Recent gadgets from the Microsoft proven that they are well aware of Health and Fitness of their consumers.
Microsoft released their first Health and Fitness gadget last year named Microsoft Band which had packed with more than 10 sensors which monitor the user's body health status. Now they announced its second version Microsoft Band 2 which has come with more feature and sensors.
It is coming with a curved AMOLED display for display the information and health status. It's battery life stands for 2 days which is more than a smartwatch, but less than a usual fitness tracker.
It includes a VO2 Max gauge which help Athletes for measure their lung capacity. More than a gadget, it might your physician as well as a smart ornament.
Microsoft Band 2 is able to track your physical games and swing strength. It will helpful for everyone, even from child to professional athlete. It would helpful during Jogging, exercising, running races, practices, etc. Microsoft Band 2 tracks your heart rate, exercise, calorie burn, and sleep quality, and keeps you connected with email, text, and calendar alerts.
Also it features Cortana voice Assistance , helpful to take notes and set reminders with voice commands (works only with windows smartphones).The device will work with Android, Windows and iOS smartphones by connecting via Bluetooth also, it requires Microsoft Health App.
Its Continuous heart rate monitor tracks your heart beat for 24 hours.
Sensors
Optical heart rate sensor - tracks your heart beat for 24 hours.
3-axis accelerometer/gyro - calculate things like number of steps taken
Gyrometer - calculate things like number of steps taken
GPS - records your route, and collects info about the distance you’ve traveled
Ambient light sensor - adjusts the brightness of display automatically.
Skin temperature sensor - Detects skin temperature
UV sensor - Get current UV level
Capacitive sensor
Galvanic skin response - Checks whether you’re wearing it, so it can adjust monitoring activities.
Microphone - Recieve voice commands (for cortana)
Barometer - measures elevation changes while running, biking, or just climbing stairs.
The Microsoft Band 2 would available at a price of $250 from Microsoft store and E-commerce sites like Amazon and Best Buy.
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3-axis accelerometer/gyro - calculate things like number of steps taken
Gyrometer - calculate things like number of steps taken
GPS - records your route, and collects info about the distance you’ve traveled
Ambient light sensor - adjusts the brightness of display automatically.
Skin temperature sensor - Detects skin temperature
UV sensor - Get current UV level
Capacitive sensor
Galvanic skin response - Checks whether you’re wearing it, so it can adjust monitoring activities.
Microphone - Recieve voice commands (for cortana)
Barometer - measures elevation changes while running, biking, or just climbing stairs.
The Microsoft Band 2 would available at a price of $250 from Microsoft store and E-commerce sites like Amazon and Best Buy.
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