Microsoft Band 2 trade-in programme gets you money off the new wearable

First, the price. Apple Watch is a fashion accessory and a wearable smart device at the same time, while the Microsoft Band 2 wants to compete in the wearable market as a fitness and health gadget.

The original price of the device was $199.99, so it’s pretty clear that Microsoft’s doing its best not only to sell as many units as possible but also to pave the way for the second-generation model, which is already up for grabs at Microsoft’s Store. If you’re not familiar with the device, the Microsoft Band is a multi-purpose fitness tracker in the form of a wristband.

You can use the website to claim the money back on a pre-order – you just need to sign up, send it in and wait to receive your reward.

As previously reported by VCPost, Microsoft Band 2 is less bulky, more refined, and has a curved display. The 2nd Generation Microsoft Band has a lot going for it, and Microsoft wants to give it the spotlight.

The Band 2’s battery was transferred to underneath its body, beside the device’s clip-on clasp.

In terms of overall design, Microsoft Band 2 is curved, spreading all its important part lthroughout your wrist, compared to the Apple Watch, which has everything in one casing.

The company also promises an enhanced Cortana integration in its Band 2 for Windows Phone users. To get the best answer, always look for the goal of buying your device.

In the days since Microsoft showed off its new Band, which will go on sale in the United States starting October 30 for 0, Microsoft has chopped prices on Band 1 (to $100, as of October 12) and updated the Band software development kit to support Band 2.