[Poll] NEW Umeox x202(?) KK4.4, 320x320, IP68, MTK6572W, 1900mhz

[mghtymse007]

Just got note from my contact at Umeox that they are ready to produce a new version of SmartWatch. It takes after the general look and size of the existing x201 series, but adds some nicely upgraded features that are enticing.

As always, nothing I have is 100% confirmed... but rumors usually are typically nothing but just premature facts.

The watch will have:
1.2 - 1.4MHz dual core, MTK6572w (Not the 6577)
Full Android KitKat 4.4
320x320 LG display, 1.54" - 1.6"
Will be branded as a Umeox
1G/8G (up to 64Gb)
US GSM, 850mhz 2G and 1900mhz 3G
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
5.0M Camera
720p HD video
IP68 water worthiness
OTA updates

So far, they have yet to receive enough orders to produce the first 500 units, currently short by only 100, and have asked me to post a poll and see how much interest there is for a device like this on this side of the world...

Initial reports show this watch will sell for less or the same as the TS.



So question of the day...

1. What is your interest level on a device that would have the above specifications? What would you like to see added or changed?

2. Would you buy this watch if the above specs are true, value pricing and is branded under Umeox with their support?



I'll go first...

YES and yes!!!

For me, one of my bigger complaints about my TS is the poor resolution of the screen. I think the added dpi will be extremely helpful in reading some of the smaller text in some third party apps. Also the failed waterproof design of the TS has me constantly in fear of loss doing menial H2O activities and is totally unacceptable.

Competitors or alike devices
I was looking at the Gear S due to it's beautiful curved, hi-res screen... But TIZEN....! Come on, Sammy, stop trying to become Apple and create your own ecosystem!

This has put my and my techy friend's interest in the AI Watch on the back burner and would rather have these specs. We all would very much like to see this one make it to the US market... Please give your comments.

 

[kuronosan]

My interest is low, because this is the device backers should have received.

If I can trade old devices for it, I'd be happy to.

Otherwise, no. The interest is clearly there but not for what I paid at KS price for the TS1.

 

[jaskru]

My interest is high. I would buy if it had kk and some improvements in hardware.

Perhaps if MediaTek is participating with the Android One initiative we will see better support? Dunno what the board specs are so who really knows.

http://www.mediatek.com/en/news-eve...-affordable-smartphones-for-emerging-markets/

But yes, I would buy it right now if it had a slight hardware bump and KK.

 

[mghtymse007]

Couldn't agree more! But in the end, the TS was a first. Technology firsts don't have the greatest of track records. Of the standalones available or coming available, ie Gear S, AI Watch and various no name SZ offerings, this is the only decent possibility. IMHO

 

[figers]

Yes, if it has KK, Bluetooth low energy, all the previous flaky bluetooth issues are fixed, speakerphone call quality is improved and my biggest issue, battery and SIM shouldn't need a screw driver to get at, make it easy, it isn't water proof and doesnt need to be

Just got note from my contact at Umeox that they are ready to produce a new version of SmartWatch. It takes after the general look and size of the existing x201 series, but adds some nicely upgraded features that are enticing.

As always, nothing I have is 100% confirmed... but rumors usually are typically nothing but just premature facts.

The watch will have:
1.2 - 1.4MHz dual core
Full Android KitKat 4.4
320x320 LG display, 1.54" - 1.6"
Will be branded as a Umeox
1G/8G (up to 64Gb)
US GSM, 850mhz 2G and 1900mhz 3G
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
5.0M Camera
720p HD video
IP68 water worthiness
OTA updates

So far, they have yet to receive enough orders to produce the first 500 units, currently short by only 100, and have asked me to post a poll and see how much interest there is for a device like this on this side of the world...

Initial reports show this watch will sell for less or the same as the TS.



So question of the day...

1. What is your interest level on a device that would have the above specifications? What would you like to see added or changed?

2. Would you buy this watch if the above specs are true, value pricing and is branded under Umeox with their support?



I'll go first...

YES and yes!!!

For me, one of my bigger complaints about my TS is the poor resolution of the screen. I think the added dpi will be extremely helpful in reading some of the smaller text in some third party apps. Also the failed waterproof design of the TS has me constantly in fear of loss doing menial H2O activities and is totally unacceptable.

Competitors or alike devices
I was looking at the Gear S due to it's beautiful curved, hi-res screen... But TIZEN....! Come on, Sammy, stop trying to become Apple and create your own ecosystem!

This has put my and my techy friend's interest in the AI Watch on the back burner and would rather have these specs. We all would very much like to see this one make it to the US market... Please give your comments.

