Fossibot may be known among readers for its smartphones and has now presented a smartwatch in the W101, which is now available at a price of just under $70 for buyers in the USA.
The W101 has an AMOLED screen with a screen diagonal of 1.43 inches and a resolution of 466 x 466. The display promises good color reproduction, supposedly covering 99.5% of the Adobe RGB colorspace with a Delta E color deviation of less than 2. As is usual for a smartwatch, WhatsApp notifications can be displayed, and it is also possible to remotely control the music playback or camera of a smartphone. A stopwatch and a calculator can also be used directly on the watch.
Microphone and speakers are installed, meaning that the W101 can be used as a Bluetooth hands-free device for a paired smartphone. Smart assistants can also be addressed directly with the smartwatch. The RTL8763EWE-VP computing chip and 256 MB of memory promise a user interface. Battery life is estimated to be around 15 days under normal use.
It should not only be possible to record the heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, but also the blood pressure, although it is very unlikely that the blood pressure measurement will be accurate, if at all. The range of affordable smartwatches on offer is anything but small, so buyers do not necessarily need to wait for the Fossibot W101.
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
Growing up in regional Australia, I first became acquainted with computers in my early teens after a broken leg from a football (soccer) match temporarily condemned me to a predominately indoor lifestyle. Soon afterwards I was building my own systems. Now I live in Germany, having moved here in 2014, where I study philosophy and anthropology. I am particularly fascinated by how computer technology has fundamentally and dramatically reshaped human culture, and how it continues to do so.
Jessica Irvine is a tech enthusiast specializing in gadgets. From smart home devices to cutting-edge electronics, Jessica explores the world of consumer tech, offering readers comprehensive reviews, hands-on experiences, and expert insights into the coolest and most innovative gadgets on the market.
