Polar M600 Android-Based GPS Sports Watch

Polar M600 Android-Based GPS Sports Watch Hit the Market

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Polar, a company renowned for dealing in fitness wearables, such as the heart rate monitor (H7 Chest Trap), has recently moved into the manufacture of its own wearables and running their operating system.

The company has taken a bold step into android wear after announcing their latest device; the Polar M600. This happens to be their first wearable powered by Google’s platform of android wear. It simply means one can easily access the services provided by Polar while simultaneously enjoying the applications designed by Google’s Android wear.

Following the recent advancements in the smart watch wearable tech such as the Sony Smart Watch and Moto 360 Sport, Polar has unveiled the M600 Android Wear.

Design and Build

The device comes with a Google Operating System but features Polar’s heart rate optical sensor technology, which uses six LED lighting for the purpose of generating a wrist-based reading. It also has a GPS tracking system that operates nonstop together with an automatic sleep monitor. It supports Polar’s running program and a smart coaching feature just as was seen in the Polar V800.

Similar to the fitness tracker (Polar A360), the device is waterproof which permits swimming up to a depth of ten meters. This is due to its in-built IPX8 water resistance system. It has a 1.3-inch TFT resolution touch-screen coloured display covered with Gorilla Glass 3 with a front button dedicated as an alternative when one’s hand gets wet or sweaty.

The wearable smart watch device comes in either white or black silicone bands. There is however a red option scheduled for launching later this year. Its battery life (500 mAh) can last more than two days just as would be expected in many android wear devices these days. On a single charge, the M600 will feature ten hours of effective fitness tracking.

Use

The device’s superior built-in sensors can indicate exactly the amount of calories you have managed to burn on the basis of your gender, age, weight, height, intensity of training and maximum heart rate. This is more accurate and appealing as opposed to making blind guesses that are based on one’s own pace or steps. The gadget combines and uses relevant data to give an accurate feedback based on your monthly, weekly and daily activity.

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The gadget will give you instant feedback after each and every session of training. The feedback will comprehensively describe the effect of your swim, run or even bike ride. You can also use its training program feature such as a running event, where you can choose from four separate targets. For instance, the watch will set up a schedule for you, as you get ready for an upcoming marathon, half marathon, 10 KM or 5 KM. However, it doesn’t generalize since one can set up different but specific sport profiles to effectively train for each sport.

Accurate heart rate measurement has been made possible since the device is equipped with a bespoke 6 LED-based System. There are other sensors in the device like the gyroscope and accelerometer, which tracks motion. It also has the motor vibration and ambient light sensors.

GPS

This seems to be the most important of the sensors in the device as it has the ability to accurately track one’s location even without assistance of a smartphone. This will allow the use of the gadget and permit walking around with it while leaving your smart phone behind.

Sleep Tracking

The device can track your sleep during the night. This will allow you to see the degree of healthiness in your resting pattern. Just like other fitness trackers, the device will poke you if you have been inactive for quite some time.

Regarding Android Wear

Regarding Android Wear

For certain, you shall obtain similar benefits as in all other wearable watches. This includes notification support, voice control and ability to customise the display of the watch. There is an internal storage space of 4 GB, which allows you to synchronize both music and apps from Google Play store. This will enable you to play music from Google while working out.

The M600 will for sure pair up well with the Apple Phones though this compatibility will still have fewer capabilities opposed to syncing with other android devices.

Other Important Specs

It has a MediaTek MT2601 GPS Chipset with GLONASS, Wi-Fi enabled, an Altimeter that is GPS-based, a training load and training views that are customizable.

Price

The Polar M600 Android Device will be accessible worldwide later in the course of this year (September). It is available now for pre-order (the white or black silicone strap) at an estimated price of $ 329.90 or £ 264.50.

Conclusion

Polar M600, being the first android wearable device from the company, is well designed for any fitness enthusiast. The smart watch will comes with its own fitness app, GLONASS, GPS, an IPX8 and silicon bands, makes it perfect for outdoors. This device will definitely take the world by storm and could just be what the vast android wear market has been waiting for. Its set of unique features as a result of the manufacturers experience in the fitness industry together with its impressive new look could steer the device to better global reception.

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