Fitbit/MS Band - just what is the point?

[SimonMac]

I have a Jawbone UP and I use it as a little competition against myself, originally got it to tack my sleep (turns out I only have about 40 mins of deep sleep a night, the joys of insomnia ). Heart rate is never looked at, I am trying to lose weight so I am using it to help that, but if you're not into looking after your health there is little point in the fitness bands.

As for the smart watches with notficiations etc, that is a different question, one I cannot answer as never had the urge to get an Apple Watch or Android Gear despite how good the new lot look

[OwlHoot]

Not quite sure if I'd ever want to see my emails, etc on a tiny screen on my phone when I can just take my laptop out of my bag.

Or am I missing something?

FTFY

[MicrosoftBob]

I have a friend who is a thalidomide. He can't reach the phone in his pocket.

Do they have a dog called syndrome ?