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GIZMO SPECIAL Best smartwatch for every wrist
While plenty of smartwatches claim to prove their worth with
features like speakers, apps and touchscreens, check out the coolest few
Having a glanceable screen on the wrist makes life in f i n itely
e a sier. But smartwatches have come a long way since they first showed up a
few years ago. Which watches are best at keeping you from pulling out your
phone? Find out.
The $150 (`9,500 approx) Pebble Steel may not have a lot of fancy
smartwatch features like voice control or ability to swipe through
notifications instead of a button.But the trade-off is worth it because the
screen is always on, always readable and the battery lasts for five days.
Even better, it looks classy and comfortable to wear even when one
is dressing up for a formal dinner or a fancy business party. This incredibly
versatile gizmo ain't no child's toy. Unlike Google's Android Wear watches or
the Apple Watch, the Pebble Steel works with Android as well as iOS.
The most stylish:
Apple Watch
If all you care about is style, the $350+ (`22,000+ approx) Apple
Watch is the one you should pick. You can get its precision machined metal body
in aluminum, steel or even 18-karat gold if you really want to flaunt your
wrist. The attention to detail is incredible and the interchangeable straps are
a real treat -even the basic Sport band has a luxurious feeling.
The Apple Watch also has the potential to be the most functional
smartwatch someday, thanks to the App Store, but it's not even close right now.
Even now, it can do more things than a Pebble or Android Wear -but it doesn't
do some of them particularly well. You also need an iPhone 5 or newer to use
the Apple Watch at all.
The most fun: Pebble
Time
The $200 (`12,700 approx) Pebble Time is newer and more powerful
than the original Pebble and Pebble Steel. It's got a colour screen and an
updated UI that looks cool and never runs out of space for apps.But the new
Timeline interface doesn't do all that much, yet, and the screen is dimmer and
harder to read than previous Pebbles.
So, why is it recommend at all? Because, it's a fun smartwatch.
Every single action you take will be accompanied by a whimsical animation that
will make you smile. The app store is filled with fun ideas that take full
advantage of the limited processing power on tap. Importantly, Pebble has made
it rewarding to check that app store on a regular basis to see which are the
new toys you can add to your wrist.
Value for money
smartwatch: Pebble
If you want to just dabble in smartwatchery without dropping a lot
of cash, get the original $90 (`5,700 approx) Pebble.Functionally, it's the
same as the Pebble Steel but in an inexpensive, more robust (and unimpressive)
plastic body.
You may hate it at first look. The plastic body and rubber strap
make it great for wearing at night (sleep-tracking) or in the shower (just
being way too connected). Even though the screen may get a little scuffed, you
will love this little thing for being so robust and trustworthy.
Pebble Time Steel
The Pebble Time is pretty good. It's fun. But it's not that better
than the Pebble Steel and the too-dim screen could be a dealbreaker. The Pebble
Time Steel, however, could be the best of both worlds.
LG G Watch R
One of the best-looking Android Wear devices out there, the $300
(`19,000 approx) LG G Watch R is pretty great.It looks nice and sporty and the
battery's beefy enough to always last the day. It just doesn't look
particularly stylish compared to the Apple Watch, which costs only $50 more.
Asus ZenWatch
Another stylish Android Wear device, the $200 (`12,700 approx)
Asus ZenWatch looks great, but nowhere near as well constructed as the Apple
Watch -which makes it look huge by comparison. For a low price of $130 (`8,200
approx), it's not a bad deal.
Microsoft Band
It's more a fitness tracker than a smartwatch. The interface and
notifications leave a lot to be desired as far as smartwatches are concerned.
Basis Peak
It has way too many limitations. No Android 5.0 support, no way to
do anything except see your notifications. Plus you will have a really hard
time keeping it paired with your phone. It's good as a fitness tracker but not
as a smartwatch.
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