++ ++ Updates everyday use gadget, unfortunately ++ with some common problems Updates ++

The first impression:

To mention entry would in any case firstonce the refined design which is impaired by the silicone band in any way.
The clock makes at least on my wrist a good figure and is very comfortable to wear.
Another advantage of the silicone band is of course the problem size adjustment, this is possible as usual through action on another hole, not so cumbersome as in the stainless steel version (that I know of previous watches, a big hassle)

Setting worked without any problems, I looked for the start briefly to my phone (Galaxy Note 2) and in no time a popped herrunterladbare app from the Play Goals on.
This software is essential for communication between clock and smartphone.

The build quality is great, the entire case is based on the Sony-known and popular design elements of the house's own Xperia models.
In addition to the product, there was a code for the paid version of runtastic, which I have not yet used.

Practicality and small compared with Samsung's Galaxy Gear:

While the clock is distinguished by its appearance greatly from normal watches but is equally, if not more, suitable for everyday life as any normal.
What unlike Samsung's more than twice as expensive Galaxy Gear (as of 05:11:13) has turned out better, is the fact that short messages such as SMS content or first sets a Whatsapp conversation are displayed immediately after input on the clock can (for example. Whatsapp messages is free SW2 App "WatchIt" a good alternative) what could a wrist on equal conveys about when riding in the car with a quick look at what it is / go and especially who, or which app what would. (Freely configurable which messages should be displayed)

The disadvantage compared to the Galaxy Gear is currently for me only that you can not answer incoming calls but only reject. (What indeed makes sense since you can not make calls with the clock) However, I would have a second button next to the Reject button to not to have pleased me very much on the phone to perform another swipe gesture.

The display can be read very well in normal daylight (having to hinzuschalten without lighting - making the long battery life possible)
On the subject battery can be said that the Smatwatch on average use about 2 1/2 or 3 days is enough, unfortunately the current battery charge status is not in a menu of cost but will appear only when you turn off the clock and on the micro-USB interface charges.

Another plus point compared to the Gear and also for the everyday suitability is certified by IPS schlagmichtot (White, the number ..) which makes the clock dust and water resistant.
Water Rights does not mean that you should go to the pool with the clock, but that they can withstand up to 10 minutes under water in extreme cases and otherwise (as rain drops or when washing your hands) is protected by water splashes. (Micro-USB interface is located under a removable plastic cover with a fingernail)

The negatives:

What struck me first of all, was that the number of selectable Watch Faces (display images for the current time) are very limited. A total of 5 default to choose from, a digital and 4 analog.
I personally like the Digital very good, especially because of the minimalist design, but unfortunately that date is not shown here.
On the other Watch Faces is a small number in the right corner which makes it clear how the vielten day of the month you because just has. Which day of the week or month precisely it is is a not visible here as well.
Although you can Watch Faces as an app (usually chargeable - for just a few cents or a few euros) buy more, but I think I have read that these apps then also see how other applications run only when they are tapped and they are no longer displayed when the clock in the "Standby Mode" will change, that is the device's own Watchface be seen again. Whether exactly I want to let open at this point that's right - maybe it works yet.
Otherwise, I'm hoping for an update by Sony side which adds some Watch Faces ..
With the supply everything worked great.
Another criticism I noticed myself after a few weeks.
I have read in various reviews that the only physical button on the right side of the case after a few days lost its pressure point and now "herumwabbelt" and makes the vibration louder.
I was glad to have not caught such a production error, as I thought at the beginning, but it has not spared me after about 2 weeks.
The button (acting while looking though noble, but I think only plastic) has completely lost its pressure point and now depends almost loose on the housing, which is particularly troublesome in vibration because the vibration noise, from initially barely audible to become extremely disruptive to oneself and the other fellows very annoying about at current Whatsapp conversations, changed.

Maybe not to neglect is the fact that the SW2 is not on the Bluetooth 4.0 standard features, which, unlike the Bluetooth 3.0 should be used more sparingly.

Conclusion:

The SmartWatch 2 from Sony is a very assistant in everyday gadget which would miss one or the other use after a few weeks, but also not a must.
For the relatively high price (I paid about 170) provides this clock a lot more than normal but watches in this price range.

