Nabu X review: Razer's Fitness tracker wearable

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When tech company Razer is mentioned, gaming is what comes to mind for most people. The name is synonymous to hardware specs that cater to the gaming industry. However, what most people don't know is that Razer has now delved into wearables. 

Razer's latest product, the Nabu X, is already the second wearable that the company has produced. The original Nabu wearable was released last year, after debuting in the 2014 CES event. It was designed as a dual-screened tracker, one for notification icons and another for text. The Nabu is also designed as a fitness tracker with different sensors, and also doubles with social features that connect to a user's social media. However, Razer downsized the original Nabu into a single-screened fitness tracker to cater to die-hard Razer fans instead. 

Now, the company hopes to make it to the mainstream wearable market with the Nabu X. 

Design 

Much like any other fitness band, the Nabu X is made of a hypoallergenic silicone rubber with a tiny electronic module. This sensor module is removable, and users can interchange the straps with three different colors – black, white, and green. 

Nabu X's design is such that the wearer would hardly notice it at all. The tracker feels unobtrusive when worn, and weighs less than an average watch. The slim factor also makes the Nabu X a fashionable wear. 

Hardware 

The Nabu X contains a 3-axis accelerometer that measures steps and tracks overall distance per day. On the front are three LED indicators, where users can get notifications if the wearable is synced to the wearer's smartphone. However, connectivity is limited to Android and iOS, with Windows coming soon. Interface is via taps, and users can check on daily fitness goals, navigate notifications, or check the tracker's battery life.

The Nabu X is available now on Amazon for $48.99. 

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