I believe that the smartwatch in their current form - is not what we need. I spoke about it in an article about the clock Withings ActiviteWhich is considered the best smartchasami. The abrupt transition from the classical forms led to the fact that smart watches look like a square and a small smart phone glued to his hand.
company Kairos of the same opinion and decided to approach the problem wearable on the other hand. They released a bracelet that can be attached to any conventional hours, making them smarter.
In total the company is going to release 3 types of bracelets: ND, HD and OD, and that's what is hidden under these names.
Bracelet T-BAND ND - a sports version of the product. On the bracelet has a LED indicator, Bluetooth for communication, microphone, gyroscope, accelerometer and sensor to measure heart rate.
ND also has a galvanic sensor that measures the temperature of the body, and can also tell you how much you sweat.
T-BAND HD is characterized by a monochrome touch screen, which displays a variety of information: the number of steps, distance and calories burned. On it will be displayed, and other information, for example, notification or alarm.
Finally, T-BAND OD - the most "intelligent" version of the bracelet, which is equipped with a concave PMOLED display, which can show a huge list of information.
All bracelets can act as a remote control tablet or smartphone. they are also synchronized with the various sports services, including HealthKit and, of course, no one forgot about IP67 - bracelets are protected from moisture and dust. But do not forget that your watch may be deprived of this protection.
T-BAND - this is a very interesting solution. They are just as functional as any smartwatch available at the moment. Athletes will also be particularly interesting model T-BAND ND, which can read the body temperature, and sweating.
Bracelets have collected the required amount of money on Kickstarter and the people who pre-ordered them, will receive the product in the first quarter of 2015. Others will have to wait a little longer.
How do you like that approach to the concept of smart watches?