The mobile phone battery is in my eyes not affected since the majority of the messages on another terminal are reproduced, but must at interesting incoming messages nachwievor smartphone be brought out to the entire contents to see.
Need to obtain a steady flow of information, such as Twitter, Facebook or Eilmeldungs ​​feed, the smartphone be constantly connected per se but with the Internet, which means that you etweder Wi-Fi or a data network of the network operator must take all the time. I got myself for a flat rate of 500MB Unitymedia, though no LTE contract, but it is enough with a month definitely to the network volume, among other things, to cover for the SW2.

I hope this rather messy-looking review can one or the other take off the buying decision, or, in this help him at least.
We can only hope that Sony will be the shortcomings of the people to heart and this resolves in the SmartWatch 3.

For further questions I am happy to help! - Simply add comment. (And please do not complain about any spelling mistakes; D)

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Updated on 09/12/2013

With the supply everything worked great.

Here follows a small update on the SmartWatch. 2

Additional positive:

- Today I have after several weeks use no Bluetooth connection to my phone my SmartWatch 2 reconnected to this. Meanwhile, I have my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is replaced by an LG Google Nexus 5, and it all works smoothly - Those found on the previous mobile apps were in the new Nexus 5 from the PlayStore put directly synchronized.

- Apparently, the SmartWatch 2 has updated to my surprise at this moment. The operation is now felt something liquid by hand, also scrolling and selecting symbols and example. Checkboxes now works smoother and more precise, thanks Sony!

- Newly added are several new settings in the Bluetooth menu and vibration. Now more compounds having previously connected devices are present. Also in the vibration settings can now be set "at Notifications" a hook in, so you can show or exhibit.

- It is now also possible to clear all notifications in the notification bar at a pressure that previously had this individually through tedious call and close the notification done.

- Big plus: there are now more Watch Faces! That's right, my (and that of many others) former point of criticism was apparently heard and processed. So are now 7 or 8 (I do not know just exactly unfortunately) Added different display modes. Among other things, my new favorite: the Digital clock display with weekday and date and month display at the bottom left. All very easy to read and makes really look like much! Likewise, there are several new digital- as well Analogue display methods of time, including very minimalist such as only an indication of the pointer.

additional negative:

- Unfortunately, my vibration problem has not been resolved, after several weeks of non-use of vibration (Except at times of alarm) I thought that the problem was solved, as you have heard that before very loud vibration noise rarely at a Alarmvibrieren, this optimism lay However, after I hung his arm, and thus the button was also retrieved from the gravity of his stroke ..

- Also, I had recently a request for repair but fairly widespread problem with Sony requested. The dry response of Support Services was just the that one could conclude from my description that it was at my clock to "individual hardware problem" concerns and a repair is possible but only with deductible and own fee submission. Unfortunately, I know the exact wording of the e-mail not by heart because I have these removed from frustration.
I was always impressed by the build quality of Sony, which proves to me my Xperia Tablet Z, but was very disappointed when I got this answer, after all, it is this is a very widespread problem in processing.
Perhaps Sony has already solved this problem in the newly produced versions of the clock, however, recommend not buying a used version if you do not want to annoy ..

That was my first update to the Sony SmartWatch 2 I have now been several months in possession of this ingenious wearable gadgets and summarized am very satisfied.
Hence the increase in the product review from 4 to 5 stars.
As my biggest flaw have been corrected with the update and the customer has denied me a warranty-based repair, I have to decide to live with the high-noise vibration, eventually I got used already, unlike others you may know, it ^^

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Updated on 13.12.2013

Here follows a small update on the SmartWatch. 2

- I had forgotten to mention the additionally introduced has come with the last update "stopwatch" function of the SmartWatch 2.

+++ Grading of the rating of 5 stars at least 2 Stars +++

When I looked at my SmartWatch 2 today as usual I noticed something very ugly to, I saw namely that the housing interior of the clock on stand, and I wondered how this could be.
I have always used the clock to the best of its knowledge and belief and I even made the accompanying use Guide to the heart, although I noticed this Fatale workmanship today.
The clock can be easily from the bottom "push out" from the case - how far I have not tried it yet, and it will not.

The star rating of 5 was reduced to 2, a really quite nice gesture, finally has my device after a few months already heaviest construction and processing errors, so it would be in the rain probably have been possible that a drop lost in the housing interior, which After standing water is of course neither dust nor managed, and would thus causes the defect in the device.
Since I respect my jiggling Power button I only got the answer after my first request for support can the appliance still like to submit at his own expense and have it repaired, I now hope for a positive response, otherwise could Sony for this, not even mentioned in your model, unit equal to give a 0-day warranty, ultimately the clock has to have significant problems without any external assistance.

