Not just Lumia devices, Microsoft has also announced next generation fitness tracker device as New Microsoft Band with curved display. It features a 32mm x 12.8mm Curved AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
It also comes with Cortana integration. If you miss a workout, it will remind you. You can also ask Cortana to type a message by dictating. You can also perform voice search.
It is packed with various sensors including heart rate sensor, gyro sensor, GPS, Ambient light, Skin temperature sensor, UV Sensor, Barometer, Capactive sensor and microphone. It is made of thermal plastic elastomer silicon vulcanate. Design of the band looks similar to its predecessor but it is now more powerful.
It is packed with a li-polymor battery which claims to offer 2 days of battery life. It can be full charged in just 1.5 hours. This Band is available for pre-order starting today for $250. It will ship starting from October 30th.
New Microsoft Band specifications
- 32mm x 12.8mm Curved AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3
- Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer/gyro, Gyrometer, GPS, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, Capactive sensor,Galvanic skin response, Microphone, Barometer
- Maximum Operating Altitude -300m to +4877m
- Haptic vibration motor
- Cortana Integration
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Body Material: Thermal plastic elastomer silicone vulcanate (TPSiV)
- Li -Polymer Battery with 48 hours life, Full charge in less than 1.5 hours
- Charge Cable Connector: Custom charge cable
It supports various devices including Windows Phone 8.1 updated devices, iPhone: 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iOS 8.1.2, and devices running on Android 4.3 – 5.0.
