Thursday, October 10, 2013

SmartWatch 2 vs. Galaxy Gear, comparative smart watches - The País.com (Spain)

Sony and Samsung already have for sale in Spain its smart watches, SmartWatch and Galaxy Gear, respectively.

The promise of the Internet of things starts to become a reality, currently only in the form of pulse sensors and, increasingly, in smart watches. Sony tries again with the second edition of its SmartWatch, an improved, but still limited

Unlike model

Samsung Galaxy Gear makes photos, videos and enables you, the Sony only serves to see content, but not to answer whether SMS, calls or emails. Neither does with messages from Facebook or Twitter. The advantage is that you can see all of these services, as well as weather forecast or GPS tracking wrist just looking, without removing the phone from his pocket.

Autonomy is quite accomplished, about three days with normal use and charging in one hour. Also notable for the ease of use, simply download an application and connect it via Bluetooth. Unlike Samsung model, works with almost any Android, but it is also the Japanese firm to control the camera remotely.

watch phone away beyond the range that covers the wireless connection, about 50 meters longer appear mails and notifications. Becomes a clock. Well, the flashlight can be used, which is more than the blank screen with maximum brightness.

interesting thing is the door that opens to experimentation. Applications are installed on mobile. Just go to Google Play and find compatible programs SmartWatch 2. Directly appear on the phone but the data connection is the phone used.

Runstastic application is very accomplished. No need to look route, distance or duration of the race. You can also find keyboards and calculators that convert clock Casio’s classic late 80s. Each week we add new programs, with better or worse luck, but that explore the format of a second screen accessory.

urge caution with notifications. It is best to choose what they want to feel a vibration on the wrist every few minutes. They appreciate having a way to see images of the mobile gallery in the small screen, something that is done to the music collection, although you can not put a headset, you can control the songs and volume.

Although the manufacturer’s recommended price of 189 euros, can be found on the Internet from 149. The half that of Samsung. For now, falls into the category of fancy or funny gift for geeks, but do not miss if you stay at home. The design is carefully designed for dolls but generous.

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