E-ink Lenovo Vibe Band VB10 lasts the week (pictures)

E-ink displays and long battery life go hand-in-hand, which is why Lenovo chose the technology for its achingly simple black-and-white band.

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VibeBand, thy name is 'simple'

LAS VEGAS -- The Lenovo VibeBand VB10 isn't a work of fashion, or of high-tech achievement. It's a simple black-and-white e-ink band that does the basics on a longer charge interval.

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E-ink that lasts a week

Lenovo claims that the VibeBand VB10 will keep on keeping on for 7 days between full charges.

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What it does

You can see when you've missed social alerts like a tweet or text.

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Weather check

You can also check the weather...

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Pedometer inside

...and count your steps.

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Find your phone

See the icon of a magnifying glass? Choose that and the VB10 will ring your phone.

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Rubber or nothing

A rubbery band keeps the water-resistant, dust-shrugging VibeBand encircling your wrist.

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Clasp

Those with small wrists will have quite a bit of overhang after latching it shut.

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You want a touchscreen?

Forget it. A navigational rocker button and selection key help you maneuver.

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Filling station

The Micro-USB charger on the band's side is unsightly, but convenient.

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Price a point of pride

It's hard to imagine anyone who would buy the Lenovo VibeBand VB10 when so many other bands and watches do more. However, the low price and e-ink display are the device's biggest draws. Read CNET's first impressions here.