Perhaps I've misunderstood, but it sounded like, from the product as is, you are very unhappy with it and you keep pointing out how the others products achieve things the watch can't do in it's current form. That, to me, would say it doesn't sound like it is for you.
I would like to see some of the features, but I'm very excited for the product as is. It tracks the metrics that I like to make sure I'm not constantly sitting all day and moving the amount I want, as my job is very sedentary. I also don't want to sit for long stretches as it is being shown in more and more studies that sitting for long periods is the "new smoking" as far as health and even if you work out hard in the morning and burn some calories, if you sit for long stretches, it can completely off set the health gains of the morning workout. I don't need detailed metrics of how my numbers for a very specific activity trend. I'm not in any competitive sport/activity and don't need those metrics...Garmin makes very good products for those with those needs.
I've had the One for years and was very happy...and it would have continued to work fantastically if it didn't fall out of my pocket when I was out one night. I then got the Flex 2, which I really enjoy, but miss the ability to track altitude gains throughout the day (or on a hike). Adding the ability to see my stats on my device again and getting some heart rate readings (even if only semi accurate) to help track my level of activity beyond steps, also appeals greatly to me.
On top of that, I love the gameification of the fitbit platform (badging, fun goal alerts etc). It keeps it fun and motivating to me. This watch, as is, is perfect for me. I may start using the pay feature. I'm not really worried about the ability to respond to texts via my wrist...if I can see who it is and part of the message I know if I need to go grab my phone or not (which I always have on me anyway, I don't find the idea of managing work emails and writing texts from a small watch interface very appealing...I don't like speaking my texts out loud, because then others around me hear what I'm saying).
The smart features I'll start playing with and see if they add value for me. I am a paying FitStar member and I'm very excited about having Fitbit Coach workouts on the watch...when I'm doing pushups or crunches it's easier to look at my wrist or some other notification for pacing.
In short, this watch seems to be more aimed at users like myself for now...people who are into health in fitness, but not necessarily competitively, and like modern, digital age interfaces along with some app ability, but doing a lot of things from my watch isn't necessarily appealing. As others have mentioned, it hits the sweet spot for a lot of people between the existing choices out there.
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