 

[gerhardo]

This is the x201 specs, except for the screen and uC. I do not see the use for a 320x320 1,6'' screen. Maybe a 320x240 2'' (same width). I do not follow 6577 instead of 6572: More power required (40nm vs 28nm) and I see low need for faster CPU.
Umeox branding is fine - the company that can just not disappear without loosing credibility.

However, the specs are OK, it could be interesting.
But the most important is in the details:
* Thickness/weight?
* Auto-focus on camera? (Why 5MP....)
* Control of kernel and Android at Umeox? Quality of drivers? Follow the GPL? Work with the community? Android updates?
* HW reliability? Real or fake IP68?

There are alternatives already. Personally, I want a sports device with barometer and preferably ANT+ too, nothing there yet.

However, I will pass on this one until the commitment to live up to the specs can be believed, the track record is not too good (I still believe Omate had good intentions).
Edit: Getting stable ROM and usable kernel source for existing x201 is one way to make me interested.

 

[walscobry]

Yes

I think I would like my TS if its touchscreen was not defective. I will be trying again with some type of stand alone phone swatch. not interested in a BT dongle watch.

 

[Lokifish Marz]

Interested in the PCB, components and full source code. Then build these instead;

 

[Echo_Platoon]

My interest is low, because this is the device backers should have received.

If I can trade old devices for it, I'd be happy to.

Otherwise, no. The interest is clearly there but not for what I paid at KS price for the TS1.

I agree with you on this. I bought the Extreme Edition of the watch. If they would let me trade in my current one for, at least, some credit towards buying the new one, it would be nice.

 

[jhax01]

I would be interested.... Support would be my biggest concern... The TS does everything I need it to do. I had no designs on it replacing my phone other than when running... Beyond that, it's a glorified iPod for me so it works as intended... My issue with it is that if the band breaks or it has some other problem, there's little to nothing that can be done about it. I wear it everyday and so far it's held up but I'm sure it's only a matter of time...

 

[perpe]

I can't believe that the specs are right.
MT6577 is a 40 nm CPU from 2012. Should be a very bad option for a smartwatch with small battery. Long time ago since I saw new devices with that CPU. Most of them had ICS, only a few get updated to Jellybean (4.1). I don't know any mt6577 device with Kitkat.
Other Chinese smartphone manufactures switched to other CPU to ship their devices with a more recent Android Version. I thought mt6577 was EOL.

 

[speedyink]

The upgraded screen is a definite plus for me. As said before, the CPU is kind of old...if it was styled more like the Omate I'd be interested. I prefer the look of the Omate to pretty much any of the other watches based off the x201.

 

[mghtymse007]

I can't believe that the specs are right.
MT6577 is a 40 nm CPU from 2012. Should be a very bad option for a smartwatch with small battery. Long time ago since I saw new devices with that CPU. Most of them had ICS, only a few get updated to Jellybean (4.1). I don't know any mt6577 device with Kitkat.
Other Chinese smartphone manufactures switched to other CPU to ship their devices with a more recent Android Version. I thought mt6577 was EOL.

You are correct. After a quick confirmation, he was mistaken in his first spec list. The CPU is going to be:

MTK6572w

I just got the full spec sheet from Umeox. I'll check if I can post publicly.

Will change OP, thanks for heads up.

 

[mghtymse007]

Sometimes tapa is slower than me...

 

[jhax01]

The upgraded screen is a definite plus for me. As said before, the CPU is kind of old...if it was styled more like the Omate I'd be interested. I prefer the look of the Omate to pretty much any of the other watches based off the x201.

Agreed on the styling... I have had strangers ask about it because they liked the style of the Omate.

 

[kuronosan]

The Iron Man is the x202.

 

[simple1i]

1. I would need dimension: width, height and thickness ... some are far too big and thick to wear.

2. Battery life!?

3. Loads of sensors ...barometer, compass. ..etc. with sensors it can compete with other sport watches.

4. What assurances can they give that they will keep their promise?

I mean we can all show our interest but we're not obliged to order so yes I'm interested with the same conviction as the supplier.

MT6572 - the same (or similar) processor as the InWatch Z, interesting, with MediaTek MiraVision.

 

[haybill]

Sounds relatively interesting-whether I would actually shell out hard cash is another thing altogether.
Still finding little niggles with my TS-so just a bit wary.

 

[rockabilly]

water resistent? Strap changeable? scratch protection? If no, there is no reason to change from my Omate and Simvalley AW420...

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk

 

[simple1i]

So if 500 orders are made then what happens? What are the nexts steps?