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Sony Smartwatch 3. Android Wear from Japan
All smart watch on Android Wear approximately equal in their capabilities. They differ only in the type of the screen is usually yes build quality, well design, of course. Sony decided to go for their usual way - to try to accommodate the best technology in its waterproof housing. About the pros and cons of this approach and talk.
Features
The full name of the model - Sony SmartWatch 3 (SWR50). It is noteworthy that in the index model is already present figure 3, although this does not mean that the company has released three hours, while other companies have released only 1-2 models. Previous models of the Sony SmartWatch really were, but the platform Android Wear had nothing.
Gland hours envy of any smartphone flagship four years ago, but for the current generation of smart hours a platform can be called a "standard". Hidden inside: a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400 (1.2GHz, ARM v7); video card with support for OpenGL ES 3.0 and OpenCL 1.2 - Adreno 305 (450 MHz); 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of memory for data storage, as well as modules GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and NFC.
Battery modest total of 420 mAh, but a small device. Screen stars from the sky is not enough, but the resolution is higher than that of hours from the same LG: 320x320 pixels. Auto-tuning of brightness is, the light sensor is almost never lies. Unfortunately, the display OLED / AMOLED, and the usual matrix LCD with transflective layer - the clock is not blinded to the sun, but to the "juiciness» OLED-models them away, and the opportunity to work with a constantly active screen is not. Weighs all this magnificence 45 grams.
Appearance
What-what, and design from Sony Smartwatch 3 everything is in order. Firstly, they are beautifully packaged: case of Plexiglas, inside of which is (or rather floating in the air) device - looks spectacular, you can donate directly, so no hiding the box with the device in the elegant wrapping paper. Second, they look great on their own.
The display has a slightly arched glass, hardly rises above the strap. The latter, incidentally, monolithic and made of thick rubber with plastic insert around the display. Besides, exchangeable strap.
Hours extracted "inside", so even though the crawl swim, though on a pear beat - not fall out. Clasp designed as a classic clip with two arc-shaped elements, no buckles, teeth and tails hanging out, clinging to the sleeve.
Fit is available in a very wide range, so that the clock is fit and fragile girls, and bolsherukim pitching (although they device will look more funny than serious). The choice of four colors available: black, white, coral and poisonous green. More on the pictures is a metal bracelet, but in Russia, such a model is not supplied.
In fact, the display module, except the "pin" button (a button with a pusher on the strap) so the rubber plugs on the back side, there is nothing. Charging via the connector MicroUSB, which this plug and closes.
Why is the plug? The fact that the watch has a level of protection IP67, ie are dust-tight and protection against immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter for an unlimited time.
Options
Spartan package. Comes in addition to hours, there is only a short USB-tail (short only Jawbone), and instructions. Everything.
Operating the
Watches from Sony are on board Android Wear 4.3 with the ability to upgrade to 5.0. The first thing swinging update to 4.4, and then - to the latest version. Unlike LG, where the update was 10 minutes, the clock totally rocked updates good three hours, and then put them more minutes 40.
Wear the system is simple and effective. On the home screen - watch for "tapas" - voice / touch menu. The screen displays prompts that can be ordered devaysu do, but all the same steps (except for text input) can be performed "by hand". OS itself on the functions and ways of interacting with them resembles a hybrid service Google Now and fitness bracelet.
The entire interface is very well fitted and addictive literally ten minutes. To pair with your smartphone, you can use NFC technology or old-fashioned manually enable Bluetooth, the benefit of the clock display the step by step instructions with which to handle even a baby.
Out of the box, without having to install additional applications are able to watch: time display, a fitness tracker (although they do not have built-in heart rate monitor, which is strange for a sports-oriented devaysa), show reminders on your smartphone, to give tips on the navigation system to work with predictive s-not-really help Google Now, control your music from your smartphone or listen to it directly from the device (More to Play Music allows normal sync music).
There is a compass. And thanks to the presence of GPS-module, the clock can be used as a GPS-tracker, and not necessarily with a smartphone: the data can be synchronized after jogging. As a service can be used as a standard application like Runtastic / Runkeeper / MyTracks / iFit outside, and designed specifically for the SmartWatch application 3 Ghostracer.
In general, in many respects are the same function as that of any other devices such form factor and platform: While Google does not enhance the ability of the OS Android Wear - nothing will change. Oh, and more, you can always poshamanil official SDK, set the clock and play GTA3, yes. Power at the clock more than enough, even if the game is not quick, but without any significant problems.
