Filip Novotny The battle for our wrists is starting to pick up steam. After the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch and the new version of the FitBit Force, Nike also came up with a fresh iteration of its bracelet. It's called the Nike+ FuelBand SE.
Nike first came up with a device designed to be worn on the wrist in January 2012, when it launched the original generation of the FuelBand. In this way, he expanded the long-existing Nike+ product line, which is intended especially for athletes. At the same time, these products work closely with Apple devices – for example, the Nike+ Running application or a special running sensor in the shoe.
However, since January of last year, there has been no hardware upgrade, and in the meantime, more and more manufacturers have presented their solutions: Jawbone, Pebble, Fitbit, Samsung. Nike is now trying to respond to this development after a year and a half. However, it is already clear from the name that these will not be revolutionary changes; the brand new bracelet is called Nike+ FuelBand SE (Second Edition).
The most obvious change is the color revival of the FuelBand – the original all-black design is now complemented by pastel colors in the details. Red, yellow and pink are available to choose from. However, the black color still plays well.
According to the manufacturer, the FuelBand SE will also be more waterproof than its predecessor and should also bring other design changes. These are supposed to ensure greater flexibility. The "display" has also received modifications, the LEDs of which are now brighter and easier to read. In terms of functionality, the bracelet should now monitor activity during sleep. However, according to the manufacturer, updated applications will bring more options than new hardware.
The new FuelBand will connect to the iPhone using the new Bluetooth 4.0 protocol, which consumes significantly less energy than its predecessor. We should expect savings on both the phone and the bracelet itself.
The Nike+ FuelBand SE will go on sale in the United States on November 6 this year for $149. There is no information yet regarding Czech distribution (Nike officially did not even sell the original version in the Czech Republic). Those interested will have to go to Germany or France to get the bracelet, or hope that the Czech Nike representative will eventually believe in the potential of the developing wearable electronics market.
Another option is to look for alternatives that are available in the Czech Republic. For example, they can be products of the Fitbit brand, whose newly launched FitBit Force bracelet we are talking about this week informed. It is also offered by us reviewed the Pebble watch, and we shouldn't forget the speculation about the iWatch, Apple's smart watch, whose introduction expects soon.
The mention of tracking sleep activity is right on the Nike website? I didn't see her anywhere.
I tried the order myself. I logged into the GB Nike store and added the new Fuelband to the basket, then switched to the CZ store and completed the order - the price was recalculated from pounds to euros and the delivery address went through CR without a problem. So it remains to be seen whether a few thousand are wasted or whether it will happen. In any case, the delivery time is stated and confirmed as 11/11/2013 to the Prague address
The distribution in the Czech Republic is not entirely true... the fact that it is not in brick-and-mortar stores does not mean that you cannot officially buy it from Nike and have it sent by mail. Just switch from the Czech Republic to Great Britain on the Nike.com website, select the Czech Republic from the list of countries in the order, pay by card and that's it. I already ordered 2 like this, both arrived in about a week and the shipping was free. There is no problem with a complaint either - I've tried it :) on the Nike website, after logging in, you can print a return form - it's in Czech, by the way, stick it on the box and throw it in the mail for free. According to the address, it was sent to some headquarters in Prague and from there they send it back to England. In about 10 days after the complaint, I had the money back in my account.
Great, thanks for the tip, I see you're right. See table with (free) postage…
http://help-en-gb.nike.com/app/answers/detail/article/free-shipping/a_id/28330/p/3897
Still the best design except for that button. It also makes at least some sense for the sports minded. Gear and stuff like that is pointless.
so they are disappointed :-( and where is the new hardware and functions they promised?
Well, it's really disappointing..in a year and a half I would have expected a much bigger move forward. I'll stick with the FitBit though.
As a Fuelband owner, I'm also a little disappointed, I expected more from the market leader after all. The last hope is to update the application. Otherwise, I prefer to test the Fitbit Flex.
Mr. Novotny, you have the wrong link on the word "informed". You're throwing me a video with CollageCase and not an article...
Thanks, fixed.