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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...
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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...
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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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T3.com
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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...
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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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stuff.tv Updated:
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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...
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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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Laptopmag.com Updated:
2013-12-07 20:39:34
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Sony was the first large company to release a smartwatch, when it debuted the Sony LiveView back in 2010, and was still ahead of its time when it launched the Sony SmartWatch in 2012. Both of those devices provided color screens and a variety of alerts fr...
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...
Occasional lag; Doesn't support thirdparty watch faces; Weak music controls; No speaker mic or camera...
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is a solid Android smartphone companion that delivers helpful notifications, but little else...
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The Sony SmartWatch 2 ($199.99 direct) lets you stay on top of email and social network updates without reaching your phone. It's better than the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Gear%displayPrice% at %seller%, which is more ambitious, thanks to its camera and ca...
Sleek, comfortable design. Several hundred apps already available. Water-resistant. Readable in sunlight.
Bulkier than the first model. Buggy software. Many apps lack utility. Doesn't make or receive calls. No camera. Only works with Android...
Sony gets closer to the smartwatch ideal with the SmartWatch 2, its second-iteration wearable smartphone companion. But bugs and other limitations make it a product that's unlikely to appeal to the masses...
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Sony’s third try at a smart watch hits all the basesSony is no stranger to the concept of smart wearables. We’ve seen the Sony Ericsson LiveView (which is best forgotten by everyone) and the original SmartWatch introduced at CES in early 2012, which w...
As a watch junkie of sorts, I seem to be collecting the "popular" models. That's currently a short list, but we certainly expect it to grow. Without taking any other model into consideration, I think the SW2 is priced a bit too high to recommend. Currentl...
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Take it or leave it, every major brand will seemingly set a wager with a smart watch of its own. Sony is one of the pioneers in this area with its LiveView screen tags way back in 2010, then the slim and stylish SmartWatch, and now we are getting the s...
Greatly expanded functionality via 3rd party apps, Very handy for quick check on notifications, Decent battery life, Water resistance...
Slow, Comparatively poor display, Glitchy and frustrating to set up...
Sony is improving on its smart watches in increments, treading the water lightly to gauge whether this nascent market will really take off, and it shows in the specs and price of the SmartWatch 2. It is a well built, but somewhat slow and glitchy devic...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com Updated:
2013-12-15 02:27:37
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Don't look now, but Sony has quietly released a new smartwatch, and I'm almost surprised to report it's not a total disaster.Compared with Samsung's just-released and almost universally criticized Galaxy Gear, Sony's SmartWatch 2 has much more modest ambi...
Familiar Android interface, Phonecall and messaging functions work well enough, Liberal, inclusive phone support...
Inscrutable, confusing notifications for some apps, Blurry display, Useful only for very specific use cases...
Though far from perfect, the SmartWatch 2 inches the industry just a bit closer to a tenable smartwatch concept...
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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's...
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...
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Despite its flaws, I'm a big fan of my Pebble. It's far from perfect, but it manages to keep me notified of incoming messages, emails, Twitter alerts, and more without forcing me to dig my phone out of my pocket. So when Sony announced the SmartWatch 2, a...
Always on display, Attractive fit and finish, Multiple day battery life, Micro USB charging...
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Cast your mind back to the period between August and October 2012, and there was barely a whisper about a smartwatch round these parts. Pebble was funded and well underway, and we discovered a curious Google patent -- but that was pretty much it. In that...
Well-built, Easy to use, Large number of apps...
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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...
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GETTING TO MARKET before Apple's and Samsung's rumoured smartwatches when it announced its second-generation Smartwatch 2 last summer , Sony's wearable device is a companion for the firm's Android powered smartphones...
Minimalist and ergonomically pleasing design...
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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...
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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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...
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Does a more advanced smartwatch make for a better smartwatch? We considered the Samsung Galaxy Gear to be a barrier-pushing watch, with features like a camera, voice dictation, and phone calls. But then again, it's also only compatible with one phone at l...
There isn't anything particularly new or cutting-edge about the Sony SmartWatch 2. It's notifications, it's wrist-based fitness tracking data, and it's music controls. And you can take it underwater and extend its battery life for days while doing those t...
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Anyone who knows me in person knows that I am a huge fan of wearable technology. I have owned 5 different SmartWatches over the past 10 years and I am always excited to see newer watches enter the market. I have integrated SmartWatches into my life as the...
In conclusion, Sony has indeed built a very capable watch that has a lot of potential to make people want to wear a watch again. After a month of testing the watch, I never leave home without it. The hardware is very well built and the watch lives up to i...
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I've had my Sony Smartwatch MN2 for a couple of months now, and posted several articles about it or that mention it. Now that I feel that I know the device well, however, it's time for a full review.The Sony Smartwatch comes with little more than the bare...
The Sony Smartwatch MN2 has a lot of flaws, ranging from minor inconveniences to design decisions that make you wonder about the intelligence of the people who made them. At $125 in the US ( Amazon ) it's a lot more expensive relative to the Pebble and...
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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...
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...
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...
No. This isnt 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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bgr.com
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2014-05-30 06:28:29
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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...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
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Android phones only. Any Android device running Android 4.0 or higher is compatible with the Sony Smart Watch 2. Sony, however, emphasizes its smartwatch compatibility with its own Xperia smartphones and tablets.Conservative design. Depending on your desi...
Customizable vibration notifications, Screen is always "awake", Several hundred apps...
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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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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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It's been nearly 2 years since we took a good look at the Sony SmartWatch 2 which had just been released then. It is a bit surprising that this watch is still being offered for sale well after its successor has become available. So what made this one a st...
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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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 timepi...
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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...
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After years of developing smartphones and tablets, the consumer tech industry players now turns to wearable smart devices to expand the market capitalisation. Until recently, smartwatches only appeal to the early adopters because they are made by unknown...
How useful is a smartwatch like Sony SW2? If you always have your smartphone with you all the time, then a smartwatch is definitely redundant, and in some cases, annoying. But if you leave your smartphone in your bag or frequently out-of-sight, or if you...
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OK, so you have read both my reviews on the Sony and Samsung smartwatches. Which one do I prefer and why?The Sony SmartWatch 2 display is always on, sans backlight. You will be able to see the clock face and read the time. In contrast, the Samsung Gear ne...
If you want a watch that blends with the existing urban lifestyle, with that subtle benefit of notifying you any incoming events from your phone, then Sony SmartWatch 2 gives you a good experience at a lower price.If you want a watch that is really sm...
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