Smart watches are wearable technology that feature smartphone capabilities while keeping time. Many smart watches have a built-in GPS systems, bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, and can download mobile applications. Apple’s 2015 first generation Apple Watches are back-ordered until June. The first shipment arrives on Friday, April 24.
List of 5 Smart Watches to Compare and Contrast:
1) Apple Watch
Brand: Apple
Price: Sport $350+, Watch $550+, Edition $10,000+
Processor: Apple S1
Battery life: 18 hours
Colors: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Gold
Size: 38mm or 42mm
Sim: No
Water resistant: Splash and water (exercise, washing hands, rain)
Announced on: Sept. 9, 2014
2) Samsung Gear S (SM-R750)
Brand: Samsung
Price: $330
Processor: Dual-Core 1 GHz
Battery life: 300 mAh
Colors: Blue Black, White
Size: 67 g, 40mm)
Sim: Yes
Water resistant: IP67, 1 meter for 30 minutes
Announced on: Aug. 28, 2014
3) Moto 360
Brand: Motorola
Price: $250
Processor: Single-Core 1 GHz TI OMAP 3
Battery life: 320 mAh
Colors: Dark, Natural, Light
Size: 48 g, 46mm
Sim: No
Water resistant: IP67, 1 meter for 30 minutes
Announced on: March 18, 2014
4) Pebble
Brand: Pebble
Price: $89, $199
Processor: Single-Core STM32F205RE 120 MHz CM3
Battery life: 140 mAh, 7 days
Colors: Pebble, Pebble Steel
Size: 38 g, 62mm
Sim: No
Water resistant: 50 meters
Announced on: April 11, 2012
5) LG G Watch R (W110)
Brand: LG
Price: $300
Processor: CPU Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400, 1.2GHz
Battery life: 410 mAh
Colors: Black
Size: 62g, 46.4mm
Sim: No
Water resistant: IP67, 1 meter for 30 minutes
Announced on: Sept. 4, 2014
