The next month will release "smart" watches Apple Watch . According to analysts, in 2015, Apple will sell 10 to 32 million of its wearable computers - or an average of as much as the iPad first generation in 2010.
Apple Watch allow you to read SMS, notifications and messages from social networks, check e-mail, answering phone calls, listen to music wirelessly, install applications, issue commands voice assistant Siri, track progress in sports, to measure heart rate, as well as to find out the weather forecast, stock prices and exchange rates. Sales of portable devices will begin on April 24 in nine countries: Australia, Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Canada, China, the US, France and Japan.
The first owners of Apple Watch will certainly become users who already have an iPhone. However, there is a layer of people who would not mind wearing a smart watch, but the need for the purchase of "apple" model it seems inappropriate, for different reasons. Resource Hitech.news picked up 15 "smart" devices that can be an alternative to "smart" watch Apple.The following models are usually run on Android Wear.
Pebble Time
Last month, a startup Pebble, which produces one of the most popular models, introduced a new generation of smart watches - Pebble Time . They differ from their predecessors 64-color LCD display "electronic ink" (1.26 inches 144h186 pixels), thinner (20%) stainless steel and ergonomic chassis, as well as a microphone. Hours can be interfaced with both Android and iOS-devices via Bluetooth 2.1 / 4.0. OSes have proprietary, but display notifications Android Wear Pebble already learned.
For hours Pebble released hundreds of dials and over thousands of applications, including RSS-Reader to view notifications of incoming mail, phone calls, SMS, and social networking messages, track fitness activity (movement, sleep, number of calories burned, etc. ), remote control smartphones and cameras and turn-based navigation.
Using a microphone, you can dictate text into a smartphone application or reply to incoming messages. But features such as voice search, launch applications, or set the alarm with voice commands are not yet available. Runtimes former - up to 7 days.
In addition to the Pebble Time, the company produces "iron" model: Pebble Time Steel.Premium version of the gadget has a gilt frame and a more capacious battery, which allows to work up to 10 days without recharging. On Kickstarter "simple" model can be ordered for $ 199, Pebble Time Steel - $ 100 more expensive.
ASUS ZenWatch
Smart watches ZenWatch from ASUS have a simple "business" and at the same time stylish design. They have a 1.63-inch AMOLED-display (320x320 pixels), protected by a curved glass Gorilla Glass 3, as well as stainless steel. Included with the device is a removable leather strap, which can be replaced with your own strap (standard width, 22 mm).
Filling ZenWatch following: 400 Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.2 GHz (the same models have Gear Live, LG G Watch and G Watch R), 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of internal storage, Bluetooth 4.0 module and a pulse sensor. ZenWatch have a degree of protection IP55 - which means that they can safely take a shower without fear that the electronics will deteriorate. Charge the watch from the dock.
ASUS suffered ZenWatch on some elements and features its own interface ZenUI, including the Find My Phone to find your smartphone brand dials, Tap Tap, which allows you to make a pre-assigned action twice "tapnuv" on the clock display, Remote Camera for remote control camera phone, etc. etc. It is the slope and on the security: Watch Unlock allows you to unlock your smartphone or tablet by touching the screen ZenWatch.
In the US ZenWatch are about 260 dollars.
Sony SmartWatch 3
The third generation of Sony watches was presented last fall. The novelty has received a 1.6-inch LCD display with a resolution of 320 × 320 pixels, quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, support for NFC and 4 gigabytes of built-in storage on. For pairing with your smartphone meets Bluetooth 4.0. The whole system is powered by a rechargeable battery 420 mAh. Watch is water resistant.
Unlike previous models of Sony, smart watches work on Android Wear - a special version of the operating system of Google, which is adapted for worn electronics. Users will be able to upload to the "smart" watch music and connecting to Bluetooth-headset it, listen to it without the help of a smartphone. The set includes the device itself, removable silicone strap with adjustable length and microUSB-cable.
Sony SmartBand Talk
For those who are not interested in smart watches, but still interested in acquiring a "smart" electronics, Sony offers bracelet SmartBand Talk . The device allows you to keep track of their locomotor activity, as well as to make voice calls when connected to your phone via Bluetooth.
