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5 Smartwatches You Can Buy Right Now

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Samsung Galaxy GearPebble SmartwatchQualcomm ToqSony Smartwatch 2 Omate TrueSmartWatches from big names and startups

Samsung Galaxy Gear

1.9 megapixel camera 720p video recording1.6-inch Super ALOMED display 320 x 320 pixel resolutionGalaxy Gear Basics

Samsung Galaxy Gear

Control music playback on phone Make and receive callsBuilt-in microphone and speakerphoneText, email and other notificationsFind My Device feature for locating phone

Notable Features

Samsung Galaxy Gear

Only works with Samsung Galaxy devicesCan only shoot 10 seconds of video at a timeBattery only lasts a day or twoDrawbacks

Pebble SmartwatchSupports iOS and Android phonesE-ink, 144 x 168 resolution displayGorilla GlassPebble Smartwatch Basics

Pebble SmartwatchIntegration with map appsWater-resistant Text, email and other notifications Has its own app storeBattery lasts up to 1 weekNotable Features

Pebble Smartwatch

No touchscreen or color displayCan only have 8 apps at a timeNo camera or video recordingNo microphone or speakerDrawbacks

Qualcomm ToqWorks with Android 4.0.3 phones and later1.5-inch Mirasol color display288 x 192 resolution Qualcomm Toq Basics

Qualcomm ToqControl music on your phoneComes with wireless ear budsWireless charging Battery can last up to 1 weekNotable Features

Qualcomm ToqNo camera or video recordingHigher price than competitionWristband has to be measured and cut by user

Drawbacks

Omate TrueSmart 2.0Standalone device, no phone required1.54 inch IPS display microSIM, Wi-Fi, GPS3G connectionWater-resistant5 megapixel camera, 720p video recordingOmate TrueSmart Basics

Omate TrueSmart 2.0

Runs full Android 4.2.2Download full apps from Google Play Calls, texts, web browsingMicrophone and speaker4GB or 8GB available storageNotable Features

Omate TrueSmart 2.0Most apps are not designed for the small screen sizePosition of the camera can make it difficult to useDrawbacks

Sony Smartwatch 2

Works with any phone or tablet running Android 4.0 or later 1.6 inch, 220 x 176 resolution display Dust and water-resistant Sony Smartwatch 2 Basics

Sony Smartwatch 2

Notifications for calls, text, emailsControl music on your phoneFacebook, Gmail and Twitter apps availableNear Field Communication Notable Features

No camera or video recordingNeeds Bluetooth headset to make or receive callsDrawbacks

How much do they cost?Galaxy Gear: $299Pebble Smartwatch: $150 to $250Qualcomm Toq: $350Omate TrueSmart: $250 to $300Sony Smartwatch 2: $199

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