Microsoft Windows 10 devices NYC event

Building on the success of its recent Windows 10 launch, Microsoft is turning its focus to hardware at an October 6 press event in New York City. Next generation versions of the Surface tablet, Lumia phones and the Band fitness tracker are widely expected.

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Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:25:16 PM
Ok, the new Band looks different than the original.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:25:32 PM
New design still looks stiff but maybe wider, more curved. Less bump on the side.
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:25:33 PM
It looks like it has a curved screen. It's not rigid, no hard edges, and curves nicely around the wrist.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:25:50 PM
Curved screen has Gorilla Glass 3, OLED
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:26:01 PM
Microsoft figured out a way to optimize the screen and redesign it so it's curved. With Gorilla Glass, it's more scratch resistant and responsive to touch.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:26:19 PM
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Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:26:23 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:26:24 PM
It has GPS, UV monitoring, guided workout, sleep and calorie tracking, notifications and calls.
dan.ackerman 10/6/2015 2:26:29 PM
It's a very forward-looking design, unlike so many other wrist-worn devices, which try to copy the look and feel of traditional watches, etc.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:26:29 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:26:34 PM
It has Cortana integration. That's Microsoft's virtual assistant.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:26:35 PM
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:26:43 PM
Better Cortana: that's nice. Previous had Cortana as well.
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:26:49 PM
Microsoft Band also has a barometer to track elevation.
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:26:56 PM
That's 11 sensors in total -- pretty ambitious.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:26:57 PM
Barometer has been added, at last. (Many other bands and watches already have this.)
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:27:12 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:27:13 PM
I'd like it to track my sleep...I'm terrible at getting a full night's rest.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:27:14 PM
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:27:16 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:27:27 PM
Microsoft says people who use the Band are living healthier lifestyles.
dan.ackerman 10/6/2015 2:27:31 PM
Elevation changes are especially important in NYC, where people are climbing up and down stairs all day and so many people live in walkup buildings.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:27:44 PM
Heart rate monitor on Band helps aid sleep tracking, a feature seen on some other heart rate bands (Fitbit Charge HR, Basis Peak)
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:27:58 PM
Microsoft Band has constant and immediate access to "my big data," she says.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:28:06 PM
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:28:10 PM
Microsoft Health is the source of all cloud-stored health data collected. ("Big data")
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:28:16 PM
She can use the data to organize her workout and post workout rest.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:28:20 PM
I like this approach. Similar to Jawbone
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:28:23 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:28:33 PM
She can look at her workout, recovery, etc.
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:28:38 PM
Only the Microsoft Band does this, she says.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:28:45 PM
Seeing big map of run, recovery stats, lots of running stats.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:29:23 PM
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:29:29 PM
VO2 Max (a measure of health, used by many training centers) works on new Band, too.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:29:29 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:29:37 PM
Microsoft Band can calculate your maximum oxygen intake, or VO2 Max.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:29:44 PM
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:29:49 PM
Microsoft Band is helpful for golf, she says.
Scott Stein 10/6/2015 2:30:09 PM
(VO2 max not a common feature -- if it ever appears, it's usually on serious
dedicated health/fitness devices)
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:30:14 PM
It offers shot detection, so it knows whether you're putting, driving or taking practice springs. It uses accelerometer, gyroscope and vibration sensor to figure it out.
Roger Cheng 10/6/2015 2:30:22 PM
It's like having your own virtual golf caddy, she says.
Sarah Tew 10/6/2015 2:30:33 PM
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