I’ve got a Body Bugg.

I don’t really like it.

It’s uncomfortable on the arm and I feel dorky with the thing strapped to me all day. I also don’t like the idea of having to pay a subscription fee each month just to use a device I’ve already spent a small fortune on.

A new gadget, in a similar vein, was displayed at the TechCrunch50 conference in San Francisco. Called the FitBit tracker, it sits in your pocket and keeps track of your movements throughout the day. It’s small, unobtrusive, and cheaper than the Body Bugg. The software & website that FitBit uses are free (though they may eventually add an enhanced subscription version.)

It’s available in December and if FitBit sends me one, I’ll be happy to let you know how well it works.