Blaze Product Preview

[Eagle1]

I thought I had read somewhere that there would be a product preview of the Blaze sometime in late February at Best Buy, but now I can't find where I saw that.  Can anyone confirm this?

[matt9013]

I hope so. Would be nice to be able to see it in person early and try it on and make sure I'm getting the right size. Plus it helps get the word out early on the blaze as the fitbit sections can get pretty crowded sometimes at stores vs people reading about it on the net.

[EmersonFitbit · Accepted solution]

@matt9013 @Eagle1 I haven't hear much about previews for retails store, I'm afraid. If I recall correctly, Best Buy pushed their preview for our devices shortly before retail availablity last year, so maybe the same for this year!

For the time being, you can consider the Community your go-to source for all things Blaze!

[Eagle1]

Thanks for the info @EmersonFitbit! I have come to the conclusion that the Blaze will be my next tracker.  Just wanted to see about previewing it before buying, but would also like to buy fairly close to release date.

[adammiarka · Accepted solution]

You are correct.  It was reported in many places and even FitBit's press release to investors. 

https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/Fitbit-Reveals-Fitbit-Bl...

"Consumers who want to experience Fitbit Blaze in person will be able to do so in advance of in-store retail availability at select Best Buy locations in the United States and Canada. Beginning February 20, visit select Best Buy locations where Best Buy Blue Shirts will be available to assist shoppers with trying on the device with its accessories and to complete a preorder."

[EmersonFitbit]

@Eagle1 Glad to hear it! You can always count on me to be around in case you have any questions. 

Although, be sure to consider all of your options, including the tracker we announced literally a few minutes ago 🙂

[matt9013]

Can't wait to see these in person and get to try them on. Think I'll be getting a black one and link bracelet. Maybe a blue classic band but need to see it in person first.

[Eagle1]

@EmersonFitbit My previous Fitbit was a Force.  I have been impatiently waiting for the replacement to come out for that.  I was considering a ChargeHR, but can't get the size/color combination that I want.  It looks like the Blaze has more of the features that I want than the Alta.

[EmersonFitbit]

The blue is nice, sort of a dark navy. I personally am a fan of the leather bands, especially the Mist Grey. @matt9013

Fair enough, @Eagle1  I think you'll enjoy the clock faces; I've been switching them around enough to where I never get board of them. 

[matt9013]

@EmersonFitbit

Cool, can't wait to see the clock faces. Bored with the Charge ones and hoping the Blaze can give us really nice ones. Would love to get some licensed ones like Apple did with Mickey. Or maybe even custom faces we make though I doubt that will ever happen.

[matt9013]

@EmersonFitbit

Found this picture and the blue seems pretty bright and colorful unlike the navy blue which seems kinda dark that is on the store. If you have seen the blue in person does it look like this or is this just a bright picture? Is this the Navy Blue?

[SunsetRunner]

I think that's been enhanced, because look at the purple strap in the background.

[Julia_G · Accepted solution]

@matt9013 , if you want to know what the blue of the Blaze will look like just pop into any shop that sells the current Fitbits.  The blue on the Blaze will be exactly the same as the blue on the Surge, Charge, and Charge HR.  (To me, and on my display, that picture looks pretty close.)

[matt9013]

@Julia_G

OK, thanks. I was a little afraid of that as I think the blue is just a tad to dark. I really like bright colors like what Apple has for it's sport band collection and what Fitbit has for it's teal colored bands. Hoping we get some nice bright colors for the Blaze or they announce a teal soon.

Still undecided on black or blue for the Blaze though. My charge is black so I don't know if I want to switch it up or keep my Fitbit's in black. Though I could buy both eventually.

[jim518]

I would like to pre-order the Blaze, but I would like to see it and feel it before ordering. I work in NYC. Is there some place to see it?

[Rich_Laue]

Probably will not be able until your local store gets then in stock.

[Eagle1]

According to this press release, Select Best Buy's are supposed to have them in stock this Saturday, February 20th for preview.  You might check there if you have one locally.  I am hoping to do the same.

https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/Fitbit-Reveals-Fitbit-Bl...

[SunsetRunner]

Not all stores may have the trackers on display, to be able to see outside the package.. more chance when getting to a store which focus on selling electronic products mainly.

[EmersonFitbit]

Merging a few posts into @Eagle1's original posts. Thanks everyone!

[Mikeyb50]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aktpbJ8h-r8

More indepth overview of the Blaze