Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have had the watch for about a week and found I to be very useful. I wanted a smartwatch I could use to get notifications while my phone was in my bag. While most smartwatches accomplish this task, the sony does so while being dust and waterproof, able to be read in bright sun, and having the battery last more than two days in normal use. Let's talk about the set up: I have a galaxy 4 and had to download the Smart Connect app from google play. The watch paired quickly using the NFC chip. It prompts you to download the software, and you use the Smart Connect software to download/buy more apps. Most of the useful apps are free. I bought a few more such as a calculator app, a calendar app, and a notification app. Using the watch : The watch is very light and fits well for its size. You can choose any 24mm conventional watch band to change the look of the watch. The display is bright and has a good resolution for the screen size. I really don't see a problem with the resolution during normal use. When the watch is in sleep mode, the numbers are easy to read in the sun but you may have to push the power button in dim light because the screen uses reflected, ambient light for the display in sleep mode. The screen is responsive, albeit the apps sometimes take a bit to load. I have not found a way to arrange the icons to my liking, but I hope this is addressed soon. I ride a motorcycle and attend many meetings. Both of these activities lend themselves well to the use of a smartwatch I can leave my phone in my pocket or bag and still get updates from gmail,phone calls,texts,and weather without anyone noticing, or taking my hands off the handlebars. Charging is easy via micro USB port. It has about a 30 foot range from the phone and reconnects easily when you come within range again Overall, it is a great product which accomplishes everything it is intended to do. I needed the waterproof capability and liked the fact you can change the band. UPDATE-I have had more compliments on this watch than my Tag or Breitling! It really is a modern, sophisticated watch I sometimes have to restart my phone in order to get it to work (the screen becomes unresponsive). I don't know if this is due to the watch, apps, or a connectivity issue. Not a big deal in my book, but something to be aware of.