The Vivofit 3 is the latest iteration of Garmin’s popular Vivofit wearable activity tracker series. The device was launched earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but only recently hit the local market.In appearance, it is not a drastic departure from the Vivofit 2, though the portrait orientation of the display is a welcome shift in terms of readability.The Vivofit 3 strap is broad and basic compared with some competing brands. You would be unlikely to describe it as feminine or dainty, which makes it aesthetically neutral. It’s definitely not chasing one gendered segment of the market or another. There are other straps available that make much more of a fashion statement as part of the "style collection", but I’m referring to the default strap here.Beyond the looks assessment, the Vivofit 3 is genuinely comfy.The plastic strap is made of a wonderful, accommodating, non-irritating foam plastic that is so wearable you’ll forget it is there.And you really can. T...
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