Wrist watches changed their image from
a necessary time tracking device to an accessory in few decades. Now
these watches are getting smarter with technology to become a
tech-luxury for you. You all have dreamed about fancy computer watches
and they are becoming reality in a pretty useful form now. Presently
Smart-Watches are not that popular; the main reason might that we all
already have a smartphone. But still these high-tech wrist watches are
making their utility felt in their own way. Have a tour with these
high-performing time-telling devices.
Sony SmartWatch
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Sony SmartWatch |
Sony
is really into SmartWatch with this new Android device which was showed
in this year’s CES. This SmartWatch comes with Bluetooth connectivity
therefore it can be clocked with your smartphone and you can access
calls, messages, emails and social networking updates without even
taking your smartphone from your pocket. It has a 128×128 pixels, 1.3”
OLED touch display and is splash proof (supporting IP54).The watch comes
in several colors of wrist bands and had a an affordable price tag of
around Rs.7500.
I’m Watch
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I'm Watch |
I’m
SpA launched this SmartWatch in this year’s CES which generated lots of
buzz. This watch runs on Android 1.6 and features 1.54-inch display
with a resolution of 240×240, 64 MB RAM and 4 GB ROM and a non-removable
600mAh battery providing a 2 hours back-up and 48 hours back-up in
stand-by mode. It can be connected to you iPhone or Android phone with
its Bluetooth and also have some interesting apps for social networking
and playing music. But the company has not priced this watch smartly, it
will make you shed $299 for the basic model and for other premium
limited edition the price can vary from $599 to $11,999.
LG GD910 Watch Phone
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LG GD910 |
LG
Watch Phone was launched in CES 2009, this was the first watch which
was 3G enabled and also had a front facing camera for video chat which
made its look like a James Bond toy. The device featured a 1.43 inch
full touch screen, a built in camera, a built in speaker and voice
recognition. It also has EDGE, GPRS, and Bluetooth. But the price of
this device a bit scary, costs Rs.49990.
Samsung s9110
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Samsung s9110 |
Samsung
launched this cellphone-wristwatch hybrid in 2009. This hybrid watch
has a large screen and a sleek design, it features Bluetooth 2.1, voice
recognition and email sync with Outlook. The main intension of Samsung
with the release of this SmartWatch was to compete with LG’s Watch Phone
and with all those impressive features they were quite successful in
doing so. This tech-watch costs around Rs.20000.
Nike+ FuelBand
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Nike + FuelBand |
Nike+
FuelBand is a digital exercise assistant which comes with a personal
accelerometer to measures your activity and burned calories. It measures
the calories burned while you are walking, dancing or doing any other
activity except swimming. You can also connect this band with Facebook
and Twitter to showoff how much you are working out now days. This band
will cost around Rs.7500 and is available for preorder at Nike website.
iPod Nano Wristwatch
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iPod Nano Wristwatch |
iPad
Nano Wristwatch was the only one thing which this mini MP3 player
lagged. And when Apple started supporting and selling their own
wristwatches in Apple online stores encouraging customers to wear it on
the wrist it was a dream come true for all Apple fans.
Hyundai W-100 Watch Phone
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Hyundai W-100 Watch Phone |
Hyundai
released this watch phone in 2007, this device came with digital screen
to display messages, 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 playback, Bluetooth
connectivity and in buttons. But W-100 was a bit unlucky to arrive at a
time when smartphone where watching up the fire.
Avatar Watch Mobile Phone with Keyboard
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Avatar Watch |
Avatar
ET-1 Watch Mobile Phone is a phone which comes with a strap. But the
funny part is this phone supports touchscreen so the question is, was
that keypad necessary? It features a 1.33inch touch screen, Bluetooth,
support playing MP3 MP4, FM radio via the phone, Smart voice dialing and
Smart voice command. This simple looking tech-watch just cost Rs.3999.
WiMM One
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WiMM One |
This
SmartWatch was launched in this year’s CES, this one-inch square device
runs on Android 2.1 and also has some interesting ‘Micro Apps’. Let’s
wait for the time to decide whether this device will survive or just
deplete in the crowd of all other Android devices.
Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch
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Phonewatch |
In
2012 Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch launched this simple ‘W
Phonewatch’ which has a touchscreen, SIM card-enabled option that
connects to Bluetooth devices. But its cost was bit too much costing
around $200 for just and high-end accessory to carry around on your
wrist.
Microsoft SPOT
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Microsoft SPOT |
Microsoft
SPOT (Smart Personal Objects Technology) came to existence in 2004 with
ARM processors and provided access to weather updates, stock quotes,
sports scores, headline news and Outlook calendar reminders through its
soon-to-be-defunct DirectBand network. Microsoft charged $299 for this
watch which scared most of its probable customers.
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