Huawei Talkband Hands-On (VIDEO)

Huawei Talkband Hands-On
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Huawei - like Sony, Samsung and virtually every tech company in the world except Apple - has now shown its first hand in the poker game that is wearable tech.

The Talkband is a cool little slightly-curved device which tracks various fitness metrics, and can also pop out of its band and be placed in the ear to take calls, like a Bluetooth headset.

But is it any good? Take a look:

MWC 2014: In Pictures
Mark Zuckerberg Attends Mobile World Congress 2014(01 of22)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg arrives to his Keynote conference as part of the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2014 at the Fira Gran Via complex on February 24, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communication companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and gadgets. The show runs from February 24 - February 27. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Visitors follow on a huge display Facebook's 29-year-old billionaire creator Mark Zuckerberg speaking on the opening day of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. Fresh from a $19-billion (14-billion-euro) takeover by Facebook, mobile messaging service WhatsApp said today it will launch free voice calls by mid-year. Zuckerberg was the star speaker today of the industry fair, had announced a stock and cash purchase of WhatsApp last Wednesday of $19 billion (14-billion-euro). AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Mark Zuckerberg Attends Mobile World Congress(03 of22)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg speaks during his keynote conference as part of the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2014 at the Fira Gran Via complex on February 24, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communication companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and gadgets. The show runs from February 24 - February 27. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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President and Ceo Head of IT and Mobile and Communication Division at Sansung Electronics JK Shin walks on the stage during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 is presented during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit S5 is presented during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 is presented during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
What'sApp(08 of22)
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Co-founder and CEO of Whatsapp Jan Koum holds a conference during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24, 2014 The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2(09 of22)
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President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications Kunimasa Suzuki presents the Xperia Z2 tablet during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nokia X(10 of22)
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CEO of Nokia Corporation Stephen Elop presents the new Nokia X at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nokia X(11 of22)
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CEO of Nokia Corporation Stephen Elop presents the new Nokia X at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nokia X(12 of22)
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CEO of Nokia Corporation Stephen Elop speaks during a press conference at the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24, 2014 The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nokia(13 of22)
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CEO of Nokia Corporation Stephen Elop presents the new Nokia XL at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sony Xperia Z2(14 of22)
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President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications Kunimasa Suzuki presents the Smartphone Xperia Z2 during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MWC 2014(15 of22)
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Visitors arrive at the 2014 the Mobile World Congress centre in Barcelona, on February 23, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
Mediapad X1(16 of22)
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CEO Huawei Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, prensents the Mediapad X1. (credit:Getty Images)
Ascend G6(17 of22)
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CMO Europe Huawei Consumer Business Group, Andrew Connell, presents The Huawei Ascend G6. (credit:Getty Images)
Talkband B1(18 of22)
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CEO Huawei Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, presents the Talkband B1 (credit:Getty Images)
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A man uses a mobile device at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Visitors use Nokia phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A woman presents an 'intelligent watch' Ibis by Finnish company Creoir during at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A visitor looks at the Sony Xperia Z2 during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)