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Fitbit Launches Fitbit Aria

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Fitbit, makers of the Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker, is now also shipping the  Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale. Fitbit Aria tracks weight, body fat percentage and BMI. The recordings are automatically uploaded through a Wi-Fi network to a user’s Fitbit account.

Fitbit products are currently available at over 6,000 U.S. retail stores, in the EU, and Canada, says the company. The Fitbit Aria is currently available in black and white online and Best Buy. It starts shipping to other retailers soon.  The Aria costs $129.99.

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