Amazon.ca: Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker $79.95 + Free Shipping (Reg. $99.95)

Posted October 14, 2012 @ 3:10pm
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October 14 update: This price expired, but now it's back again, so hurry up and buy if you're interested!

Originally posted October 3: The Fitbit is a very popular activity tracker with lots of neat features. It records your steps, stairs climbed, distance covered, calories burned as well as how long and how well you sleep! And everything uploads wirelessly to Fitbit.com for no fee. There's a new version of the Fitbit coming out later in October which is probably one reason that the current model is on sale! It's regularly $99.95 but this week only you can get it for $79.95 and free shipping from Amazon.ca. It comes with the Fitbit unit, a sleep wristband, belt holster and base station with charger. It's a great little tool to pick up if you're interested in your daily activity or if you're looking for a new tool to motivate yourself.

There aren't many reviews on the Amazon.ca site, but on Amazon.com it rates 4.5/5 stars from an astonishing 1,531 reviewers! The deal expires October 8, so hurry over and shop.

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- cronichead
- I noticed it yesterday and grabbed 1
- KooJo
- Remember to unclip it from your clothing before doing your laundry because it's not waterproof! However, they sent me a new one free of charge (and I didn't even buy one, it was a prize I won at a conference).
- EmperorOfCanada
- Might get one for both the wife and I. Thanks!
- jaszy
- I've had this (now older) model for roughly 6 months. Still holds an excellent charge. Integration and wireless syncing is seamless. Lots of data and graphs on the website. Also syncs with sites like myfitnesspal and endmondo. LOVE IT. Always on me when I head out. I purchased mine for $90 via amazon.ca as well so at $20 off, it's a good deal!
  
  edit: also, correct me if i'm wrong but the there's not much of a difference between this one compared to the new model, other than aesthetics/looks...
  
  edit2: the newer model seems to come with a vibrating motor for an alarm feature.
- pauldryan
- Seems the new one has a silent alarm function which vibrates on your wrist, intended to wake you and not your partner ..... meh, if I gotta get up, she may as well get up too.
  
  In addition to the new bluetooth capability, the new model is sweat, rain, splash-proof resistant ....... which comes in handy during beer-chugging competitions or while watching marathon runners in the rain. All kidding aside, the moisture resistance is probably a useful improvement for those of us who work up a sweat while working out.
  
  I think I might hold out for the new one and forego the immediate saving in order to get better peace of mind that any minute the perspiration generated between my man boobs isn't about to fry the delicate electronics. One more reason to postpone starting that new fitness regime.
- clubbah
- Thanks OP, I ordered one. Really interested to see my sleep cycles and tracking that over time.
- xalex0
- Isn't anyone concerned with the privacy aspect of such tracking?
- tomulek
- Isn't anyone concerned with the privacy aspect of such tracking?
  Since it does not have gps... no. Big deal, someone will know that... **insertnickhere** walked 2 miles at altitude of 500m above sea level today and slept only 3 hours with nightmares...
- nirbs
- Thanks! Just bought it, and got a $15 gift certificate from amazon
- xalex0
- Since it does not have gps... no. Big deal, someone will know that... **insertnickhere** walked 2 miles at altitude of 500m above sea level today and slept only 3 hours with nightmares...
  For health insurance companies that would be a big deal.
- EmperorOfCanada
- The Fitbit is a very popular activity tracker with lots of neat features. (Many of my friends have them and they are all obsessed!) It records your steps, stairs climbed, distance covered, calories burned as well as how long and how well you sleep. There's a new version of the Fitbit coming out later in October which is probably one reason that the current model is on sale! It's regularly $99.95 but this week only you can get it for $79.95 and free shipping from Amazon.ca. It comes with the Fitbit unit, a sleep wristband, belt holster and base station with charger. It's a great little tool to pick up if you're interested in your daily activity or if you're looking for a new tool to motivate yourself.
  
  There aren't many reviews on the Amazon.ca site, but on Amazon.com it rates 4.5/5 stars from 1,531 reviewers. The deal expires October 8.
  Update: Bought 1 of each colour for my wife and I.
- Ismality
- I love gadgets, I love RFD, and I hate being fat... bought one and signed-up for the amazon VISA to get $15 off (after tax):
- nksharp
- Remember to unclip it from your clothing before doing your laundry because it's not waterproof! However, they sent me a new one free of charge (and I didn't even buy one, it was a prize I won at a conference).
  Some people have tried putting it in rice after this (sometimes it might fix it). I bought one for my mother on mothers day and she did that and they provided her with a new one so the customer support is at least pretty good.
  
  I have one of the original ones for probably 8 months or so and thinking of getting the new one that is coming out.
- Bedpan
- Just got one a few weeks ago as a BDay present. Seems like a great little piece of kit. Despite my thoughts that it is just a pedometer (which really it is), the gamification of it all can be quite motivating. Average day is around 8-9k steps for me. A couple days ago I got stuck at my desk all day at work, no lunch and by the time I got home from work was in a bad mood when I notice I had only about 2k steps. Decided I should go for a run, did some hills and stairs while I was out. Got back and had my steps up to about 9k. Got a nice email from Fitbit with a "badge" for 25 flights of stairs. Woohoo, but that's when I noticed that I done 40 flights of stairs and that I would get another badge for 50 flights. Well sucker me went running up and down the stairs 10 more times so I could get my badge. Senseless I know but I got that badge and some really sore calf muscles today! But in the end anything that helps get you moving is a good thing. I have lost about 70 lbs in the last 6 months and this is just another little helper to keep me moving and help me drop my last 20.
  
