Garmin has equipped a smart watch Vivoactive 3 support payment service Garmin Pay

Garmin brought to IFA 2017 three new items, among which the most important for the manufacturer are the smart watch Vivoactive 3 (here for the first time Garmin Pay payment service was implemented).

True, little is known about this payment system; only that it is based on the use of an NFC sensor, FitPay is used as a platform for it, and it cooperates with Visa and MasterCard cards.

In general, this is a fairly advanced model for this manufacturer. It provides for the installation of additional widgets, available in the store Garmin Connect IQ, and this contributes to the expansion of the gadget. Smart Watch Garmin Vivoactive 3 are able to monitor the various activities of the owner, monitor the pulse, measure the level of stress, notify about events on the conjugate smartphone, etc.

There is a GPS module. Autonomy with a continuously working receiver reaches 13 hours, and in normal mode – 7 days. Provides protection from water (class 5 ATM). Separately reported on the 1.2-inch (240 x 240 pixels) transreflective screen Garmin Chroma, which is constantly active.

The overall dimensions of the device: 11.7 x 43.4 x 43.4 mm and weight 43 grams. Depending on the modification, the novelty will cost 300-330 dollars.