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Anyone know anything about this?
Clearly some idiots will soon put together a kickstarter/indiwatever claiming they completely designed clearly Chinese OEM kit with no modifications whatever other some software doodads (LOL) and plastic additions and some will pay these idiots through the nose while others will just buy from the oem via shops like Chinavasion for a reasonable amount.
LOL.
Anyhow would be cool to findout which OEM designed z2 and whether any chinavasion like shops are selling it?
go to google and type "z2 android wrist watch" - looks interesting - even if it's only a render.
Also ignore the uplaytablet wannabes pretending like they invented it - they're distributors.
Found a link to it.
From 6 days a...!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-wwkmWPOTU
And another link!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9DSsjgKGvE
YUP - this got the pine beat as far as I'm concerned!
qazzi76 said:
Anyone know anything about this?
Clearly some idiots will soon put together a kickstarter/indiwatever claiming they completely designed clearly Chinese OEM kit with no modifications whatever other some software doodads (LOL) and plastic additions and some will pay these idiots through the nose while others will just buy from the oem via shops like Chinavasion.
LOL.
Anyhow would be cool to findout which OEM designed z2 and whether any chinavasion like shops are selling it?
go to google and type "z2 android wrist watch" - looks interesting - even if it's only a render.
Also ignore the uplaytablet wannabes pretending like they invented it - they're distributors.
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Hi qazzi76
The manufacturer that are producing the Z2 is Appscomm Digital Technology Co., Ltd. in Guangdong, China, good friends of mine we helping them to produce some OEM/ODM projects....
Best Regards
Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
Clearly some proper price gouging going on for this z1 though... $400 USD??? Must be having a laugh
Will wait until it comes to sites of Chinavasion's ilk for maybe $260 USD then I'll bite.
Thanks for the info dedesuper!
That second video I posted demonstrates why I think the z2 is so much better than all the smart watches at the moment and represents a better value proposition. IMHO. Though this could easily change once reviews hit, also as I see other manufactures jumping on the bandwagon..!
The USB charging on the wristband is just like the z1 - perfect!
qazzi76 said:
Clearly some proper price gouging going on for this z1 though... $400 USD??? Must be having a laugh
Will wait until it comes to sites of Chinavasion's ilk for maybe $260 USD then I'll bite.
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Contact this person in Appscom she will give you a better price for the Z2 : [email protected] but now they are in vacation for the new year suggest you to contact them on the 10 of February.
I got to tell you that the Z2 not changing a lot of the Z1.
Check also our Smartwatch now that we are developing soon we will start the mass production : www.aiwatchtech.com
Best Regards
Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
LOL - I knew sites I found selling it were price gouging:
http://neuwatch.en.alibaba.com/product/1518333298-218169813/Android_4_0_Watch_Mobile_Phone_Z2.html
Show $100 a pop for minimum order of 100 pieces
Will definitely wait till the common sense pricing is available
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Contact this person in Appscom she will give you a better price for the Z2 : [email protected] but now they are in vacation for the new year suggest you to contact them on the 10 of February.
I got to tell you that the Z2 not changing a lot of the Z1.
Check also our Smartwatch now that we are developing soon we will start the mass production : www.aiwatchtech.com
Best Regards
Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
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Seriously - Thanks for this invaluable info!
Also when will your AI Watch be available?
A.I Watch
qazzi76 said:
Seriously - Thanks for this invaluable info!
Also when will your AI Watch be available?
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It will be available very soon, after the Chinese New year will came out the technical samples and after if all are alright will start the mass production.
The Pre orders have a really special price, if you are interested you can email me and I will send you a special XDA pre orders coupon : [email protected]
We offer also a special offer for developers.
Note that we are not charging until your A.I Watch will be ready to be ship.
You can see all the information in XDA A.I Watch topic.....
Best Regards
Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
Thanks for that info about your AI watch. But I'm already sold on the z2 I'm afraid!
I always liked the Z1 form factor just thought it was a laggy mess but the dualcore mtk6577 in the Z2 should sort it right out - just need a review now - especially about battery life of the Z2
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qazzi76 said:
Thanks for that info about your AI watch. But I'm already sold on the z2 I'm afraid!
I always liked the Z1 form factor just thought it was a laggy mess but the dualcore mtk6577 in the Z2 should sort it right out - just need a review now - especially about battery life of the Z2
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You are welcome,
Actually the Z2 with the MT6577 is based on our old PCB so its not resolve all the lags but definitely move much better than the old Z1 the only thing that you may not like is the Screen....
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Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
Anyone have any new information on the z2?
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Anyone have any new information on the z2?
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Just got an Offer from Tina of Guangdong Appscomm Co.,Ltd. : 300 USD.
Sorry dudes, but that is WAY too much for such a SmartWatch.
I m' willing to review it, but will not pay that much!
Yup - proper price gouging going on....
Will only pay 150 tops when it drops or won't get it at all.
Z2 watch and Google Play
dedesuper said:
You are welcome,
Actually the Z2 with the MT6577 is based on our old PCB so its not resolve all the lags but definitely move much better than the old Z1 the only thing that you may not like is the Screen....
Best Regards
Damien Douk
A.I Watch Creator
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Hi Damien,
I have bought myself one of your Z2 watches to develop a navigation app for flying light aircraft. My first impressions are good but I have a couple of questions...
Google Play:
My Z2 came with a simplified launcher that did not include Google Play. I downloaded and installed (various versions of) the Google Play apk and when I run it, it flashes up for a second then closes. I installed Nova Launcher from it's apk and that gives the same result. I've tried the usual stuff such as emptying the cache etc. but nothing works. Do you have any suggestions? It's not a stopper but it is inconvenient not being able to install apps through the proper channel.
GPS:
A few days ago, I got my app installed and was flying in an open cockpit gyrocopter and got a GPS location fix ok. Yesterday I was wearing my watch around town and in the car and it did not get any GPS data at all. I'd appreciate any comments you have on GPS with the Z2.
Screen:
You mentioned that the screen might not be good enough. I see what you mean. The contrast is poor and colors are dull. Not as good as a phone but you can read small text on it and it is surprisingly possible to type emails etc.
Battery life:
The first day I wore it I was waiting for my turn to fly and messing with the watch. By the time I got my flight the battery was flat. It was 11:30am. 2 hours or so. I had been on the internet with it and the battery was pretty hot. Yesterday I wore it all day and the battery lasted ok so it should be ok...
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide,
David
@SuperDave156;
I have one of these watches as well and am happy with it BUT like you said the battery gets quite warm (43C when i am using 3G) and does not last long.
I have installed Google play manually and ADW launcher seems to work ok on the watch Also you may want to install Pie control (very usefull).
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Here is the Google play i used if you want it BUT you need to root the watch with Framaroot and use Boromir exploit.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/65wwo7c4ozpm11j/Google_Play-v3.8.17.zip
>>>>W A R N I N G<<<<
If you are not familiar with rooting and setting permissions PLEASE IGNORE THE FOLLOWING LINKS - PLEASE!!
you could boot loop your device.
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Framaroot here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Also installing system toolbox pro i was able to chabge the CPU governor to Ondemand rather than the default Hybrid so battery lasts a little longer.
rmk152 said:
@SuperDave156;
I have one of these watches as well and am happy with it BUT like you said the battery gets quite warm (43C when i am using 3G) and does not last long.
I have installed Google play manually and ADW launcher seems to work ok on the watch Also you may want to install Pie control (very usefull).
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Here is the Google play i used if you want it BUT you need to root the watch with Framaroot and use Boromir exploit.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/65wwo7c4ozpm11j/Google_Play-v3.8.17.zip
>>>>W A R N I N G<<<<
If you are not familiar with rooting and setting permissions PLEASE IGNORE THE FOLLOWING LINKS - PLEASE!!
you could boot loop your device.
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Framaroot here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Also installing system toolbox pro i was able to chabge the CPU governor to Ondemand rather than the default Hybrid so battery lasts a little longer.
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Thank you for your detailed explanation of how to get Google Play to work on my Z2 watch. Your instructions worked perfectly and have transformed my watch from an ok novelty to a fully functional Android device. I am using Nova Launcher which I had previously installed and is similar in layout to AWD which I also tried. I now have my home screen set up how I like it with the HTC sense clock/date/weather rather than that uninspiring clock that comes pre loaded.
This thread will be a valuable resource for anyone else struggling to setup their Z2.
Thanks again,
Dave
anyone knows how to update the firmware?
I read in another thread about u8, but of course I do not have u8pro
GPS fix
Here's a thing... The main reason for buying an android watch for me was to use the GPS for navigation. Unfortunately it has only got a fix on one occasion and that was while I was flying in an open cockpit gyrocopter. I have worn it while walking around and while driving but it never gets a fix. I don't think it is due to the rooting because I had this problem before I rooted it.
Any one have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Hi all,
Found this smartwatch and it looks pretty nice: *cant post links!* website is mimi-hk. The watch is the MI W3 smartwatch.
This is an update of a watch I can't find much info on, the MI-W2 watch, or the Podoor PW305 (which was updated also to the PW305 II) so if anyone has used them please rate!
It is not Android based, but that doesn't bother me. Android smartwatches run out of power too quickly and obviously I'm going cheap here. It seems it can be used for at least a good few days. The watch face is listed as translucent stays on all the time, which is key for me as I don't see the point in having a smart WATCH that is so smart it doesn't show me the time! Amongst the features, it also has things like: Backlight when you lift your wrist. Apparently IP67 waterproof. Answer calls. Reject calls. Read messages. Send messages (though this is pointless on a small screen). Metal body. Leather strap. It's actually a watch.
I have contacted mimi-hk and they will sell the W3 for £63.48, $102 ($90 + $12 delivery).
Everbuying sell the watch for $88.27 delivered, (£56.87) Has anyone used everbuying before? Would anyone recommend them, or recommend staying away!?
I think this watch looks decent, has all the features I'd need on a companion watch and is a decent price. Does anyone see why I shouldn't go for it?
Thanks!
Its bluetooth is 3.0 nor 4.0... This bluetooth is not energy eficient so battery life has not to be so good
Link Here
StuDB said:
Hi all,
Found this smartwatch and it looks pretty nice: *cant post links!*
Thanks!
