We've seen smartphones, smart TVs, smart cars and smart homes. So why not smartwatches?
You don't need to be Dick Tracy to see the appeal of adding extra functionality to your wrist — be it text messaging, video calling, GPS tracking or customizable apps.
In fact, it's already here.
Sure, it's been a few years since Timex first introduced Ironman with Data Link, the company's first watch to combine a personal digital assistant (PDA) with a multi-function sport timekeeping device. And then there were the Fossil SPOT watches that operated on Microsoft's wirelessly-connected Smart Personal Objects Technology. Ahead of its time, perhaps, as these technologies failed to gain mainstream appeal.
Today, however, there are many high-tech wristwatches debuting — though some seem more promising than others.
The Sony SmartWatch ($149.99), for example, pairs with a nearby Android smartphone via Bluetooth, through a free app downloadable from Google Play (formerly Android Market).
Setting up the color SmartWatch was straightforward enough, as was selecting what supported apps to download -- though be aware the 1.3-inch OLED touchscreen might be smaller than you realize. In fact, the screen doesn't fill up the entire watch face. And the screen can be somewhat hard to read in bright sunshine unless you cup the top of the screen with your other hand.
As you'd expect, this 0.5-ounce smartwatch lets you read texts, emails and social networking updates from sites like Facebook or Twitter. Plus, it supports about 60 other apps, too, including Google Maps, Weather and Gmail. To swap between installed apps, simply swipe left or right between them.
The smartwatch also vibrates to let you know when a call is coming in and you can control music on your smartphone while it's tucked away in a purse or pocket. Some of the apps seem a little ridiculous — for example, who wants to snap pictures with your Android smartphone via the watch? — but others are more appealing, like a quick glance at the weather or reading a text and tapping to reply with a preset message like "Call you shortly."
The dust- and splash-proof SmartWatch ships with a black silicone wristband, but five additional colors are available for purchase: white, pink, mint, grey and blue. Battery life lived up to its promise of up to an entire week between charges; a small USB cable is included with four "teeth" that clamp onto the back of the watch face.
BlackBerry users, on the other hand, might consider the inPulse smartphone watch (from $99). Also available for Android devices, this wireless smartphone accessory for the wrist lets you read emails and texts, see caller ID and calendar alerts. Smartwatch apps range from ways managing presentations (going forward and back through PowerPoint slides) and games (like Cavern) to world clocks, stopwatches and multiple digital clock skins to customize its appearance.

In fact, the maker of the inPulse watch, Allerta, is also working on a new smartwatch, Pebble: E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android. Due out later this year, the product has raised more than $10.2 million dollars from supporters via KickStarter -- the most money ever raised on the popular crowdfunding platform.
Check out the original KickStarter video pitch on the Pebble here: Pebble: E-Paper Watch
While the number of Pebble pledgers is quite remarkable -- roughly 69,000 in total -- some may question why we need an extra screen in our lives. That is, if the smartphone replaced the wristwatch, do we really need to reintroduce it again? Are we that lazy we can't pull out our smartphone? And in many cases, these watches require a nearby phone to work.
Personally, I do like how some watches let you control the music on a tucked-away smartphone, offered by the Sony SmartWatch and iPulse, as well as the now-defunct Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Bluetooth Watch. And I also thought it was a good idea products like the Helium Digital Wristband Communicator would vibrate if you walk too far away from your phone — ideal for forgetful types.

Not all smartwatches are wireless either. ThinkGeek has its stainless steel MP4 Watch ($89.99) that lets you watch videos, listen to music, see photos and read e-books. There's also the ThinkGeek USB Hidden Flash Drive Watch ($49.99), which holds up to 8 Gigabytes of files on a discrete USB connector hidden behind the face.

Finally, those how own a 6th generation iPod nano might opt for an iWatchz accessory (from $24.95), which turns the square-shaped portable media player into a wristwatch. In fact, the iPod has 18 different watch faces to choose from, ranging from analog and digital options to Disney and The Muppets characters. This hands-free accessory is also perfect for those who'd like to exercise while listening to their music (with album artwork), plus there's also a built-in pedometer, FM radio, stopwatch and support for podcasts.

http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/accessories/smartwatch/

They come in different colours

Ridiculous nd unnecessary!!!!

buy for wetin now. unless i can tie round my bingo's neck.

naylove: buy for wetin now. unless i can tie round my bingo's neck.

How does this improve consumer experience..?

Yes I will buy it can anyone provide the site here

Now if only it has the holographic projector like the one in Ultraviolet.

I'd buy it if I were Toyin Saraki, instead of carrying 5 smart phones.

naylove: buy for wetin now. unless i can tie round my bingo's neck.

damilola15: I'd buy it if I were Toyin Saraki, instead of carrying 5 smart phones.

Words!

Now what do I wanna tweet about with my watch rubbish

well the phones aint expensive, they're just $125 (N20, 125). I've got one coming from the UK dis week. I hope the 'real owners' wont take it away from me. Lolz

but seriously the phone is nice.

What a sweet nonsense

m still waiting for google church

Huh!!! Will this watch tell me the time Jesus Christ will be coming? If yes, I'll buy..

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So everything that James Bond used to dazzle us then is now reality...waiting for the car that will be amphibious.. Drive on land and underwater

I see it allows us use our phones less. But man reading texts on the screen will sure be eye straining. Expect more smart watches that from sci-fi spy movies.

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I'll love to buy when the price drops at least N10k.

Watches will be totally obsolete within the next 15 years.

hmm @ topic.

make una no spoil my market o.

JoyStick Tracy? Wetim dey worry those Go ogle people sef?

PhysicsQED: Watches will be totally obsolete within the next 15 years.

That will never happen.Pple will alws put on wristwathes as a fashion statement,en not really 4 time update purpose or something

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Nigerians and their negative thoughts. Wasn't the aim of the oyibo producer.

I will buy when it drops to 1k so call me when china start their own production.

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