If you are looking for the interactive device to control your smartphone right on your hand, then the Sony LiveView will be a great device to obtain. This is basically the mini device with micro display which can deliver the easiness for users in working with their smartphone or in communicating with others. This device is compatible with the line of Xperia phones for example the Xperia X10, X10 mini, and Xperia Play. There is also rumor that the Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire support for this device as well. So now, let’s take a deep look at the below technical specifications and overview of Sony LiveView device for your own personal consideration.
Design
In terms of overall design, the Sony LiveView looks like a watch that has a clip in the rear-side so that anyone can attach it to a watch strap or vice versa. The device measures 35 mm in height, 35 mm in width, and 11 mm in depth and weighs about 15 grams. The display itself boasts the 1.3 inches screen with 128x128 pixels and OLED display technology. This is actually not the best quality that you can get from the display, but somehow it will deliver the attractive interface for your daily uses. Moreover, the screen will not deliver a good display especially when it is under the direct sunlight.
You will see that there are two physical buttons namely on the top left side and also on the top right side of the device. There will be also four touch sensitive control keys that you can find on each side of the display. On the bottom side, you will see the microUSB port which can be functioned also as the charging port by using the desktop computer.
General Functioning
In order to connect to the Android smartphone, this handy device utilizes the wireless Bluetooth technology. By having this functionality, users will be provided with a direct control to their own smartphones without the need of holding the phone. Technically, it will display what appears on the phone’s screen so that users will be able to remotely control the smartphone. The range of this Bluetooth technology itself is about 10 meters.
On the other words, the Sony LiveView will provide the ease of use in checking the status updates of your social networks account, controlling the music feature and also the other applications contained on your Android smartphone. In order to work with this device appropriately, make sure your smartphone has been equipped with the Android OS 2.1 (Eclair) or newer.
Pros and Cons
The Sony LiveView can be purchased with the price of about $79 in the market. The advantages of Sony LiveView are the portable and convenient design, full and wireless control to your phone, powerful monitoring device for the feeds and messages, and also deliver the great control for the music player. The disadvantages of this device will be the poor display view under direct daylight, unstable connection, no other color options, and you may experience that phone will require a longer time for the booting process. [IS]
