Prepare an announcement before the holiday season, this could be the intention of Fitbit. According to a latest rumor relayed by The Verge, the US company is preparing to launch a new high-end gadget that will monitor heart rate, and provide a location tracking with a GPS chip. Named Fitbit Surge , The Verge reports that the smartwatch will sell for $ 249, and should probably be announced at the same time that both wearables future of the company, and the Fitbit Fitbit Charge Charge HR , from replacing the unfortunate Fitbit Force released in 2013.
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Ideal for those who like to run outside, the Surge will follow in the footsteps of a runner, distance and heart rate, and also provide access to the route of previous races .
In addition to track running, the Surge is ideal for those who want to program workouts or other types of cardio sessions in both in the gym and outdoors. Users will be the ability to visualize specific measures for each type of training, and to monitor the intensity at each session.
Regarding the fact that the heart rate monitor, the Surge does not require the use of a belt to the chest during the year. Similar to other devices Fitbit, the Surge will ability to track your activity, such as calories burned, distance traveled, number of steps, stairs climbed, and provide a gauge of the level of activity while throughout the day. In addition, the Fitbit Surge capacity will be the quality of sleep, and will have a silent vibrating alarm to wake you up gently.
Interestingly, the Surge can also connect with your smartphone (likely to be compatible iOS and Android at launch) to display notifications for text messages or incoming calls. The smartwatch can also be used to control the music (volume and tracks), and what will be ideal for those who like to run with their smartphone or MP3 player.
At launch, the device will be available in three colors: black, slate gray and orange . At the time of this writing, there is no information related to whether or not the surge is water resistant, but it should withstand sweat or rain if it is recommended for use during a workout outdoors. Similar to other devices Fitbit, the Surge will be ability to connect to a computer to transmit data accumulated.
Of course, the Surge will be marketed to consumers who are looking for a tracker able to plan sessions earlier than just being a tracker of activity. Alternatively, future bracelets connected Fitbit The Fitbit Fitbit Charge Charge and HR will be available for the holiday season for anyone who wants to replace or improve Fitbit Fitbit Force Flex. The Force was withdrawn from sale in early 2014, due to irritation of the skin due to the nickel used in the manufacture of the device problems.
The Fitbit Charge will be quite similar to the Force in terms of functionality, essentially allowing users to be notified on the LED screen of the bracelet. However, the Fitbit Charge HR will monitor heart rate as an additional feature, which can be ideal for older people who want to keep an eye on their heart rate. No price has been confirmed for the latter. The company also will continue to sell other devices, such as Fitbit Flex, the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip.
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Ideal for those who like to run outside, the Surge will follow in the footsteps of a runner, distance and heart rate, and also provide access to the route of previous races .
In addition to track running, the Surge is ideal for those who want to program workouts or other types of cardio sessions in both in the gym and outdoors. Users will be the ability to visualize specific measures for each type of training, and to monitor the intensity at each session.
Interestingly, the Surge can also connect with your smartphone (likely to be compatible iOS and Android at launch) to display notifications for text messages or incoming calls. The smartwatch can also be used to control the music (volume and tracks), and what will be ideal for those who like to run with their smartphone or MP3 player.
At launch, the device will be available in three colors: black, slate gray and orange . At the time of this writing, there is no information related to whether or not the surge is water resistant, but it should withstand sweat or rain if it is recommended for use during a workout outdoors. Similar to other devices Fitbit, the Surge will be ability to connect to a computer to transmit data accumulated.
Of course, the Surge will be marketed to consumers who are looking for a tracker able to plan sessions earlier than just being a tracker of activity. Alternatively, future bracelets connected Fitbit The Fitbit Fitbit Charge Charge and HR will be available for the holiday season for anyone who wants to replace or improve Fitbit Fitbit Force Flex. The Force was withdrawn from sale in early 2014, due to irritation of the skin due to the nickel used in the manufacture of the device problems.
The Fitbit Charge will be quite similar to the Force in terms of functionality, essentially allowing users to be notified on the LED screen of the bracelet. However, the Fitbit Charge HR will monitor heart rate as an additional feature, which can be ideal for older people who want to keep an eye on their heart rate. No price has been confirmed for the latter. The company also will continue to sell other devices, such as Fitbit Flex, the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip.