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Since it doesn't have a screen I don't think you can call it a smart watch. It does seem like it could appeal to some people who don't need the convenience of
by eyeareque 11y ago
Since it doesn't have a screen I don't think you can call it a smart watch.
It does seem like it could appeal to some people who don't need the convenience of reading a text or app notification from a regular smart watch.
- rakk 11y agoYou could call it a bluetooth enabled pedometer with integrated vibration motor, but that's of course not that marketing friendly. (I'm guessing it does a bit more than the above?)
- jonas21 11y agoWhy does a smart watch have to have a screen?
- eyeareque 11y agoThat's the main buying point for me, a small screen on my wrist that can give visual notifications so I don't have to pull my phone out.
- weisser 11y agoThat's the main reason I haven't bought a smart watch.
- TeMPOraL 11y agoAnd the main reason I didn't buy a tractor is because a tractor would let me to start a farm. The point is, people have different needs. Some like getting notifications on their wrist. Myself, I like smartwatches more for the input side - ability to control stuff without interacting with the smartphone directly. Also, that's good that some people just don't see the need for it. It means the tool is useful. I hate the trend that hit the mobile market (and already affects the smartwatches) that makes companies design for lowest common denominator - it means people like me, who would like to use a specialized, feature-laden device can't get anything, because they don't exist on the market.
- userbinator 11y agoThe same reason a dumb watch has to have a display? I think most people will agree that a watch, smart or otherwise, must be able to tell you the time.