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Hi Stu,
I have seen this watch but also could not find any info on it! For info, link is here: www.everbuying.com/product609837.html
Looks like a good watch, if the battery can hold up!
Oh sweet, thanks for posting the link. Yeah battery life is a concern, but are there any cheap watches that have 4.0? I'm not really interested in spending more.
Also, Negriton, do you have any alternatives you might suggest, with Bluetooth 4.0?
I have purchased twice from Everbuying and it was a bad experience both times.
The last time I had to file a claim with Paypal and it took 6 weeks to get a refund.
They offered a " partial" refund... yea right.... Paypal agreed with me and I eventualy got a forced refund. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS.
StuDB said:
Hi all,
Found this smartwatch and it looks pretty nice: *cant post links!* website is mimi-hk. The watch is the MI W3 smartwatch.
This is an update of a watch I can't find much info on, the MI-W2 watch, or the Podoor PW305 (which was updated also to the PW305 II) so if anyone has used them please rate!
It is not Android based, but that doesn't bother me. Android smartwatches run out of power too quickly and obviously I'm going cheap here. It seems it can be used for at least a good few days. The watch face is listed as translucent stays on all the time, which is key for me as I don't see the point in having a smart WATCH that is so smart it doesn't show me the time! Amongst the features, it also has things like: Backlight when you lift your wrist. Apparently IP67 waterproof. Answer calls. Reject calls. Read messages. Send messages (though this is pointless on a small screen). Metal body. Leather strap. It's actually a watch.
I have contacted mimi-hk and they will sell the W3 for £63.48, $102 ($90 + $12 delivery).
Everbuying sell the watch for $88.27 delivered, (£56.87) Has anyone used everbuying before? Would anyone recommend them, or recommend staying away!?
I think this watch looks decent, has all the features I'd need on a companion watch and is a decent price. Does anyone see why I shouldn't go for it?
Thanks!
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standef said:
I have purchased twice from Everbuying and it was a bad experience both times.
The last time I had to file a claim with Paypal and it took 6 weeks to get a refund.
They offered a " partial" refund... yea right.... Paypal agreed with me and I eventualy got a forced refund. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS.
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Thanks! Not what I wanted to hear as there is also 8% off at everbuying at the moment, but the right info none the less :good:
Guess if I do go for it, I'll spend the extra £15 and get it from the manufacturer!
StuDB said:
Thanks! Not what I wanted to hear as there is also 8% off at everbuying at the moment, but the right info none the less :good:
Guess if I do go for it, I'll spend the extra £15 and get it from the manufacturer!
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I'm going to get the W3 soon (ordered from the manufacture) when I do I will post a full review.
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I'm going to get the W3 soon (ordered from the manufacture) when I do I will post a full review.
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Awesome stuff! I almost bought the Star Kingleton watch from your review, saw a note on the PW305 then a string of research followed, leading to the W3!
I also found the W2 on a website called Joe's Tech Review, he's supposed to be getting it and doing a review soon too.
I'm mostly interested to find out what this 'translucent' screen is all about.
At £63 it's almost worth the risk (not got heaps of cash here) and I'm getting impatient, good to know people will be reviewing soon!
StuDB said:
Awesome stuff! I almost bought the Star Kingleton watch from your review, saw a note on the PW305 then a string of research followed, leading to the W3!
I also found the W2 on a website called Joe's Tech Review, he's supposed to be getting it and doing a review soon too.
I'm mostly interested to find out what this 'translucent' screen is all about.
At £63 it's almost worth the risk (not got heaps of cash here) and I'm getting impatient, good to know people will be reviewing soon!
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Here my UNBOXING of the MI-W3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcKetu-JIws
Specs can be found on my blog, link is on the description of the video on Youtube.
Hi,
Where did you buy it? I tried to contact Anna at mimi-hk but she told me the shipment fee was 100$.
MI W3 review By JTR1NING
I'm Happy to say that the Mi W3 from MIMI-HK.com has complied with all of its hype. Right out of the box I had a Premium detachable/interchangeable leather band and a alloyed/plastic waterproof smartwatch body. The design isn't as streamlined as the MI W2.It has more of a unisexed square digital look . In the boxes second compartment is the dual USB adaptor and Cable. Then at the very bottom of the box is the users manual that has been created with very detailed photos...even in the chinese writing a person can understand the directions. The Mi w2 feels a little heavier due to the thicker alloy on the front. The MiW3's Front alloy plate is thinner because it serves a Medical apparatus purpose...it, with the assistance of the metal plate on the rear, READS AND MONITORS THE USERS HEART RATE. This was a factor for the new smartwatches to implement. Most of the functions and layout is almost identical to MIW2. The added icons to the menu scroll is the Heart Rate Icon and the (APP) Icon. The gesture protocols are different. The way it is implemented on the MIW3 is as follows.... Goto, then press the Application (app) icon . Locate the Gesture Bright Screen menu..there you will see a new format of adjustable scrolling numbers... (01 to 23) on the left and (1 to 23) on the right. This is the 24hr/military time format. Setting this will make your watch go in total black screen until you shake/wake it up. This new feature along with the new TRANSPARENT screen display helps with battery life. The Transparency of the screen is a very good add on. Many smartwatch/ watch phone users have complained about pressing the button to see the time. With the implement of the gesture protocol, and now the translucency of the screen...always on top time view, the direction is forward not backward. The screen ,when in sleepmode will not respond to touch until activated by button press...THe Gesture Bright control is MOre useful when there is no Ambient light to see the watch screen...thus tilting the watch and the screen comes alive in pitch blackness. SPEAKERS/MICROPHONE : Without dismantling the MIW3 I can say that a different brand of Speaker has been used. The clarity and the distance the user can hear the information/caller from is much better than MOst of the watchphones I've used in the past.The microphone is highly sensitive and the feeling to hold the watch to the mouth is minimum. Removable wristbands are GENUINE LEATHER and standard. If you wanted a different look, just switch/change the wrist strap and your look will be Eye catching.....READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW AT MY SITE joe's tech review on the ning network
Any reliable way to buy this watch?
