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The editors liked
There are times when the SW2 is convenient. Getting a call
Email
Or text you're going to ignore means simply looking at your watch and moving on
Rather than digging out your phone
Turning it on
Unlocking it
Looking
And then turning it off and putti
Greatly expanded functionality via 3rd party apps
Very handy for quick check on notifications
Decent battery life
Water resistance
Customizable vibration notifications
Screen is always "awake"
Several hundred apps
Familiar Android interface
Phonecall and messaging functions work well enough
Liberal
Inclusive phone support
Works with any modern Android phone
Solid Facebook Twitter Gmail support
Time visible when watch is asleep
Attractive design with changeable band
Very long battery life
The Sony SmartWatch 2 screens phone alerts
Gmail
And call info in real time. The device also has a modern
Water-resistant design that's compatible with standard watch bands
Sleek
Comfortable design. Several hundred apps already available. Water-resistant. Readable in sunlight.
Always on display
Attractive fit and finish
Multiple day battery life
Micro USB charging
Minimalist and ergonomically pleasing design
Well-built
Easy to use
Large number of apps
The editors didn't like
It's almost never more convenient to use this watch than it is to simply pull out your smartphone
Except in the few instances mentioned above. The UI is unwieldy and unresponsive
And while we like that we can see it in bright daylight
The screen's low
Slow
Comparatively poor display
Glitchy and frustrating to set up
Heavy to wear
Limited watchface options
Inscrutable
Confusing notifications for some apps
Blurry display
Useful only for very specific use cases
Occasional lag
Doesn't support thirdparty watch faces
Weak music controls
No speaker mic or camera
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is tricky to set up on non-Sony phones. The watch has a small clock face selection
Short battery life
And a quirky music player app. There's no iOS support
Bulkier than the first model. Buggy software. Many apps lack utility. Doesn't make or receive calls. No camera. Only works with Android
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is pretty reliable. The one we reviewed nearly 2 years ago and which we passed on to a team member, is still going strong, with the only issue being that the crown has been knocked off in a careless moment. For a more in-depth ...
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Published: 2014-08-06, Author: Dan , review by: androidguys.com
Abstract: I recently had the opportunity to review the latest SmartWatch offering from Sony, and it was perfect timing since Android Wear has just entered the market so was interesting to see how the Sony SmartWatch SW2 stacked up against the Android Wear platform....
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Published: 2014-05-06, Author: Frank , review by: gizmochina.com
Abstract: Pros: -Convenience. You don't have to pick up your phone from your pocket to see who is calling. Especially gratifying when busy with work and clients. -Battery Life. It's pretty good. I only have to charge it every 3 days or so, and it takes at most 3 ho...
Customizable vibration notifications, Screen is always "awake", Several hundred apps
Heavy to wear, Limited watchface options
The Sony Smart Watch 2 (Est. $200) is a solid, conservatively designed smartwatch that serves as a notification device for your Android smartphone. The screen doesn't have a sleep mode, so you can at least always tell the time. You can update your Faceboo...
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Published: 2014-01-17, Author: James , review by: engadget.com
Well-built, Easy to use, Large number of apps
Some software issues, Average battery life
We really wanted Sony to lead the way with the SmartWatch 2, but some buggy software and poor app choices keep this from being the de facto option....
Published: 2014-01-16, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Minimalist and ergonomically pleasing design
Relatively low quality display
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Published: 2014-01-13, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: Wearable technology has become a new term in recent months — the Google Glass ( which we reviewed ) is currently the most iconic project of this genre of technology, but it's still quite a while until it's ready for consumer hands. However, that doesn't m...
Abstract: Smartwatches are designed to work with your smartphone rather than replace it, providing notifications so you don't have to whip out your handset every 5 seconds. And although the category is in its infancy, three models stand out among the first crop. The Pebble ($149) is water-resistant and has a wide range of apps available. The Sony SmartWatch 2 ($199) delivers an Android-like experience on your wrist. And the Galaxy Gear ($299) lets you make calls and even snap photos. But which high-tech timepiece is best? We've put all three devices through an 11-round face-off to determine which smartwatch is right for you....
Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
There’s a smartwatch war going on right now – did you know? With the Smartwatch 2, Sony reminds the world that they’ve already been in the market for a generation, with months of head start going in an unbroken line of evolutionary products (even if it...
Abstract: Smartwatches are the future… or something like that. As growth in the smartphone market slows, especially at the high end where companies have been making a killing, consumer electronics giants need to look elsewhere to bolster earnings growth. For Samsun...
