Amazon Germany has sale for $184.31 then click on the $46 coupon to bring it down to $138.31. I think this is ATL.
Credit to this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/864760
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Yes serious, why would i ask otherwise
Go the Fitbit
No doubt they get compares in every post, also check YouTube for reviews.
@G-rig: Fitbit was okay until charge 4.
The screen got too dim after 1 yr. It's like Apple's battery management system forcing people to replace.
@Toxinor: Nah the 4 was crap, couldn't even see the screen outside in the daylight it was so dim. The charge 5 and 6 are a lot better with their bright colour screen, and battery has good like up to 7 days.
I had a band 5 and thought it was a good product
The Xiaomi is probably better quality. Fitbit used to be good, but their hardware quality has dropped and they now want you to pay a subscription to access many "premium" features.
Great deal! Bought 2 for me and wife for just under $200 each before eofy and been loving it!
Grabbing popcorns for Fitbit/Googlr haters trash talking the subscription biz model. I’ve not had the need to subscribe at all. And no issue with build quality.
anyone has any ideas on how warranty would work?
Yeah if it breaks, buy another from JB and return it……
This is a sweet deal! I'm still on a fitbit charge 4 and just reading the listing on Amazon for this, I can't really justify the upgrade even at this great price
Totally agree. I am resisting to upgrade. I have a 3 years old charge 4 and its working fine.
I upgraded from 4 to 6 back in Feb and the whole experience is just so much better. YMMV tho.
Great price, time for a price protection claim (28d), cheers op.
This kind of device you're kind of better off buying at office works for ease of replacement, however guess technically still covered by Amazon AU 2y warranty.
Worth holding out for the Charge 7 rumoured to be released this month?
NFC?
For payments? Yes. I have one, but I don't use the NFC payments because the functionality is behind a PIN, which isn't convenient to enter with the interface.
Only have to enter it once a day, handy for a backup.
I would avoid FitBit imho, had two past iterations of FitBit and either bands just broken or the hinge clasp broken down without warning. Luckily I bought it locally at JBs and they just refund me straight away. All broken within a year, at the 11th month. Local ACL FTW!
Agree. My experience is that FitBit have quality issues. Something is always broken within a year. My kids FitBit ace screen is so dim now you can't even see it.
Some comparisons and reviews? (That have this Fitbit in them).
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-cheap-fitness-trac…
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-fitness-trackers
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article…
https://gearjunkie.com/technology/watches/best-fitness-watch
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-fitness-…
Some people struggle with, rough or unlucky.
I guarantee for every compliant your year online there would be 10-100x happy customers. Applies to most stuff.
Anyway 2y warranty so don't worry. A lot of the cheap Chinese alternatives are throw aways if something goes wrong.
Same experience very poor bands and build quality had broken bands and very dim screens within the 1 year period, the only good thing is their warranty support. I had a charge 4 failed within 11 months screen just stopped working they replaced with a Charge 5. same with bands I've had them all replaced within warranty. now I'm using a cheap one for Temu and its lasting much longer than the original lol.
I primarily use a smartwatch for sleep tracking and exercise monitoring. Should I go with this option, or would it be better to wait for the new Apple Watch?
Although both living on your wrist and tell time, they are very different products imo
Battery life, price and functionalities are very different. Really comes down to your use case.
Exact same use case as you.
It's utterly perfect for it
Me. Wife. Her parents. We all own the Charge 6 and love it. Is excellent for warning of A F. episodes as well.
You forget you're wearing it. 10 days between fast recharges. Standard free app covers all sleep tracking and everything fitness related.
If you've got zero self motivation, you may want paid app, but I see paid version as full of useless gimmicks.
Comfortable. Well made. Happily paid $260 each at JB. This price currently going is crazy great.
Are all features from an overseas model compatible here in oz eg google pay, maps?
Sadly fitbit is really on the way out since Google took over fitbit :( Sad as they were great devices
Agree they are simplifying the app, no desktop app (which was average af anyway). Otherwise I don't notice a difference really in everyday operations.
Looks like the price has gone up. Coupon still available, but only brings price down to $188
Did anyone else order?
Haven't received any shipping info yet.
Mine's been preparing to ship for the last 2 days.
That's the cost you pay the sharpest price. Just have to be patient.
Aus Post can delay stuff for a week on domestic parcels I've found.
Could have price beat at Officeworks and get straight away.
I've had "We will email you when we have an estimated delivery date." Since I ordered
pretty average hey
Anyone's shipped yet?
I received mine yesterday
I got told on the chat late October to early November for me.
nope, chat didn't give me any timeframe
Lol wow
Road block then..
just got shipping notification from Amazon. DHL Express will deliver by the 28th.
@dragonos81: For that price it's worth waiting but good it's on the way.
Seems like the best OW pricebeat deal is still around $200.
@dragonos81: Just received the Fitbit … once sent, it took 2 days from Germany to Adelaide!
For anyone concerned, all features are working though the user manual has big writing in German and small writing in English :P
Finally got shipping confirmation, Arriving 9 Oct dhl express
Can't help but think they wanted people to cancel as they've had them in stock for the past few weeks.
Just got charged by Amazon, hopefully means it's shipping soon
Finally here. it was a good deal even with the wait times.
How does this compare to the Xiaomi mi band 9 that was recently posted?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/864568