The technology for creating smart watches has existed for a short time as a separate area of wearable electronics. Today, along with trendsetters in the form of Apple, Sony and Samsung, this market is also represented by Chinese manufacturers. Of course, there is no talk of full-fledged competition in terms of quality of speech, but the basic functionality is duplicated in many devices. Also, do not forget about the price tags, which in the case of Chinese products are much lower. One of the most affordable and optionally developed offers is the Smart Watch GT08 gadget, an overview of which is presented below. It should be noted right away that the model looks similar to branded watches with “smart” filling.
Equipment
The manufacturer carefully enough approached all the elements that form the external impression of the product. Already at the first glance at the original packaging, thoughts arise about a completely authentic and original device. However, these are only sensations that are not supported by anything other than an unusual box for the Smart Watch GT08. The instruction manual in Russian is missing in the kit, which is a huge drawback for this kind of electronics. Otherwise, the delivery standard is met - with the watch the user receives a MicroUSB cable, a protective film on the glass and the battery. By the way, the battery has a capacity of 350 mAh, which is a good indicator for such devices.
The kit also includes instructions in Chinese and English, so if there are no problems with these languages, then this is your choice, although you should pay attention to other qualities of the device.
Specifications
The filling of the device looks quite attractive, judging by official data. In any case, against the background of budget smart watches of the same Chinese production. The only problem is that in practice, the use of things is not so rosy and some performance indicators do not reach the declared data of Smart Watch GT08 at all. An overview of the technical characteristics of this unit can be represented as follows:
- Packaging parameters - 105 x 105 x 90 mm.
- The mass of the device is 62 g.
- Screen format - TFT matrix with a resolution of 240 x 240.
- Wireless channels - GSM, Bluetooth.
- Processor - MTK6260A.
- The battery is a 350 mAh LiPo cell.
- Memory - the main volume is 128 + 64 MB, but it can be supplemented with a MicroSD card with a maximum size of 16 GB.
As for the discrepancy with the data declared by the manufacturer, they relate to the lack of some interface languages and NFC support. At the same time, Chinese developers honestly note the lack of the possibility of interaction with iOS. It is important to consider some problems with the execution of the Smart Watch GT08 firmware. Reviews, for example, note incompatibility with custom MIUI system platforms.
Design and Design Reviews
Despite the many shortcomings that should be prepared for those who wish to purchase this model, it has certain advantages. And first of all it refers to the appearance. The model not only looks decent, but also assembled without obvious defects inherent in Chinese technology. True, the materials from which the Smart Watch GT08 is made do not belong to the high class either. Mostly used plastic, although aluminum on the side panels diversifies the budget range of finishes. Noteworthy rubber for the strap and strong glass are also noted, although in general the device does not have special protection.
In terms of ergonomics and controls, the model will not surprise you anything special, but the button configuration is slightly different from the corporate prototype. The right side is equipped with a single physical button that externally controls the Smart Watch GT08. Reviews, however, note its decorative function rather than practical.
Functional Opinions
Unlike most models that duplicate the original watch of this type, this model has extensive capabilities. As usual, the basic arsenal is represented by typical functions of the organizer - from an alarm clock with a calculator to a pedometer. In addition, there is also a good work of the media player, which also provides the Smart Watch GT08 gadget. The reviews focus on the possibility of using the device in the mode of a full-fledged phone.
The developers did not stint and provided users with two ways to receive calls. This can be done either by connecting the watch to the phone using the "blue tooth", or by pre-setting the gadget's SIM card to actively work with calls. This opportunity looks attractive, but there were some miscalculations. For example, many owners criticize the device for the fact that in the default mode the sound goes primarily to the Smart Watch GT08 channel. The instruction also talks about the model’s ability to send and receive SMS, but the Russian-language set, unfortunately, is not provided.
Shooting quality
Another ability that not every model of inexpensive “smart” watches possesses. True, the resolution and overall quality are very modest - for example, pictures are taken in the format of 640 x 480, and video shooting - 320 x 240. By modern standards, it is even hard to imagine who such quality can satisfy. Nevertheless, many find positive aspects in this direction as well - this is streaming video that the Smart Watch GT08 can provide. The manual in Russian, as already noted, is missing, so the settings for the broadcast will have to be done independently. Only a camera in this case will be a third-party device - for example, a smartphone that has a better matrix. In this mode, the user will be able to transfer the “picture” from the phone to the watch and take pictures with a wearable gadget.
Device app reviews
If the strength of the device is external performance, then applications relate to one of the weaknesses. Most of them are represented by ordinary messengers, which only repeat the capabilities of more well-known programs. Many users note that you can work with them only with an active SIM card. As befits wearable electronics, there are also fitness apps in the Smart Watch GT08. The reviews, however, are rather critical to this part of the functional, since there is no question of any accuracy and stability of the work of such programs. But even if these shortcomings are not taken into account, a lot of problems can be delivered by the application, with the help of which a very important task is realized - synchronization with other devices. The BTNotifications application that controls the Bluetooth function is responsible for this. According to users, the device is very unstable and freezes regularly.
Price
Numerous disadvantages of the gadget can block its price tag. It is approximately 1/6 of the cost of branded smart watches. Therefore, the level of quality of the Smart Watch GT08 is quite obvious, the price of which is on average 4.5-5 thousand rubles. For this amount, you can find many Chinese devices that lack many of the flaws of this model. However, the possibility of making calls is likely to be absent.
Conclusion
Acquiring electronics just because of the low cost is also impractical. It is advisable to initially determine for what needs a gadget is purchased and how much a particular model meets these requirements. For example, the advantages of the device include external performance, design and build quality, and the disadvantages are software and synchronization capabilities. If you need a miniature stylish device for playing music and solving other problems in the organizer mode, then GT08 is your best choice, but do not forget about the instability of even these functions. There is another interesting advantage that distinguishes this device not only among its Chinese counterparts, but also against the background of the original "apple" gadgets. This is a battery that can hold a charge for 2-3 days. At the same time, a capacious battery did not make the device excessively massive and inconvenient to operate. As the reviews of the owners of the watches show, physical ergonomics in everyday use manifests itself impeccably. And this is not to mention the quite solid design of the device.