With our world going from old fashion to modern, there are so many technologies that just keep being developed by dozens of manufacturers that you can’t even count how many are released in a year. So our topic for today is all about smart watches. First of all, do you even need wearables? Like the first sentence said, there are so many technologies that’s being developed, so why on Earth would you need one? To remain up to date with the latest technology? For your health? Or you just have so much money for vanity that you just spent on things you don’t even need? I mean, buying a smartphone or an iPhone, now that I’m sure you have no qualms in buying since you do need it, but do you know what the advantages of smart watches are?
They are WEARABLE. Sure there might also be disadvantages of them like the battery life, size, price and even the compatibility for other devices but at least it decreases the chance of you losing it because some of it are also waterproof although with a limited time in the water and limited depth of the water.
Here are the lists of the Top 5 Smart watches of 2014:
Pebble Smart watch
The pebble smart watch is designed as a casual wear. It almost has the same function as a smart phone and it’s a lightweight with it being 38g. It’s battery also last for 5-7 days before needing a recharge. It also has a changeable strap so if you don’t like the strap you can change it. It’s pretty cheap with the price of $99.
Samsung Galaxy Gear S
This smart watch is by far the best wearable for creatives. It’s has a 2-inch super AMOLED customizable display that curves with your wrist so not only will it look like a watch but kind of like a wide bracelet too. It’s functions isn’t only by telling time but it also has a 3G access, Bluetooth connectivity and even Wifi. Now you can easily make calls and receive calls, text, play music, use Facebook, etc. without getting your cellphone from your pocket or even from your bag. It even has a 1.0GHz Dual Core Processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory so no need to worry about storage space that much. The only negative response of the Galaxy Gear S is its price of $299.99.
Jawbone Up24![Jawbone UP24]()
If you’re one of those people whose all about being fit then the Jawbone Up24 is what you’ll need. It measures your steps, calories and sleep quality and it send the stats to Jawbone’s app. The band is protected by a medical-grade hypoallergenic rubber skin; it’s also flexible but don’t bend it too much. It’s also waterproof and it’s come in six colors and three sizes so really it’s unisex. The downfall of the Up24 is that it lacks a screen to check your progress. It’s also cheap with it only being $75.97 to $149.99.
Sony Smart Watch 2
The Sony Smart Watch 2 is the first Android-compatible Smart Watch with One-touch NFC. It weights 122.5 g and its waterproof of IP57 standard and it’s also scratch-resistant. It also has an impressive battery life that lasts up to 4 days before the need to recharge. The downfall of the Smart Watch 2 is that’s it’s a little tricky to set up on non-Sony phones. It cost about $149.96 to $159.99.
Motorola Moto 360
This smart watch is designed with an elegant touch and it is compatible with any Android device running 4.3 and higher. It is a great build quality and wireless charging. It’s also affordable with it being $249.99. It has a pedometer and a heart rate monitor but the Moto 360 isn’t really designed for exercising that much. The downfall of this is that it has a poor batter life.