The bracelet has a small, 1.4-inch monochrome display, made by technology e-ink.SmartBand Talk a processor Cortex M4, 2 megabytes of internal memory, NFC-chip and a battery capacity of 70 mAh - in this case it is enough for 4-5 days of work. Bracelet protected from water and works with all Android-smartphone with a version not lower than 4.4 (KitKat).In the US gadget retails for $ 210.
Samsung Gear S
New Samsung smart watches were introduced in August 2014 , shortly before the exhibition IFA 2014. The new platform uses Tizen. It can display alerts from social networks and calendar, as well as to make calls over the cellular network. You can reply to a message directly from the hours using the onscreen keyboard or voice input through the function S Voice.
The user can choose whether to use Gear S in standalone mode or as previous models of smart watches Samsung, in the "prefix" to a smartphone or tablet. The device comes with a 2-inch, curved OLED-display rectangular shape, built-in 3G-module, Wi-Fi and GPS. Also available are two sensors - movement and heartbeat. The volume of the battery (300 mAh) should be sufficient for two days without recharging.
Moto 360
If you believe a recent report by Canalys, smart watches Moto 360 , manufactured by Motorola have become the most popular model on the platform Android Wear. Round the clock, obviously attracted buyers to its steel hull and unusual circular screen.
The gadget comes with 1.56-inch display (320h290 pixels), 1-gigahertz processor (which is weaker than the Qualcomm chips in models of competitors), 4 GB of internal memory, a battery capacity of 300 mAh. Weight - 49 grams. In Russian online stores are not officially delivered to our country gadget can be bought for about 15-20 thousand rubles, depending on the type and color of the strap.
Moto 360 are made of high quality materials and have a round face. Gadget works on the basis of Android Wear - the operating system of Google, which "sharpened" under the compact display of "smart" watches and other worn electronics. Saying aloud «OK Google», the user can send SMS, set the alarm, schedule a meeting or make a note.
Huawei TalkBand B2
At the meeting in February the MWC 2015 Huawei has revealed several worn devices. From last year's model TalkBand B1 fitness bracelet TalkBand 2nd generation has a more "classic" design. Style gadget is quite suitable as an accessory a reputable business person.
OLED-screen bracelet headset touch and allows you to view information on motor activity, calls and notifications from your smartphone. Gadget is recharged via a standard microUSB-port, and the battery should last for 5 days in standard use or 12 days of standby time.
In terms of functionality obvious advantage is that one device replaces two fitness tracker and a Bluetooth-headset. Gadget now has a 6-axis accelerometer and is ready not only to count steps and calories, but also determine the type of motor activity: walking, jogging, cycling movement, supported by monitoring sleep. The headset can be interfaced with two mobile devices at the same time. Date of commencement of supply of pre-defined as the end of April, presumably the price - in the range of 170 to 200 euros.
Huawei Watch
Also on the mobile "Congress" Huawei introduced directly smart watch . The device in terms of appearance is at least as best examples from Motorola and LG - round case, perfectly round AMOLED-display with a pixel density of 286 dpi, 4 GB of internal memory and 512 MB of RAM, and a standard set of sensors, including sensor pulse.
Hours Huawei favorably with those of competitors in the presence of a protective sapphire glass, which is virtually impossible to scratch. Sales gadget will start in June in 20 countries around the world, the price is still a mystery.
LG G Watch R
G Watch R - the second "smart" device LG . Elegant device, very similar to the "real" watch is equipped with a casing of stainless steel and round 1.3-inch OLED-display (320 h320 points). Built-in sensors include a pedometer and heart rate sensor.
The device is placed in a frame made of stainless steel and comes with a strap (replaceable) genuine calf leather. Externally, especially with the default theme of the screen, LG G Watch R much more other models on the market are similar to regular quality watches average price level.
G Watch R, as well as many other models, run on Android Wear, and hence support voice control, step by step navigation, notification e-mail, etc. Release hours in October last year.In the US, you can buy them for $ 300.
LG Watch Urbane
In February, the exhibition MWC, LG announced a new model - LG Watch Urbane . It refers to the "premium" category. Watches are available in quite a massive metal case, however, the company orients them not only for men, but also at a female audience.
Like G Watch R, novelty is equipped with a round fabricated with P-OLED, screen diameter with a resolution of 320 by 320 pixels. Filling the same: Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400 with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal memory, a battery 410 mAh.
