The segment of wearable electronics at the first stages of its formation was available to people with at least average incomes. Even entry-level devices did not expect low prices due to the complexity of the technical stuffing. In addition, only large companies, including Apple, Samsung, Sony, could start developing such gadgets. Actually, these brands still set the fashion for products of this kind today, ahead of any undertakings of competitors. However, the niche of affordable electronics could not be empty for long, and these days you can find quite a few interesting options on the market from Chinese manufacturers. These proposals include "smart" watch Smart Watch GT08. Reviews about the performance and functionality of this model, of course, do not compare with the impressions of the original branded products. However, low cost in the range of 5-7 thousand rubles. reconciles many owners with the shortcomings of the device and its average quality.
General information about the gadget
Despite the modest size of "smart" watches as such, they are capable of providing a huge range of options. Among them: the functions of a manager-scheduler, a mobile phone,an alarm clock with a timer, a fitness tracker, etc. Typically, branded products combine a full range of such features, while the same Chinese counterparts can only be content with basic applications. And in this sense, the Smart Watch GT08 has taken a significant step forward, as its owner, for a small price, gets almost the full range of functions that wearable electronics support in the latest versions.
By and large, this was facilitated by the introduction of a wireless communication module, thanks to which the gadget allows the owner to use it as a headset for making calls and sending SMS. Of course, not everything is smooth here either, but the model provides the main opportunities for this kind of communication on a par with higher-class competitors.
Specifications
The declared technical and operational indicators of the model distinguish it from the background of analogs made in the Celestial Empire, but are not so much inferior to the parameters of "apple" devices. In any case, we can talk about a good combination of price tag and performance that GT08 smartwatches provide. An overview of the characteristics of the model can be represented as follows:
- Processor – MTK6260A.
- Screen options - TFT matrix with a resolution of 240 x 240.
- Gadget data channels - EDGE and GPRS.
- Memory - built-in 128 MB, which can be supplemented with a MicroSD card.
- Implementation of the camera - module 0.3 MP.
- Battery is a 350 mAh lithium-ion cell.
- Weight - 62 g.
- Dimensions - 49 x 43 x 11 mm.
In addition, the device provides a wide range of compatibility with other electronics. Moreover, the creators have implemented a fairly effective configuration for this, which allows you to combine Android and Bluetooth technologies. The only downside to the communication features is that the GT08 smart watch is not capable of working with iOS devices. There are also some risks when flashing on the MIUI platform.
Design and ergonomics
Chinese manufacturers, not being able to provide their gadgets with high-performance technical stuffing, traditionally strive to pay special attention to external performance. In this case, both good hardware and original design are used. Moreover, the watch not only looks beautiful, but also has a high-quality assembly. The absence of backlash, squeaks and gaps is a pleasant surprise for those who focus on the budget segment.
To a large extent, high-quality performance became possible thanks to well-chosen materials. In addition to the plastic, which is the basis of the case, the GT08 smart watch also received a glass display panel and aluminum inserts on the sides. As a result, a very attractive appearance was formed, according to which you cannot say that the model belongs to the lower class. As for ergonomics and control, everything is simple and minimalistic. Of the functional elements on the case, there is only one button in the form of a wheel, which,however, it rather performs a decorative function.
Main Functions
The basic set of functions includes a pedometer, an alarm clock and a calendar. Of course, the watch also performs its primary task - showing the time. Moreover, the choice of the user is offered several formats of the digital dial. The calendar is implemented simply and clearly. You can assign notes to each date and set reminders. I must say that, unlike other representatives of this class of wearable electronics, the screen allows you to display the full calendar in such a way that there are no problems with viewing it. The alarm clock is also ingenuously made - it can make calls and vibrate. Provided smart watch GT08 and pedometer, which can run in the background or run manually. True, there are disputes about the accuracy of measurements in this device. According to some reports, the pedometer underestimates the performance by about 15%. At least if we draw an analogy with models from the original branded lines.
Cellular Features
The device can be used as a full-fledged Bluetooth headset when working with a smartphone. We must pay tribute to the Chinese developers, who provided the maximum opportunities from this method of communication. The user can not only receive and make calls through the gadget on the wrist, but also manage the address book, dial a number in digital format and even write SMS with subsequent sending. Truth,using this feature is not always convenient, despite the stability of the wireless connection provided by the Smart Watch GT08.
The instruction notes that the Bluetooth headset mode involves sending a call first to the watch, and then to the smartphone. In some configurations, the scheme looks like this: the call arrives on the wrist, you can answer only through the phone, and to talk, you should put the gadget to your ear. That is, even for an experienced person, such manipulations can cause a lot of trouble. The only thing that makes this easier is the ability to set up a speakerphone, which eliminates the need to put your wrist to your ear.
Applications
Built-in programs are mostly represented by various schedulers, instant messengers and fitness trackers. All the disadvantages of the Chinese origin of this development are most clearly found in this filling. Even the build quality and hardware do not cause as many negative reviews as the gadget device. For example, applications such as WeChat and QQ can only run if the GT08 smartwatch is equipped with a SIM card. When it comes to fitness apps, their interface doesn't stand up to scrutiny. But even if we discard this nuance, then full-fledged work with such programs will not work due to regular crashes and reboots.
Camera Features
The device is equipped with a rather weak camera matrix, which has 0.3 megapixels. Lowthe cost of a gadget, for which it is simply impossible to get a high-quality device in every sense. As a result, the user has to be content with a practically useless module for shooting photos with a resolution of 640 x 480. There is also the possibility of video recording in 320 x 240 format. It is difficult to say who will use the Smart Watch GT08 to shoot with such parameters. By all modern standards, 0.3 megapixel cameras have no value. By the way, even auxiliary modules in smartphones are rarely equipped with 2 megapixel matrices.
Positive feedback about the device
Among the main positive points in operation, users highlight: ergonomics, a fairly high level of functionality and, of course, communication capabilities. The main advantage of the device can be called a connection with devices on the Android platform. But this is not all the advantages that smart watches Smart Watch GT08 have. Reviews also note the fast operation of the interface. Undemanding technical stuffing allows you to flexibly use the full potential of the device without delays and interruptions in third-party connections. Of course, this does not apply to the individual nuances of the operation of the gadget, which should be attributed to the minuses.
Negative reviews
Chinese developers tried to make the most original product without borrowing "on the side". This applies to both hardware and software stuffing. And if in the first case the manufacturer as a whole coped with the task, then the qualityapplications significantly spoiled the "smart" watch GT08. Reviews note that it is simply impossible to use most of them. True, this does not apply to the basic options, including a pedometer, calendar and alarm clock. Also referred to as minuses is a camera with an extremely low resolution. Today, electronics are less and less equipped with such modules, since in practice they are useless.
Conclusion
There are a lot of inexpensive models of the same type on the market, which have a bright design, ergonomic interface and useful options. However, not all of them can match the high level of functionality that the SmartWatch GT08 has set. Reviews pay attention, first of all, to the possibility of using the gadget as a wireless headset for the phone. Of course, similar options have long become mandatory for wearable electronics in different segments, but similar models costing less than 5 thousand rubles. so far extremely rare. Another thing is that the user will have to pay for the implementation of such an opportunity with the uselessness of the camera and built-in applications. Otherwise, the device is quite worthy of attention as an ergonomic, stylish and technologically advanced representative of the new generation wearable electronics class.
