SmartBand Talk is a neat band from Sony with an e-ink display, which will be useful not only for monitoring physical activities. It allows to have conversation and to receive notifications and works with additional apps, increasing capabilities not only of this gadget but of the smartphone that it works with as well.
Sony SmartBand Talk is another wearable gadget, which is supposed to monitor our physical activity, but by connecting it with a smartphone (in this case it was Sony Xperia E3) we can use it for receiving calls and notifications from the phone as well. But this is not all – the functionality can be increased by additional apps. I cannot deny that SmartBand Talk is an interesting gadget – but it is sold in an irrationally high price, that is why I do not see a bright future for it.
Advantages:
- waterproof
- power-saving display, perfectly readable in the sunlight
- dimensions and weight
- exchangeable straps
- easy to configure
- notifications from the phone
- microUSB port is present – does not need a charging adapter
- receiving and making voice calls
Disadvantages:
- price
- no heart-rate monitor or GPS
- display without backlight, not useable in a weak light, noticeable ghosting effect
- looks and comfort of usage are far from those in LCDs with touch panels
- works only on smartphones with Android
- limited functionality as a fitness band
Contents
- Housing. Display
- Work with a smartphone. Main functions. Additional functions.
- Fitness. Parameters and equipment. Summary.
Source: GSMchoice.com
