Fitbit

Fitbit Charge
Category	Wearables
Developer	Fitbit
Announced	October 2014
Released	Developers: Consumers: November 2014
Price	130 USD
Operating system	compatible with: IOS, Windows Phone, Windows 10, Android
Sensors	3-axis accelerometer, Altimeter, Vibration motor
Weight	23 g
Battery life	up to 7 days
Display	OLED
Water resistance	Yes (sweat, rain)
Syncing	Via Bluetooth 4.0
Syncing range	6 m (20 ft)
Standalone
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Fitbit Charge is one of a series of smart fitness trackers from the American company Fitbit. It is characterized by, like its predecessors, simple design. The wristband is equipped with sensor which is able to scan all day activity of the owner, his workout and his sleep activity. Developer highlights long life battery and compatibility with a wide range of devices, from smartphones to PCs. Fitbit Charge is compatible with several operating systems. After pairing with application in mobile phone or another desk, application is able to display customized settings of wristband, important informations about owner’s activity – number of steps, duration of motion and workout, distance, quantity of steps, but also a number of burned calories. Wristband stores these information in application and are long time monitored.

Main characteristics

Purpose

Fitbit is smart device, which is able to monitoring owner's all-day and fitness activity. Throughout the stored information monitors and assists the wearer to achieve better results in his fitness and healthy lifestyle.

Company & People

Fitbit was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, CA. James Park - CEO, President & Co-Founder Eric N. Friedman - Chief technology officer & Co-Founder Edward M. Scal - Chief revenue officer Bill Zerella - Chief financial officer Steven Soderberg - VP, Information Technology