I do not find any option to buy on their website (mimi-hk). Also a couple of other vendors (everbuying, dealmachine etc.) do not have a very great review online. Any pointer will be highly appreciated.
s7yler - on your blog you didn't mention it has a mic?
I wonder if it is running the Nucleus OS?
It would be good if it can give 4 days battery life.
simple1i said:
s7yler - on your blog you didn't mention it has a mic?
I wonder if it is running the Nucleus OS?
It would be good if it can give 4 days battery life.
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No info on OS that I can find, but OS is very similar to all other budget watches (nucleus style). I'm told by Anna that nromal usage battery is 60 hours. Standby is naturally much longer.. though I want to see the full review to knwo for sure!
You can buy using Paypal from Anna by contacting (I'm waiting for full review to purchase atm) - email address is [email protected]
I also want to by elsewhere as it's cheaper but also am put off by the reviews. Everbuying has 8% off until the end of October, but I have heard to stay away from them!
Hopefully S7yler will release the full review soon.
Any experience with Aliexpress?
I got this link from Anna, but the price is way higher than other portals:
<Can't post links>
MI-W2 Smart watch
I just receivced my smart watch (after 3 weeks) and purchased on the gearbest site for only $56.00 + $17.00 S/H from Hong Kong.
I've only had it for a few days but I really like it.
MI-W2 version z2.8
MI-W2 Versatile Smart Bluetooth Watch with Dialer SMS Capabilities Remote Camera Shutter Functions.MI-W2 Versatile
Pros: .
Full cahrge in less than 1 hour
Haven't discharge in over 18 hours
Allows me to receive incoming call, text, email, and calendar notifications on the watch
Can make outgoing calls and send outgoing text messages.
Can add and deleted calendar events (syncs to my gmail account calendar)
Cons:
Unable to understand how to adjust call volume on the watch. I was able to access the engineer mode by pressing *20# to get to the menus and even found the audio section to choose my level. Somehow it gives 6 levels of volume but there is no way change the volume on the watch while in a call
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Your efforts to prevent spam are causing me to spam.... I have information but it wont let me post it so here goes.
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vanionbb said:
Hi I am new here.
Your efforts to prevent spam are causing me to spam.... I have information but it wont let me post links it so here comes the unintentional spam.
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Every four minutes really...
I am an electrical engineer, with 9 years experience in the field of PCB layout, design, and programming.
I have information to share which is valuable to this community. I guess I will share it in a few days when its relevance has diminished.
vanionbb said:
Every four minutes really...
I am an electrical engineer, with 9 years experience in the field of PCB layout, design, and programming.
I have information to share which is valuable to this community. I guess I will share it in a few days when its relevance has diminished.
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Here is my third post, yay, 7 to go before I can get to my point!
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Here is my third post, yay, 7 to go before I can get to my point!
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You can guess my point though if you search the title of this thread. There is a youtube video which I will link in 6 posts which I find fascinating.
This smart watch has android, is inexpensive, has a pulse monitor, and "e-ink" screen. I wanted to know if it is any good. It has the same cpu as the SmartQ Z1 but is much thinner 9.5 mm.
Thoughts?
No SIM or WiFi, 320mAh battery. Android 4.2.
I'm sure it's a good piece for those that prefer notifies. I guess someone will have to buy it and test it.
simple1i said:
No SIM or WiFi, 320mAh battery. Android 4.2.
I'm sure it's a good piece for those that prefer notifies. I guess someone will have to buy it and test it.
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Yeah no SIM sucks, or WiFi, no Compass, no GPS. But it does have Bluetooth 4.0/2.0 whatever that is... anyone know if that is a mistranslated 4.2?
That is a small battery true 320mAh but that possibly leads to the lighter weight, lower height of the watch which is 9.5mm thick.
It does have Android 4.3 actually, and it uses the same cpu as the SmartQ Z1 which is already ported. It only has 512 megs rom and 512 megs ram, which will be a problem for adding apps, that right there is almost enough to kill it.
The big thing it does have is.
Pulse Monitor
E-Ink Background, it switches between e-ink and TFT seamlessly, there is a youtube video that makes me want to buy this watch.
Run time is 7 days on paper, while displaying time 100% of the time using e-ink (very cool)
It has android so it can be upgraded at some point by the ppl in this forum!!!
