Microsoft Launches Apple Watch Trade-In Program

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Posted January 15, 2016 at 6:40pm by iClarified

Microsoft has launched an Apple Watch trade-in program in hopes that customers will switch from the Apple Watch to the new Microsoft Band 2.

The company is offering "as much as" $150 for the Apple Watch Sport 38MM Silver Aluminum Case - Blue Sport Band model, $200 for the Apple Watch 42MM Stainless Steel Case - White Sport Band model, and $250 for the Apple Watch 38MM Stainless Steel Case - Milanese Loop model. The retail prices for those models range from $349 to $649.

The Microsoft Band 2 offers tracking of heart rate, calorie burn, and sleep quality and tracking for running, biking, golf, and other activities. It lets you receive email, text, calendar, and call alerts on the go and features 11 sensors, including GPS, UV monitor, and barometer.

Would you ever consider using a Microsoft Band 2 instead of an Apple Watch? Let us know why or why not in the comments!

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almclm - January 18, 2016 at 6:05am

You're not being quite accurate there. The Band 2 is effectively a firt generation device. You're forgetting that the Band was released more as a prototype and wasn't expected to sell - which was why, originally, it was only available in limited numbers in the US. MS was surprised by the uptake which resulted in production restarting and the eventual release in the UK. The beta isn't the first gen device - the public release version is.

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gamerscul9870 - January 18, 2016 at 1:45pm

What I'm saying is this is a band two compared to the first generation Apple Watch. It's an unfair comparison because 2ns generation devices or later usually fix the problems if the first device. If you were comparing the Apple Watch 2 to a band 2 is would make sense and I may believe you like that.

almclm - January 20, 2016 at 2:00am

You clearly have difficulty comprehending what is being said. Just because the Band 2 has the number 2 in it's name doesn't mean it's a 2nd generation device. The original Band wasn't originally intended to be a production device - it was more a limited public beta. Look at it factually and objectively - release was originally only limited numbers and in one location. It was only public demand that had it opened up more than that. If you said the same thing about the Watch I'd be agreeing with you, but Apple released it as a full-blown, global public release. The Watch and Band 2 are both 1st generation devices

gamerscul9870 - January 20, 2016 at 2:05am

So you're basically saying that no matter what number is being used on any devices, it still means it's still a first generation device even though it clearly has big changes by how it's made? That's so smart of you! Well thought out.

gamerscul9870 - January 18, 2016 at 3:25am

I've used both and my Apple Watch did a perfect job. Not as poor, but better than I expected from it. Keep in mind that the second one isn't released yet and you're comparing s first gen device to a second gem from another company.

almclm - January 18, 2016 at 3:12am

After using both it was very obvious that of the two the Microsoft Band 2 was much smoother, reliable and accurate than the Apple Watch (the Apple biometric sensors were particularly poor). It looks like MS has it right - you'd be trading in and trading up.

FaRHaD - January 16, 2016 at 3:05pm

Microsoft must be smoking wrong weed..

Fred - January 16, 2016 at 2:29am

All of these wearables are nothing more than a useless fad, at least the Band serves a purpose as a fitness tracker first. For health nerds, it can't be beat.

gamerscul9870 - January 16, 2016 at 4:22am

Show me how you would make a wearable then oh wait. It can't top either of the wearables that both do serve a purpose even by what reviewers say.

Steve Gate - January 16, 2016 at 2:20am

Hahahahaha I didn't know MSFT was so funny.

curtixman - January 15, 2016 at 11:39pm

Ya. Apple Watch is a big enough waste of money let alone that thing. I see some MS employees wearing used Apple watches in the near future. Good deal for them;)

gamerscul9870 - January 15, 2016 at 11:51pm

I know a few people who actually did compare both Apple Watch and the band and they sure as hell love it like I do. Not a waste whatsoever. The ms band is just the same thing without anything but health related stuff. That's a true waste. I could see this trade-in program get only less than 100 traded in.

Za - January 15, 2016 at 9:57pm

Who thinks strapping Microsoft to their wrist is a good idea? BSOD anyone?

ManBear - January 15, 2016 at 8:50pm

Microsoft gonna replace apple watch splash screens to windows icon then resell them lol

Zand - January 15, 2016 at 8:16pm

Hahaha

Vic - January 15, 2016 at 7:59pm

What idiot would do this? Dudes, Microsoft is so embarrassing with how bad it is.

zand - January 15, 2016 at 9:39pm

android user:)

gamerscul9870 - January 15, 2016 at 9:45pm

You're on an OS not involved with either companies here in the article.

paulMOGG - January 15, 2016 at 7:22pm

NO !

tng - January 15, 2016 at 7:01pm

The problem with MS band 2 is that it's in an infancy stages, no major apps except just a few workout apps and with cortana running on the band, just consider it slow and buggy. Not worth the band it's on. Another product that mimics BlackBerry marketing attempts.

DWS - January 15, 2016 at 6:49pm

That would be like trading my Lexus for a Rambler

JustaNerd - January 15, 2016 at 7:04pm

More like a top of the line BMW traded for a 1999 Kia.

Fred - January 16, 2016 at 2:20am

Since a Lexus is nothing more than a glorified Camry, you'd be better off.

SayingWhatEveryonesThinking - January 15, 2016 at 6:46pm

Microsoft's website never looked so good. Oh, those are Apple products.

gamerscul9870 - January 15, 2016 at 6:48pm

Showing off what other companies make as if they aimed the spotlight on them. I thought they were competing.

gamerscul9870 - January 15, 2016 at 6:45pm

Consider what Apple Watch 2 is coming out with, how can ms band top it off?