Wearable with CES: Garmin, Fossil, HTC. A selection of gadgets from the final exhibition
This CES, if we talk about wearable gadgets, turned out to be quite predictable, so even it would be a shame to announce a lot of individual posts. Nevertheless, it seems that this is a draw for a selection, and we invite you to a short tour of the announcements of wearable gadgets from the final CES-2016.
Frankly, there were no new names. From Berlin's IFA, Croise came again, a very good analogue of Xiaomi with a pulse, but also with a screen and the ability to measure temperature.
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The cosmetics brand L'Oreal, which in partnership with the creators of the Ring Ringly presented an elastic photosensitive “wearable gadget,” a sticker that measures the effect of the ultraviolet, made a curious presentation.
For the rest - all the familiar names: Garmin, Fossil, Misfit, Withings and others.
Many, of course, performed at once with several devices. Moreover, with the same Withings, for example, an infrared thermometer was perceived with much greater interest than a “survivable” fitness tracker with an E-ink display. The model is called "Go".
It was nice to see that Misfit finally abandoned the compass as the main tool of its designers and introduced a non-circular fitness tracker. True, probably the compass migrated to the company that bought Misfit, Fossil, which presented a round analog smart watch with vibro-notifications and a light indication.
Also, several devices showed Garmin at once, and if the Fenix ​​3 with a heart rate monitor is quite expectable , then, for example, Tactix Bravo is intriguing. The model is addressed not only to athletes, but also to the military, and, it seems, some government contract is planned for this! Whether this is so is not clear, but the key features of the model are not sporty at all: compatibility with night vision devices, memorization of up to 1,000 points on the route, increased impact resistance and water resistance!
In our opinion, the Mio brand, which offered a cheap fitness bracelet ($ 99), but with a heart rate monitor, performed well and expectedly. Cheap, of course, relative to the entire previous line, Alpha, Link and Fuse. The model, called the Slice , is not positioned as a sport. The gadget will calculate the steps, calories, distance, take a pulse measurement, take a notification. Again, quite a competitor to the updated Striiv Fusion Bio , Croise or mi Band.
On this background, the HTC bracelet prepared in conjunction with Under Armor looks much worse and less profitable. Other things being equal, such a device will cost about $ 400 . The only thing that can justify it is the ability to synchronize with other devices and clothing of the second partner.
Among the smart watches, it was interesting to hear the announcements of the Razer, which the “lull” with the bracelets did not prevent to present the watches with the “two” screens. They are made in a recognizable style, greenbacks, and the second screen is designed for notifications or viewing activity. Work with iOS and Android gadgets.
About Android Wear it should be said, firstly, that Huawei fulfilled its promise and showed female models. But about Sony has not yet heard, it seems they will not show the promise .
Also on Android Wear model will work from Casio .
Alcatel spoke very poorly again, however, very consistently. At the past CES, they showed smart watches for adults, this time for children .
Fitbit also had its smart watches, although the week was not easy for them. Following the enthusiasm for the model, a class action lawsuit came to them due to unacceptable inaccuracies in the heart rate monitor.
And in the finale it is worth saying that the next CES without Apple pleased the parody model. Swiss watchmakers showed this week a model that is called a tribute to the company. No smart functions, the cost is $ 24,000. Only 50 models promise. It is called symbolically Alp Watch.
Frankly, there were no new names. From Berlin's IFA, Croise came again, a very good analogue of Xiaomi with a pulse, but also with a screen and the ability to measure temperature.
')
The cosmetics brand L'Oreal, which in partnership with the creators of the Ring Ringly presented an elastic photosensitive “wearable gadget,” a sticker that measures the effect of the ultraviolet, made a curious presentation.
For the rest - all the familiar names: Garmin, Fossil, Misfit, Withings and others.
Many, of course, performed at once with several devices. Moreover, with the same Withings, for example, an infrared thermometer was perceived with much greater interest than a “survivable” fitness tracker with an E-ink display. The model is called "Go".
It was nice to see that Misfit finally abandoned the compass as the main tool of its designers and introduced a non-circular fitness tracker. True, probably the compass migrated to the company that bought Misfit, Fossil, which presented a round analog smart watch with vibro-notifications and a light indication.
Also, several devices showed Garmin at once, and if the Fenix ​​3 with a heart rate monitor is quite expectable , then, for example, Tactix Bravo is intriguing. The model is addressed not only to athletes, but also to the military, and, it seems, some government contract is planned for this! Whether this is so is not clear, but the key features of the model are not sporty at all: compatibility with night vision devices, memorization of up to 1,000 points on the route, increased impact resistance and water resistance!
In our opinion, the Mio brand, which offered a cheap fitness bracelet ($ 99), but with a heart rate monitor, performed well and expectedly. Cheap, of course, relative to the entire previous line, Alpha, Link and Fuse. The model, called the Slice , is not positioned as a sport. The gadget will calculate the steps, calories, distance, take a pulse measurement, take a notification. Again, quite a competitor to the updated Striiv Fusion Bio , Croise or mi Band.
On this background, the HTC bracelet prepared in conjunction with Under Armor looks much worse and less profitable. Other things being equal, such a device will cost about $ 400 . The only thing that can justify it is the ability to synchronize with other devices and clothing of the second partner.
Among the smart watches, it was interesting to hear the announcements of the Razer, which the “lull” with the bracelets did not prevent to present the watches with the “two” screens. They are made in a recognizable style, greenbacks, and the second screen is designed for notifications or viewing activity. Work with iOS and Android gadgets.
About Android Wear it should be said, firstly, that Huawei fulfilled its promise and showed female models. But about Sony has not yet heard, it seems they will not show the promise .
Also on Android Wear model will work from Casio .
Alcatel spoke very poorly again, however, very consistently. At the past CES, they showed smart watches for adults, this time for children .
Fitbit also had its smart watches, although the week was not easy for them. Following the enthusiasm for the model, a class action lawsuit came to them due to unacceptable inaccuracies in the heart rate monitor.
And in the finale it is worth saying that the next CES without Apple pleased the parody model. Swiss watchmakers showed this week a model that is called a tribute to the company. No smart functions, the cost is $ 24,000. Only 50 models promise. It is called symbolically Alp Watch.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/371583/
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