Getting ready for the arrival of your Microsoft Band

A couple of weeks ago those looking for a Microsoft Band were finally able to order the hard to find device from the online Microsoft Store as stock returned after several weeks of being unavailable.

In fact, the SuperSite’s very own Rod Trent was one of those who was finally able to get a Microsoft Band ordered and shared with me it is due to arrive today. The good news is not just the impending delivery of his Band but that it is actually arriving on the day the Microsoft Store original indicated it would ship on. So it appears they have been able to get the Band’s out much quicker than they originally expected.

Rod is a big runner so I have no doubt he will be sharing his own experience with the Band here on the SuperSite with all of you.

So as Rod and the rest of you receive your new Microsoft Band’s there is plenty to keep you occupied as you spend time getting the device setup and integrated into your daily routine.  While you are doing that be sure to also check out my recent post about some of the apps that are already available for the Band.

The one thing you will need to think about is establishing a charging plan for your Band. While the Band has a projected battery life of 48 hours that can vary based on your own usage patterns.  For me, since I work at a desk most of the day, I have my Band in Do Not Disturb mode since I get all alerts on my desktop. If you are out and about more often and have alerts actively being delivered to your device then you will experience different battery life.

The Band is setup to provide an initial charge very quickly. In fact, charging the Band up to 70% takes about 30 minutes while the final 30% slows down and takes about 60 minutes.  That initial fast charge to 70% will easily get you through your day and is more than enough to keep the Band running for 24 hours or more depending on your usage.

Personally, I place the Band on my charger stand when I shower each day and that is my routine for keeping it charged up and I have never had the Band run out of battery keeping it charged this way.

As with anything your mileage may vary slightly. If you are using Microsoft Band and have a unique routine of your own please share it with us in the comments. Sometimes the hardest part of getting new technology is integrating it into our daily routine so sharing ideas can help everyone out.

Speaking of integrating you may have noticed I mentioned a charging stand earlier. Microsoft Band does not come with a charging stand as you just get the Band and its charging cable in the box. However, a Microsoft Band enthusiast designed a charging stand that nicely integrates the charging cable and gives you a nice spot to charge your Band and started selling it on the Shapeways website last fall.

It costs just $15 and comes in about every color of the rainbow. When I ordered mine it arrived very quickly and I could not be more pleased with how well it fits on my desk and holds my Band during charging.  It is certainly not a necessity but I prefer it to just laying my Band on the desk with all the other devices I have.

As you head off to get ready for the arrival of your Microsoft Band and we are on the subject of 3D printers building us solutions like this Microsoft Band Stand enjoy a little 3D printer humor courtesy of Robert Half Technology.

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