Microsoft Wearable device

[Russ35]

So MS have now released a wearable device (US only at the minute), the Microsoft Band - $199

Basically another health monitor device, but can also do email,text, reminders etc and use Cortana.

There is also cross platform support via apps (Windows Phone, iOS, Android). Data can be uploaded to the new Microsoft Health servers where data can be tracked and data crunched etc.

http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-us

[Russ35]

I do like the look of this. Have to see what price it is when finally released in the UK

A couple of videos from windowscentral.com

Unboxing and setting up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7a-GTyEEbg

and a bit more about the settings available
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPIq4gC_zCY

[Russ35]

I was looking at getting one, but after downloading the size guide the large will be to small.

Anyone know of any places that have them on display to try?

WindowsCentral have a forum for the band, so you can see some feedback http://forums.windowscentral.com/microsoft-band/

[Russ35]

I've just called into my local Currys in Blackpool and 70% of the store is boarded up as it is having work done. So need to find another outlet that sells them, as next nearest Currys is Preston.