BLU Products is mostly known for its very cheap
Android smartphones, but it looks like the US-headquartered company expanded
its portfolio to include smartwatches as well. The new BLU X Link is definitely
not among the best smartwatches you could get these days, but it's an
interesting alternative for those who don't want to spend more than US$ 100 on a
wearable device.
Running a very basic OS that offers features like
heart rate, notification sync, and step tracking, the BLU X Link has a SIM card
that allows users to take and make phone calls, as well as SMS. The bad news is
the smartwatch only has 2G connectivity support (850/900/1800/1900Mhz).
On the flip side, BLU says the X Link sports a
1.1-inch IPS display and that the smartwatch features IP54 rating (water and
dust resistance), as well as Bluetooth connectivity. Another advantage would be
the fact that it costs only US$ 60, although Amazon has it on sale for 40% off, so
the BLU X Link actually costs US$ 100. The smartwatch is up for pre-order at the
US retailer and it's supposed to ship on June 6 or later.