Once the initial response of the support arrives (Of course, you will be set to send the email straight to long waiting times, we have but a high "request advent" - what I can with the product understand now) I will this give away here and assess the suitability Edit.

Conclusion after a few months:
I'll have to give even more attention to my clock as it would have been in a normal case, the practicality is still given, but how long I can not say.
Since the clock can go at any carelessness, if you have not even pressed the device into the case, broken, I will now have to be extra careful.

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Updated on 12/27/2013

Here follows another small update on the SmartWatch. 2

After some back and forth with the seller, I have the clock now returned and was promised a new me.
Therefore, I will raise the rating back to 4 stars, 5 stars, the SmartWatch 2 not deserve in my opinion because of the partially still widespread production problems.

Also worth mentioning perhaps that I have just noticed that Sony probably working on a SmartWatch 3, you may be curious if they take the criticism of the consumer to the heart and the next model to improve a lot, and I'm excited about the new design.
In addition, you can I think of an early price cut hope if the SmartWatch 3 is published, I guess the end of Q1, Q2 beginning of next year.
But only at the margins.

If my future notice even mention values ​​things on the SmartWatch 2 I will expand my review further, but I think as a first insight enough so all times.

Once again I would like to ask me questions or criticism to leave in the comments.
All readers I wish a Happy New 2014!

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Updated on 03/09/2014

Here follows one last little update regarding the SmartWatch. 2

An attentive reader of the review has made me in the comments point out that I have not shown how the newly sent SmartWatch 2 after some time now to work and if my problems have now been solved.

In summary, once Yes, the clock is now just as I imagine a SmartWatch!
I now use since the beginning of January, so now more than 3 months and I am still convinced of this wearable gadget.

Positive:

- I have no processing Error replacement unit noticed pronounced
- The power button on the right side is still working properly even after several months, the ordinary pressure point of the button is still exist.
- The housing sits still as strong as on the 1st day, no problems so far as to recognize at the time,.

This can of course also due to come that I have walked since you received very advantageous and prudent with the SmartWatch 2, the button on the side is always pressed with particular care and the unit is left lying in the bath / shower outside the bathroom. In addition, I avoid exposing the clock to direct sunlight. Of course, I prefer the clock not so extreme sun deprivation as it sounds now, but I admit to let my best to avoid unnecessary sources of heat come into the vicinity of the clock, I'm not quite sure whether it was the trigger for the liquid adhesive which holds the housing with the housing interior, has solved and thus led to the initial problems.

In addition,

- The battery life has been improved a bit.

There are no official figures for that Sony has screwed into newer production swings the SmartWatch 2 on the hardware, but I have a feeling that the battery life has improved by an average of about one day.
When the Bluetooth and occasional shutdown of tactile feedback (at meetings, discussions or training) as well as regular "pop-up message volume" I'll be on 4 - 5 days battery life, with my first version of SW2 I have about one day reach poorer runtimes.

Negatives:

- Not!

I am completely satisfied, the device is working properly and finally as promised by the Japanese electronics giant.
The availability of apps has also increased significantly since publication, are in the Play Store now to find some optimized for the SmartWatch 2 Apps.

Full of anticipation, I'll wait for the 3rd generation of the SmartWatch from Sony and of course, try as quickly as possible to write a review now.

Whether Sony now on the same train jumps as Samsung about the future of Smart Watches, I do not know though is Samsung with its new "Gear Fit" and "Gear 2" why wearables are all capable.
Personally, I do not need a heart rate monitor inside my clock, which makes me then in tense situations attention that my blood pressure is too high, but I would welcome a curved OLED screen in the next generation of Sony SmartWatch very!

In addition, I do not know how well information on blood pressure, etc. of a person on the information market are traded, but I have not even something like divulge to the big corporations. Even my fingerprint is my, so I have no iPhone: D
But only at the margins ^^

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Updated on 04/24/2014

Here follows yet another update regarding the SmartWatch. 2

Actually, I had to have thought so ends the review with the last update, but that has changed after several restarts my clock yesterday.
Why?

