Opinions on smartwatches

[irule9000]

Hi, I hope im putting this in the right forum. Im wondering what your opinions are smartwatches are, if they're a gimmick or not. Personally I find them to be an interesting new technology and I just invested in the kreyos meteor http://igg.me/at/kreyos/x/2749354. Do you think my investment was a waste of money.... or did I back the right product?

[Rukin1]

That's pretty cool lol. But Idk... Me, I'd wait till a few more come out because then the next ones, the makers will learn from them and make them better ect ect.

[JimBob]

Wait for Apple to release iWatch and then buy several. I am a shareholder.

[MacPCS]

Nothing very compelling in the space right now. Lots of potential but the execution and ideas suck so far.

 

 

[sbolen]

Wait for Apple to release iWatch and then buy several. I am a shareholder.

I concur.

 

(Also a shareholder)

[Rukin1]

Wait for Apple to release iWatch and then buy several. I am a shareholder.

Or never buy apple products..ever

[JimBob]

Or never buy apple products..ever

I have never bought or used any Apple products. But I know lots of other people do, so I want those profits.

[The Dave]

I have a Pebble smart watch that I helped fund through kickstarter. I really like it. The thing is water proof, the battery lasts a week on a charge, there are lots of apps and custom watch faces for it and the e-ink display is sharp and easy to see in daylight. I also have a nice Suunto Core military spec watch and an ipod mini with watch band adapter as well. Watches are a great way to show off technology and for someone to show off their geek cred. I personally welcome the new smart watches coming out and I would definitely consider an iWatch or whatever else that comes out if it is as good and fun to customize as my Pebble.

[mrknowitall526]

*looks at $39 5-year-old Timex Expedition from Kohl's and feels inferior*

[Rukin1]

I have never bought or used any Apple products. But I know lots of other people do, so I want those profits.

Smart man

[MacPCS]

*looks at $39 5-year-old Timex Expedition from Kohl's and feels inferior*

at least yours works. My Nike fuelband broke. Twice. The same way.

 

In less than a year.

[centermedic]

I think smart watches will be an interesting and profitable market but no where near the run away train that smart phones became. I think the market will turn on functionality and price point. I think most people will resist paying a $200 for a cell phone and then $150 for a smart watch.

 

P.S.-You might want to ask this question in  General Investing

[JimBob]

I believe smart glasses will be a runaway hit; not smart watches.