Apple Watch smartwatch (Photo : Reuters)
Apple has the opportunity to make watches hip again, thanks to its new device that is "neat" like Segway: Apple Watch smartwatch. It stacks up quite well against rival watches already on the market.
Today, the availability of gadgets such as smartphones and tablet computers is high. So the need to tell time from a gadget strapped to our wrists can seem outdated.
However, the Apple Watch combines the form of a traditional mechanical watch, with the function of a state-of-the-art electronic gadget. The technology is measured on a micro-sale of nanometers (one-billionth of a meter).
Daniel Dilger argues that Apple Watch could be the next gadget that is "neat," rather than "sensible" or "cool," according to Apple Insider. He cites the Segway and Google Glass as example of such products.
Dilger also mentions the late Steve Jobs' vision of blending technology and the liberal arts. Interestingly, all Apple Watch models have a rectangular face because it is more effective for text.
In terms of its leading-edge technology, apps are one of the fortes of the Apple Watch. Examples include remote check-ins at hotels and garage door operation.
One perceived drawback of the Apple Watch could be that it must be recharged after 18 hours. However, consider that a mechanical watch just gives you the same information that a sundial does.
Also, in terms of waking from its "sleep" mode, Apple's smartwatch is smarter than rival companies' models. You can hold up your arm longer to read a full text message automatically.
Finally, the Smart Watch has a starting price tag of $349, while the cheapest units from Sony and Samsung are $250 and $300, respectively However, the stainless steel version's price of $549 is close to the 2001's debut price of the iPod, when adjusted for inflation.
The bottom line: Apple Watch is a game-changer that is light years beyond any other smartwatch on the market already. It "stacks up well" against rival smartwatches, according to The Denver Post.
That said, the Apple Watch also proves the proverbial "you get what you pay for" to be true.
