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Another solid addition to the excellent Fitbit line of products, the Fitbit Zip gives price-conscious users a lower-cost smart pedometer to monitor their fitness.

... this is a great little pedometer and activity tracker. It’s fun to use, easy to setup and understand, and just plain works.

While I personally prefer wrist-style fitness trackers since they're easier to wear around the clock and don't dislodge easily, I have to say I'm impressed with the Fitbit Zip's functionality and ease of use. For a low $59.95, the Zip offers much of the abilities of its pricier competitors.

It'd make a nice present for your mom or dad, and at $60, the price is right. ... it's hard to make a case for this thing over Fitbit's own newly-announced Fitbit One, which has an altimeter, tracks your sleep patters, and is visible at night. For $40 more you get a lot of additional functionality.

But if you are looking for a simple fitness tracker that's easier to conceal than others from Nike or Motorola and now has mobile integration, the Zip is worth the $60. And now it's once again a few steps ahead of the competition.

If the Fitbit Zip did everything it were supposed to do, I’d recommend it heartily to cost-conscious consumers interested in getting started with digital fitness tracking of this sort. It’s competitively priced, tracks what it says it will, and seems durable enough.

The FitBit Zip's tiny design, long-lasting battery and wireless synchronising capabilities make it a great "clip and forget" device that should keep you motivated. However, the non-backlit screen and the lack of an altimeter to count stairs climbed are downsides.

All in all, the Fitbit Zip is a simple and effective solution, but gives you plenty of options through the website and app if you have a wider lifestyle plan.

By counting calorie consumption with MyFitnessPal, which is automatically offset against Fitbit exercise offers a comprehensive management regime for weight loss.

The Fitbit Zip misses out on some of the nicer features found on the Ultra and lacks a great display ... but if you are looking for an affordable way to track a healthier lifestyle and don't want to shout about it, the Fitbit Zip is a good option.

The Zip has a suggested price of $59.95, which makes it expensive for a simple pedometer but is a very good price for one that uploads data to an app or computer and doesn't require an ongoing subscription fee.