give it another try before moving on to something else-hope this one doesn't give you any problems.
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Post by Fidget on Jul 8, 2014 16:29:54 GMT
I use an Omron pedometer, it's nowhere near as fancy as a fitbit. It counts steps, arobic steps, miles and calories burned. Runs on a battery that needs replacing maybe 2x per year. I love it, it does everything I need! The cost is around $35.00.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 8, 2014 17:01:00 GMT
I'm sorry you keep getting duds  I have only had my Flex since April and everyone I know has a Fitbit, no other brands. There is one person in the office with something else, it's a huge thing that cost around $200.00. I think it's the Nike one. She doesn't talk about it much so I don't know how she likes it. |
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 9, 2014 1:54:45 GMT
I'm sorry you've been having problems with your Flex. I've had my Fitbit One for almost two years and have never had any problems with it. I charge it once a week, and it's never been less than 75% charged after that amount of time. Hopefully you'll get one that doesn't give you problems.
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Post by gardengoddess on Jul 9, 2014 1:59:26 GMT
I'm on my second Fitbit. My first was the original Ultra and it was still going strong after two years but I wanted to be able to sync with my phone and the Ultra doesn't do that, so a couple of months ago I upgraded to the One and I love it! I'm not a bracelet person at all, so the flex or force weren't options for me. I have to be able to tuck it in a pocket or clip it to my bra.
It sounds like you just got a lemon. Don't give up yet!
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I have only had my Flex since April and everyone I know has a Fitbit, no other brands. 
