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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
Published: 2013-10-21, Author: John , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Should you buy any smartwatch at the moment? Probably not. If you want something to show off to your mates down the pub and have a spare £150 to burn then sure go for it. If you're desperate for a smartwatch then the SmartWatch 2 is a better shout than th...
Published: 2013-10-19, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Sony has released a very stylish, if largish, SmartWatch 2 as a companion device for its Xperia Smartphones – but it works with any Android 4.x smartphone or phablet.First impressions are – big. It weighs 122.5g, is about 40mm square, 9mm thick - most of ...
Abstract: Samsung and Sony took centre stage at the IFA Berlin consumer electronics exhibition to show off their brand new smart watches, the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Sony SmartWatch 2. Photo:Launched overnight at Berlin's IFA consumer technology show, and on sale l...
Published: 2013-07-26, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The Sony Smart Watch 2 is coming. Sony promises. While we wait, we've been hands-on, and found that its best feature so far is something that the Samsung Galaxy Gear competitor can never have.The Sony SmartWatch 2 is the third official smart watch from So...
Stylish, lightweight and comfortable, Works with any Android 4.0 smartphone, Reasonable 4-5 day battery life (advertises 3-4), Simple touchscreen interface, Good range of notification apps available, IP57 water resistant
Only five watch faces available, one digital, Can't replace default watch faces, No official calendar app (does show reminders), Micro-USB port is difficult to access, Occasional crashes
Quickly glancing at the ever-present screen was far less intrusive than taking my phone out.Sony's latest smartwatch aims to be a notification device above all else. No camera, no speaker, no microphone – it's no Galaxy Gear, nor does it want to be. That...
Abstract: We've tested a bunch of smartwatches in 2014, most of which ran Android Wear. There is a lot of variation in design and some companies –– hello, Moto –– are clearly way out in front with respect to the actual look and feel of their devices. Below is a rou...
No extra charging cradle, Works with all Android phones, Interchangeable straps,
Out-dated OS, App setup is tricky, Limited battery life,
While it's packed with plenty of apps to keep you busy, the Sony SmartWatch 2 is a pretty stripped-down take on the wearable. And less than a year after its release it already feels a tad out-dated. Still, if you can't hold out until the SmartWatch 3 roll...
There's no denying that the Sony SmartWatch is priced somewhere in the lower ranges of smartwatches with online prices starting at €130.99 while, say, the Galaxy Gear which with Littlewoods Ireland is going for €419.But even it being at the lower end of t...
Abstract: By the time you read this, an Apple iWatch may be close to release. I've been trying this Sony version of what Apple may or may not launch, and it's an extremely good controller for any Android phone you have about you, so Android users need not feel jeal...