Finally, 4-core hours there was at least some use:) i>
Overall experience
The device is very pleasant. In normal working 2-3 days without recharging, is not afraid of getting wet, saves battery "Big Brother" (you will get less than the first device to see what it is "buzzing"), and most importantly - makes it so that you are really left always connected.
With clever clock is very difficult to miss a call or losing the main unit, do not receive SMS reminder calendar, or oversleeping important meeting: vibration on the hand perfectly indicates that certain events require your attention, while not irritating the surrounding nor loud tunes, or the lack of your attention (when you are fully immersed in the smart phone).
Results of
The device is excellent. Mastered for five minutes, without hesitation is connected to the modern smartphone, successfully signaled everything, how dotyanet, translates all of the latest notification and significantly affect the autonomy of the conjugate smartphone (for the better, of course). Cons too. The strap is very easily soiled (but you can get the metal and forget about this problem), charging insert uncomfortable, but this can be tolerated.
Pros and cons of
+ Light;
+ Excellent look;
+ 2-3 days on a single charge;
+ Waterproof (up to 1 meter);
+ Transflective display;
+ Available customization strap;
+ Upgrade to AW 5.0 without problems;
+ Can operate as a stand-alone GPS-tracker;
+ You can play GTA3; i>
- Strap collects dust, hair, dirt, and hair;
- To charge must be subverted with pulling out of hours rubber plugs or wireless docking option is not provided;
- MicroUSB plug on does not seem very reliable, complete replacement, of course not;
- The display is not OLED-type;
- Do not measure the pulse;
- Price in the Russian Federation.
At the time of publication of this article buy Sony SmartWatch 3 in store for 9990 Yulmart can rubles. Exactly the same number of hours worth LG G Watch, which are able to almost all the same, but do not look so pretty, and have less battery life. C on the other hand, they are charging easier and a lot less dirty.
Pereplёvyvayut whether dignity devaysa its shortcomings? In my opinion - yes. Essential minus only one - disadvantage charge if the room is dark, and you're tired and you passion as you want to sleep, wake up you and discharged hours. On the other shortcomings we can readily accept. Well design and complete water resistance give prikruit models from LG and Samsung.
Our previous reviews:
» LG G Watch
» Transformer Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
» Kit Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop
» LEGO Mindstorms EV3
» digital USB-microscope Levenhuk DTX90
Source: geektimes.ru/company/ulmart/blog/244294/
Features
The full name of the model - Sony SmartWatch 3 (SWR50). It is noteworthy that in the index model is already present figure 3, although this does not mean that the company has released three hours, while other companies have released only 1-2 models. Previous models of the Sony SmartWatch really were, but the platform Android Wear had nothing.
Gland hours envy of any smartphone flagship four years ago, but for the current generation of smart hours a platform can be called a "standard". Hidden inside: a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400 (1.2GHz, ARM v7); video card with support for OpenGL ES 3.0 and OpenCL 1.2 - Adreno 305 (450 MHz); 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of memory for data storage, as well as modules GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and NFC.
Battery modest total of 420 mAh, but a small device. Screen stars from the sky is not enough, but the resolution is higher than that of hours from the same LG: 320x320 pixels. Auto-tuning of brightness is, the light sensor is almost never lies. Unfortunately, the display OLED / AMOLED, and the usual matrix LCD with transflective layer - the clock is not blinded to the sun, but to the "juiciness» OLED-models them away, and the opportunity to work with a constantly active screen is not. Weighs all this magnificence 45 grams.
Appearance
What-what, and design from Sony Smartwatch 3 everything is in order. Firstly, they are beautifully packaged: case of Plexiglas, inside of which is (or rather floating in the air) device - looks spectacular, you can donate directly, so no hiding the box with the device in the elegant wrapping paper. Second, they look great on their own.
The display has a slightly arched glass, hardly rises above the strap. The latter, incidentally, monolithic and made of thick rubber with plastic insert around the display. Besides, exchangeable strap.
Hours extracted "inside", so even though the crawl swim, though on a pear beat - not fall out. Clasp designed as a classic clip with two arc-shaped elements, no buckles, teeth and tails hanging out, clinging to the sleeve.
Fit is available in a very wide range, so that the clock is fit and fragile girls, and bolsherukim pitching (although they device will look more funny than serious). The choice of four colors available: black, white, coral and poisonous green. More on the pictures is a metal bracelet, but in Russia, such a model is not supplied.