  Good price for the FitBit One. Only complaint I have is that you cannot buy an extra charge/sync station. As my computer is in the basement I have to go downstairs to sync up and charge. The charging is not a problem as this things seems to pull close to 2 weeks between charges. Syncing however you have to make a point of getting near the sync station or you won't see your info on their website or mobile app. This is solved by the new version out in a few days as it will sync directly with your mobile phone via bluetooth. If you can put the Sync/charge station somewhere that you frequent on a regular basis you just have to walk past it and it will sync and you probably don't need the new model.
  
  Pondering at this price grabbing one for my wife, who bought mine.
  
  Mike
- skule123
- I just met my fitness goal of 85 pounds down in less than a year, and the Fitbit was a bit part of that. Bedpan makes a great point about the gamification of exercise - using this to track calories out while using the Fitbit website integration to MyFitnessPal (free, lots of smartphone apps too in addition to the website) to track calories in was a key part of the process.
  
  I love the idea of bluetooth syncing on the Fitbit one, but if you don't need that, I recommend the Fitbit linked here wholeheartedly. Yeah, a pedometer does a lot of that, and this is a little gimmicky, but as a tech nerd, I really responded to it.
- Bedpan
- Little off topic but oh well ;-)
  Congrats Skule. Seems we have been doing much the same thing. You're a month or so ahead of me but target is about the same as yours. I look forward to catching up to you. Almost there, my target floats a little bit as I am targeting 20% body fat, but this should be about 20lbs more.
  
  MFP (MyFitnessPal) combined with Fitbit is great combo. If you can be diligent in tracking what you eat, it becomes fairly straight forward to start cutting pounds. Weight yourself often, track your calories, wear your FitBit and you will quickly learn how much you can eat to maintain or loose weight.
  
  Mike
  
  I just met my fitness goal of 85 pounds down in less than a year, and the Fitbit was a bit part of that. Bedpan makes a great point about the gamification of exercise - using this to track calories out while using the Fitbit website integration to MyFitnessPal (free, lots of smartphone apps too in addition to the website) to track calories in was a key part of the process.
  
  I love the idea of bluetooth syncing on the Fitbit one, but if you don't need that, I recommend the Fitbit linked here wholeheartedly. Yeah, a pedometer does a lot of that, and this is a little gimmicky, but as a tech nerd, I really responded to it.
- skule123
- I also recommend getting a lanyard like the one listed here for the Fitbit. They are a lot easier to find from US Amazon but I couldn't get one shipped here, so I got one from the UK for still not a whole lot. :/
  
  http://www.be-activeltd.co.uk/pedome...fety-leash.htm
  
  Fitbit also has a wifi scale - the Aria - which transmits data to the website automatically and does primitive body fat analysis. I liked it, but I know RFD sometimes favours cheaper over easy and elegant to use, but maybe it fits your needs!
- jaszy
- I just met my fitness goal of 85 pounds down in less than a year, and the Fitbit was a bit part of that. Bedpan makes a great point about the gamification of exercise - using this to track calories out while using the Fitbit website integration to MyFitnessPal (free, lots of smartphone apps too in addition to the website) to track calories in was a key part of the process.
  
  I love the idea of bluetooth syncing on the Fitbit one, but if you don't need that, I recommend the Fitbit linked here wholeheartedly. Yeah, a pedometer does a lot of that, and this is a little gimmicky, but as a tech nerd, I really responded to it.
  Congrats with the weight loss. Another success story here! I've lost 42 lbs so far in a little over 6 months and Fitbit was a big part of it. It motivated me to go out there and meet my daily and weekly goals! Why take the elevator when you can climb a couple flights of stairs instead? Short a couple thousand steps? Go out for a brisk walk/run. And so on.. It's very small, light and discrete. Won't leave the house without it!
  
  Keep at it folks!
- GateGuardian
- I have the Nike FuelBand. Is there anything different between the two?
- boojew
- Oh nice! I had pre-ordered the One from fitbit directly, but they warn about customs charges. I didnt realize Amazon.ca had it too (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B009...A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB). I want it for the Bluetooth 4.0 syncing. Would make my life easier as my PC is often off.
- boojew
- I have the Nike FuelBand. Is there anything different between the two?
  I've read alot of reviews and my take on it is if you have one, you likely dont need the other. CNET did a good video comparison of the two - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skoSNA_wBKc
  
  Enjoy
- Bedpan
- Much the same. I picked the fitbit for the intergration with MyFitnessPal, I like the look and style of the fuel band though..
  
  Mike
- nksharp
- I've read alot of reviews and my take on it is if you have one, you likely dont need the other. CNET did a good video comparison of the two - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skoSNA_wBKc
  
  Enjoy
  The only issue they have is basically bluetooth sync which is being addressed with their new version the 'one' this month. I was originally looking at getting a fuelband but that was back when they first came out and had limited stock so I just went with the fitbit and I am glad I did.
  
  It just seems like it can do a whole lot more and is $50 less (even more with this sale). Even without the bluetooth syncing it is an amazing device and you can still look at everything on the device without having to sync it so it is more or less a convenience feature.
- BinaryJay
- This is pretty cool, particularly the fact that they smartly are going after the "achievements" crowd. I could see myself going for an extra walk in a day to level up... I'm a sucker for exp.
  
  That being said, I'm going to wait... I'm sure the price is going to go nowhere but down after the newer models come out. I'm going to totally playbook this thing.
  
  Oh and there's also this thing, which to me looks even better and more fun. It's $99.
  
  http://www.striiv.com/
- toguy
- ^^ Looks like that one lacks the sleep monitoring functionality? May or may not be important to people but just pointing it out.