There was a new update! (Version: 1.0.B.4.152 / 1.0.A.4.11)
Once again added numerous, useful, features!
I'll start with a small list:

- As a new stand-alone app, the calculator has been added. I had previously had a calculator app, which was developed specifically for the SmartWatch 2 of a diligent programmer installed. This one had, however, only a connection to Smartphone build because the clock has not alone over the bills, but the cell phone, the clock thus functioned merely as input and output device. That has hereby amended without delay to open the application and you can quickly figure out something. It may sound trite, but has so taken me in the supermarket some decisions)

- Navigating the interface has become again liquid, now you can tell similar no stuttering (What I previously but have rarely noticed)

- The settings have been expanded in various operating options. So it is now possible in the menu item "vibration" to set whether the clock when connecting, or canceling the selfsame, to vibrate or not. Many useful additional functions are now given. Furthermore, you can see all installed apps within the SmartWatch and Manage - It is now possible to select a particular app to click, and at lightning speed to open (if the phone is unlocked) the possibility configurations at the "adult setting." make app from your phone. Very helpful! Since you previously difficulty came in those menu items.

- Changeable background. Unfortunately it is not as spectacular as it sounds. Sony provides the update, a new set of selectable backgrounds for the SmartWatch 2. However, it is still not possible to configure your own image from your phone. For example, Sony has been known background style, which should already be known by many Xperia models, adapted to different colors and can now be selected. Blue, Orange, Green, Black, and more. But say no own photos. A pity, but it is yet to see that the developers listen to customer feedback and try to implement.

- The PIN function with which you can let the SmartWatch similar lock like a smartphone, has now been expanded. Added an option to select it by allowing the clock only after 5 minutes to terminate without interaction. So you in a lively message traffic, it is understood by a fueled Whatsapp discussion or other, not each time need to enter the PIN again to the news. I personally do not use the pin function anyway, because my clock so quickly no one is white from wrist ^^

- Many changes with regard to the operation. Actually, I could summarize under the point of the interface changes, but changes have been made here more than just the appearance. One can by pulling down the "Info Bar" from top to bottom (as from the Android area known) messages like the famous Swype gesture to the left or delete right, or as an alternative to the touch Sensitiven- "menu" button click and delete all messages at once.

- Display Settings. Sony has been trying to address here on the desire of users and implemented an operating possibility that the slight brightening of the display by rapid double-Tab to the present in the standby clock, not really convinced me practical test. One can in the settings once on or off the operating features per se. Furthermore, you can adjust the sensitivity, so that one short tap at full speed only 2 times on the display so that it must be controlled at about 30% of brightness. Substituting the sensitivity but only to mediocrity, you have pretty at the clock with your finger banging so this lights up briefly. Actually I think the idea is very good, unfortunately I will never use, because I find it easier just the button on the side to press the screen to brighten. In addition, it is not possible to double-Tab to unlock in the user interface, to the button must continue to be operated.
Convincing I would find the solution here, which the Pebble SmartWatch provides, here goes a quick shake of the wrist out to brighten the display of the clock. However, in the SmartWatch 2 no accelerometer is installed, so you can make at this point Software Technically not much ...

Now I am again with relish omitted on the last update and remain with the realization that very Sony responds to the user request and also tries best to implement them. I am convinced of this gadget and still propagated'm going to no longer so quickly establish in the near future probably a simple clock.
Some have heard about the LG G Watch, a SmartWatch from the house of LG, which according to first impressions very strongly reminds me of the view expressed here SmartWatch 2 from Sony, but with the difference that there the recently introduced Google "unified operating system for Wearable gadgets "is installed, and did not like on the SW2 is a version of the standard Android.
I tend for some time now to the "Moto 360" to order me, this is to be manufactured by Motorola (ie Lenovo - After the takeover?) And is reminiscent at first sight of a normal clock, which would certainly be a passable solution for People who want to tighten no Angular device to the arm.

I hope I did not get too bored with the information I wanted hereby draw attention to the movements that are going currently on the SmartWatch market forward and give an impression and remain for the time being with this review.

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Updated on 05/08/2014

Here follows yet another update regarding the SmartWatch. 2

I have my SmartWatch 2 now since long time connected to my smart phone to respond to a question from the comments.
And on this occasion, the clock has also updated directly!

After my previous knowledge was added a rather interesting feature.

