The Microsoft Band 2 is officially on sale online and in retail stores

If you have yet to pre-order the Microsoft Band 2, today's the day you can check it out for yourself. The $249 fitness wearable is now offically on sale, both online and at retail stores in the US.

In addition to all of its Microsoft Store retail locations and online, the Microsoft Band 2 is also available to purchase at Best Buy stores, and at select Dick's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority store locations. It is also available to purchase online at http://BestBuy.com, Amazon, http://Dell.com, Taylormade.com and http://Target.com.

Microsoft also announced a new partnership with a weight-loss company called Lose it for Microsoft Health and Microsoft Band devices:

"This comprehensive and personal weight-loss experience can help you lose weight by getting to know your goals and the nutrition and exercise you need to reach them. At a glance, you'll see your progress through your daily calorie budget and how many more steps you need before you start racking up bonus calories. More to come on that, soon."

Have you already pre-ordered your Microsoft Band 2. or you plan to pick one up today? Let us know in the comments!

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Source: Microsoft

John Callaham