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The Sony SmartWatch 2 (which costs £150 direct) lets you stay on top of email and social network updates without reaching for your phone. It's better than the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Gear, which is a more ambitious product thanks to its camera and callin...
Sleek and comfortable design, Several hundred apps already available, Water, resistant...
Bulkier than the first model, Buggy software, Many apps lack utility...
All told, the SmartWatch 2 is fun to play with, even if it's still far from perfect. I like how much you can tune and customise the various apps, but I'm also frustrated by how many features are still missing in each one. If you want a smartwatch, the Sa...
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Though smartwatches may seem like a fad, don't be too quick to dismiss the concept. Smartphones seemed like a fad to many, but they were based on one of the most widely adopted, tested and proven technologies on which our society is based: the telephone...
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...
A truly useful companion to any Android smartphone, particularly larger and less pocketable ‘phablet' devices. A bit steep at the RRP, but a good buy in the $200-$250 range it sells for at some outlets...
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Sony's original SmartWatch last year didn't get too many people excited, but with the Samsung Galaxy Gear hitting the shelves and Apple's long-rumoured iWatch getting closer, the time is clearly ripe to release an updated version to stay in the increasing...
Good looking device, sensitive touch screen, social networking apps, water resistant, lightweight, charging via microUSB...
Lowres screen, no camera, no mic/speaker, limited app functionality, many apps only work with Sony products...
It's cheaper and lighter than the Galaxy Gear , and it has more social networking apps at launch, immediately making it more useful and less of a toy than Samsung's device, and the subtler style will be a bonus for many. It's not perfect and it's import...
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Smartwatches. There's that buzz word. These wearable tech devices are the next big thing if releases from Samsung, Pebble, Sony and more are anything to go by. Sony's SmartWatch 2 is the second attempt at the company putting out the perfect wearable devic...
Checking your emails without taking your phone out of your pocket, strap can be changed, works with non-Sony Android devices...
Poor screen quality, frustrating set-up, poor battery life, disparate consumer experience, not right second time around, issues with first review sample...
The big question: should you buy a SmartWatch 2? The £150 investment won't break the bank, so it looks to be an attractive prospect and one of only a handful in a market that promises to get busier over the coming years. It's just that, at the mome...
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With all the hoo-ha surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Gear, we've take another close look at the other smartwatch - and one with a more obvious name too. The Sony Smartwatch 2 doesn't attempt to do as much as the recently-announced Galaxy Gear, but it's a sl...
Great design, Loads of apps, Low cost...
Low, res screen, Limited functionality...
If you are absolutely desperate for a smartwatch then I would recommend the Sony SmartWatch 2 over the likes of the Pebble, Qualcomm Toq and Samsung Galaxy Gear, but if you're not really bothered then I'd advise to steer clear.Despite the update, the Smar...
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What is the Sony SmartWatch 2? The Sony SmartWatch 2 is among the latest wave of wearable tech, arriving alongside the Samsung Galaxy Gear . It's a Bluetooth-enabled watch, and it costs around £150. It's a little more accessible than the Samsung Galaxy Ge...
Lots of apps available, It does work...
Limited battery life, Awkward to setup...
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is smartwatch that will give you most of your notification on your wrist. It works. However, it's awkward to use at times, fairly short battery life is an inconvenience and it's just not as slick as most of the phones it can connect...
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Sony has announced the Sony SmartWatch 2, taking the time to point out how the company has been in the smartwatch business for some time. Unfortunately the sample on display at the London launch event for the new Sony Mobile devices was a prototype, so w...
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Wearable tech is big news in 2013. With Google Glass on the horizon, a Google smart watch in the making and a mooted Apple iWatch , every tech company and their dog are rolling out a slice of wearable tech. We were mildly impressed by the Pebble , disapp...
Works with multiple devices, Fair price tag, Good battery life...
Limited notifications, Dependency on your phone, Flimsy wrist strap and clasp...
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Though smartwatches may seem like a fad, don't be too quick to dismiss the concept. Smartphones seemed like a fad to many, but they were based on one of the most widely adopted, tested and proven technologies on which our society is based: the telephone...
At £149 the Sony SmartWatch 2 is a good value for money smart watch. It improves on the original version in key areas such as design, battery life and showing the time. With plenty of apps to download and use, there's lots of functionality too.Tags:Smartp...
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Sony is back with its SmartWatch 2 which is slimmer, more stylish and better than the original. The gadget does cost more at £149, but that's half the price of Samsung's Galaxy Gear . The SmartWatch 2 can be used with any Android device running version...
