It’s still IFA 2015, and today we have Alcatel announcing its new line of waterproof, dustproof, and even shockproof devices forming its ‘GO’ series. The GO Play is a smartphone, while as you might expect, the GO Watch is a smartwatch. We have more details after the break.
Let’s deal with the GO Play smartphone first, an all plastic smartphone that carries an IP67 rating, which means it is dust proof as well being waterproof up to a depth of 1m. Alcatel state that the GO Play is also impervious to drops from a height up to 1.5 metres, which combined with the waterproofing and dust proofing, along with the bright colours, gives the impression that the GO Play is aimed at the young at heart.
Specifications:
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- 5-Inch 720p display
- Snapdragon 410 Quad-core processor @1.2GHz
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB Internal storage (4GB free space)
- MicroSD card support (upto 32GB)
- 8MP Rear camera with flash
- 5MP Front-facing camera
- 2,500mAh battery
- 8.3 Hours of talk time/20 days of standby time/ 55 hours of music playback
- Available in dark grey, dark red, dark green, orange/blue, pink, lime green, blue, and orange
Next up, we have the GO Watch, which is also brightly coloured and plasticky. Like the GO Play, the GO Watch boasts an IP67 rating, giving protection from water and dust.
Specifications:
- 1.22-Inch display with 240 x 204 resolution
- 180MHz Cortex M4 processor
- Android and iOS compatible
- SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather notifications
- 225mAh Battery (2-5 Days battery life)
- Customizable wristbands and front casing
- Heart-rate sensor
- MicroUSB charging port
The Go Watch’s main claim to fame is its ability to measure emotional pulses. Yup. You read that correctly. Apparently, if you press the ‘GO’ button on the front of the device, an ‘emotional graphic will be created based on the input from the gyroscope, heart-rate sensor and accelerometer.’ You can then share this emotion pulse measurement on social networks or set it as a wallpaper on the device. As previously stated, the GO series appears to be aimed at the younger people, who probably won’t connect the GO Watch’s similarity in appearance with the Casio G-Shock watches.
At present, Alcatel hasn’t revealed any details in terms of availability and pricing for the GO series. What do you think of the GO Play and GO Watch devices? Let us know in the comments if you will.
Press Release:
BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —
GO PLAY
- Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
- 8 cool colors with waterproof headsets to match
- Record cool stuff playing on your mobile screen and add a voice-over
- Shoot photos underwater
- Long battery life – 20 days standby time, 8.3 hours talk time and 55 hours music playback
GO WATCH
- Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
- Android and iOS compatible
- Hack your emotions and share with friends
- Notifications – SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather
- Long battery life for 2-5 days usage
- 100% customizable with changeable front casing and wrist bands
ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, introduces its brand new GO family. GO PLAY and its companion GO WATCH are designed for active users and always ready for action. Take pictures underwater. Roll in the mud. Rave responsibly at a music festival. Drop it from a height of 1.5 meters. It’s all good.
GO PLAY, it’s waterproof!
Chillin’ at the beach and along comes a wave. Splash! Your phone drops into the water. No problem! It’s waterproof. The GO PLAY is not only waterproof, it shoots pictures and videos underwater. Use the GO PLAY to capture underwater fun with its 8 Mpxl rear camera and 5 Mpxl front camera.
Drop it, it’s shockproof!
Waterproof. Dustproof. And shockproof. In a crowded subway and someone pushes you while you’re texting? Crowd surfing and your phone slips from your fingertips? These things could happen to anyone. GO PLAY has you covered when you have the dropsies or just have bad luck.
Record absolute everything live!
Record the cool stuff your screen is playing. Add a photo of yourself and record comments to your favorite tracks, or show your friends your game face on any gaming app. Broadcast your craziness through the cool pre-embedded Periscope, Vine and Zello.
Color Your World and Take Your Sweet Time
GO PLAY comes in eight cool colors to match the latest fashion trend. It is available in dark grey, dark red, dark green, orange blue, pink, lime green, blue and orange. There are also waterproof headsets and protective case to match GO PLAY too. And while you’re playing, take your sweet time. GO PLAY offers 20 days of standby time, 8.3 hours of talk time and 55 hours music playback thanks to the powerful 2500 mAh battery.
GO WATCH. Play in tandem
GO WATCH is the perfect companion for GO PLAY’s adventures. It is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It is Android and iOS compatible and has top functionalities to match its robust good looks. It also notifies about SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather. GO WATCH is 100% customizable with a changeable front casing and wristband. Mix and match with your outfit of the day!
Share your emotions, be a social influencer
The GO WATCH brings a unique experience and lets users hack their emotions. How? Press the GO button to trigger an emotion pulse measurement. An emotional graphic will be created based on the input from the gyroscope, heart rate sensor and accelerometer. Select a theme that matches your mood the best to create your personalized emotion pulse. You can instantly share your unique emotion pulse on social networks or even set it as the wallpaper of your GO WATCH.
Long battery life and easy charging
Stay active! GO WATCH enables 2-5 days usage with its 225mAh battery. No special adapters needed. Simply plug it into any micro-USB charger for quick and easy charging.
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