Mi band 2

rakabos3 said:
Been waiting 4 months now for one i bought on Ebay. Went and bought one on bidorbuy and very happy with it.
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These days if there's no tracking nr, it probably won't arrive. Most of my items are taking 2+ months.

(if you have a international tracking number, try the SAPO mobile app - it should give you the local tracking number)
 
The Ebay one finally arrived lol. So now i have 2. Pm me reasonable offers if interested. Jhb west
 
I got mine (Xiaomi MiBand 2) three days ago.
It's really nice. After three full days (±72hrs) of usage, the battery STILL is on 87%.
Gives you great stats (Steps, Activities, Sleeping, etc) on the MiFit app (works with Android & iOS).
It's so light, you hardly feel it on your wrist.
It's IP67 rated, I have showered, but I'm scared to swim with it though.
Little OLED Display Screen is crisp & clear.
Vibrates for incoming Calls, SMS's, WhatApp, Facebook, Twitter, and other notifications.
It has mutiple alarms (no sounds, just vibrates).
It does so much more than those useless Garmin or Fitbit fitness trackers do, and at a FRACTION of the price.
It has already done two firmware updates (via the phone App), and now you can change the Display to show the Time, or Time & Date).
Flicking your wrist, the screen changes, to show you Time -> Steps -> Distance -> Battery, etc. (user customisable)

I got mine for about R370 from www.gearbest.com.
I ordered it in November 2016, only got it mid January 2017, BUT it was well worth the wait.
They are now selling in South Africa... for... wait for it... R1,480!!!
In the box, you get the Watch, a Black strap, and the charging connector (You'll need a USB charger, to charge it, like your phone's charger)
Mine came with a Chinese manual (which you don't need anyway), but everything on the Watch itself, and the Android/iOS app is in English.
I also ordered extra straps in different colours, and screen protectors, and they all fit on, and work perfectly.
I know it's scary ordering stuff from China, but I have done it a few times now, and thankfully, I've had no problems, yet.
 
Ordered 3 from Aliexpress with DHL Shipping. Thanks for your review
 
Anyone manage to link the Mi Band 2 to Discovery app or know of another way for earning points for Vitality using this device?
 
@mbayshark: Geekbuying currently has the International Version of the Mi Band 2 for $23-89. Just make sure that you select the Global/International version if required as the cheaper Chinese version is also available amongst the options.
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiao...th-OLED-Display-Touch-Key---Black-372112.html

Aliexpress was giving out $2 and $5 coupons for new registrations and first time purchases using the Aliexpress app. Some products are also cheaper on the app. The Professional Xiao-Mi accessories Store has the Mi Band 2 (Chinese Version) with screen protector (ships out in 24 hours) for $22-99 or possibly $20-99 using the coupon. You might be able to find something slightly cheaper if you look very carefully - very tricky as different vendors offer two screen protectors or additional bands at different prices etc. These vendors appear to charge an extra = ~$0.60 for shipping to SA.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd&hl=en
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...58.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.264.iVO2QW
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sto...lt&btsid=6f2e9a0c-eba7-4028-8387-aafc627bf7d3
 
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Jake45 said:
@mbayshark: Geekbuying currently has the International Version of the Mi Band 2 for $23-89. Just make sure that you select the Global/International version if required as the cheaper Chinese version is also available amongst the options.
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiao...th-OLED-Display-Touch-Key---Black-372112.html

Aliexpress was giving out $2 and $5 coupons for new registrations and first time purchases using the Aliexpress app. Some products are also cheaper on the app. The Professional Xiao-Mi accessories Store has the Mi Band 2 (Chinese Version) with screen protector (ships out in 24 hours) for $22-99 or possibly $20-99 using the coupon. You might be able to find something slightly cheaper if you look very carefully - very tricky as different vendors offer two screen protectors or additional bands at different prices etc. These vendors appear to charge an extra = ~$0.60 for shipping to SA.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd&hl=en
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...58.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.264.iVO2QW
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sto...lt&btsid=6f2e9a0c-eba7-4028-8387-aafc627bf7d3
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Thanks for the advice
 
I went swimming with my band on yesterday - not something I'd do again (didn't want to leave it lying on my towel) but it didn't seem phased in the slightest at the saltwater intrusion
 
Original xiaomi mi band 2 Miband 2 Smart Wristband Bracelet with Heart Rate Monitor Fitness Tracker Touchpad OLED Touch Screen
http://s.aliexpress.com/iiAbyQv6
(from AliExpress Android)

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Still going strong

I usually charge it on day 25 but it seems like I may get two or three more days out of it this month
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Bought my band through RARU imported. Bought a fancy stainless steel strap for it recently..
Kinda disappointed though because it seems to me that the brightness of the OLED screen has noticeably decreased since I bought it - It's becomes an effort to see even in the office...

Anyone else experience this??
 
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