Microsoft Band, the first device powered by Microsoft Health. Product from Microsoft contains all functions which we could have seen in other producers gadgets. It means heart rate tracker, steps counter, calorie burn, and sleep quality. Also notification function is very interesting thing. We can preview our e-mails or set calendar alerts, everything without using our smartphone.

 

Microsoft Band works with Android, Windows Phone and iOS so there is no worries, that Microsoft band will not work with device we own.

Also, we can use this band as a personal trainer - we can set own fitness goals, track our activity ant others. Other features about we should to mention is primarily Incoming calls, texts, social updates, weather, finance, and more.. ALL FROM YOUR WRIST! Which is very useful.

 Other features mentioned by producer:

- "Built-in GPS: Measures the distance you’ve run and tracks your pace and route. Save your favorites to retrace your steps and challenge yourself later.  "

- "Guided Workouts: Fun and challenging workouts from fitness partners like Gold's Gym, Shape, and Men's Fitness with exercise prompts on the band and much more in the app.  "

- "Biking: Tailored for biking activities, the Bike Tile lets you track your heart rate and calorie burn. Outdoor rides will also track speed, distance, and elevation." 

- "24-hour heart rate monitor: Gives you a better understanding of your calorie burn, sleep patterns, and peak and resting heart rate so you can perform at your best."

(quoted from microsoft.com)

Jawbone presented us new fitness tracker which is smallest and cheapest band from this producer.

Jawbone tells, that his new product will stay 7 days on a charge and will cost about 99$ each.

First of all, Jawbone UP2 applies pressure on health system. For example, if you had more steps than day ago.. UP2 tells you to take a breath, or go to bed earlier.

Other mainly functions (from producer site):

-  Activity Tracking - "The simplest way to get credit for your steps, exercise and overall calories burned throughout the day. Knowing is the first step to get more active and stay motivated."

- Sleep Tracking - "Easily track hours slept and quality of sleep. Smart Coach learns your habits and gives you personalized suggestions to help you get to bed on time. Smart Alarm™ silently wakes you up at the optimal moment in your sleep cycle—so you feel refreshed."

- Food Logging - "Log your meals and track calories in no time with the UP® barcode scanner, restaurant menu search and food database. Smart Coach helps guide you to healthy habits and gives your meal a Food Score—because there's more to eating well than just counting calories."

- Smart Coach - "Smart Coach gives you the motivation and personalized insights you need to reach your goals, no matter where your day takes you. Plus, it gets smarter over time—as Smart Coach gets to know you, insights and tips get better and better. And you will too."