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11/22/2024 06:14:09 am

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Microsoft Band Out of Stock, $10 Gift Voucher Offer to Those on Wait List

A new wearable Microsoft Band 2 is a fitness tracker to be released on Oct. 6.

Microsoft advised holiday shoppers that the Microsoft Band is completely out of inventory at the Microsoft online store.

The company suggests those that want to purchase a Microsoft Band can visit one of its retail stores to check if any local location still has inventory available. The company offers a $10 gift code for a Microsoft Store purchase worth $50 or more. The promo code is valid at the online store only doe those asking about the Microsoft Band.

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Microsoft stated it's excited by consumer response to the Microsoft Band and has apparently sold more than the suggested numbers. Microsoft is working to deliver the devices to \ customers as fast as possible and shipments are expected to arrive in Microsoft Stores all throughout the holiday season.

Microsoft also encouraged people to visit a local Microsoft Store to order and pick up the Band as soon as it arrives. Customers may also buy from the Microsoft online store and receive updates every time the device is available online.

Microsoft said they're making more Bands. The Microsoft Band has a price tag of $199.99.

It's a health and fitness tracker with a couple of smartwatch functionalities, as well. The Band comes with a UV sensor, heart rate monitor, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS and Microsoft's digital personal assistant Cortana when paired with a smartphone running Windows Phone.

The device can keep track of calorie burn, sleep quality and steps. It supports Guided Workouts and can be used to preview emails, take notes, set reminders and get calendar alerts. The Microsoft Band comes with two 100 mAh batteries.

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