As part of the sensor 9-axis gyro / accelerometer / compass, barometer, heart rate sensor.Hours are protected from dust and moisture according to the standard IP67. Dimensions: 45.5 by 52.2 by 10.9 mm. The clock will be supplied with a leather strap, which can be replaced by any other attachment with a width of 22 mm. Release date and price of LG Watch Urbane yet to be announced.
Meta Watch
META M1 - a "smart" watches with high quality materials and stylish design. They are manufactured by Meta Watch. Design smart watches designed by Frank Nuovo, a former employee of Nokia and Vertu. Display all new products monochrome, like Pebble. Voice control, unlike the devices on Android Wear, they do not support. Later for them to release a mobile app (iOS and Android), in which it will be possible to adjust the dial and notifications.
Customers are offered three models: M1 Core with stainless steel and rubber, leather or steel strap cost from 249 to 349 dollars, M1 Color with the same casing and bracelet white or red for $ 249.
The most expensive option - M1 Limited - will cost 399-449 dollars. It will be released in two combinations: black finish with black or brown leather strap or body with gold rose gold and blue alligator leather strap.
HTC Grip
HTC Grip - simple fitness tracker that Taiwanese manufacturer introduced at the recent exhibition MWC 2015, together with the flagship smartphone One M9 and virtual reality goggles Vive. The gadget was developed in collaboration with the sportswear brand Under Armour. It is intended to track progress in training and other activities.
Unlike competing models receiving the coordinates from a smartphone, HTC bracelet comes with its own GPS-sensor, and pedometer. However, recognized in the company, with the GPS off new "live" a few days, with the included - only about five hours.
Resolution 1.8-inch screen is not very high Grip - 32h160 points (90 ppi). In the US, the new product will sell for $ 199. Release is scheduled for spring.
Microsoft Band
His first device is worn Microsoft announced in October. Bracelet Band has the capability to monitor physical activity and display notifications from smartphones. Thus, the device is able to monitor not only the motor activity, sleep quality, and heart rate, but also, for example, ultraviolet irradiation or the degree of stress.
Furthermore, the receiver is integrated into a bracelet GPS, so that, for example, taking a jog smartphone tracking training is not necessary. Running from one full charge - about two days. Microsoft Band is not only compatible with Windows-based smartphones, but also iOS and Android.
The bracelet can display alerts that come paired with a smartphone on any of the three major mobile platforms. However, in the case of Windows Phone functionality is still a little wider - there is support for creating notes "voice" with the help of an assistant Cortana. In the US, new product retails for $ 199.
Samsung Gear Fit
Compact fitness tracker Gear Fit from Samsung can be seen as a "light" version of hours Gear2 / Neo production of the same company. The device is used to monitor the heart rate and count the number of steps you've walked. His feature - "curved" AMOLED-display wraps around the wrist. Diagonal rectangular touchscreen is 1.84 inches, resolution - 432h128 points.
Fitness Tracker is much narrower (23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm) than the "smart" watch Samsung, and weighs half as much (27 grams). Although devoid of accessory built-in camera, microphone and speaker, he is able to receive all notices and alerts with Galaxy-phone (calls, SMS, e-mail, alarm clock and so on.), As well as applications to synchronize with S Health.
Full charge Gear Fit should be enough for 3-4 days of moderate use. Tracker, as flagship smartphone Galaxy S5 and new smart watch, protected from exposure to the water and dust cover (standard IP67), and therefore does not "afraid" of sweat and take a shower.
Xiaomi Mi Band
The market worn electronics company Xiaomi came out in July of last year, announced the bracelet Mi Band . The accessory is equipped with sensors that can act as a "smart" alarm and unlock the smartphone. It is worth the novelty is very cheap - only 79 yuan (about $ 13).
Claimed battery life - up to 30 days on a full charge. Mi Band has a moisture protection (standard IP67: can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter for up to an hour) and can serve as a key for the smartphone Xiaomi. Device to find "Master" bracelet nearby, save users from having to enter a PIN-code to unlock.
The plans for the future Xiaomi - make something like Mi Band badge. For example, the bracelet will automatically open the door when people come to your home. When the novelty will be released outside of China, is still unknown.