Basis Band

Basis Band
Posted: 11.14.2011, 1:33pm
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The Basis band is the world’s first continuous heart rate and health tracker that works with a web-based personal dashboard to give you a full picture of your health and wellness. Worn on your wrist, the Basis band records your heart rate along with other health measures throughout the day – with no chest strap required. It tracks the way you live — through work, rest and play — by providing calories burned, levels of activity and sleep patterns. You can also share your progress and milestones with friends to stay motivated.

The technical centerpiece of Basis’ device is its optical engine that tracks your heart rate by directing light into the skin to “see” actual blood flow. When this engine is combined with accelerometers and other sensors, Basis allows you to understand not just the number of steps you took, but also the exertion that went into a walk; the quality of your sleep, or how your body reacts to the many aspects of your day. Basis takes you beyond just movement. It takes you all the way to the heart and the secrets it can reveal about your overall health and wellness.

Price: $199

Web Site: mybasis.com

JUDGE’S REMARKS:

This is the year of self monitoring devices and the Basis Band lets you monitor like no other. A simple and elegant band worn as on your wrist, Basis has sensors that data including hear rate, calories burned, physical activity and sleep patterns. Taking self tracking to new levels, the device also tracks galvanic skin response (sweat), body temperature, and blood oxygen level. Transmitting wirelessly to your personal dashboard you can view, share, earn rewards and join the Basis community.

Best Feature: It tracks body data like no other.

Needs work: There’s no feedback on the device you need to connect wirelessly to your Basis dashboard for input.

Robin Raskin

 

 

30 Comments for this post:

Jorge says
November 29, 2011 at 9:48 pm

FINALLY something that I can wear in a normal place and wont get lost easily and does all those things I want

Aimee Sonderman says
November 29, 2011 at 9:51 pm

Cannot wait for the release!!! Definitely will be first in line for one :)

ishak says
November 29, 2011 at 10:18 pm

This is one of the products I am going to buy as soon as it is on the market. Following it from the first day of its announcement.

Matthew says
November 29, 2011 at 10:43 pm

This product has the potential to truly revolutionize the way we monitor our health and aid in not only body weight/composition management but also in sport performance. I am extremely excited to see the release of this long awaited device.

Jorge says
November 29, 2011 at 10:49 pm

finally a concept that has both things I want. something I wont lose, and the stuff I want to be able to track!

Benjamin Bonnet says
November 29, 2011 at 11:30 pm

I can’t wait for this product! It looks very promising, and it will provide all the insight I need to know about my health.

Bill Schuller says
November 30, 2011 at 1:26 am

Drool!!! Can’t wait!

Cosima Clements says
November 30, 2011 at 2:06 am

This gadget seems awesome! I do various types of exercise & would love to see what is the best calorie burning/heart rate wise! I definitely am putting this on my Christmas list because it is a “must have”! Great idea!

Nabil says
December 7, 2011 at 8:21 am

Finally! We don’t need to guess any more about how healthy we are. With Basis’ health sensors and real-time analytics dashboards, I am no longer blind. Rather, I can identify with precision the specific areas of my health that require immediate or sustained attention – and I can monitor incremental health progress to further motivate me to attain my ultimate goals : to rock on all levels.

Laurent says
December 7, 2011 at 7:01 pm

Add my Vote for Basis Band as Last Gadget Standing.

Erai says
December 7, 2011 at 9:24 pm

THIS IS THE FUTURE!!! THIS ALREADY IS THE LAST GADGET STANDING END OF STORY!!! THE END.. SEND EVERYTHING ELSE HOME…
But seriously I guess I can come down a little from my tremendous excitement… this device is awesome!!!! It will truly rock the world of health and wellness!! We’ve all been waiting for something like this! Can’t wait to get one of my own.

Erai says
December 7, 2011 at 9:28 pm

And seriously how do you vote for this.. count my vote in…

Billy says
December 8, 2011 at 7:05 am

I can’t wait to get one for my wife! Then she can’t lie about working out when she is actually out shopping, eating, and getting fatter. Thank you Basis!!

Julie says
December 10, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Can’t wait for the release!
@Billy — yikes.

magda ... says
December 10, 2011 at 6:15 pm

ok … let’s see it :)

KHARE says
December 13, 2011 at 9:11 pm

This is the Gadget of the Year’ Health and Technology wrapped on your arm. Brilliant.

Zahra says
December 13, 2011 at 9:31 pm

Can’t wait to get one!!

Yasmin says
December 13, 2011 at 9:51 pm

I love it!!

Nazmin says
December 14, 2011 at 2:02 am

A must have – placing my order now.

Ben bonnet says
December 14, 2011 at 6:37 am

My wrist and my pulse can not wait to take it for a ride!

Almas says
December 14, 2011 at 9:25 am

Count my vote in…….love it.

Daryl says
December 14, 2011 at 6:49 pm

The size and simplicity of the instrument and ‘no fuss’ attachment makes it perfect for users that don’t want hooks, clips, straps etc The extent of info that it provides is everything needed to stay in close touch with what our body is experiencing. Perfect !

Kent Hull says
December 14, 2011 at 8:19 pm

I love the modularity.

Mary Tyler knowles says
December 15, 2011 at 4:06 am

Sounds marvelous. I hope my son gives me one!

Mary Tyler knowles says
December 15, 2011 at 4:06 am

Sounds marvelous. I hope my son gives me one!

JOHN says
December 16, 2011 at 12:30 am

cOOL, LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING ONE

L aura says
December 21, 2011 at 10:04 pm

Love it

David Gonzalez says
December 28, 2011 at 8:52 pm

revolutionary. elegant. intriguing… AND Healthy?! (not a combo of concepts you see in a product very often… if ever before)

two words: Cant. Wait!

Matt G. says
December 28, 2011 at 8:52 pm

The winner! End of the line gadget. Underground technology dominator.

Thanks for playing folks!

Aaron says
January 9, 2012 at 5:40 pm

Finally something that looks normal, and doesn’t require a stop and start. Hope the website can connect your info to many other apps like Withings, for example.

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