Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved to take the winner of thi...
Lots of sensors, GPS, rugged, decent range of notifications
Extremely unattractive, obtuse software quirks, unwieldy notifications system
The problem with wearable devices of all kinds is that while they come in all shapes, colours and forms, and lie across a broad quality spectrum, they are all -- ultimately -- judged on a pass-fail basis: do you actually want to wear it every day? And fo...
Published: 2015-05-04, Author: Fred , review by: itworld.co.kr
Abstract: 마이크로소프트는 개발자들이 마이크로소프트의 웨어러블 헬스 기기 ‘밴드'용 앱을 개발할 수 있는 SDK를 정식으로 공개했다. 마이크로소프트는 2월에 SDK 프리뷰를 선보인 바 있다. 이를 통해 개발자들은 밴드의 센서에서 정보를 모으거나, 페어링한 스마트폰에서 밴드로 알림을 보내는 앱을 만들 수 있다.이번에 정식으로 공개된 SDK로 개발자는 윈도우를 지원하고, 웨어러블 기기에 저장된 칼로리 정보에 접근하고, 백그라운드에서 실행되는 작업과 밴드를 연결하는 앱...
Abstract: Microsoft's own reviewer's guide for this, the Band, talks about it being 'the first device powered by Microsoft Health' and this is the key to understanding the accessory itself. Introduced initially in the USA at the end of last year, there was a feeli...
The Microsoft Band is the most Microsoft product imaginable. It does useful stuff. And mostly it does that stuff well. But it is ugly and uncomfortable and no-one is ever going to point at a Microsoft Band and say 'I want one of those'. Which is a shame, ...
Heart rate, UV light and skin temperature monitoring sensors on board for accuracy; built-in GPS can track your runs or bike rides so you don't have to take your phone with you; communication apps give you smartwatch functionality; iOS, Android and Window
Clunky and unattractive design which can be painful to wear, especially at first; short battery life means you'll not be able to wear it 24/7 as suggested; pricey for a fitness tracker but probably more suited to the sportswatch or training aid sector; hi
The Microsoft Band is a good product in part, if strangely branded. Microsoft calls it a fitness tracker but its best use is far beyond that. The company also claims that it is a 24/7 device, but its battery life and clunky size belie that ambition...
