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Once it gets its hooks in me, it changes my daily routine -- offering enough incitements to improve my exercise at such a gentle level that I don't resent it. ... I know I'm not doing it just for myself; as I lose weight and became more active, I am paying it forward to those in even greater need.

In short, if you’re shopping for a pedometer, don’t settle for dry data. Find a device that motivates you to move. The Striiv has it, and I saw nothing but raves from the people using them.

I’d love to see more games that make more interesting use of the built-up lightning power. I’d also wouldn’t turn down the ability to play mp3s. I’d also love a kid version for a fraction of the price that could sync with mine ... Striiv is definitely worth $99 to me, though.

If you're looking for something that not only tracks your activity, but also stimulates you to do more, it's a decent choice. But if you want more data reporting, and integration with services like RunKeeper, I'd stick with the similarly-priced Fitbit Ultra for now.

Overall, Striiv is superbly designed for the $99 price tag. In a world where physical activity is always in direct competition with virtual activity, this device marries the two with a great result.

The Striiv takes a very healthy activity like running, walking and stair climbing and turns it into a motivation tool for donating to worthy charities and earning points to play cute games. It’s making me walk more and skip the elevator, so I think it’s a winner.

Striiv is a great pedometer to motivate you to walk more, walk faster, and have fun while doing it.