Sony just introduced the second generation of its portable fitness monitoring, it means to be a solid compromise between a tracker and fitness SmartWatch in the making. The SmartBand 2, which goes on sale later this year, it has some new tricks as compared to last year’s model, including a heart rate sensor and iPhone compatibility.
The SmartBand 2 offers an interesting mix of fitness and tracking functionality similar to SmartWatch. The bracelet keeps track of your steps, sleep cycle and heart rate with the help of the accompanying LifeLog application while also providing notifications for phone calls, text messages and emails from your phone.
The device does not have a screen so you have to rely on the SmartBand colored LEDs to interpret the notifications. The lack of screen has probably enabled the company to boost more battery life of the device, with a load of up to two much better than most in the market smart watches today, but less than other followers of fitness as Fitbit.
One of the most exciting developments of the SmartBand 2 is the heart rate sensor, which Sony says it will help users keep track of changes in your heart rate during exercise and control your stress levels. The company is also opening his pursuer gym to iPhone users for the first time so the mix of features and monitoring SmartWatch aptitude could be a good compromise for those who are not yet ready to commit to an Apple Watch.
The SmartBand 2 goes on sale in September for about $ 132. At launch, available in silicone cases in black and white, with the varieties of pink and indigo to be available shortly thereafter.
Sony promises a battery life of up to five days with 54 mAh battery (remember that the heart rate sensor consumes enough energy). It is also waterproof IP68 certified and can be submerged up to three meters. LE works via Bluetooth and can connect to the phone for NFC.
Interchangeable bracelets SmartBand 2 will be available in four colors: black, white, pink and indigo, though initially only be launched white and black. The Sony SmartBand 2 will have a price of 119 euros, about $ 132.
Via mashable