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The Best Fitness Trackers of 2016

Justin Thomas — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:38:32 +0000

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The Details

2016 is a year where technology is everything, including the clothes and accessories you wear. It’s also a year where people are also paying more attention to health and fitness, finally taking a greater interest in what they put into their bodies and how many calories are being burned off over the day. The proliferation of data and technology makes taking care of yourself easier than ever. Often small and lightweight, they’re no more noticeable than a watch and can result in a variety of health benefits.

When choosing a fitness tracker, pay attention to the hardware, design and comfort. You need to be able to wear the tracker all day long, without it interfering with any daily activities. Battery life could be an issue with some of the more advanced devices – performing some functions drains a battery more quickly. Some trackers will also work with stock apps on your phone, while others may be tailored to another brand. These and more are all things to look for when selecting the perfect fitness tracker for you and your life. Here are a the best fitness trackers of 2016 to get you in shape.

Best Fitness Tracker for Runners: Garmin Forerunner 235

Garmin’s been in the wearable GPS game longer than most of the competition, so it is no surprise they have a product that’s ended up on 2016’s hot list. Designed with runners in mind, the Forerunner 235 has everything both serious and casual runners alike might want. First, it comes with the latest and greatest GPS technology to accurately track and measure both pace and distance while running. An optical heart-rate monitor and internal pedometer help to track steps and calories over the course of the day as accurately as possible. There is even a feature to estimate your VO2 max.

Another great feature is that the watch’s waterproof case, which allows the user to keep it on while showering or swimming – this watch will miss literally none of the activities you perform over the course of the day. The 235 also boasts a sleeker and more comfortable design than previous models.

Garmin’s product has the ability to connect with Connect IQ, Garmin’s fitness app. Unfortunately, the navigation isn’t as smooth as on other apps like Apple Health. But the learning curve is due in part to the wide variety of features this fitness tracker is equipped with.

Best Minimalist Fitness Tracker: Jawbone UP2

If you’re after something a little more modest in appearance that still feels great to wear all day long and gets the job done, than look no further than the Jawbone Up2. Jawbone has vastly improved on its old model. Now more comfortable, less likely to fall off, and with a new firmware update, Jawbone is the best minimalist fitness tracker available.

Its lightweight and modern style make it stand out from every other fitness tracker in looks alone. More like a bracelet than an advanced piece of technology on your wrist, it’s much sleeker and less noticeable than the competition. Nevertheless, the small inconspicuous size doesn’t detract from quality, as the Up2 is durable and is designed with a sturdy clasp that can take a beating.

The Up2 is compatible with Android 4.3 (and later), iPhone 4S (and later), iPad 3 (and later), iPad Mini and iPad Air. It synchronizes wirelessly and offers up to 10 days of battery life between charges.

This device utilizes Jawbone’s UP app, one of the easiest to navigate and highest rated apps on the market. The app can even connect to a large selection of third-party apps like MyFitnessPal, Strava, RunKeeper and more. There’s even a leader board feature to compete with friends and family.

Best Designed Fitness Tracker: Fitbit Charge HR

Fitbit is perhaps the most famous fitness tracker out there. The Charge HR is quite a basic design, but that’s the unobtrusive look and style many people strive for today. It’s simple, and it works beautifully. It’s small enough to go unnoticed when you work out. Its OLED screen is bright and sharp.

Today’s Fitbit models, such as the Charge, feature many improvements from older Fitbits, such as a selection of wristband colors that come with the watch. This makes the Fitbit the most customizable brand of fitness tracker.

Some unique features include the automatic sleep monitor, which records how long and how well you’ve slept each day, and a display that’ll show you who is calling on your phone when its connected. Synchronizing is performed wirelessly with your smart phone or computer.

The Fitbit Charge HR performs great in all aspects. It boasts a sleek design that is quite modern, the battery life is comparable to every other leading fitness tracker out there, needs minimal charging and the software is frequently updated so there’s little chance of any bugs ruining your product.

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Portable Chargers With Longest Battery Life 2016

Justin Thomas — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:02:39 +0000

The Best Overall Portable Charger: Intocircuit External Battery
The Best High Capacity Charger: MMSA Power Bank
The Best Hyperspeed Charger: Patriot Fuel
The Best Waterproof Charger: Unifun Waterproof External Battery

The Details

Portable electronics are only as useful as their battery life. If you get caught away from a power outlet with a low charge and no external power source then it doesn’t much matter what other specs your device has. But an answer is out there. Portable chargers are an inexpensive and convenient answer to one of the modern world’s little frustrations. They are ideal for vacationers, business travelers, and just about anyone who is worried that their cell phone or tablet might not make it through a full day of extensive use.

