Garmin has lastly launched the Vivomove Pattern, virtually a 12 months after references to the smartwatch first appeared on-line. As anticipated, the Vivomove Pattern is a hybrid smartwatch with a small display screen that may show fundamental data. Whereas Garmin’s advertising photographs point out that the smartwatch has two screens above and under its bodily fingers, the only display screen measures 25.6 x 18.8mm and works out at 254 x 346 pixels. In the meantime, the Vivomove Pattern itself measures 40.4 x 40.4 x 11.9mm, helps 20mm quick-release straps and weighs 43.3g with its default silicone strap attachment.
In accordance with Garmin, the smartwatch combines a stainless-steel body with a fiber-reinforced polymer case. Moreover, the Vivomove Pattern is 5 ATM water-resistant and will last as long as 5 days between costs in smartwatch mode. As a substitute, the smartwatch will have to be recharged after 6 days when utilized in watch mode with its sensible options disabled. The Vivomove Pattern helps Garmin’s ordinary suite of smartwatch apps and companies, too, together with Garmin Pay and the Garmin Join app.
Whereas Gamin boasts that the Vivomove Pattern is appropriate for health monitoring, it lacks a GPS unit. As a substitute, it solely helps linked GPS when paired with a appropriate smartphone. Vivomove Pattern is offered to order now in 4 colours. Garmin describes the 4 colours of the smartwatch as follows; Please see the corporate’s web site for extra particulars:
- Creamy Gold Stainless Metal Case with French Grey Case and Silicone Strap – $299.99
- Chrome steel case with black case and silicone strap – $269.99
- Peach Gold Stainless Metal Case with Ivory Case and Silicone Strap – $299.99
- Silver stainless-steel case with grey case and silicone strap – $269.99

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