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Sony is no stranger in the wearable tech scene as it was one of the earliest companies to venture into this space. The Japanese company introduced the MBW-100 and MBW-150 Bluetooth watches in 2006 and 2008 respectively.Its more recent offering is the Smar...
Premium design, MicroUSB charging, User friendly...
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For such a boundary-pushing slice of kit, the SmartWatch 2 doesn't make the most impactful first impression. In fact, it looks a bit route-one. Its square aluminium and plastic watchface, Sony logo, capacitive buttons and silver power button on the right-...
Small, lightweight, cheap, Twice weekly charge via microUSB, Good selection of apps...
Unreliable in use, No iOS compatibility, some Sony-only functions, Useless without a smartphone...
As a concept, Sony's SmartWatch 2 seems to tread a fine line between the simple (like the Pebble) and the overblown and tricksy (like the Galaxy Gear ). The design is solid, if a little drab-retro for our liking, the screen is a useful size and battery l...
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The smartwatch sector is on course for saturation within a year, given that virtually every major player in the tech industry is experimenting with this form of wearable technology. Such accessories are in their infancy right now, but the movement is gain...
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor in terms of build quality and performance, but that isn't saying much considering the original model barely functioned.The device is user-friendly for the most part, and there are sit...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
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It seems that it won't be long before we all have a smartwatch on our wrist, what with the popularity of the Pebble and the recent announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Gear. However, amidst this storm of smartwatch action, Sony have muscled into the market...
Lighter than other smartwatches on the market, Long battery life, Great app/plugin functionality...
Installing the software is slightly tricky, Small, low-resolution screen compared with competitors, Design, When switched on, the power button on the side wakes up the device's smarter capabilities, The Sony SmartWatch 2 feels considerably lighter than ot...
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Sony 's SmartWatch 2 is the company's second attempt at designing a piece of wearable tech that interacts with your phone. Designed to behave like a second screen for your mobile, it shows things like text messages, emails and even Facebook posts straight...
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techlife.net Updated:
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We're also not thrilled with Sony's official Australian pricing; the same device in the US is US$199.99; even with GST and a little shipping overhead, we can't quite see how that equates to $354.95.By : Sony Price : $354.95 Critical specs : 1.6-inch, 22...
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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...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
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This snazzy digital watch follows Sonys trend of combining smart tech with desirable design, and the result is a handy and undeniably cool bit of wrist gadgetry. Its a chunky mother, no doubt, but slap it on your arm and the SmartWatch 2 is surprisingly...
Consistent, sleek design; Easy setup; Expandable and customisable...
Occasional rogue vibrations; Chunky; Yet another device to charge...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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Manufacturers appear to be falling over themselves at the moment as they try and get a smartwatch to market, and the Sony Smartwatch 2 is one of the first of the current batch to make it out the door.There are a handful of competitors out there, most nota...
Dust & water resistant, Changeable strap, Various apps, More affordable...
Text is small, No message flows, Tricky to setup, UI sluggish at times...
If you are absolutely desperate for a smartwatch then I would recommend the Sony SmartWatch 2 over the likes of the Pebble, Qualcomm Toq and Samsung Galaxy Gear, but if you're not really bothered then I'd advise to steer clear. Despite the update, the Sm...
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The last time I wore a watch was when my parents gave me one for my 21st birthday... oh so long ago (nearly 10 years to the day). I wore it for around a year, then stopped wearing it. I've never been much of a watch person, but I thought I'd give it anoth...
In the end, I found Sony's SmartWatch 2 a great accessory to my smartphone. It's something that doesn't replace it, but compliments it. I never expected to want to replace my smartphone, but I didn't expect the Sony SmartWatch 2 to compliment my smartpho...
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The Sony SmartWatch 2 (SW2) is Sony's third generation smart watch, and the successor to what Sony simply called the Smart Watch. The current model is an advance in all aspects from the previous edition. The SmartWatch 2 is perhaps more properly described...
Handsome design, Water resistant, Receives all notifications, Always on watch face, Compatible with all Android 4.0+ devices...
Slow at times, Sony provides the basic apps, but that is all, Most third party apps have limited appeal, Reduces the battery charge on the tethered phone...
My initial impressions were that this watch was good, but not great. After reviewing the unit for a week, adding third party apps that improved the functionality for me, I am now impressed. The watch can handle living on a wrist and not having to worry ab...
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Do you remember back to when you were a kid and you used to watch Knight Rider ? Remember looking wistfully at the Hoff's watch communicator that he used to talk with Kitt? I did anyway. Now we're getting a step closer to this becoming a reality.I present...
