Don’t be surprised if you happen to spot people wearing similar tie pins. Now, don’t be shocked if I tell you that it is not a tie pin at all! It is no more a secret device. It is a pocket-sized pedometer called Fitbit that enables you to keep a track of your physical activities throughout the day.

What does it do exactly?

Well, this three inch portable device simply tracks your daily activity which includes each step that you take; your standing at the counter while just moving your hands; your sitting at the desk, and all that you can think of.

This activity tracker has a tri-axial accelerometer or to simply put it, a 3-D motion sensor that does the following:

• Tracks your steps
• Calculates the intensity level of your movement
• The distance travelled
• The calories burned
• Moreover, it also records how well you slept.

How does it record these activities?

Fitbit is addictive as once you lay your hands on it you will never leave it behind wherever you may be. It is an all-day and all-night companion which can drive you crazy about your fitness level.

All you have to do is to visit the Fitbit website and enter your height, weight, sex and meals. Next, just plug the device, and begin with your daily routine.

You get a lifetime account which interacts with the device clipped on you. Whenever you pass by the base-station the data gets updated on your device.

The pedometer has an OLED display where you can view the steps taken by you, distance travelled, calories burned, and a flower that grows bigger as your activities increase.

The battery lasts for 10 days between charge, so you can just keep it by your side, clipped to your clothing or snuggled in your pocket.

You just need to take care not to lose it in a field of grass (It is pretty small). Whether you are a fitness freak, a gadget geek or a lazy being you are just going to love this device and want to do more physical effort on seeing the flower bloom. Take the right steps and enjoy the personal activity tracker, Fitbit.

Yes, you read that correct. The E-Ink technology is no more limited to e-Book Readers like Kindle, but experimental heads like Seiko are going beyond the’ impossible’. It is not the first time that Seiko has launched an E-Ink watch, but this time by implementing advanced technology the concept watch, Seiko Active Matrix EPD, is all set to reach the retail outlets.

How does it work?

Seiko has successfully integrated the high resolution active matrix E-Ink screen technology in its watch. Following are the three highlights of its efficient functioning:

• Great display: This non-analog quartz timepiece doesn’t have a name yet, but the term EPD in its present name stands for “Electrophoretic Display”. It is the preferred method of using E-Ink technology. You are gifted with an easy-to-read screen with a clear display.
• Battery not required: The active matrix display in the Seiko EPD watch allows the screen to refresh itself “actively”. This facilitates in displaying information on the screen without draining the battery. If you change the display it is then that the battery is used. Moreover, this exquisite digital watch is powered through a solar cell!
• Always accurate time: Seiko Active Matrix EPD watch is radio controlled. It receives local time from the nearest atomic clock. Accurate time is guaranteed for you if you select Seiko’s watch over the analog one.

Features

Check out these amazing features of Seiko E-Ink timepiece:

• LED light to see the screen in the dark
• Power reserve of 9 months and 41 months when in ‘sleep’ mode
• Perpetual calendar with year, month, date and day of week
• Dual time function
• Alarm settings
• World time in 32 cities
• Sound demonstration function
• Battery level indicator
• Overcharge prevention function

If you are a wrist watch connoisseur and love collecting timepieces then you can’t escape Seiko’s trap. If you desire to wear a digital watch with retro looks, yet innovative at technology then be on alert for the grand launch of Seiko Active Matrix EPD watch. It is not going to be highly priced and the year end is round the corner when the E-Ink watch will hit the market.