Besides the usual bug fixes and performance adjustments, which are likely to have been made, the possibility was added by setting the smartphone finally a peculiar background for SmartWatch set!
Here you can simply select an image of your choice from the gallery and then trim it to the appropriate format.
The image is then in the background of the clock and is fixed, so it does not scroll with the Swype through the apps.

Nevertheless me a negative thing noticed:
Unfortunately it happens now and then to small jerks or long hangers seconds when you operate the clock.
Particularly, it has struck me when I tried on a trial basis to use the calculator, here the clock responds to inputs partially greatly delayed, which worked much better before!

In conclusion, I hold that Sony SmartWatch 2 still supplied with the latest software updates, what I commendable find quite, even if the product more than 1 year is just a little old - this is at the present time, unfortunately, no longer self-evident.

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Updated on 07/10/2014

Here follows an update regarding general information about my SmartWatch2.

First of all I want to say that there was no error, the SmartWatch to buy 2, she got me introduced to the field of wearable gadgets, thrills me and tricked me continue to buy such devices.

Because of this, I am the background gave birth to me the "Moto 360" Motorola to buy.
This SmartWatch from Motorola has a nearly circular LCD screen and looks, in my opinion, of all the currently existing on the market in addition to Smart Watches SW2 best from.

This does not mean that the SmartWatch 2 is no longer sufficient!
I would have no problems yet can survive another year with this clock, because the majority of tasks that can handle newer Smart Watches, also creates in the future.

I'm just a person who always like At length the latest technology.
"Then why do not the SmartWatch 3?" are some questions.

Of course, I've looked at the SmartWatch 3 from Sony, but unfortunately have to say that I do not think that's really appealing design.
My first impression, according to is the successor of plastic with metal back (-? I do not know exactly) - What I find very sad, because I have learned Sony yet know in recent years as a manufacturer, which always focuses on high sounding devices.
That does not mean that the successor is poorly finished, it just means that I would rather shoot with a clock with metal housing and round-shaped as a square again, in my opinion, inferior compared to its predecessor.

Of course, the question remains whether an upgrade from the SmartWatch 2 on the successor who pays SmartWatch 3.
I list the following times just a few pros and cons points that come to mind as:

Pro:
- Stronger processor (1.2GHz, as in many middle-class smartphone - possibly a Snapdragon 400 - as the competition of as Samsung or LG?)
- Zukunftssicherere platform (Google's unified operating system 'Android Wear' '
- For some possibly more attractive design
- The SmartWatch 3 is, like almost all current smartphones from Sony, IP 68 certified (waterproof up 1,5Meter - up to 30 minutes)
- The exchange of wristbands will be possible again
- Makes it available bracelets, look rather than gadget for sporty, active people
- Microphone for voice control of the clock

Cons:
- Relatively high price difference of currently almost 112 (SmartWatch 2-118 / SmartWatch 3-230 [Stand: 10.07.2014]) - Maybe the price of SW2 drops to launch the SW3, also is the one who SW3, safe rapidly to about 199 fall
- The display is based on LCD technology, rather than the battery-saving AMOLED technology such as watches from Samsung
- Compared to the competition provides the clock eg no pulse meter (of course just a gimmick, but it can be quite useful)
- The design could some not so much, such as the the SmartWatch 2

Smart Watches are currently heavily come on and a lot of new manufacturers entering the market (eg LG [G Watch R], Motorola [Moto 360], Asus [Zenwatch] and many more.)
However, Sony has all the most experience, but they are already since 2007 in the SmartWatch business.

Close behind followed by Samsung with her, in my eyes quite playful watches, some with built-in camera and still dedicated home button as the smart phone series.

So it's worth taking a look at the various manufacturers to be and, if necessary, to look also reviews and / or test reports and reviews.
However, it is also worth looking at the previous devices of the latest models, such as just the SmartWatch 2, because here you can get for a fraction of the price of the new models, almost equally good, if not better, offer quality and is at least one more Year technically up to date.

Finally, I just want to thank you once again for the many reading and rate my review.
The fact that almost 1000 people read and rated my little article I find really great! Thank you!

-> Also a big thank you for the diligent reading and review my review!
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----> So hard I try, it may always be that spelling and comprehension problems creep in my review, which can spoil your reading experience, so I apologize ... :)
Of course I am still for questions unanswered, do not hesitate to ask, after all it is a lot of money, which is to be well spent;)

Greeting,

Marcel Kroll