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Trend Hunter first reported on the Fitbit fitness tracker in December 2008. The tiny personal fitness tracking device went public in September 2008, so has been on its way to delivery for just over a year. The Fitbit uses a a 3D motion sensor like the one in the Nintendo Wii to track the wearer’s motion in 3-D to collect body movement data. The data is then converted into useful information like your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. Pre-orders are being accepted and shipping begins in January 2010.  Every year, the CEA (Consumer Electronics Associations) names several companies as Design and Engineering award honorees. The awards are given to companies which demonstrate the best advancements in design and engineering.
For 2009, Fitbit was named an honoree and also named the best in the Health and Wellness category. This also means the Fitbit will be displayed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, which is run by the CEA and is the world’s largest consumer electronics tradeshow.
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