What is a smartwatch?

[Guest]

A smartwatch is a wearable device that gives users access to their email, messages, news alerts and more.

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[agnickolov]

A smartwatch is simply a computer strapped on your wrist. Just like a smartphone is a computer you carry in your pocket.

With that said, I'd rather wait until they produce smartwatches designed to eliminate the need for a smartphone.

 

[CrArC]

No mention of the Omate TrueSmart? Disappointing... especially since it's one of few watches right now which is capable of working WITHOUT needing a smartphone.

Their Kickstarter campaign has less than 51 hours remaining! If you want a "full featured" smartwatch for less than the Galaxy Gear and Sony Smartwatch, now would be the time.

 

[CrArC]

@ agnickolov - sorry didn't read your comment before posting! There is one such watch on Kickstarter right now: http/www.kickstarter.com/projects/omate/omate-truesmart-water-resistant-standalone-smartwa

 

[lemon40]

Yeah, but can they tell you the time??

 

[falcompsx]

A smart watch is the solution to a question no one asked.

 

[gm0n3y]

I'm still not sold on the whole 'smartwatch' idea. Email and text message notifications aren't really worth having to wear a watch. Until it gives some useful functionality that I can't get on my smartphone I just don't see the reason. As a fashion statement, or for those that receive a large number of text/email in a day, I can see some utility. But for the vast majority of people it just doesn't make sense, especially with Google Glass just around the corner.

 

[lathe26]

Another reason the Microsoft SPOT watch failed: it was as big as a Fred Flinstone sundial. Because of that, only some men wanted to buy it and no women. Watches are as much about fashion as they are about functionality. I am not convinced that the new watch manufacturers have learned this lesson.

 

[hector2]

Just give me a nice watch with a nice LCD screen and big font with a calculator function for <$50. I'll use a cell phone, tablet or laptop for the rest

 

[V338]

I have a pebble and it does just what I want, screen calls and texts without having to pull out phone, unlock it etc. Lasts a week between charges, can swim with it. I have a Droid Maxx and it keeps it unlocked as a trusted device very cool.

 

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