Fitbit Versa

[Level42]

My take on "All Day Sync" in the future. There was this 20-year old (slightly < than 20) commercial that went like this.

A man was shopping when he felt somewhat uncomfortable. He stopped momentarily and brushed off his discomfort to carry on his activity. His wearable technology was transmitting real time health data to a server. At the backend, the server was monitoring his health 24x7. An anomaly triggered an alert, which dispatched the nearest ambulance to the said man at his current location. All these while, the man was oblivious to what was happening.

He was feeling worse and decided to go outside for a breather. The ambulance screeched to a halt outside the shop. While he was staggering outside, paramedics rushed towards him with stretcher, oxygen mask, etc. Before he collapsed from his heart attack, he was already being attended to, preventing death and paralysis.

This was and probably still is, the vision of future proactive health care.

You really have to give it to the Americans for having such visions. What was technology like when this commercial was aired in America? Mobile phones just became mainstream. There was no Smartphone, hence no keyboard. We used number pad to type SMS. There wasn’t even T9 then. We were struggling to understand location-based services as it was going to be made available. Asia was the most advanced in Telco (courtesy of Japan), followed by Europe then US. Yet, Americans can ‘see’ how things could pan out.

Fast forward to today, that commercial is quite believable. There is still way to go, integrating everything and having more meaningful health data measured and transmitted. When the day comes, and the service is made available to you, please don’t blur blur turn off “All Day Sync”.

 

[takeboshi]

i got issues on transfering the music due to drm. i use fibit connect and transfer the song fr itunes to fibit but not all the song able to transfer only few songs able to go in. Rest will be unsupported file.

 

[Level42]

With regards to eternal obsession with Fitbit Versa lowest price. Rose Gold is now going for $237.10 at Axtro Sports @Qoo10 with 10% shop discount and $50 cart coupon until 17 June. Delivery is free.

Separately, I have no problem with DRM for music purchased from iTunes. I created a separate playlist, sometimes dragging from iTunes library, other times via Finder folder, to the playlist. No problem with transferring the full playlist to Fitbit Versa so far.

 

[RocketBunny]

If only they support Spotify or apple music

 

[RocketBunny]

With regards to eternal obsession with Fitbit Versa lowest price. Rose Gold is now going for $237.10 at Axtro Sports @Qoo10 with 10% shop discount and $50 cart coupon until 17 June. Delivery is free.

Separately, I have no problem with DRM for music purchased from iTunes. I created a separate playlist, sometimes dragging from iTunes library, other times via Finder folder, to the playlist. No problem with transferring the full playlist to Fitbit Versa so far.

Can be cheaper with use of Giftcards ($100 2% off) and qpoints plus shopback (1%).

 

[Level42]

Can be cheaper with use of Giftcards ($100 2% off) and qpoints plus shopback (1%).

Yes, I have read about Giftcards but not shopback. I don’t really know how to maximize savings in this way. Can you teach me? I think I know how to buy gift card, but do I have to convert to Qmoney first before using? And what is shopback and how to use it? Is there a limit on how much we could use? I thought there is a 30% limit for something.

 

[RocketBunny]

Yes, I have read about Giftcards but not shopback. I don’t really know how to maximize savings in this way. Can you teach me? I think I know how to buy gift card, but do I have to convert to Qmoney first before using? And what is shopback and how to use it? Is there a limit on how much we could use? I thought there is a 30% limit for something.

Yes. Click top-up after you buy the GC. Then use qmoney to offset the total price.. pay whatever that is remaining.

Shopback.sg
Website to get cashback bonus. Sign up account with them, then you got to click through their app/website which will link you to qoo10 then you purchase from there. Then can clock 1% cashback

Qpoints can be used up to 30% of the total order amount OR 10% of your total Qpoints subjected to which is the lower.

 

[Level42]

Yes. Click top-up after you buy the GC. Then use qmoney to offset the total price.. pay whatever that is remaining.

Shopback.sg
Website to get cashback bonus. Sign up account with them, then you got to click through their app/website which will link you to qoo10 then you purchase from there. Then can clock 1% cashback

Qpoints can be used up to 30% of the total order amount OR 10% of your total Qpoints subjected to which is the lower.

Thanks RocketBunny. You are a gem. I will check out shopback.sg. The other day I wanted to try gift card because I was buying a big ticket item, but wasn’t confident so didn’t go ahead. Armed with this information, I can plan in advance now. Appreciate your clarification.

For those not familiar with Qoo10, you can create an account with email and password only. Then grab coupon, add to cart, test coupons until you are satisfied. There is no need to give mobile number, address, credit card number, etc until you are ready to check out. Basic things I can help, for advance Qoo10 shopping tips you would need people like RocketBunny.

 

[RocketBunny]

Just my 2 cents

Take note: You may only purchase up to a total of S$1,000.00 in Gift Cards each month.


The pros are at this thread: https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...ly-no-referral-link-part-5-a-5735021-361.html

Come and see see if you have time.

 

[OptimalPrimal]

Anyone knows where to get the versa straps?

 

[akmori]

Anyone knows where to get the versa straps?

I got it from Amazon US those Milanese straps. Need to pay for shipping though. Mine with shipping is about 15 usd, otw.

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[RocketBunny]

Anyone knows where to get the versa straps?

If you looking for third party ones..

Taobao, Amazon, qoo10, shopee, Lazada

 

[Mimipp]

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[Mimipp]

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[Mimipp]

Hi
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[kryptonit3]

any syncing issues with Huawei phones ?

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[Level42]

Just want to share on Fitbit Versa battery issues. I have used mine for less than 4 months when the battery life deteriorated to 2 days maximum. I practically charged it every day from July to most of August. Last Sunday, the battery went flat, and I didn't realise. I charged it and forgot about it as I was busy. By the time I put on my Versa, it had already been left charging for 6 hours. To my surprise, the battery life improved significantly after that. It was at 24%, after close to 4 days on Thursday (yesterday). I decided to charge it in the evening. Now the battery is showing 90% after more than 12 hours. I did turn off Quick View and my display setting is Dim. But I set the vibration to Strong.

I was quite frustrated when I had to charge my Versa almost every day. During that period, I charged between 40 minutes to 2+ hours each time. Still, it gave me poor battery life. Now that it is doing well again, I hope this information would help anybody experiencing my previous frustration.

 

[rey_85]

Wanna ask for opinions? Thinking of selling my fitbit versa for Samsung gear sport, is it a good choice?

 

[sellwatch]

Yes couldn't sync with Nova 3i

any syncing issues with Huawei phones ?

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[Asure7]

Wanna ask for opinions? Thinking of selling my fitbit versa for Samsung gear sport, is it a good choice?

you wanna charge everyday?

I always forget to charge my fitbit even tho it can last 4-5 days w/o charging.
End up always battery flat (I don't wear it everyday due to work)