Casio's strongest smart watch announcement 5 Atm waterproof MIL specs (Nikkori) "WSD-F10"
On the 6th, Casio Computer finally announced a smartwatch.It's more strange than expected.And it is also a futuristic.Therefore, this paper will be delivered in a tone that I am conscious of the director of the near future science fiction animation "Psychopath" Kosei Ryoson, which I was addicted to during the New Year holidays.
The product name is "Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10".Although it is a smartwatch equipped with Android Wear OS, it is a product that has 5 aTM waterproof and MIL standard (US military recruitment standard).Released in late March, the expected actual selling price is 70,000 yen.
Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10
The category set by Casio is a smart outdoor watch.The smartwatch has reversed the idea that it is a general -purpose machine, and has developed an outdoor gear.
It is a heavy duty spec that responds to Casio Fan's expectations, a gimmick of a double -layered liquid crystal on the screen, and an information center that operates fast, but start with the story of the battery.
Smart watch that always displays time
It can also be displayed as a monochrome screen only for basic information
The battery duration is about one day or more in the nominal value.If you cut the smartwatch function and display only the clock, it will take about one month or more (time piece mode).The charging terminal is a method that can be found in magnet pressure and electric kettle.
One of the strengths is that the screen can be displayed at all times, while the battery has average.Under the idea that "the time cannot be seen unless it is operated, the usability as a wristwatch" is always displayed on the black and white time screen.
The time display of the black and white screen switches to a smart watch with a button by the button operation.The black and white screen is highly contrast and has high visibility.This is an application of the two -layer LCD technology used for the company's outdoor watch "Protrek".
When using it as a smart watch, it will be displayed in color
Charging magnet pressed terminal.Batteries are usually used for about 1 day or more
Color display watch faces can be changed.Not only digital analog switching, but also activity -related information such as advanced information can be displayed.The LCD screen can be operated with gloves, so they will be faster.
As long as I saw it in the hall in Casio, the glass surface of the face was a bit tight, but the screen visibility was very high.
Now.What is interesting in this unit is the functionality unique to outdoor aircraft.Built -in direction (magnetism), acceleration, gyro, pressure (pressure, altitude) sensor, and three types of functions, trekking cycling and fishing.
Equipped with directions, pressure, acceleration, and gyro sensor
"Tool" app that displays the information required outdoors.The screen can be operated with gloves.The photo shows the sunrise and sunset
First, the pre -installed app.You can check the information when you want to see it by Casio's proprietary development or partner app.For mountain climbing, high altitude, pressure, tid map for fishing, and cycling.
Next is an activity function that allows you to check cumulative information such as speed, elapsed time, and pace.If you are trekking, the remaining altitude to the outbound route.Currently speeding with cycling.In fishing, you can display changes in air pressure and check your own action history.
Finally, the moment setter, which is the notification function.You can notify you that the sunset will vibrate when the sun is approaching.
Basic compass function
Tide graph (wave information)
Shows the ease of catching fish from the air pressure
In addition, a dedicated application that can be paired with the lens-independent digital camera "EXILIM EX-FR100" to cut the shutter is prepared.
For example, if you put EX-FR100 on Zack's shoulder string, you can take pictures of climbing while looking at the shooting screen with a smart watch.There is no fear of falling like a smartphone, and the LCD screen can be operated even if gloves are attached, so it will be convenient.
Pair with Casio's digital camera "EXILIM EX-FR100" to cut the remote control shutter
It is easy to understand what functions are available if you look at it with a glimpse.The last ingenuity of Casio is hardware so that smartwatches can be used as the same level of wristwatches.
5 atm waterproof while equipped with a microphone
The microphone is at the bottom of the bezel."OK Google" can be used.It is a pity that the Tool app cannot be operated by voice
As mentioned at the beginning, the specifications are excellent in waterproofing and environmental resistance.Smart watches that realize waterproof 5 atm while equipped with microphones are not unique to other companies.The environmental resistance performance is compatible with MIL-STD810G, and is resistant to impact such as falling and vibration.
