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Sony Smartband Talk

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3.8
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User ratings:
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40 user ratings
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • s quick
  • safe
  • and convenient

Cons

  • the microphone wasn t near my mouth
  • not with LG s own email app
  • it s still conservatively styled

Key specs

  • yes
  • 1.4 in
  • 128, 296 px

Sony Smartband Talk - Pros & Cons

Sony Smartband Talk

Pros

  • s quick
  • safe
  • and convenient
  • Very light
  • and very comfortable The
  • The step counting was also fairly accurate
  • it works comfortably with other handsets
  • surprisingly helpful
  • Fairly small
  • light and comfortable

Cons

  • the microphone wasn t near my mouth
  • not with LG s own email app
  • it s still conservatively styled
  • and slightly lacking in excitement
  • no backlight so it is unusable in the dark
  • a downgrade from the first generation product is disappointing
  • The screen is not touch-sensitive
  • not perfect
  • AC adaptor
  • no voice recognition or audio relay back to your smartphone
  • difficult for new models to stand out

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Sony Smartband Talk - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Screen size1.4 in
Screen resolution128 x 296 px
Multi touchyes
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Twitter
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • Listen to Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of Notification
  • Sound
  • Vibration
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Platform
Operating systemAndroid 4.4+
Smartphone remote features
  • Call Conversation
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications
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Power
Battery capacity70.0 mAh
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Phone Functionalityyes
Pedometeryes
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Dimensions
Case thickness0.35 in
Weight0.85 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyes
Wrist band material
  • White
  • Black
  • Rubber
Fully waterproofyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0
NFCyes
Charging connectionmicroUSB

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Sony Smartband Talk Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.4
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Sony Smartband Talk Between fitness trackers and smartwatches, there's Sony's SmartBand Talk
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.02.2015
Between fitness trackers and smartwatches, there's Sony's SmartBand Talk

Can’t decide whether you want a basic fitness band or a full-blown smartwatch? Then take a look at the Sony SmartBand Talk, it’s an excellent compromise between the two.

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk review
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Wareable
Published: 19.11.2014
Sony SmartBand Talk review
3.0

Sony's been in the wearable tech game for longer than most and the Sony SmartBand Talk is already the second fitness tracker from the company we've reviewe...

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk review
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Wareable
Published: 19.11.2014
Sony SmartBand Talk review
3.0

Sony's been in the wearable tech game for longer than most and the Sony SmartBand Talk is already the second fitness tracker from the company we've reviewe...

Sony Smartband Talk Sony gets the fitness tracker right
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CNET
Published: 01.12.2014
Sony gets the fitness tracker right

With its e-ink display showing notifications and its ability to take phone calls, the Sony SmartBand Talk is a useful wristband, even if you don't care about the activity tracking.

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk review: Much more than just an activity tracker
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ZDNet
Published: 23.01.2015
Sony SmartBand Talk review: Much more than just an activity tracker

Sony continues to launch unique mobile designs with a focus on helping you manage your life in any environmental condition.

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk review
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Alphr
Published: 09.02.2015
Sony SmartBand Talk review
4.0

The Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 and I have just been for a run. Not for the first time: like a couple in the first flush of love, we’ve barely been parted these past six weeks. We jog together, walk

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk Review: The (Almost) Perfect SmartWatch
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Forbes
Published: 08.02.2015
Sony SmartBand Talk Review: The (Almost) Perfect SmartWatch

There's a single thought that I have about the Sony SmartBand Talk that's been on my wrist for a few weeks now, and it is this. It is (very nearly) the perfect smartwatch for me. It doesn't meet every need and the flaws are obvious, but those same flaws are small enough that I can live with them.

Sony Smartband Talk Sony SmartBand Talk review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.12.2014
Sony SmartBand Talk review
3.5

A simple combo minus the fancy smartwatch features