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Long-lived Qualcomm SmartWatch
The company Qualcomm, better known as a manufacturer of mobile processors has launched own SmartWatch. This new product isn't completely autonomous device such as Google Glass or Samsung Galaxy Gear2 because all of the tasks performs the smartphone via Bluetooth, displaying on the screen only the most important information, including (Surprise Surprise!) time.
The highlight of Qualcomm SmartWatch is a private feature SDK and especial screen - Mirasol, whose diagonal - 1.5 inches, resolution - 176x220 pixels (224 ppi). Mirasol technology is similar to E-Ink in their properties. It allows you to see images even in bright sunlight, because the screen has nice colors like IPS. Among the other advantages of the technology Mirasol - constant work and screen with minimal power consumption, so that the clock must live without recharging for 5 days or even a week. So the Toq SmartWatch pointless play off with Samsung GALAXY Gear that die after 24-25 hours.
Largely low power consumption is achieved through Cortex M3 processor with a frequency of 200 MHz to provide own operating system. Another elegant solution is a built-in inductive charging WiPower allowing to charge the device without connecting any cables (Qi standard). In the set will be shipped watch, the headset and the arena which serves as a wireless charging - it's convenient.
Qualcomm Toq SmartWatch provides full compatibility with all Android smartphones since version 4.0.3 and higher. At the moment there is no compatibility with iOS-devices, but will soon appear a mobile client for that platform. Expect some incredible functionality isn't worth it. Reading e-mails, messages, receive incoming calls and hang up, control your music player, view news and weather, stocks, counting steps or calories, various notifications and reminders.
Qualcomm hasn't yet special hopes of Toq, so the device will be released in limited quantities and only in the United States. The new gadget is available exclusively on the official website of the company for $350.
