tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post5976929233856593777..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Is the Fitbit IPO too late to the party or is it the next Tesla?Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-82722322768488116282015-06-17T23:58:33.347-06:002015-06-17T23:58:33.347-06:00All I know about Fitbit is that I like their comme...All I know about Fitbit is that I like their commercials. But if they're going public I might try to buy some stock, mostly because I trust your judgment.<br /><br />I came across an interesting factoid: the Apple Watch has trouble working on skin that has been tattooed. For me, that was a heads-up that the watch is way too tuned in to a body to make me feel comfortable with it.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-81687944873594026852015-06-17T18:00:50.602-06:002015-06-17T18:00:50.602-06:00This is one of those things that I've heard of...This is one of those things that I've heard of but have no idea what it is or what it does. I don't know if that's good for its future (maybe they'll convert me) or not.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-15103209535119610382015-06-17T16:05:46.055-06:002015-06-17T16:05:46.055-06:00I think it will go the way of the hula hoop. But I...I think it will go the way of the hula hoop. But I did buy one for Mrs. C. for Christmas when she asked for one and she was really stoked during our vacation when she reached 14,000 steps in one day. Of course I was beside her all the way.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-88017215711429768722015-06-17T10:48:43.668-06:002015-06-17T10:48:43.668-06:00The Fitbit was really popular where I work for awh...The Fitbit was really popular where I work for awhile especially with those who walk around a lot. Hard to say if it will last. I'm in a job where I don't walk a lot on the job, so I don't think I would do very well with it. Walking isn't the only exercise. I go on the treadmill and it keeps track of enough info already. I swim a good deal in the summer. None of that would count on a Fitbit. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-30803873039192100882015-06-17T10:45:56.117-06:002015-06-17T10:45:56.117-06:00Being the first to market is a big advantage but n...Being the first to market is a big advantage but not always the key. Nike actually led this area for a while but didn't innovate and let Fitbit pass them. One of Fitbit's hidden strengths is their installed base of users who use Fitbit Dashboard software. This allows people to share their daily activities with friends which pushes them to get off the couch. Facebook isn't trendy but everyone has it because everyone else has it. The question is whether FItbit continues to innovate.<br /><br />Dozens of new competitors have entered the industry in the last year but the recently released Fitbit Charge and Fitbit HR are still considered the best devices by most sources. Its superior software is icing on the cake.<br /><br />Another question is the size of the potential market but I think Fitbit has perfectly timed their IPO. They are set up to be the next Iphone or the next Blackberry. People love to take risks on future tech which is why I think the stock price is going to be overvalued for at least six months. The real winners will be the insiders who get to buy early.<br /><br />For what it is worth, I've been looking at fitness trackers since Apple announced their watch. I still haven't pulled the trigger but like the idea of a tracker combined with a watch. My biggest issue is the need to recharge it once a week and the fact they all seem to use proprietary chargers. Apple's watch seems too big and too expensive to use as a tracker.Kevin Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092721842140433268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-90573882306041655182015-06-17T07:26:45.558-06:002015-06-17T07:26:45.558-06:00No idea. I still have a digital watch.No idea. I still have a digital watch.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-83695297056931900282015-06-17T03:43:09.456-06:002015-06-17T03:43:09.456-06:00It has a chance. The Apple Watch requires the user...It has a chance. The Apple Watch requires the user to carry is phone with him in order for it to work. Which is dumb - if you have to carry your phone with you, use the phone!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com