The Basi Activity Monitor: A Comprehensive Review
Summary
In this article, we will review the Basi, an activity monitor that aims to track physical activity more accurately than other devices. It has sensors to monitor skin temperature, blood flow, heart rate, and an accelerometer to count steps. Unlike other monitors, it doesn’t have a standalone app and needs to be synced to a computer to upload data to the cloud. However, it currently doesn’t allow data sharing with other apps through APIs. Additionally, we will discuss the Basis Ban, a similar device that costs $19 and can be pre-ordered on Basi.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Basi Features
- Basis Ban
- Conclusion
Introduction
The Basi is a unique activity monitor that offers several features that set it apart from other devices. Its sensors can track physical activity more accurately, including activities that aren’t easily tracked by an accelerometer, such as yoga or stationary biking. However, the device doesn’t have a standalone app and needs to be synced to a computer to upload data to the cloud.
Basi Features
The Basi activity monitor looks like a watch and has sensors to monitor skin temperature, blood flow, and heart rate. It also has an accelerometer to count steps. The device is designed to track physical activity more accurately than other monitors. However, it currently doesn’t allow data sharing with other apps through APIs.
Basis Ban
The Basis Ban is a similar device that costs $19 and can be pre-ordered on Basi. The device has been back-ordered due to its popularity. The Basis Ban is comfortable to wear, even to bed. However, the speaker mentions some minor issues with the device’s thickness and tightness when wearing a button-down shirt. The device has been generating a lot of buzz, and the speaker is currently testing it. The full review will be available on wire.com soon.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Basi activity monitor is a unique device that offers several features that set it apart from other monitors. Its sensors can track physical activity more accurately, including activities that aren’t easily tracked by an accelerometer. However, it currently doesn’t allow data sharing with other apps through APIs. The Basis Ban is a similar device that costs $19 and can be pre-ordered on Basi. It has been generating a lot of buzz, and we look forward to testing it further.
