We have just got a news that Sony's smartwatch is finally available in the US. As expected, the SmartWatch costs $150, while those colorful (read: not black) wrist bands are priced at $20 a pop. The watch pairs with Android phones over Bluetooth, using a free app available in Google Play (if you happen to own a Sony handset, you should find that application pre-installed). Like any smartwatch, this one lets you read emails, texts and social updates on the device. Meanwhile, the list of mini apps is approaching 60 and already includes Facebook and Google Maps.
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After getting hands-on, we can say the rubber strap is comfortable and the 1.3-inch OLED display responsive, though the apps are a mixed bag in terms of usefulness. A remote for your phone's camera? Using the watch to call someone in your contacts list? You'll need a Bluetooth headset for that feature to be truly handy. Other favorites include the ability to find your lost phone (even if it's set to quiet mode), as well as stream photos and other media from your phone. You can even respond to incoming text messages with a preset reply (e.g., "I'm busy. What's up?"), though good luck using that canned response a second time when your friend gets back to you 10 seconds later. In any case, is all that worth the $150?
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