Sony did not have any big announcements at CES, but showed some interesting accessories, some closely related to the theme of our blog, some not. For example, the prototype of the Smart B-Trainer headset is a headset reminiscent of the W-series player – two headphones connected by a flexible jumper. As conceived by the creators, the headset is able to measure the heart rate during sports, tell you during exercise how to do them correctly, and is protected from water. Interestingly, a similar device already exists, this is the Jabra Pulse Sport, the headset is able to measure the pulse during exercise. The test is coming soon. In my opinion, it was worth showing a ready-made device, we are talking about the Smart B-Trainer – in general, this is the first time the company has shown so many prototypes of accessories. As if they had scraped at least something from some storehouse for the curious audience.
You will also soon be able to read about the Sony SmartWatch 3 watch on our website, I tested it for a couple of weeks, then gave it to Evgeny Vildyaev. The impressions are very strange – I still don't understand why they are needed. Eldar wrote correctly in spillikins, while these are all toys for geeks, there is simply no real need for such an accessory – so what if I can see notifications on the watch or control playback? It's not hard for me to get my phone. Yes, and the need to charge the watch every two days is depressing, I still do not like the strangely made cap. The only cool stuff is Pac-man wallpaper.
Anyway, Sony showed a version of this watch with a metal strap. Handsomely. but there is nothing more to add.
And they also announced a beautiful strap for SmartBand SWR10, it is not known whether they will be on sale in Russia. As long as I remember the last exhibitions, these straps must be shown.
Things are moving with Lifelog, let me remind you that this is a Sony program, where information from the company's wearable devices gets, how long you walked, what music you listened to, what you did, and so on. The lifelog.sonymobile.com website has opened, where you can see your achievements, you need to log in with a Sony Entertainment Network account.
Since we are talking about Android, we cannot fail to mention the Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 player, this audiophile device continues the history begun in the ZX1, the model was very interesting. Naturally, these are niche 'walkmans' for music lovers with a special mindset, the cost of the ZX2 in the US is about $ 1200, so think about how much the player will cost in Russia. Perhaps this is one of the most expensive devices based on Android at the beginning of this year – Vertu does not count.
It's even hard to say what you liked or didn't like the most – of course, the ZX2 is interesting, how interesting it would be to try a sports headset. But all significant announcements in the company have been reserved for Barcelona. It won't be long to wait, just a month. In the meantime, I want to read what Zhenya will write about Smart Watch 3 and whether his opinion coincides with mine.