If there is something similar / better out there for the same money let me know before I buy this one! I am leaning toward this one mainly because it is so thin, its actually thinner than the apple watch (10.5mm)
vanionbb said:
Yeah no SIM sucks, or WiFi, no Compass, no GPS. But it does have Bluetooth 4.0/2.0 whatever that is... anyone know if that is a mistranslated 4.2?
That is a small battery true 320mAh but that possibly leads to the lighter weight, lower height of the watch which is 9.5mm thick.
It does have Android 4.3 actually, and it uses the same cpu as the SmartQ Z1 which is already ported. It only has 512 megs rom and 512 megs ram, which will be a problem for adding apps, that right there is almost enough to kill it.
The big thing it does have is.
Pulse Monitor
E-Ink Background, it switches between e-ink and TFT seamlessly, there is a youtube video that makes me want to buy this watch.
Run time is 7 days on paper, while displaying time 100% of the time using e-ink (very cool)
It has android so it can be upgraded at some point by the ppl in this forum!!!
If there is something similar / better out there for the same money let me know before I buy this one! I am leaning toward this one mainly because it is so thin, its actually thinner than the apple watch (10.5mm)
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So, there is the Reedone X1 which is interesting but does not have the low power e-ink TFT thing going for it. I like the specs but dont like the 11mm thickness and lack of e-ink TFT.
Reedone website shows the Reedone X2 (there would be a link here, but you have to find it yourself because reasons!) The Reedone X2 is the same watch as the X2 Smartwatch from IQI, with same pictures and stats.
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Still 5 posts to go
So, there is the Reedone X1 which is interesting but does not have the low power e-ink TFT thing going for it. I like the specs but dont like the 11mm thickness and lack of e-ink TFT.
Reedone website shows the Reedone X2 (there would be a link here, but you have to find it yourself because reasons!) The Reedone X2 is the same watch as the X2 Smartwatch from IQI, with same pictures and stats.
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a smart watch then?
This looks the same as GearBest are selling as Atongm WO13 http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_166847.html and has the same display as he MiMi Mi-W3/Podoor PW305II http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_139964.html
I looked at this a few weeks ago but could see no advantages over the Mi-W3 I already own plus the following disadvantages:
Not waterproof - the MiMi is IP67 rated.
Much larger in height.
Proprietary charging cradle - what is the point when it isn't waterproof and uses exposed electrodes? Just something else to lose or break.
Edited to add: The BT 4.0/2.0 is because it uses a dual module that connects with either 2.0 or 4.0 protocols dependent on the device it is connecting to.
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This looks the same as GearBest are selling as Atongm WO13 http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_166847.html and has the same display as he MiMi Mi-W3/Podoor PW305II http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_139964.html
I looked at this a few weeks ago but could see no advantages over the Mi-W3 I already own plus the following disadvantages:
Not waterproof - the MiMi is IP67 rated.
Much larger in height.
Proprietary charging cradle - what is the point when it isn't waterproof and uses exposed electrodes? Just something else to lose or break.
Edited to add: The BT 4.0/2.0 is because it uses a dual module that connects with either 2.0 or 4.0 protocols dependent on the device it is connecting to.
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I have been researching this over the past day.
It appears to be sold under 3 different brands
As Antogm W013 through gearbest,, geekbuying, lightinthebox, everbuying/dealsmachine, coolicool/efoxshop, Ebay and Aliexpress - but no stainless version
As IQI X2 on Aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...32324780280.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.2.tnhc0X
As Simptech X2 on Lightinthebox and Aliexpress -
http://www.lightinthebox.com/simpte...kers-waterproof-for-andriod-ios_p2863209.html
Cheapest I found was mobile version of aliexpress for $72 (simptech version)
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32334308627.html?spm=2114.32010308.0.47.u2PDkj
There are two videos on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2-_uypACBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJO-_JkKDGc
Wish someone had this, close to pulling the trigger, but I don't know whether just to not get an android based watch and get the new No 1 S2 (Sun).
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Wish someone had this, close to pulling the trigger, but I don't know whether just to not get an android based watch and get the new No 1 S2 (Sun).
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I don't believe it is Android based, apart from the splash screen there is nothing in the videos or adverts to suggest that it is. As it uses an Ingenics XBurst CPU I would guess it uses a version of their MIPS compiled Linux.
Although on Pandawill and Geekbuying, it clearly states Android 4.3 as the OS. Also, didn't the smart Q run on the same JZ4775 chip and run Android? i'll check with all the china shops tommorow and see what they say about the OS.
LightInTheBox says Android too, I was just going on the videos and screenshots, neither of which look like any Android I've seen, but of course it could be heavily customised.
Read the reviews of the NO.1 G2. Doesn't sound like a good buy. I'd definitely wait to see what the S7ler or others reviews have to say about the Sun.
maybe they mean it's compatible with android, not running it as an os?
JarlSX said:
maybe they mean it's compatible with android, not running it as an os?
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Thats what I'm thinking. I'll check with them both later today and see.
sambutler86 said:
I have been researching this over the past day.
