Review on 💪 Microsoft Band 2 - Medium: The Ultimate Fitness Tracker for an Active Lifestyle by Tony Cohen

This is by far the best smartwatch I've ever owned. I have an original Pebble, Pebble Time, Apple Watch (1st gen) and from yesterday (I know March 2017 right?) Microsoft Band 2. I recently bought a Nokia Lumia 1020 (yes, another old piece of tech). I've been missing notifications on my Apple Watch and the official Pebble app isn't supported on Windows 8.1 mobile phones. So I bought a Microsoft Band 2 to use with the Lumia 1020. I'm sorry I didn't give the phone and this MS watch a chance when it first came out. I've found that I like Windows Phone 8.1 more than iOS and Android! Windows OS on a mobile device is so intuitive and looks crisp. I really like live tiles. The Band 2 isn't as comfortable to wear as an Apple Watch or Pebble, but the level of integration it offers (and with all three major mobile operating systems too) is amazing. The Microsoft Band app is amazing with its visualizations and the ability to download pre-programmed workouts that the watch band will guide you through. For example, I simply downloaded their Couch to 5k program via the Band app, recorded my workout plan on my Band 2 and continued. Everything on one device! With my iPhone I would have to download one of the "Couch to 5k Apps" which doesn't work well with my Apple Watch. On an Apple Watch, it doesn't update in real time and the screen keeps turning off. It's terrible. On Band 2, Band 2 controls activity, not your phone! Everything is displayed in real time! Also, don't want to take your phone with you when you run? Band 2 has a built-in GPS! I can't do this with my Apple Watch! I understand that most of the complaining reviews are based on the durability of the Band 2. As I said, I just bought mine used in "like new" condition. Let's see how long I last before it breaks (hopefully never).