I got a new Fitbit, it has a face! (a screen that lets you interact with it).

The new Fitbit replaces one where there really was no interactivity, just simple lights indicating your step range (based on your goal), or various light and vibration settings that provide notifications.

There are two audiences for this blog: other individuals like myself and people who would find themselves uncomfortable exploring a new device without guidance. I have some experience with the particular object (with Fitbits, step counters etc) but I am being introduced to a more advanced version. I am used to digital devices where you interact physically through a variety of actions to achieve intended results. I have a smartphone and am mostly used to the idea of navigation using touch screen and some buttons. In addition, I have grown up being introduced to new technology and new devices, so I don’t have any fear about “breaking it” as I play around. In my experience I have found that generations who did not grow up with smart phones/devices are worried that because they are unfamiliar with the device they will do something wrong causing something to go wrong (that they couldn’t fix due to the same worry).

The experience that I already have means that I have certain expectations about functionality that I will be exploring and questioning as I use the new device.