It appears to be sold under 3 different brands
As Antogm W013 through gearbest,, geekbuying, lightinthebox, everbuying/dealsmachine, coolicool/efoxshop, Ebay and Aliexpress - but no stainless version
As IQI X2 on Aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...32324780280.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.2.tnhc0X
As Simptech X2 on Lightinthebox and Aliexpress -
http://www.lightinthebox.com/simpte...kers-waterproof-for-andriod-ios_p2863209.html
Cheapest I found was mobile version of aliexpress for $72 (simptech version)
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32334308627.html?spm=2114.32010308.0.47.u2PDkj
There are two videos on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2-_uypACBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJO-_JkKDGc
Wish someone had this, close to pulling the trigger, but I don't know whether just to not get an android based watch and get the new No 1 S2 (Sun).
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I saw a video of the No. 1 S2 and the screen goes to the edges and beyond. I saw lettering go past the screen, which looks glitchy. I was tempted because of how slick it looks but they didn't do any work on switching the square scene to a round screen.
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maybe they mean it's compatible with android, not running it as an os?
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Geekbuying claims it has Android 4.3 on it....but still not 100% convinced.
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parrotgeek1 said:
Yes, It does. that video shows the Android boot animation, plus Android is the only OS JZ4775 supports.
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I am torn between this one and the Reedone HG-X1.
ISI X2 :
72.08 - Lowest Price
TFT Screen, Heart Rate Monitor, Pedometer, etc...
Reedone HG-X1:
80.99 - Lowest Price (black plastic?) at
Same as ISI X2
+GPS
+Waterproof
+Built in USB Connector
- 1mm thicker at dial
They are very similar. I have not seen a video on the Reedone yet though.
Any thoughts on these? Do they actually run Android? Would android gear be portable to these?
Check this new Android Smartwatch from Lemfo go AliExpress Lemfo store or google it for Lemfo Lem X just I will give some of the specifications; design like the Lem 7 but removable straps, 2.03 inches full around Amoled display, the SoC mtk6739 with power VR GPU, 1/16 Gb, Bluetooth 4.2 , 4G capability , better camera and Android 7.1, but not Bluetooth calling feature, to bad.
It’s in presell right now .
Bigger is better
Once again, AliExpress is a bit sloppy with the details.
From the "Item Specifics": battery 450mAh, camera 5MP
From the "Product Description": battery 900 mAh, camera 8MP.
Which is correct?
900Mah and the price went down
The watch looks promising but I do not trust the render pictures. On official pictures the Lem7 is almost bezelless but in reality there is a big bezel. If the watch has also such a bezel and a 2inch screen it will be huge...
If it’s like that I will cancel the order, I don’t think that they will do like that because the Lem 7 has a lot feedback about it, will see
I bought one on pre sale. Specs are really good! Can’t wait!! Game changer compared to other watches!
Replaceable straps, nice resolution, big screen, nice cpu. Like it!
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I bought one on pre sale. Specs are really good! Can’t wait!! Game changer compared to other watches!
Replaceable straps, nice resolution, big screen, nice cpu. Like it!
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Ip67 waterproof,900Mah battery capacity , but maybe if you notices its going to have the flat tire,but small,because is the resolution is 640 x 590 just 48 for full around i believe so????
https://www.omnicalculator.com/othe...ght_res:640,width_res:590,diag_size:2.03!inch
428.8ppi density
one more other things no buttons so i am wandering , beside the red one on the left side,maybe power on/off
Think the button is a “home button” have to wait for a review on youtube for real life experience. All we got now is the rendered images from alieexpress(photoshopped)
But it’s only 140 euro. So worth a gamble
Didn’t get the flat tire remark, but you are right, comes due to the resolution. Hopefully there are some nice dials, so it won’t be that obvious.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nXmzvZ6twn4
No bad the video good idea, they replay couples of my messages and the flat tire it’s there.
look a this the first video of the Lem X
https://youtu.be/GjAjX0ctHMQ
https://www.xiaomitoday.com/lemfo-lem-x-review
But looks nice. Guy in the video got thin arms. Or the watch is enormous
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https://youtu.be/GjAjX0ctHMQ
Oops, didn’t see your post
But looks nice. Guy in the video got thin arms. Or the watch is enormous
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yeah thats what i said is a monster device in RASC forums roundandroidsmartwatched proboard,go over there be a member nice peoples,but remember those chinese peoples have smaller wrist. you know the style is identical to the moto 360
Why do they never implement NFC payments?!
Such great specs, but for lack of NFC. I know QR code payments are the most common in China, but why not add this feature and broaden the appeal of the watch?
I'm not familiar with these smartwatches - from the description it appears that you can install apps from the Play store... is this correct?
LEM X question
Any one know the strap size?
Who every has one, want are you getting on the average for battery life?
not in market yet, we will know everything after august 28
First look
https://youtu.be/w5qd5MBhB6o
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Such great specs, but for lack of NFC. I know QR code payments are the most common in China, but why not add this feature and broaden the appeal of the watch?
I'm not familiar with these smartwatches - from the description it appears that you can install apps from the Play store... is this correct?
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This companies, not being racist or anything, they think of the market margins....2 billion people/customers in China vs, what, about 700 million in Europe. That's how Huawei started and that's why they toped Samsung on sales.
