Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition
Last year Misfit and Speedo partnered to
add swimming features to the Shine fitness tracker. It worked well enough that
they are doing it again.
The Misfit Shine 2 is properly
waterproof - IP ratings are only about submersion, not the rigors of swimming.
They can also track your swim, including the distance (accurate to a meter,
Misfit says) and counting your laps. Alternatively, you can set a timer if your
exercise program is time-based.
This is in addition to the usual
terrestrial activity tracking. You can also use the Speedo Fit app for a more
insight into your exercise. The Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition
will retail for US$ 120, US$ 20 over the regular Shine 2. It will launch in the next
two or three weeks.
If you already bought a Shine 2 (or Ray)
fitness tracker, you can still get the new features - as a US$ 10 firmware upgrade
(available in July). If you're thinking of saving US$ 10 getting a base Shine 2
and upgrading, note that the Swimmer's Edition comes with an extra strap (which
accounts for the US$ 10 difference).
