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Against all odds
You might feel cool wearing the Sony SmartWatch. Is $150 too much to spend to feel cool? The facade is pure Sony classicism—a silver bezel
Deep black screen
And that emblematic Sony logo. In this context
The logo is the
This smartwatch has a built-in GPS radio
Great looks
Not too thick
Elegant in its simplicity
It vibrates when alerts
Calls
Texts
Or other notifications are received
Comes with a black watchband and an adapter to use on any watchband. Colorful watchbands are also available from Sony
Batte
Small
Sleek design
Shows useful information at a glance
Facebook and Twitter integration
The Sony SmartWatch draws the eye with its sleek
Stylish looks. It also offers a wide range of wireless functions notifications
Call handling
And music control made possible by a Bluetooth smartphone connection
Better looking than most smart watches
Definite geek chic factor
Comfortable
Works seamlessly with a recommended handset
Music controls are a nice touch
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The Sony SmartWatch works horribly. It could be said that it doesn't work well—in fact
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The Sony SmartWatch often doesn't work at all. The touchscreen is catatonic
The OLED display is dark
Muddy
And laughably low-res. N
The smartwatch isn't as attractive as others
And the included band gets dirty quite easily
By far the top negative thing about the watch for me is the spotty Bluetooth connectivity. Keep in mind that I have only tested this on my HTC Evo 3D and it may work much more solidly on other devices. I've read other reviews that mention it's solid on th
Limited number of apps
Hard to read outside
Only works with Android phones
The Sony SmartWatch needs an Android smartphone connection to function or even keep the time
It isn't compatible with iOS
And its display can't be read in sunlight. It needs to be charged daily
Abstract: Smartwatches have never quite caught on with consumers, and yet they continue to fascinate we on the fringes of Geek Chic. Dating back to the days of Casio's calculator and Data Bank models, the novelty of packing computing power on our wrists has held so...
Compared to its predecessor, the Sony SmartWatch is a vast improvement: for a start it can keep hold of a Bluetooth connection. Still, what worth it brings to most users remains questionable. If you regularly field calls and receive – but don’t need t...
Better looking than most smart watches, Definite geek chic factor, Comfortable, Works seamlessly with a recommended handset, Music controls are a nice touch
Software is overly complex to set up, No guarantee of future compatibility, Apps are of limited use, Initially confusing, Expensive
Abstract: Not content with just announcing the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, Sony has a few more devices to announce at IFA 2014 — just in case you were thinking that there wasn't enough new tech to capture your attention already. There's a new tablet — the worl...
Published: 2013-04-04, Author: Brian , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sony SmartWatch draws the eye with its sleek, stylish looks. It also offers a wide range of wireless functions notifications, call handling, and music control made possible by a Bluetooth smartphone connection
The Sony SmartWatch needs an Android smartphone connection to function or even keep the time, it isn't compatible with iOS, and its display can't be read in sunlight. It needs to be charged daily
The Sony SmartWatch enters the realm of usability thanks to recent software updates, but it's still more smartphone accessory than solid standalone timepiece....
Published: 2012-07-13, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The software only seems to be an issue when you get it to do large batch tasks at once, so if you don't follow many people or you aren't friends on Facebook with a lot more, you should be able to make do with the Liveview Manager.As far as the watch itsel...
Abstract: NameSmartphone accessory: Sony Smart Watch (MN2)At a glance:1.3-inch, 128 x 128-pixel OLED display,Bluetooth 3.0 connection to Android phones,15.5 gram unit, 26 gram watch band,USB chargingSummary:Amazingly cool, but hardly the height of practicality.Rati...
The Sony SmartWatch is a cool and attractive gadget, one that you want just for the sake of it. However, it's more than just a shiny touchscreen watch offering plenty of apps and functionality. The downsides are a slightly bulky design and the need to cha...
Abstract: Now you can look like Dick Tracy, with this watch that connects to your Android smartphone. It shows calls, messages and notifications. It’s got a touchscreen. It’s powered by Android, so can run apps. Basically, it makes other watches look like they’r...
Unlike the original LiveView, the new SmartWatch actually works. It’s thinner, has a better screen and more importantly maintains a much more reliable Bluetooth connection with your phone. It also benefits from a broader selection of better third-part...