There are more people that can afford a £100 watch then a £300 one.
It won't cost more to add NFC and Bluetooth calling but it takes time to implement the software feature and to sort the bugs, as all the developers on this site will know.
This componies there are about quantity and new models as soon as possible.
What they do is watch the big companies watch/phone tech leaks and they will try to implement them first. 1 penny plus 1 penny makes 8.7 trillion $.
Lemfo lem x screen bubble
I just got my watch and like it but I seem to have a type of air bubble in the top left of the screen, has anyone else had this and if so can I fix or do I need a replacement.
Cheers
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I just got my watch and like it but I seem to have a type of air bubble in the top left of the screen, has anyone else had this and if so can I fix or do I need a replacement.
Cheers
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There should be No Air bubble. Post a Screen shot.
I m interested in Linux watch. I cam across the TicWatch Pro 2020.
I compaired the specifications of the PinePhone, the PineTime and the TicWatch Pro:
The PinePhone uses an Allwinner A64 processor, which has four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.152GHz and a Mali-400 MP2 GPU. Its frame and case cover is made of plastic. It contains a 5 megapixel back camera and a 2 megapixel front camera and a USB-C port with USB 2.0 that supports DisplayPort alt-mode
PineTime Smartwatch
Display: IPS capacitive touchscreen, 1.3 inches (240 x 240 resolution)
Communication: Bluetooth 5 Low Energy.
Sensors: Accelerometer and Heart Rate Sensor.
Battery: LiPo 170-180 mAh.
CPU: 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4F.
SoC: NORDIC Semiconductor nRF52832 (or nRF52840)
TicWatch Pro 2020 specifications
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100
Display: 1.39 inches AMOLED with 400x400 pixels resolution Gorilla Glass 3
Operating system: Google Wear OS
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 4GB internal storage
Bands: 22mm leather/silicone hybrid
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2 LE, 801.11 b/g/n WiFi, GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC
Sensors: Accelerometer, Heart Rate Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
Rugged ratings: IP68 dust/water resistant rating and MIL-STD 810G shock resistance
Battery: 415 mAh non-removable
Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 12.6mm and 222 grams
Colors: Shadow Black and Liquid Metal Silver
There is custom ROM for the TicWatch Pro available. It is quiet advanced with currently 402 pages:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/rom-kernel-t3821013
The TicWatch Pro has a touch display, and it should be possible to run Linux on Android Wear on it, With such an advanced custom ROM, it should also be possible to access the watch buttons and control those from Linux.
With the current PineTime, it is not possible in an easy way to implement a Linux sports watch:
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?...e+computer
with the Ticwatch Pro and Linux on Android, it would be easier.
Linux on Android wear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rjvs4aFS5g
I started this discussion also in the PineTime forum:
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11570
and there is also a discussion on hackaday:
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/07/ask-hackaday-whats-the-perfect-hacker-smart-watch/
Someone already tried to install Linux Postmarked OS on the Tickwatch Pro:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sm.../wip-postmarketos-development-thread-t4149253
In terms of Ticwatch, the Pro 3 has just been annouced based on the Wear 4100 so that will be much more powerful and capable as a device as well.
Ticwatch Pro with wear 4100 with more power and longer battery life from octobre 1th. 2020, that sounds exciting, and it is worth waiting for.
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Ticwatch Pro with wear 4100 with more power and longer battery life from octobre 1th. 2020, that sounds exciting, and it is worth waiting for.
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For sure,
I have ordered it from their website and am excited for it to arrive. I've been watching / reading all the reviews and by all accounts its actually a smoothly operating watch out of the box on Wear OS without needing to be rooted and tweaked. That is before the Fall Wear OS update which is focusing on performance and stability which should make it better.
For this context of putting Linux on it, it just gives you a much more powerful platform to build on.
Happy that the Ticwatch Pro is updated regularly. For me personally, it is the most promising watch to run Linux on it. There are several options available for the Pinephone which sould also on a Linux Ticwatch Pro to make a professional sports watch out of it:
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=10172&highlight=ble+bike+computer
Youtube always knows what I'm interested in the most. Today Youtube showed me a new review of the Ticwatch Pro with Snapdragon 4100:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byc-ERIcgK4
The reviewer says it is the most useful smartwatch to this date. It is a review of the new model with four separate optical sensors units, with twelve sensors. It shows what is possible to this date, and shows what Garmin watch users only can dream about. I dream about a flagship smartwatch with Linux, which is fully user configurable. I hope you too.
Only few are currently interested in a Linux Ticwatch Pro watch. But don't forget John Lennons words in "imagine":
"You, you may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you will join us
And the world will live as one"
Peter Gamma said:
Only few are currently interested in a Linux Ticwatch Pro watch. But don't forget John Lennons words in "imagine":
"You, you may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you will join us
And the world will live as one"
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I wish my TWP 4G would even work right to try and put Linux on it
I'm sorry for you. I hope your wish comes true and your TWP 4G will work again to put Linux on it, so thal all our dreams can come true.
Peter Gamma said:
I'm sorry for you. I hope your wish comes true and your TWP 4G will work again to put Linux on it, so thal all our dreams can come true.
