Not so long ago, Sony Ericsson announced a new watch, a model of MBW-150. Rumors that the hours would be a lot, did not materialize, it is one and the same model in different design, apparently, under different model series phones from SE. Each modification is called differently, this Classic Edition (leather strap, black and white design of the dial), Executive Edition (steel strap, black and white design of the dial), Music Edition (rubber strap, black, white and orange design of the dial). Housing at all hours of the same, the size and weight, compared with the MBW-100, have become more comfortable (ie, become a little less). The design was also changed, the shape of the dial has a round, rather than barrel-shaped, in principle, look MBW-150 pointeresney previous model, although I've seen live so far only under consideration today, "musical" version with a rubber strap.
Begin I would like to return to the first clock company model MBW-100. If you read a review, please remember that Eldar talked about the possible appearance of such an accessory with an integrated GPS-receiver. It is possible that the company harbored such plans, it is possible that there were prototypes. It is encouraging that, apparently, it was decided to curtail this program, GPS-receivers will either be built directly into the phone, or this functionality will be achieved with an unusual accessory. For example, the Enabler HGE-100, a review which you'll soon be able to read on the site. Incidentally, it is possible that test it would be a useless thing, until the phone from SE with cards directly into the firmware. Yes, this is the case, company representatives say in advance embodied in the GPS-phone capabilities, depending on the market, which will be distributed model, a set of cards will vary. Another new development - such opportunities will be virtually all vehicles, except for cost. The headset does not need to be matched with the apparatus, the power to the receiver is a cable that is connected accessory, and it worked - an elegant and innovative solution, this market has ever seen. With the clock apparently has not solved the problem of energy consumption in the GPS-mode, so it was decided to develop them in another direction.
And by the way, in what? I, as an active user of MBW-100, I can tell you how in everyday life, they are useful to me.So:
On display you can see who is calling (see the name or number of the caller, depending on the availability of caller in the address book, as it is typed - Latin or Russian - does not matter), if you do not want to talk, then you can reset the call. Useful trick for at least an hour "peak" in the subway, when you get a little real. In the MBW-150 is implemented in exactly the same, no change.
There is indication of an incoming message is also helpful in terms of increased noise. By the way, if you call yourself watch vibrate, it's extra insurance against missed calls. In the MBW-150 all exactly the same way.
Using the MBW-100 can partially control the player on the phone, work keys Play / Stop, long pressing the scroll wheel is activated forward. And here we reach the heart, for the most significant differences between the 150th model, rooted in the musical possibilities.
Apparently, when the experts come to an understanding of worthlessness / impossibility of GPS in a watch, began seeking a new chip that makes the purchase of this accessory may be justified. After all, what hours of Sony Ericsson? A friend of mine looked at the MBW-100 dull eyes and said: "What, for buying the phone to give?" When I announced it at retail price, he wondered for a long time, trying to understand what people are paying more than ten thousand. Naturally, I like a real marketer had to voice the above-mentioned key point, but this action had no effect. Probably need to be very addictive gadget to take these opportunities seriously, and seriously enough to pay for them. Therefore, I believe what I'm talking about the chips just in the aspect of the gadget-addictiveness, image, these hours call the language does not turn - the market is full of suggestions, ranging from Swatch and ending unrealistic Alain Silberstain.
Video, looks and work bluetooth-hours (137 mb, mpg)
It is interesting, but buying such a clock in some degree confirms the loyalty to the brand, this thing is designed both directly and indirectly to the fans of Sony Ericsson and Sony in general. In fact, this is another star in your digital universe in your particular "sonistayle. I do not know how many such people in our country, the Russian still differ inquisitive mind and rarely fill your home, briefcase, pockets electric toys one brand. Approach is well known: what if Nokia is better? What if TV Sharp is better? In general, you understand. By the way, the phones "are not Sony Ericsson» clock does not work when connecting to a Nokia N91 all procedures are carried out without problems, but almost no function does not work, in fact, when used with other brands you get only the clock and all. Perhaps this is the only accessory, "sharpened" under a specific brand, remember how long one begins to realize that with headsets so the focus will not work. Frankly, I expected that the company has come to its senses, because the devices work with major manufacturers (at least in part to control the player) would make the product more attractive to buyers order. Moreover, buying a clock, and their use with the apparatus of that mark could push the consumer to change the phone line of thought could be something like this: "Well, if they make such a watch, what are there for the phone?" Sound familiar, right? There is one such player, which leads many citizens to debate on forums and the choice of the computer of the same brand (now the phone).
Let us return to our sheep. Watch MBW-150 differ from the one hundredth model capabilities of the player, for that on the left side of the case, there are three buttons: the top is responsible for the increase in volume and fast forward, lower - for the decrease in volume and rewind, she is in the middle, makes the Play and Stop .Accordingly, how it works:
Short press the top button activates the volume up, if you hold the key, starts forward, in the composition of the transition there. This is also true for the lower Keys will be made to decrease volume and rewind.