In fact, the display module, except the "pin" button (a button with a pusher on the strap) so the rubber plugs on the back side, there is nothing. Charging via the connector MicroUSB, which this plug and closes.
Why is the plug? The fact that the watch has a level of protection IP67, ie are dust-tight and protection against immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter for an unlimited time.
Options
Spartan package. Comes in addition to hours, there is only a short USB-tail (short only Jawbone), and instructions. Everything.
Operating the
Watches from Sony are on board Android Wear 4.3 with the ability to upgrade to 5.0. The first thing swinging update to 4.4, and then - to the latest version. Unlike LG, where the update was 10 minutes, the clock totally rocked updates good three hours, and then put them more minutes 40.
Wear the system is simple and effective. On the home screen - watch for "tapas" - voice / touch menu. The screen displays prompts that can be ordered devaysu do, but all the same steps (except for text input) can be performed "by hand". OS itself on the functions and ways of interacting with them resembles a hybrid service Google Now and fitness bracelet.
The entire interface is very well fitted and addictive literally ten minutes. To pair with your smartphone, you can use NFC technology or old-fashioned manually enable Bluetooth, the benefit of the clock display the step by step instructions with which to handle even a baby.
Out of the box, without having to install additional applications are able to watch: time display, a fitness tracker (although they do not have built-in heart rate monitor, which is strange for a sports-oriented devaysa), show reminders on your smartphone, to give tips on the navigation system to work with predictive s-not-really help Google Now, control your music from your smartphone or listen to it directly from the device (More to Play Music allows normal sync music).
There is a compass. And thanks to the presence of GPS-module, the clock can be used as a GPS-tracker, and not necessarily with a smartphone: the data can be synchronized after jogging. As a service can be used as a standard application like Runtastic / Runkeeper / MyTracks / iFit outside, and designed specifically for the SmartWatch application 3 Ghostracer.
In general, in many respects are the same function as that of any other devices such form factor and platform: While Google does not enhance the ability of the OS Android Wear - nothing will change. Oh, and more, you can always poshamanil official SDK, set the clock and play GTA3, yes. Power at the clock more than enough, even if the game is not quick, but without any significant problems.
Finally, 4-core hours there was at least some use:) i>
Overall experience
The device is very pleasant. In normal working 2-3 days without recharging, is not afraid of getting wet, saves battery "Big Brother" (you will get less than the first device to see what it is "buzzing"), and most importantly - makes it so that you are really left always connected.
With clever clock is very difficult to miss a call or losing the main unit, do not receive SMS reminder calendar, or oversleeping important meeting: vibration on the hand perfectly indicates that certain events require your attention, while not irritating the surrounding nor loud tunes, or the lack of your attention (when you are fully immersed in the smart phone).
Results of
The device is excellent. Mastered for five minutes, without hesitation is connected to the modern smartphone, successfully signaled everything, how dotyanet, translates all of the latest notification and significantly affect the autonomy of the conjugate smartphone (for the better, of course). Cons too. The strap is very easily soiled (but you can get the metal and forget about this problem), charging insert uncomfortable, but this can be tolerated.
Pros and cons of
+ Light;
+ Excellent look;
+ 2-3 days on a single charge;
+ Waterproof (up to 1 meter);
+ Transflective display;
+ Available customization strap;
+ Upgrade to AW 5.0 without problems;
+ Can operate as a stand-alone GPS-tracker;
+ You can play GTA3; i>
- Strap collects dust, hair, dirt, and hair;
- To charge must be subverted with pulling out of hours rubber plugs or wireless docking option is not provided;
- MicroUSB plug on does not seem very reliable, complete replacement, of course not;
- The display is not OLED-type;
- Do not measure the pulse;
- Price in the Russian Federation.
At the time of publication of this article buy Sony SmartWatch 3 in store for 9990 Yulmart can rubles. Exactly the same number of hours worth LG G Watch, which are able to almost all the same, but do not look so pretty, and have less battery life. C on the other hand, they are charging easier and a lot less dirty.
Pereplёvyvayut whether dignity devaysa its shortcomings? In my opinion - yes. Essential minus only one - disadvantage charge if the room is dark, and you're tired and you passion as you want to sleep, wake up you and discharged hours. On the other shortcomings we can readily accept. Well design and complete water resistance give prikruit models from LG and Samsung.
Our previous reviews:
» LG G Watch
» Transformer Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
» Kit Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop
» LEGO Mindstorms EV3
» digital USB-microscope Levenhuk DTX90
Source: geektimes.ru/company/ulmart/blog/244294/
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