For a slightly cheaper approach (assuming you already have an iPhone): I have been successfully and pleasantly using "Lose It!" [1] to track all of my food and exercise for about five months now. So far I've lost 20 lbs and 2% body fat. For sleep tracking, I am using Sleep Cycle [2] to measure sleep hours and (most importantly to me) wake me up at a good time. Nike+ [3] on my iPhone tracks my running times, route, distance, etc. Total cost $2.98 (plus an iPhone of course).<p>I've been amazed at how easy it's been to get into reasonable shape by changing only one thing: consistently collecting the right data.<p>[1] <a href="http://www.loseit.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.loseit.com/</a><p>[2] <a href="http://mdlabs.se/sleepcycle/" rel="nofollow">http://mdlabs.se/sleepcycle/</a><p>[3] <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike-gps/id387771637?mt=8" rel="nofollow">http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike-gps/id387771637?mt=8</a>
I know the FitBit has a dedicated charger that you have to use every few days to recharge the device...what about this? Or is it like those watches that can power themselves through kinetic motion?
What's stopping these things from including a heart rate monitor as well? Do we just not have the sensors, or are they just not as cheap as a simple accelerometer? I'd be much more interested in the exercise tracking if it did something besides "steps". Most devices have the same issue as far as I know. If I'm doing an oly lifting workout I don't do very many steps but I sure do a lot of work. I'd love to be able to quantify that.
This looks very interesting. I been wanting something like this forever. After watching the way the WakeMate has evolved (or not), I might be inclined to try this.<p>Thanks for this review!
I love the idea, but think I will stick with the FitBit, simply because I hate wearing anything around my wrists. Especially since I am typing at a keyboard so much of the day.