Tom's Hardware: Microsoft Smartband Coming In October With 11 Sensors 70
New submitter TuxHiggs (2691251) writes "Last month, Forbes wrote that Microsoft was preparing a cross-platform smartwatch with the ability to continuously track your heart rate and sync the data to your devices. A trusted source with knowledge of the development has verified some of that information and provided Tom's Hardware with additional details about the device. The source confirmed previous rumors that the device is cross-platform compatible, and added there would be open APIs as well. The source also confirmed that the display is on the inside of the wrist as opposed to the outside. Design-wise, Microsoft has gone with a slim band design that is said to resemble a thinner, flatter version of the Nike Fuelband. While details about the hardware are scant, the source did reveal that there are 11 sensors under the hood and a mix of chips, including some from TI and Atmel. Finally, the release for this device is apparently set for October."
Sarten-X: A reasonable explanation (Score:4, Informative)
Tom's Hardware has a decent reputation, unlike most of the rumor-mills that run their detritus through this place. That bit of credibility is an important detail of this story.
Re:Microsoft? (Score:2, Informative)
I hate to break it to you, but Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Samsung all have been beaten to the punch.
Pebble kicks all their arses hard. 5 days between a charge, unbeatable visibility in direct sunlight, waterproof, cheap, and works with all phone platforms that are relevant.
Microsoft will be last bananana once again.
Re:Microsoft? (Score:4, Informative)
Whats pebble?
It's a smartwatch, and a woefully underpowered one at that.
https://getpebble.com/ [getpebble.com]
For $250 I'll pass.