Microsoft Band 2 is a new Microsoft smart watch unveiled at the recent Microsoft event. It shows off a more attractive curved design than last year's Microsoft Band and brings along some interesting new features that focus mostly towards helping you live healthier which offers two-day battery life.
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The fitness tracker is fitted with a curved, colour AMOLED display that is protected by tough Corning Gorilla Glass 3, t he position of the battery has shifted into the clasp which used to secure the device firmly to your wrist. The IP68-certified Band 2 will be available in small, medium and large sizes.
Microsoft Band now has 11 different sensors for better fitness tracking capability which includes an accelerometer, a built-in GPS, a heart rate monitor, a barometer, a V02 (maximum oxygen consumption rate) monitor, a skin temperature sensor and more which can be seen in the specifications below.
It keeps track of your daily physical activities; distance covered, calories burned, and even monitors your sleep quality to help you see how well you are doing in terms of achieving your fitness goals. A Microsoft Health app helps to analyse information gathered so that you can take necessary steps for improvement. The app is compatible with Android, iOS and Windows platforms.
Microsoft Band 2 can be used to access call and calendar notifications on a paired phone. You can use it to check for updates on your social media accounts preview emails and even receive SMS. Replies can also be sent to text messages by either dictating such with the help of Cortana or using a standard response. The smart watch also help Golf players to track swings and scores since it has an automatic shot detection and scorecard features.
Microsoft Band 2 is not available in Nigeria. Microsoft has already opened pre-order for the phone in the United States for about $249.99. When it gets to Nigeria, its price is expected to range from N49,500 to N80,000, depending on your location and can be purchased from either a Microsoft retail store near you or at the Microsoft Store online.
Microsoft Band 2 Specification
Here are a few specification of the Microsoft Band 2:
General Features
- · Platform: Microsoft Wearable Architecture
- · Colours: Black
- · Dimension: 32 x 12.8 mm (width x thickness)
- · SIM Slot: No
- · Water Resistant: Yes (1 metre of water for 30 minutes)
- · Dustproof: Yes
- · Standalone Calls & SMS: No
- · Sync with Phone: Yes (Windows Phone 8.1 and above, Android 4.4 and later, iOS 8.1.2 and above via Bluetooth)
Display & Camera
- · Display: 32 x 12.8 mm Curved AMOLED Touch Display, 320 x 128 pixels
- · Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
- · Camera: No
Storage
- · Memory Card Support: No
Network Support
- · 2G GSM: No
- · 2G CDMA 1X: No
- · 3G WCDMA: No
- · 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- · 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- · GPRS: No
- · EDGE: No
- · 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: No
- · HSPA+: No
- · CDMA EVDO: No
- · 4G LTE: No
- · WLAN: No
- · Wi-Fi Hotspot: No
- · Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- · NFC: No
- · Infrared Blaster: No
- · USB Port: No, Magnetically coupled port for charging
Messaging
- · SMS/MMS: Yes (Syncs with Phone)
- · Instant Messaging: No (Displays Message Alerts)
- · Push Emails: No (Shows Email Previews from Phone)
- · Email Protocol: No
Entertainment
- · Music Player: No (Syncs with your Phone)
- · Video Player: No
- · FM Radio: No
- · Loudspeaker: No
- · 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- · Navigation: Yes, GPS
- · Maps: Yes (Activity Mapping)
Sensors & Control
- · Digital Compass: Yes
- · Accelerometer: Yes, 3-axis Accelerometer
- · Light Sensor: Yes
- · Barometer: Yes
- · Pedometer: Yes
- · Gyroscope: Yes
- · Heart Rate Monitor: Yes (Optical Heart Rate Sensor)
- · Galvanic Skin Response: Yes
- · Skin Temperature Sensor: Yes
- · Capacitive Sensor: Yes
- · UV Sensor: Yes
- · Microphone: Yes
- · Hepatic Vibration Motor: Yes
Battery
- · Battery: Rechargeable Li-Po Battery
- · Battery Life: up to 48 hours of normal use
- · Average Charge Time: 1.5 hours
Other Features
- · Fitness Apps: Microsoft Health App
- · Image Editor: No
- · Video Editor: No
- · Image Viewer: No
- · Video Viewer: No
- · Maximum Operating Altitude: -300 m to 4877 m
