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.
E-ink that lasts a week
Lenovo claims that the VibeBand VB10 will keep on keeping on for 7 days between full charges.
What it does
You can see when you've missed social alerts like a tweet or text.
Weather check
You can also check the weather...
Pedometer inside
...and count your steps.
Find your phone
See the icon of a magnifying glass? Choose that and the VB10 will ring your phone.
Rubber or nothing
A rubbery band keeps the water-resistant, dust-shrugging VibeBand encircling your wrist.
Clasp
Those with small wrists will have quite a bit of overhang after latching it shut.
You want a touchscreen?
Forget it. A navigational rocker button and selection key help you maneuver.
Filling station
The Micro-USB charger on the band's side is unsightly, but convenient.
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.