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Hannspree Sports Watch: Cheapest Wrist-worn with Smartwatch Functionality

As of now, the marketplace of smart wearables has become quite diversified as well as continually growing due to high demand of such devices. Apparently, the noted manufacturers of smartwatches are already vying with each other to capture this segment, meanwhile yet another brand: Hannspree has managed to come in headlines by introducing most inexpensive timepiece, which simply named as Hannspree Sports Watch.

Being a part of Taiwan-based company: HannStar Display Corporation, firm promises to bring unique and affordable luxury products, which can keep pace with consumer's modern lifestyle. Talking about newly-launched watch, despite carrying an affordable price tag of £29.99 (Roughly Rs. 2776.47), it doesn't compromise with features and specifications and encompasses almost smarwatch capabilities in its shell.

The wristband features a compact and round 0.68-inch OLED display that is capable to show text and icons. Glancing at exterior, it bears a rubberized band, which has been designed for utility rather than to win any fashion contest. Just like current smart wearable devices like Microsoft Band, Lenovo Smartband and Garmin Vivosmart, this novel invention of Hannspree can be paired with Android phone or iPhone via Bluetooth and able to give notifications for incoming calls and messages direst of user's wrist.

To beat the fitness-ordinate bands and to be the first choice of health-conscious folks, this dirt-cheap gadget incorporates Pedometer and G sensor, whereby it is able to monitor sleeping patterns, track step counts and covered distances as well as keep eyes on calories burned. Notably, consumers can review collected data on their handset by downloading iOS app (available at Apple App Store) and Android app via company's official website. But, these companion apps are compatible with iOS 7 and Android 4.3 version and with their later editions.

Apart from Bluetooth v4.0 BLE connectivity, it also confers USB option. Moreover, wrist-worn is splash resistant and fueled by a 50mA/H battery that has been rated to deliver 5-8 days of stand-by-time. As yet, device is available to buy in UK and prospective buyers can choose between black and blue color models.