Sony Smartwatch 2 – ReviewGarry Clark September 30, 2013 Accessories, Accessory Reviews, Gadgets & Tech, Software and apps, Sony (Android) No CommentsDo you remember back to when you were a kid and you used to watch Knight Rider? Remember looking wistfull...
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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...
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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...
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With more competitors on the market than you can shake a stick at, can the Sony SmartWatch 2 offer more than its competitors across the board?Those involved with technology or are in-the-know when it comes to gadget releases will be sick and tired of hear...
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...
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The smart watch is destined to be the next big thing in tech, with Samsung and Sony getting the jump on Apple and launching their own pieces of wearable tech. Sony's Smart Watch 2 consists of a 1.6-inch screen attached to a choice of multiple coloured wat...
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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...
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Once upon a time Sony made a smartwatch that was really pretty bad. But Sony promised the next one would be much less bad. And so it is! In fact, the SmartWatch 2 may be the least-bad smartwatch to date. Unfortunately less bad than very bad doesn't make s...
No. This isn't the smartwatch you were looking for. Sorry. It may still be out there, looming in the distant future, but that day has most definitely not come. Right now, this $200 device is just a toy that will ultimately waste more time than it will sav...
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The Sony SmartWatch 2 may not offer up the feast of features of its Samsung rival, but perhaps simplicity is the way to go with smartwatches. Has Sony managed to nail it, or like the first SmartWatch incarnation, is this the second-worst thing Sony's ever...
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...
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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...
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Back in 2012 the smartwatch was quite a different beast. The iWatch rumours were yet to start bubbling, Google was showing no interest in the area and Samsung's Gear was still a galaxy away. But Sony saw a lucrative new category on the horizon and rolled...
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...
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The Sony SmartWatch 2 is the Japanese firm's 3rd generation smartwatch. Does all that experience translate into the best smartwatch on the market?Although the watch is quite fetching, it does not quite feel as slick or premium in hand as the Samsung Galax...
Competitively priced against rivals; stylish quirky square design; splash proof display; and has opened an app gap compared to competiting devices...
No standout, mustbuy feature; and no Dick Tracy style voice calling/answering abilities...
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Though smartwatches may seem like a fad, don't be too quick to dismiss the concept. Smartphones seemed like a fad to many, but they were based on one of the most widely adopted, tested and proven technologies on which our society is based: the telephone.L...
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...
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When the Pebble first appeared, I thought to myself that I'd give it a go to see how it'd fit my lifestyle. The plan never fell through due to lack of time or adequate funds. That ended my lofty dreams of ever trying a smart timepiece and figure out if I'...
Review: Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2Review by Victor YapWhen the Pebble first appeared, I thought to myself that I'd give it a go to see how it'd fit my lifestyle. The plan never fell through due to lack of time or adequate funds. That ended my lofty dreams of e...
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Sony is no stranger in the wearable tech scene as it was one of the earliest companies to venture into this space. The Japanese company introduced the MBW-100 and MBW-150 Bluetooth watches in 2006 and 2008 respectively.Its more recent offering is the Smar...
Retailing at PhP 8,990, the Smart Watch 2 is considered a little expensive compared to the US$150 (PhP 6,783 based on currency rates at time of publication) Pebble Watch. The Galaxy Gear is too expensive at PhP 13,990.If you do not need a color display, t...
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A couple of years back, Sony released the SmartWatch, a watch that connects and syncs to an Android smartphone to display Twitter feeds, emails, SMS, and even notifies you that your phone is ringing. Unfortunately, the SmartWatch didn't really take off, s...
Premium design, Micro-USB charging, User friendly...
Display could be better, Slight sluggish performance...
We like the SW2, but there are still some kinks to iron out before we can really fall in love with this gadget. These bugs are most commonly seen when trying to sync the SW2 to your smartphone. It sometimes works, and sometimes doesn't. It works well a ma...
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For such a boundary-pushing slice of kit, the SmartWatch 2 doesn't make the most impactful first impression. In fact, it looks a bit route-one. Its square aluminium and plastic watchface, Sony logo, capacitive buttons and silver power button on the right-...
Small, lightweight, cheap, Twice weekly charge via microUSB, Good selection of apps...
Unreliable in use, No iOS compatibility, some Sony-only functions, Useless without a smartphone...
As a concept, Sony's SmartWatch 2 seems to tread a fine line between the simple (like the Pebble) and the overblown and tricksy (like the Galaxy Gear). The design is solid, if a little drab-retro for our liking, the screen is a useful size and battery lif...
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Update: Sony Philippines' price for the SmartWatch 2 is PhP 8,990.Samsung's not the only one with a new smartwatch. First announced in June, Sony's SmartWatch 2 is a complement for your Android smartphone with a touch-screen interface and the ability to p...
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