The smart watch is deeply concerned by everyone, and the fruit shell smart watch Geak Watch released by Shanda is the first independent smart watch. Its low-power processor and complete sensors are the crystallization of technology. So is the Fruit Shell Geak Watch the best companion for smart phones?

The fruit shell Geak Watch can be said to be a complete Android device in the form of a watch. Its perfect sensor, link mode and relatively good hardware configuration are all good. The JZ4775 MIPS architecture processor it uses has ultra-low power consumption characteristics, which makes the endurance capability quite expected. At the same time, the perfect sensor and link mode of Geak Watch are also its highlights.

Appearance design:

The appearance of the Geak Watch is not outstanding, just like an ordinary watch. The body design of its upright square has the flavor of an engineering man.

The whole Geak Watch is made of plastic, which is not very good in texture.

Geak Watch claims that its watchbands are from the same supplier as Porsche watches, and use the same raw materials and process quality. The strap is soft and elastic, which is quite good.

The left side of the Geak Watch is a 3.5mm jack for charging and headphone expansion.

On the right are the only two keys of the Geak Watch, namely the shortcut key and the power/return key. And speakers. The touch of the Geak Watch keys is average, the workmanship is not stable, and it can be moved at will.

The screen displays:

Geak Watch uses a 1.55-inch full paste screen with a resolution of 240 * 240 and a ppi of 218.9. The screen surface is also covered with Corning gorilla glass. Although the ppi of the Geak Watch is not high and does not reach the retinal level, it is still delicate enough for normal wear and use. The viewing angle of the Geak Watch is not very good, and there will be whitening around 30 °.

UI design:

Geak Watch adopts the native Android system and has undergone a small part of emasculation and modification. Its main functions are expressed and operated through the customized desktop - the shell table.

You can switch to different functions by sliding left and right and up and down. For example, the most basic time display of Geak Watch, as well as weather forecast, news information, lunar calendar, pedometer, etc.

Swipe to the right and you can see that similar to the iPod nano, you can enter the corresponding program to realize the function, and the self installed program will also appear here. Geak Watch provides functions such as contacts and SMS.

Supporting software:

Geak Watch Android and PC have corresponding supporting software. On the PC side, it is more like a firmware upgrade device. After the connection between the Geak Watch and the PC is successful, the watch can be set and the firmware can be upgraded.

The basic information, weather and city information, and pedometer information can be set and modified.

The Geak Watch can be upgraded.

The expectant market is still "please wait".

The Android client uses Bluetooth for synchronous adaptation.

It is the same as the PC terminal, but it is still a variety of information and settings.

Compared with PC terminal, it has more functions, including image upload and information synchronization. The application store is still waiting for you.

Image upload selection and information synchronization. Information synchronization can synchronize SMS, contacts, time and wifi password in the mobile phone. The wifi password synchronization of requires root support.

In the settings, you can also modify relevant information and SMS quick reply. The PC side of the Geak Watch is not synchronized with the supporting software of the mobile phone side, so the relevant parameters that have been set on the PC side need to be set again when the mobile phone side is paired.

Endurance:

The Geak Watch uses a 320mAh battery. Under mild use (occasionally checking the time, turning off the pedometer, and turning off wifi Bluetooth), it can achieve a two to three day battery life. If the pedometer is turned on, the charging wire should be taken at any time.

other:

When the Geak Watch is unpacked, it has a pungent plastic smell, which can also be found on the watch strap. It needs to be placed for two days before it completely dissipates.

The official only claims that the Geak Watch is waterproof for life, and does not give a specific level of "three prevention", so we should be careful.

Geak Watch can realize remote shutter and preview through supporting software. However, this function is rather weak. First, the shooting delay is quite exaggerated, and the shooting effect is also relatively ordinary. The most important thing is that there is a problem with compatibility. The photos taken by the author with Xperia Z1 cannot be viewed.

Summary:

In the wave of smart watches, Geak Watch is the first one to appear in everyone's view. As a companion used with smart phones, Geak Watch has done a good job in functions. However, Geak Watch still has many problems, such as UI design, system stability, matching software, and ecological environment.

In the face of competitors of other brands, such as Sony Smart Watch, Samsung Galaxy Gear, etc., at the same price, Geak Watch cannot give the same experience and quality of workmanship, which is to say that it cannot persuade consumers to buy and use it. The Geak Watch is more like a showy product of the shell, indicating that it has the corresponding technology.

However, while the shell Geak Watch leaves us regret, it seems that there are more surprises in the next generation of products, which is quite worth expecting.