Microsoft Band 2 online pre-orders are now live in Australia

Microsoft has announced that online pre-orders for the company's new Band, dubbed Band 2, are now live in Australia. This means that you can now go ahead and pre-order a unit via the Australian Microsoft Store site.

The Redmond, Washington-based company also revealed that those pre-ordering the band will receive it "as early as January 21." As for the price, the wearable device carries a tag of AUD 379.99 in the country, which translates into $265 at current exchange rates.

Available in small, medium, as well as large sizes, the Band 2 features continuous heart rate monitoring and notification alerts. It also packs in as much as eleven sensors that can track various activities including exercising, running, weightlifting, biking, and rowing.

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