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Very easy to see in sunlight; Light and comfortable to wear; Does some of the things a smartwatch would do, but on a budget; Three to four day battery life; Charges through microUSB, so no proprietary charger (woot!);
Electronic ink screen needs some Gorilla Glass or mineral strengthening, as it scratches easily; Waking alarm won't automatically detect when you're upright and moving, or even using your phone altogether, and continues buzzing regardless; Touchscreen req
Is Sony's SmartBand Talk an improvement on the original? Maybe, but it won't be for everyone, and Sony isn't helping the situation much with only one operating system supported, a small amount of touch interaction, and a screen that can barely take the mo...
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Published: 2014-12-02, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sony SmartBand Talk's e-ink display makes it easy to see your activity, the time and incoming notifications. The display uses very little power so battery life is pretty good and its ability to take calls comes in handy when you're too busy (or too la
It doesn't have GPS, a heart-rate monitor or the most glamorous design. Sony's Lifelog fitness app keeps track of too much pointless information
The SmartBand Talk's screen, waterproof design and ability to show your incoming notifications make it a useful piece of tech to wear, even if you're not fussed about keeping track of your activity during the day....
A lot of people are still suspicious of these bands that are designed to track our lives - and especially ones with fiddly buttons to press. That said, the SmartBand Talk does have some clever tricks, and doesn't look too bad on the wrist thanks to inher...
Abstract: Not content with just announcing the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, Sony has a few more devices to announce at IFA 2014 — just in case you were thinking that there wasn't enough new tech to capture your attention already. There's a new tablet — the worl...
Published: 2015-02-09, Author: Tim , review by: alphr.com
This isn't a perfect product. It really should be more accurate, while its reliance on Sony's idiosyncratic software is a definite weak spot – as is the fact it only works with Android phones. But the fact it's barely left my wrist for the past six weeks ...
Comfortable, attractive and waterproof, Beautiful Lifelog app, E-ink display
Unreliable activity tracking, Lack of data analysis, Restrictive phone requirements
Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 – Software The SmartBand Talk has surprisingly restrictive requirements. It's only compatible with devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and above – so make sure your smartphone fits the bill – but that's not all. You'll also need t...
Published: 2015-01-11, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: GETTYAs we've just scoffed our way through Christmas, many of us will be suffering from a bit of festive flab.Sadly, it's now boring January and for many Brits it's time to get back to a more healthy way of life.So, if you've just started your fitness pla...
Simple, stylish and suitably smart stuff from Sony, the Smartband Talk packs in the features and boasts a decent battery life compared to the rest. We love the simplicity of the e-ink screen and appreciate the large – in fitness band terms – display, esp...
