Misfit launches its first watch with screen

[Abstract] Misfit did not introduce what kind of operating system Vapor uses, but based on a brief hands-on experience, you should use a specially customized Android Wear operating system.

Vapor smart watch

The Verge Chinese station reported January 6

Misfit, a wearable device and trim product company that previously focused exclusively on low-power, long-term navigation, officially released its first smartwatch with a color touch screen at this CES after it was acquired by Fossil.

Called Vapor, this smartwatch comes with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS position sensor and optical heart rate sensor for two days. Vapor built-Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, built-in 4GB of storage space, you can play music in the independent use of the case. Vapor is equipped with Misfit's custom circular interface and can interact with some of the touch-type operations.

From the design point of view, Vapor and misfit before the product style has changed a lot, the circular dial is also equipped with a replaceable stainless steel strap design. In addition Vapor's operating system provides some very interesting effects, such as clicking on the "target" icon on the main screen, you can automatically pop up content, and no other round dial smart watch before the emergence of "tire" phenomenon.

Misfit did not tell us which operating system Vapor was using, but based on a brief hands-on experience, the specially crafted Android Wear operating system should be used. However, because it is not yet the final retail version, there is still the possibility of change.

Misfit smart wearable device

Since its debut in 2012, Misfit has introduced a number of smart wearable devices, but most of them are hand-held or track-type devices that are designed to be very simple and beautiful, with no screen. Now, however, the introduction of smartwatch products is now due to the acquisition by Fossil. However, this watch and most of Fossil own watch does not support touch operation is different, the user can directly use your finger on the screen for control and interaction. However, this design will have a significant decline in life, so how to choose have to see the user's choice.

It is reported that Misfit this Vapor smart watch priced at 199 US dollars (about 1370 yuan), will be available later this year. (Author: Lauren Goode compilation: Bear)