Pressing the middle button, we start playback, one touch stopper playback.
During playback, the display scrolled visible tag file, in my instance it was not because it's an early prototype. In commercial samples, this functionality will be achieved with virtually all devices, except, perhaps, the most cost.
Is it convenient? Yes, very. I used the MBW-150 Sony Ericsson W880i headset and DS-970. You know, very good control playback by pressing the buttons on the clock, there is some good in the sense of technological superiority. There is in this, and convenience - no need to dig into their pockets or press the headset, which is hidden in a jacket pocket. But is it necessary? Honestly, I do not know, or rather, I know, but I will say about this in the conclusions.
Design is the sports version I liked, it is quite aggressive - and a wide strap is thick enough, black and orange dial has a certain charm. This thing is not to be worn with a suit, rather fit for a sports jacket and jeans-style at all. The length of the strap is sufficient for the hands of any thickness, during the day hand is not tired, only in the summer in a hot thong. In principle, the damp-proof watch, they can dive to a depth of ten meters, to do so I will not recommend, but wash your hands without removing them, without problems. Contact pad is located behind, charging is a special bracket that you put on the case - all very similar to the MBW-100.
In addition to the player buttons on the right side there are two function keys: The upper is responsible for the action, the lower - for menu navigation. The head is only intended to move the shooter, there are only two, there is no second. Locked shooter not being connected, the display you can see the time, it's exactly the same as that in the phone, if the clock is not conjugate, time is not displayed (dash). Apparently, this feature of the prototype, the commercial version should show the time. To find out who is now an hour, you must click on the upper right softkey, first displayed the date, month and year, another press displays time, battery charge indicator (three divisions), an indicator Bluetooth-connection. To enter the menu, press the bottom right button, pressing it over and over again, you can scroll through the menus. Mated hours with the phone is extremely simple - go to relevant indicators, press the top button, go to. Detected clock phone very quickly, for Sony Ericsson phones introduction of code is not required for other vehicles code "0000", here are just connecting, as I said, you give nothing. In order not to bore you with the screenshots, I took video demonstrations of key features, lists the menu here:
Icon Bluetooth, pressing the top button, you can disable it to work only in the "clock" mode.
Message indicator, you can disable the notification SMS.
Indicator of lack of communication, you can turn off (then, if you go to smoke, and the phone will remain on the table, the clock will not vibrate, indicating the lack of communication).
Indicator pairing mode by pressing a clock included in the discoverable mode.
In addition, pressing the left row of keys activates detection previously connected devices, total hours recorded on ten devices.
When a call comes hours vibrate on the screen you can see the name or number of the caller are displayed correctly and the contacts in Russian. In my prototype with time maps were obvious problems, it happened four or five seconds after the start of the call. By clicking on the upper right key you can mute, press again rejected.
You may get the impression that there are very many good features, and management is extremely difficult, given that each of the keys is not for the same goal. In fact, it's pretty simple and intuitive, almost with anything I have no problems, even considering that the use was fairly crude prototype.
About time to say it is premature, given that the prototype MBW-100, Eldar worked per week, and my commercial sample works from a single charge at least a month. Let me just say that even with a week MBW-150 properly located in a fairly active operation, the indicator shows all of the same two points. Most likely spend a couple of hours charging, you can wear them paired about four weeks, with this option have accessory is all right.
Conclusions
In the retail for the watch will have to pay about 350-375 euros (the price is valid for any modification), they appear in sale in October. The price is great, especially considering that you are buying something that is absolutely unknown in the watch world. If you look at the MBW-150 as easy on accessories for mobile phones, everything falls into place, you pay for the possession of the unique things that can even be useful. That's just it seems to me that the most attractive will be the Music Edition, and as an accessory for sports, fitness, running, as lovers will appreciate the design and casual or polusportivnoy clothes. "Ekzekyutivnaya" version I personally do not like, do not think the CEO wants to change his earned with sweat and blood Rolex on an obscure toy, the same can be said about the model with leather strap.
Frankly, I think that MBW-150 is an accessory for the category of "make it" emphasizes the company's leadership in Bluetooth-accessories, we've got something no one else. Therefore, any bulk sales would not be possible, fans mark dare put such a sum. Hardly expect the appearance and hours, which will cost less because the price is another factor in certain image, in addition to interesting features and design. I think, to make Bluetooth-clock for one hundred fifty or two hundred euros is quite possible, but unlikely it is included in the company's plans. Update time line possible in a year, can only dream about what it would be. I think that music and sports line will be expressed even more likely to be implemented support for Album Art on display in the musical version, will watch with a pedometer in the sport.
PS The review will be updated when my hand gets Crazed commercial sample.
