Question 1

What is the difference between this version and the first version?

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As of June 2016, if you use an Android device you can integrate it with Cortana and use voice commands with the Band 2's built in microphone to control your phone. Look up: 'android band 2 cortana' in your browser for full details. Whats the core difference between 1 & 2, style, comfort because of new gorilla glass screen and curved display, a barometer is built in, coating of the band, internal processor. Band 1 I'd rate as a 7, I'd rate this as an 8.5 out of 10.

Question 2

Is it water proof?

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answered from windowscentral.com's Mark GuimNo, the Microsoft Band 2 is not waterproof. The story doesn't end there, however. The Microsoft Band 2 actually meets the IPX7 standard in testing, but Microsoft insists the Band 2 is not intended to be immersed in water. If you try and it breaks, it won't be covered by the warranty.IPX7 means protection against temporary immersion in water at a 1-meter depth for 30 minutes, but Microsoft does not recommend you trying that. The good news is that light rain and hand washing shouldn't harm your Microsoft Band.Here are some important notes from Microsoft:    Your Band is not waterproof. Light rain and handwashing shouldn't harm it, but do not immerse your Band in liquids of any kind. Do not wear your Band while swimming or in the shower.    Your Band is dust- and water-resistant but not waterproof. Wet environments may damage it.    Your Band isn't intended for swimming. Remove it before swimming for recreation or fitness.    Your Band isn't intended to be worn in the shower or tub. Remove it before showering or bathing.    Your Band is intended for indoor/outdoor use in the presence of rain, snow, or brief splashes of water.    Microsoft doesn't guarantee that your Band will operate normally if you use it in water or other liquids. It may be damaged if water enters it.    If your Band has been immersed in water or the microphone is wet, the microphone may not function properly.Microsoft Band 2 waterproofWhile you might be discouraged from getting your Microsoft Band 2 near water, it actually meets some standards for dust and water-resistance:    IP6X: No ingress of dust. Complete protection against entry of dust.    IPX7: Protection against temporary immersion in water (at a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes).    IP67: Meets both the dust- and water-resistance standards above.So there you have it. Even though the Microsoft Band 2 is not waterproof, it is dust- and water-resistant. It should be fine with sweat, light rain, and normal washing. If it does get wet, try to dry it promptly with a clean, soft cloth.

Question 3

can i have both the band and a samrtwatch simultaneously paird to my phone?

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Yes. Absolutely. I have an iPhone 6 and an Apple Watch and a Band 2 all working together. Simply make sure your Bluetooth is on and both sync up. I wear my Watch on my left wrist and the Band on my right. I am a runner and I use the phone for music, Nike+ on the Watch and the GPS running app on the Band 2. The Band 2 running app does a great job of tracking my runs. I like that it vibrates each mile and has a large clear faceplate to see my stats. So yes I use both together daily and they have been working fine. Good luck and enjoy your items!

Question 4

Does it really give you your VO2 max? Has anyone used this feature?

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Eh... It really gives you a number, but I wouldn't give it too much weight.  It says I am "Elite" which means I should be able to process oxygen better in thinner air than most people.  I climbed Pike's Peak this year and I was surprised how difficult it was to breath the first few minutes in.  It doesn't actually measure oxygen, so basically, its just comparing your measurements, using the sensors that it does have, to the same measurements of somebody of a known VO2 Max.Microsoft's explanation here: http://blog.microsofthealth.com/2015/12/04/youve-asked-how-does-microsoft-band-estimate-my-vo2-max/You have to go to the Microsoft Heath Dashboard "About Me" section to see you category and number.You have to go to the "Comparisons" section to see the scale and how you compare to others like you.

Microsoft Band 2 - Large, Black

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