But what should you look for in a portable charger? It depends on what you need. If that need is to simultaneously charge multiple devices, veer toward high capacity chargers.

The capacity of a battery is expressed in milliampere-hour (mAh), a unit of electric charge that measures power delivered over discharge interval. The higher the mAh, the larger the charging capacity. A 3000 mAh portable charger will charge an iPhone 6 once. A 20000 mAh charger will fill the phone 7 times.

Lower mAh batteries will recharge a device quicker than their high capacity competitors, so go with them if you prize speed over quantity. They also are smaller and lighter because they have less cells.

Ruggedized and waterproof options are also available for those who need to recharge their phone or tablets on the beach.

Ultimately, try and strike a balance between value, portability, durability, capacity and speed.

Best Overall Portable Charger: Intocircuit External Battery

Durable, compact, easy-to-use and lighting fast, Intocircuit’s portable charger is the best all around external power source on the market. It has Samsung Grade A Lithium-ion cells that supply over 1000 lifetime charges.

This is the best balance between charge capacity and speed. It is rated at 15000mAh, which is enough to charge an iPhone 5S 7 times. The 4.8 dual USB output is 2.4A per port, as well as a respectably fast input of 5V/2A.

We also appreciate the brushed metal exterior, which provides the lithium ion battery cells with better protection. Since it uses a material that is more durable than the standard thick plastic, it has increased portability.

The Intocircuit also has smart technology that automatically detects what device charges at and adapts to maximum speed, so you don’t need to worry about cross-referencing your device with the correct USB charger. LED lights also indicate how much charge is left in the battery, eliminating some of the annoying guess work.

The Intocircuit External Battery is available on Amazon for around $37.

Best High Capacity Charger: MMSA Power Bank

MMSA Power Bank has 20,000mAh of charge, which is enough to refill an iPhone 6 7 times and a Samsung Galaxy S5 5 times. It has a 5V/1A input and an impressive four USB outputs, enough to charge the whole family’s portable electronics at once.

This is also quite a bit lighter than other 20k batteries on the market. High capacity chargers tend to run on the heavy side, because they house larger batteries than their smaller counterparts. High capacity chargers also are slower, but this is one of the faster ones on the market. Still expect it to take a 5-10 hours before you get a full charge on most phones and tablets.

The MMSA Power Bank is available on Amazon for around $35.

Best Hyperspeed Charger: Patriot Fuel

If want one device charged fast, use a hyperspeed charger. Look at a charger’s output to determine how fast it can charge your portable device. A 1A (5W) charger is the slowest, 2A (10W) cuts the charge rate in half and a 2.5A (12.5W) charge is one of the fasted currently available. Recharge speeds also depend on the cord. Newer Apple devices are outfitted with lightning charging cords and some Android devices work with Turbo chargers.

The Patriot Fuel is outfitted with a 2.5A USB output for hyperspeed charging. It has a 9000mAh capacity and two USB ports (1A and a 2.5A). It has a built in self-monitoring system to prevent under or over charging and to optimize charging efficiency. It can get smartphones back to full charge in around 1 hour. It also comes with a 2 year warranty.

The Patriot Fuel charger is available on Amazon for around $25.

Best Waterproof Charger: Unifun Waterproof External Battery

This dustproof, waterproof and rugged charger is perfect for use in the great outdoors. It is IP66 waterproof rated, which means it is totally dust-proof and protected against string water jets and waves. The 10,400mAh lithium polymer core provides up to 1,000 lifetime charges, and each charge will refill an iPhone 4 times. It has 2 USB outputs.

Rechare your iPhone 6 Plus 5S, 5C 4 4S, iPad Air/iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3, Google Nexus 7, cameras, and tablets at the ski lodge, on the beach, poolside, camping, at a construction site, or in the desert with this durable and waterproof portable charger.

The Unifun Waterproof External Battery is available on Amazon for around $17.

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Titanium iPhone Case By Snow Peak

Justin Thomas — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:56:38 +0000

Snow Peak is a Japanese company that specializes in minimalist titanium tools for outdoor expeditions. Recently, they released a titanium iPhone 4 cover. Made from a single piece of titanium, the case weighs just 0.6 oz, and provides your iPhone 4 with a harder-than-steel protective back surface. It sells for about $120.

You can also find iPhone cases made with CNC machined aluminum — Vapor Pro cases.

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