What should I consider when choosing btwn One and Flex? Is there a difference in function? I don't understand why Flex has a low rating.
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There is a significant difference in function between One and Flex. One measures steps, miles, floors climbed (stairs), calories burned (based on steps I think), and time of day. All of this is displayed on the front of the device at the press of a button. You can also monitor your sleep. You get an average of 7-10 days out of the battery: I charge mine once a week and it is usually not even down by 50%. Flex collects data on everything listed for One except it does not count floors (stairs) climbed. None of the data collected displays on the device; to access data you have to log in to your Fitbit account or download an app to your phone and pull it up and synch it. Flex has a battery life of approximately 5 days (I did get 7 out of mine once). Flex is supposed to be waterproof, or at least water resistant. I have not tested this so I don't konw what level of immersion it will tolerate; the times water has gotten between my wrist and the device it gets into the opening on the underside of the band where the data device sits and it doesn't dry out until you remove the device. In my personal experience Flex does not count steps as accurately as One, even if you do the stride length and is less accurate with non-running/walking activities such as bicycling. I also find Flex undercounts steps on the treadmill more than regular walking, regardless of whether or not you move your arm. I think the low rating of Flex is related to it being priced the same as One and Ultra but it does not offer the same features, level of technology, or accuracy. Each generation of Fitbit devices have shown improvement in features and technology until Flex. Flex actually has fewer features but is priced the same. I am sure there is a niche in the market for Flex but biggest bang for your buck is with One, and I say this as someone who has both.
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Read the responses. But I must add that I use the clip on the One and attach to my watch. It may look "strange" but most that comment say, " Cool, never thought of that". Note that I have a Velcro wristband. Not sure if it work on traditional bands.
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Do you wear wear something on your wrist now? If so are you willing to wear something else or instead? Do you need a device that is water resistant? Do you want a device that shows data (steps, etc.) on the device itself, or are you willing to look at your phone app/computer dashboard for details? Do you want to track flights of stairs?
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The other answers covers everything quite well. I choose One for the reason that I wanted to see the DISPLAY and tell me in numbers on how I am doing in terms of calories+steps+floors. It gives actual numbers and it motivates me. The other reason is I do not want to wear it all 24 hours and wanted to take them out while I shower or go to the toilet. So One is the one for me. With flex there is no display in terms of numbers you need to sync the data and see the numbers and since its a wrist band you can wear it all 24 hours. And flex is good to show off to others ;) Otherwise both are good.
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You can see a status bar of steps taken by tapping twice by the amount of lights solid or blinking. It has fallen off twice. One I had to drive after work down dark roads and a dark recycle center to fortunatly find it on the ground. Good things I was not mugged. This alone I might switch to the One. I am still within the return pirod.
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The biggest thing I was looking for was it to be waterproof since I workout in a pool. I got the Flex about two years ago now and I love it. I don't need it to tell time or any of that so this is my favorite.
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My daughter and I have the fitbit one and love it. It's small and has a convenient holder (or you can keep it in a pocket) so it's not obvious that you're carrying it. My husband had a flex (another brand). It didn't seem as convenient, was much more utilitarian looking, and he stopped using it. I love my fitbi one
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I hit the wrong button, this will only work with the flex due to the way its shaped and the connectors. Each one is different. Unless the charge's shape and design is identical, it won't work.
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You mainly get better reliability for your extra 30 dollars. One massive difference is that this product(ST4000VN000) is rated to be on 24/7/365 where as the other is only supposed to be on for 27% of that value. This drive is supposed to be able to stay on much much longer than the normal drive as well. Most importantly, this drive's firmware is a mix between standard desktop drives and enterprise class drives. You get features like TLER (gives your controller several seconds to figure out whats going on before declaring a drive as failed) which are extremely important for a NAS or a RAID. This drive also uses less power (aka, generates less heat) and when it's sitting in a NAS with little airflow, it can help as well. If you are going to build a NAS and you don't want to use enterprise class drives, this is the next best thing. I personally would never stick an ST4000DM000 in a raid/nas.
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So which one are you going to stick with? I'm a happy N900 owner! And it just blows me away all I can do with this little computer! On the other hand, I'd like to give the N1 a little test drive. But I do think the N900 belongs to another level. Also I do not have any problem with Flash on the N900, you must have a good connection in order for it to work without any lags.
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I'm running Windows 7. Frankly, I don't know what difference a version of Windows makes when it comes to a simple cable. The only reason I needed it in the first place was to access the plug-in on my meter. And, I didn't buy THIS cable from OneTouch. Sorry I'm not of much help.
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I don't think the flex cable is the same. I personally order parts by model number of the unit I'm working on. Eliminates most, if not all doubt.
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You must have the 'tracker' that comes with the Flex. It's a small bean-like item that is standard issue when you purchase the Flex. Hope this helps.
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I am just slightly taller at 5-11" and I am not sure what the difference would be. If I remember correctly, they are made by the same company. Perhaps you could direct that question to them? I really don't feel that you would have a problem with the " Flex" its a great way to warm up in a hurry ( after jumping out of the car and racing to the tee box) I'm looking forward to using it over the winter in an effort to prep for spring.
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The differences are the screen size and also some other minor things (annoyances on the Avid. Try both then decide. I prefer the Avid over the motion since I read Kindle books and use facebook, twitter etc
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Please see the review written by "Mapper" on June 30, 2014. It's a direct comparison between the Bjorn One and Ergo 360.
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You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either case, I'll give 860 a shot. But if Wi-FI wasn't a "really-want-to-have" feature for me, I would consider MX850. You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either... » Read More You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either case, I'll give 860 a shot. But if Wi-FI wasn't a "really-want-to-have" feature for me, I would consider MX850. « Show Less
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Update. Since my purchase schlage has changed their auto lock features. All of my previous comment applies to the "auto lock" model. With "flex lock" you can choose whether you want it to auto lock or not. You can choose the model you wish.
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From the specs they look the same. However the C Flex fence is the newer product and is the one that Tenax is supplying its distributors with now. If you want a fence that is more heavy duty I would suggest the C Flex P or the C Flex HD over the standard.
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I do not personally own the fitbit one. I believe it has interchangeable cases. I prefer the fitbit flex because it attaches easily as a bracelet and has hundreds of possible other cases. They do all the same things except the one counts how many flights of stairs someone does. But the flex just counts stairs as normal steps. the flex is also more water proof. I wear it in the shower with no problems. Where as your can't with the one.
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I don't have a force, but they look different from the flex if you look on their website. I would assume they're different by the appearances.
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It SUCKS as a CIS system. Dont bother. Look on some forums and find a better sublimation one. I bought this one for my Epson and it totally sucked, and I got NO SUPPORT!!!
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Nope.Flex has several different buttstocks, right?You need to check on the Limbsaver website or consult with them directly.Good luck.