Smartwatchs - The Next Generation Innovation ( Top-10 , 2013 )

The next generation technology is here. The wearable computers/gadgets - Smartwatchs.
World is actually getting more smarter day by day and year by year. The technology is changing dramatically every year. Each year we see some new kind of tech gadget coming in the market.
In the same respect, to guide our readers, we bring you the Top-10 Smartwatchs list. Have a look...

1) Neptune Pine

Neptune Pine is definitely the best of the best announced Smartwatch till date. It's is currently up for Pre-Orders for $395 for 32GB version, and $335 for 16GB version. Firstly the tech specs -

Display 
Screen - 2.4 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen
Resolution - 320X240 QVGA resolution

Physical Specifications
Size - 66.0X53.5X14.2 mm
Weight - 60.8 grams ( pine handset ) & 35.4 grams ( neptune wrist strap )

Connectivity 
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1700, 1900
UMTS/HSPA+/WCDMA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100
GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 2.0
Micro-SIM

Operating System
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Memory
512MB RAM
16/32 GB Mass Storage

Sound ( And Alerts )
Speaker
Microphone
3.55 headphone jack
Vibration alert

Camera
5 Megapixel rear camera with Flash
VGA front camera with Flash

Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Digital Compass
Pedometer

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.2GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A5

Battery
Built-in rechargeable battery 900 mAh lithium polymer battery
Charging via USB

Features Offered
Calling/Messaging
Picking up call
Notification Alert
Qwerty keyboard
Voice Control
Removable Camera with Flash ( Rear and Front )
PulseCounter
Touchscreen


2) Sony SmartWatch 2

Sony has already started rolling out its second version of Smartwatchs for Xperia Smartphones. The Technical Specifications are as follows -

Physical Specifications
Dimensions - 42X9X41 mm
Weight - 122.5 grams ( including wrist strap )

Display 
LCD 1.6''
Aluminium body and silicon wristband
Resolution - 220X176 ppi

Connectivity
Android 4.0 or later
NFC watch for all smartphones
Bluetooth 3.0
Wifi

Durability
Water Resistant

Battery Time
Normal usage - 3-4 days

Features Offered
Call handling (answer, reject, mute, volume handling)
Missed call notification
SMS/MMS
Email
Gmail
Facebook
Twitter
Music remote extension/music handling
Calendar
Slideshow

3) Qualcomm Toq

The processor makes had made a revolutionary step in its history by making Smartwatchs. Clever display technology means that the Toq can run for five days between charges and thanks to induction technology, when the battery’s flat, it can charge wirelessly. Designed to act as a second screen to a smartphone, it will also ship with a separate ear piece for hands-free and wrist-free use.NO INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY, though rumours suggest the device is in BETA stage and is available for $299. Tech specs are -

Display
Size - 1.55 inch
Resolution - 288x192 ppi with color display
Dimensions - 43.3X47.6X9.96 mm
Weight - 0.2 lbs

Connectivity
OS - Toq runs ThreadX, Android 4.0 or later
Bluetooth

Processor
200MHz ARM Cortex M3

Features Offered
Call Management
Music
Wireless Charging
Automated Brightness Adjustment
Touchscreen

4) Samsung Galaxy Gear

Unveiled by Samsung at IFA trade event in Berlin, Galaxy Gear hit the stores on September 25th in 149 countries. Priced at $299, Galaxy Gear is initially compatible with two of Samsung's smartphones - Galaxy Note III and Galaxy Tab 10.1. The Tech specs are -

Display 
Screen - SuperAMOLED 1.63 inch display
Resolution - 320X320 at 278 ppi
Weight - 74 grams

CPU
Processor - 800MHz single-core processor
RAM - 512 MB
Storage - 4GB

Connectivity
Bluetooth
OS - Android ( modified )

Camera - 1.9 Megapixel

Battery - 315 mAh

Features Offered 
NFC enabled Charger
Gear Manager
Call Manager
Notifications
Weather
Voice Memo
Camera
Photo Gallery
Media Controller
Pedometer
Calculator (yes, it's a calculator-watch)
Google Now

5) Pebble smartwatch

This is the smartwatch which is designed for both Android and iOS systems.  Currently available for Pre-Orders for $150, we would place it at No.5 after Galaxy Gear.
The tech specs are as follows :-

