Hi @samuelcouch! The bottle H2O-Pal comes with is ~19 oz. But lately I've been using my H2O-Pal with a CamelBak bottle and that's ~24 oz ... essentially it can work with any bottle up to half a gallon but the H2O-Pal is made to a 3" diameter and those are the dimensions of the majority of water bottles.
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@matejmarjanovic@samuelcouch how can it work with different size bottles? it seems to imply that the unit has to go in the base of the bottle (so does it have to fit a certain size water bottle opening?
I think that you should offer an option to buy it without the bottle, so people can use their own bottle and get it for a lower price. I use http://smile.amazon.com/gp/produ...
Hi @_jacksmith. You're right. The diameter it fits into is about 3". The attachment is made from a flexible material and it connects to the bottle by vacuum and it connects with the module with a magnetic connection.
We'll probably offer H2O-Pal as a solo hydration module at some point but as we're getting started we saw that lots of people prefer a simple "plug&play" solution where we also provide the bottle. So, to keep things simple, as we're getting started we're also providing a bottle with every H2O-Pal.
Full disclosure: I've been one of the early beta-tester for H2O-Pal. I've found nothing that comes close when it comes to hydration tracking that's 100% hands-off.
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So... what's H2O-Pal?
It's similar to a fitness tracker, but it's a device that works with your water bottle so it's a 'hydration tracker'. It makes your life easier by helping you take in more water, less calories and improve your productivity and focus by avoiding dehydration.
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@msitver the module itself weighs about 3.5 oz (less than 100g) and it fits on most bottles that have a 3" diameter at the base. (Three inches is actually the diameter which still allows most people to comfortably grip a cylindrical object) ... H2O-Pal ships with a premium borosilicate bottle, which is a bit on the heavy side but we really liked the design and the fact that glass is the material the least spoils the taste of water.
Very expensive for what it is. As I said with HidrateMe, I love the idea of hydration tracking and reminders, but $80-120? No way. I think I'm priced out (as are many others) at around $60.
Hi Michael. Thanks for the feedback. We do hope we'll be able to make H2O-Pal more affordable over time.
Hydration trackers are a new product category and as with any new product category the initial market is small and so the price is higher then for products that have been on the market for a couple years.
Fitness trackers that only measure movement, for example, are still regularly priced over $100 (Flex - Fitbit's cheapest wrist based tracker is at $99.95) and the function is only slightly better than what your smartphone comes with by default.
Based on the response we've had we see that a lot of people are comfortable with the current price point. Most people like the added benefits of tracking their water intake and having reliable reminders that help them develop a healthy habit of drinking water, however, it is true that some of them have specific reasons why water intake is important for them.
For example, people with cystinuria (or other kidney issues), people with diabetes, young mothers that need to drink plenty water, etc ... if water intake is already very important in your life then H2O-Pal will be more valuable to you.
Hope this has helped shed some light on the price point.
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I find every time I use one of these water-tracking apps, I just end up wasting a lot of time peeing.
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I don't think I could justify spending this much on a water bottle, but I'd definitely be interested in this data.
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the feedback. We hope to make H2O-Pal more affordable in the coming years. Currently, hydration trackers are a new product category and as with any new product category you have to start with a smaller market and the price for the first group of people that get access to a particular technology (especially for physical products) is usually higher than when the product reaches mass market adoption.
I hope this helps explain things a bit but there's also more info in my response to the comment below this one.
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I have had the fortune of testing this product out in the early stages of development and I can honestly say that it helped me tremendously with my fitness goals.
Planning my diet and cooking for the week is something I can do in a day and forget about until the next week. However, ensuring I'm properly hydrated has proven very difficult for me as it's something I have to be aware of and keep track of every day.
H2O Pal reminds me when I should be drinking more water and constantly tracks my daily intake based on the amount of water that is physically in my water bottle.
Plenty of studies have shown the positive effects, especially with weight loss, of proper hydration and I definitely felt better and more focused while using the product. I highly recommend H2O Pal to anyone looking to improve their overall health!
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