Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft Band 2
Manufacturer Microsoft
Type Smart band (with smartwatch features)
Release date October 30, 2015 (2015-10-30)
Introductory price $250 (USA)
$330 (Canada)
£200 (UK)
$379 (Australia)
Display Capacitive AMOLED display
1.26 x 0.50 in (32 x 12.8 mm)
320 x 128 pixels
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0
Power Li-Polymer battery
Backward
compatibility		 Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2, Windows 10 Mobile, iOS 8.1, Android 4.4 or later connected via Bluetooth
Predecessor Microsoft Band

Microsoft Band 2 is the second-generation smart band with smartwatch features developed by Microsoft. Announced on October 6, 2015, it succeeded the original Microsoft Band and was initially available in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. It is now also available in Australia through the Sydney flagship store, Microsoft online store,[1] and selected retailers such as JB Hi-Fi[2] and Harvey Norman.[3] Like its predecessor, it incorporates fitness tracking and is compatible with Windows, iOS and Android smartphones via a Bluetooth connection.

Technology

The Microsoft Band 2 includes multiple sensors:

Although the Microsoft Band 2 is primarily designed for use with activities related to fitness, it also provides extensive smartwatch-like features such as sleep tracking, communication tools, as well as many standard features you would expect on a digital wrist watch.

Sleep tracking

The Band 2 uses its sensors to track sleep patterns when it is worn to bed. It can advise whether the user woke during the night, and provide information about sleep quality and duration.

Communication tools

When paired with a smartphone, the Band 2 can exchange information with the smartphone. This allows the Band 2 to show:

Watch

The Microsoft Band 2 can be used as a replacement for a normal digital wrist watch. It includes the following standard time features:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/cat/categoryID.70329200
  2. ↑ https://www.jbhifi.com.au/Search/results/?keywords=microsoft%20band%202
  3. ↑ http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/11/microsoft-band-2-australian-price-and-release-date/

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