The screen is color TFT + monochrome 1.32 -inch 2 -layer LCD display, resolution is 320 x 300 dots.Equipped three operating buttons on the right."Tool" that calls the app, "App" that allocates power and function shortcuts.
Depending on the application, the operation button can be divided into each, and for example, the camera shutter can be cut with a button.
There are three operation buttons on the right
The left side is a sensor and charging terminal
Calling apps such as compass, altimeter, and pressure monitor from the Tool button and moving with your fingertips is very smooth."I feel that I'm using good things."
This Tool is responsible for the future of this unit.It is like an information center that appears in science fiction movies that the numbers and graphs are seamlessly switching.I want to check the altitude and pressure when I go to school or company.
Wi-Fi is 802 for radio.11b/g/n, Bluetooth V4.In 1 (Bluetooth LE compatible), the smartphone OS at the pairing destination is Android 4.3 or higher, iOS 8.2 or more.
The GPS module is not built -in.It is a form that uses the paired smartphone GPS.Some functions can be used without using a smartphone, but pairing is required for information accumulation because a smartphone is used.
As mentioned above, this unit is a very strange smartwatch.There is a sense of excitement that Apple "Apple Watch" does not have in all ideas, designs, ideas, and functions.That is what the design can be said.
Apple has a sense of excitement
Compare with Apple Watch.Tsui (conviction)
The size of this unit is 56 wide.4 x height 61.7 x thickness 15.7m, weight is about 93g, including a belt.Color variations are black, red, green, and orange.The impression is very rugged.
Compared to the Apple Watch that was installed by Kei Ogikubo, a photographer who was visiting the presentation venue, it looks thicker, bigger, hard.However, the wearing feeling is not bad.Lighter than Casio's watch "Edifice" that I hold, my wrist will not get tired.
Above all, the movement and design strongly reminds me of the "mono feeling" that tickles my heart.I have a feeling close to the future I dreamed of when I was a child.
From here on, my personal perspective is a pretty selfish perspective, but Apple Watch is like an iPhone attached to the left arm, just like the recurrence of the iPhone.I would like to expect the development of tactile technology, but there is a little distance to move my heart.
On the other hand, this unit is a watch with a full smartwatch function.If Apple re -invented his mobile phone with an iPhone, Casio might be reinened the outdoor watch by this unit.
If you think about a business, it is the Theory to extend your smartwatch on the iPhone/Android smartphone.As an excellent personal information transmitter that records biological information, it has the possibility of forming the next advanced information society.
Although it is derailed assuming that no one has read it anymore, the science fiction animation "Psychopath" mentioned at the beginning is a story of a person who can monitor human stress.I can't distinguish between anime and reality, and it's terrible that smart watches are felt on the beginning.
On the other hand, this product has a weak horror.The smile of a bright, healthy and innocent engineer like a child comes to mind.I don't know what the times choose.I don't know if Casio makes money.But I wanted to be Casio's ally.
Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10
Waterproof performance: 5 atm pressure resistance performance: Mil-STD810G screen: 1.32 -inch electrostatic capacity touch panel 2 -layer LCD (color TFT + monochrome) resolution: 320 x 300 dots (color) battery: about 1 day (normal used), about 1 month or more (clock only) Rechargeable method: magnet pressure charging.Terminal (charging time is about 2 hours at room temperature) Sensor: direction (magnetic) / acceleration / gyro / pressure (pressure / altitude) wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth v4.1 Operation button: 3 (Tool/Power/App) Mike: Yes/Mass: Width 56.4 x height 61.7 x thickness 15.7mm / Approximately 93GOS: Android Wear compatible smartphones: Android 4.3 or higher, iOS 8.2 or more Color: Black, Red, Green, Orange Release Scheduled: Late March Predicted Price Price: 70,000 yen