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Doubt it I need the stock firmware and I can't find it anywhere
Did you see this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVcu8fEJ0pU&t=167s
I did not go trough it completely, but you should be able to download the stock ROM somewhere.
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Did you see this?
&t=167s
I did not go trough it completely, but you should be able to download the stock ROM somewhere.
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Lol yes that's the ROM I'm trying to get off of. Waiting for the OP to post said stock images he may have. Thank you for even looking, appreciated.
Peter Gamma said:
Youtube always knows what I'm interested in the most. Today Youtube showed me a new review of the Ticwatch Pro with Snapdragon 4100:
The reviewer says it is the most useful smartwatch to this date. It is a review of the new model with four separate optical sensors units, with twelve sensors. It shows what is possible to this date, and shows what Garmin watch users only can dream about. I dream about a flagship smartwatch with Linux, which is fully user configurable. I hope you too.
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Yeah I've seen that review.
I got my shipping notification last night and should have my phone arriving on Wednesday by the end of the day.
I'm not sure if I'm going to root it but one thing I'm seeing is that if possible, you should keep a backup of the original stock ROM before doing anything to customise it.
This will be my first smart watch so not sure of the procedure but I'm guessing once there is a twrp IMG, we would fastboot boot it, take a backup of the ROM and then save it externally on computer and cloud just in case?
If it's working from pogo sticks for the charger (as opposed to microUSB or USB C) I wonder if it can be connected to the computer for data transfer and if it can, how fast/ slow that would be?
Sent from my OnePlus 7 Pro using XDA Labs
Is there no option to download the stock ROM?
I’m happy to find here friends interested in the project of Linux on Ticwatch Pro. After many years of using Garmin watches, and not being able to access the sensor data in an easy way, after all of my feature requests where ignored by Garmin, for instance the option to be able to use the watch while charging, after all of my posts about a tool which would allow easy access to sensor data where deteted in the Garmin forum, after my Garmin account was inactivated completely after criticism about post deletion, I gave up these trials. I’ m currently using the android application a training tracker:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atrainingtracker
but it is quiet uncomfortable to import .csv data every day into a database software. I probably will change soon to Matlab. After many posts in the Matlab forum, Matlab finally gave in and added Bluetooth low energy support for sports sensors:
https://ch.mathworks.com/help/matlab/import_export/collect-data-from-fitness-monitoring-devices.html
Matlab has all the options I need. But who wants to carry around a laptop for sporting activities? I became interested in the Linux PinePhone, and there was good support in the Pine64 community which advised me what could be done with the Linux Pinephone.
The Pinetime which was promoted as a Linux Pinephone companion was not the device I’m looking for, since it does not allow an easy way to add external Bluetooth low energy sensors.
The time is here for a real Linux watch, and all sports watch options which run on the Pinephone should also run on a Linux Ticwatch Pro.
I’m not in a hurry to realize all these options, but still I’m very interested the development of the PinePhone an a Linux TicWatch Pro. Sports watch sensors have become my daily companions, and I suppose they will be companions for the rest of my life. Therefore I’m watching carefully the development in this field, and I’m happy to find here new friends who are sharing with me a passion for a Linux Ticwatch pro:good:.
Just a heads up that my watch arrived this morning.
First impressions are really positive although I've never used a Wear OS or other smart watch before so don't really have a baseline for comparison.
It's not too heavy given the weight that has been shaved off, it's not too bulky (now looks like a normal bulky watch) and it's pretty smooth.
Excited to see what Google's upcoming update can do for this watch and what happens with custom ROM development!
Sent from my OnePlus 7 Pro using XDA Labs
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Just a heads up that my watch arrived this morning.
First impressions are really positive although I've never used a Wear OS or other smart watch before so don't really have a baseline for comparison.
It's not too heavy given the weight that has been shaved off, it's not too bulky (now looks like a normal bulky watch) and it's pretty smooth.
Excited to see what Google's upcoming update can do for this watch and what happens with custom ROM development!
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That is a phat looking watch!!!!!!
There are many new reviews on youtube for the new snapdraon 4100 Ticwatch pro. I recommend also this review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZUm4c6zp5Q
but for my personally, all these feature become really interesting when they can be fully controlled by the user, for instance in combination with sensor data streaming to an MQTT brocker, etc.
There are so many smartwatches available with similar features. But would a Linux smartwatch which is fully user configurable not make sense the most? Having Python libraries and all the options of desktop developement tools, would that not be wonderful?
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There are many new reviews on youtube for the new snapdraon 4100 Ticwatch pro. I recommend also this review:
but for my personally, all these feature become really interesting when they can be fully controlled by the user, for instance in combination with sensor data streaming to an MQTT brocker, etc.
There are so many smartwatches available with similar features. But would a Linux smartwatch which is fully user configurable not make sense the most? Having Python libraries and all the options of desktop developement tools, would that not be wonderful?
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Is this 4G also?
No, its is not 4G. But the reviewer made a ranking of the smartwatches, if I got it wright it is about speed, and the snapdragon 4100 is at the second position, which is great. For Linux I would choose the fastest Ticwatch Pro with the biggest RAM memory.