Display 
Screen- 1.26 inch display, Black and White, Ultra low Power "Transflective LCD" with backlit
Resolution - 144X168 ppi
Dimensions - 50.33X32X8.44 mm

Sensors 
Magnetometer
Ambient Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Vibration motor

Connectivity
Bluetooth 2.1 ( but supports Bluetooth 4.0 in low energy )
OS - Pebble OS, compatible with iOS and Android ( using Bluetooth )

Battery Time
Normal Mode - 7 days

Durability 
Water-resistant

Features Offered
Incoming Caller ID
Email (Gmail or any IMAP email account)
SMS on both Android and iPhones
iMessage (iOS only)
Calendar Alerts
Facebook Messages
Twitter
Weather Alerts
Silent vibrating alarm and timer

6) i'm watch

Currently priced at $399 USD or 13999 INR in India, i'm became the first company to unveil a touchscreen watch that connects to the web and does offer what a smartwatch should do. Lets see the specifications -

Physical Specifications
Dimensions - 52.9X40.6X10 mm
Weight - 90/95/130/170 grams

CPU
Memory - 4 GB
RAM - 128 MB
Processor - IMX233
OS - i'm Droid ( customised Android version )

Display - 1.54 inch TFT display
Resolution - 240X240 pixel ( @220 ppi )

Battery
Battery - 450 mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Battery Time - 24 hours with bluetooth connection and 48 hours without bluetooth connection

Compatibility 
Android 4.0 +
iOS 4+
Blackberry 10+

Features Offered
Calls
Message
Calender
Email
Proximity Sensor
Sleep Mode
Weather
Facebook
Twitter
Compass
Stock Markets
i'moticon
Instagram
Stopwatch
Cloud Storage ( i'm Cloud )


7) Agent Smartwatch

Currently in development stage, is expected to be launched soon. Termed as the only non-compromising smartwatch by the developers, Agent Smartwatch is expected to make a grand launch. Lets have a look at the technical specifications :-

CPU
Processor - 120 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 Processor with secondary AVR co-processor

Display - 1.28 inch display with 128X128 resolution and Anti-Glare glass lens

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0

Sensors
3-Axis accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibration motor

Battery life
Normal mode - 7 days
Watchface mode - 30 days
Qi wireless charging

Durability
Water Resistant

Features Offered
Wireless charging
Sharp display mode
Compatible with iPhone 4S, Android 2.3+ and Windows Phone 8
Runs on downloaded app

8) Emopulse Smile Smartwatch

This one actually runs on a idea of a curved/flexible screen. Its a bracelet, which is based on a Linux system, and is one of best of its kind.
Although the full technical specifications aren't available at present, we provide you the main specifications -
4G supported
OMAP 5 processor
128/256 Flash
USB 3.0
NFC enabled
2GB memory
3000 mAh battery
12 megapixels camera capable of 1080p recording

Expected to be launched in early 2014 at price of $480 for 128GB model and $550 for 256GB model.

Features Offered
Speech recognition
Digital assistant functions
Desktop-quality gaming
Emotional sensors that pick up on your moods

9) Foxconn Smartwatch
Engadget reports that Foxconn isn't waiting around for rumors of an Apple smartwatch to come true -- it's building a timepiece of its own. The company has just shown iPhone-compatible wristwear
that previews Facebook messages and phone calls while tracking the owner's breathing and heart rate. Upgrades are also coming in the long run, such as a fingerprint reader that would lock down the wearer's health data.
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet for the Foxconn Smartwatch, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

10) Vea Buddy

It is built on a mechanism for 'no need to take smartphone out of our pocket'. It is currently shipping for $249 a piece in three colors - black, white, red. The technical specs are as follows -

Thickness:8 mm
Screen:tactile, capacitive, 2" ultra high contrast panel
Button: just one, on the left bottom corner
Bluetooth: 4.0
SoC:MTK
Memory:internal 8 GB
Frame:Metal
Band: Elastomer
USB port: at the end of the band USB port
Battery life: 10 days or 2 weeks standby.
Water-resistant: 3ATM
Shock resistant
OS Compliant : iOS / Android / Windows Phone

Features offered
Time
Calls
Text message
MMS
Emails
Calender
Photos
Music
GPS
Facebook
Twitter
USB Port