Amsterdam: Microsoft has introduced its wearable activity tracker Band 2, which has a curved touch screen.
The new band comes with an optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyrometer, GPS, ambient light sensor, skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, capacitive sensor, microphone and a galvanic skin response sensor.
Microsoft remains committed to cross-platform functionality. As was the case with the original model, the new Band will support iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. It will wirelessly sync with the Microsoft Health app, where you can view detailed information on sleep, workouts and activity data.
The app will also sync with many popular third-party apps, such as MyFitnessPal, Strava, LoseIt, MapMyRun and more. Also, there is a barometer to help the users measure elevation for hiking and stair-climbing in real-time and tools for estimating a ‘VO2 max’ reading.
Microsoft first debuted its health-focused ‘Band’ last October. The original Band retailed last year for $199 and quickly sold out.
The Microsoft Band 2 is available now for preorder and will arrive in the US stores on October 30 and in the UK on November 19. The tracker will cost $249.