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Green grass and
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Another ask about a simple stepcounter with maybe a few other features. I don't need a mega tech device. More of a pedometer than anything else. If it did BP and Oxy level that would be a plus. Can I get something good for $50-$100?
Thanks guys and gals.

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If you have a smart watch, you might already have that capability baked-in. Of course, it's not going to be in the same league as a dedicated device, but maybe good enough.
 
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My Apple Watch Ultra does all of that and a lot more, but not in your price range. I bought it used, from a SIGforum member, for $300.



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not wanting a smart watch so is there a more basic item that is worth considering?

fitbit charge 5 or 6, Inspire 3?



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I have a wearable monitor that allegedly does all this. It handles heart rate and SAO2 well and counts steps. It fails miserably at B/P. Frankly, I don't see how any device can measure B/P with a couple of lasers while on your wrist.

If anyone has the answer, please enlighten me.

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I just ordered a fitbit inspire 3 for $99 to my door from Best Buy. I know it is old tech. but that suits me fine. I see it has been a pretty reliable unit from what I can tell. Hope it is not a $100 down the drain Wink

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Update For anyone interested I did get the Fitbit inspire 3. Found one through best buy for $99 shipped to the house.
The app was pretty easy to set up on the Iphone. The unit itself is fairly small. The initial set up/start up was pretty easy as well. I have had it on my wrist for a couple of days. I like it already. Pretty user friendly. Date and time, steps/miles. heart bpm, tracks hours slept, and a few other things. It does not monitor BP though.
I am still learning. Good battery life. So far I am impressed. And honestly I don't really like stuff like this.



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My wife went through 4 Fitbits, replaced either under warranty or extended warranty.

She bought an Apple Watch, and it lasted for years.
 
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So far, so good on mine. Wink



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