SIMPLE AND ELEGANT ~ A Smart Watch That Tracks Numerous Vitals, Or Does It?
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Have you been awaiting a smart watch that can do more than the current series of Apple watches? Well SIMPLE AND ELEGANT and other offshore manufacturers think they have the answer. We recently obtained the SIMPLE AND ELEGANT model and put it to the test. This watch claims such features as: accurate blood sugar readings; heart rate monitoring; blood pressure; calorie counting; sleep monitoring; pedometer; distance – just to mention a few of the claimed benefits. Probably the most desirable and most asked for feature would be the ability to accurately measure Glucose, “blood sugar” reading stats at a moment’s notice. The popularity of having such a benefit would be the elimination of having to prick your finger to obtain a blood sample, not to mention eliminating the on-going high cost of supplies required to perform this test. Unfortunately, this watch uses a measurement standard known as MMOI/L. The American market does not use this measurement standard, but rather uses the MG/DI standard. This makes it difficult using this watch for users in the USA to obtain an understandable reading. Yes, one can obtain a conversion chart to aid in interpreting the reading by conversion, but this is certainly not convenient for most users since the concept is to supply measurements on the go to cope with ones busy lifestyles. Furthermore, we noted that the readings were quite often not accurate when compared to the finger prick method. These issues were presented to the manufacturer via one of the suppliers and the reply was that this is what we offer with no changes in the offing. Certainly the USA market would be their largest and should therefore warrant addressing the measurement standard issue not to mention the inconsistent accuracy that is a vital concern for diabetic users. How difficult would it be to make a model for the American market? Other vital sign features lacked consistent accuracy as well, thus making this a questionable product at best. Available in men’s and women’s styles that work with Android & iPhones via Alexa and Bluetooth for answering and making calls.
Perhaps this is why Apple still has an Apple version under development? Other features include: smart notification; 24/7 all-around health tracking; 60+ sports modes; IP68 waterproof; O2 % measurement; magnetic charging with their supplied magnetic cable, just to mention a few. An Apple Watch Clone? Is it, or isn’t it? Perhaps it’s best to wait for Apple after all???
Available from: Amazon, Cosmor Tumblr PTE, LTD and other suppliers.
MSRP: Amazon $99.00 List – Discounts vary as low as $59.99
GADGETEER’s RATING: ★
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