Reviews

With the expanding interest in both wrist top computing and integrated fitness watches it is of little surprise that CES would be host to some interesting new product announcements. Magellan, widely known for their handheld and in-car GPS solutions, launched their Switch and Switch Up series of fitness watches in a pre-CES press release this past Friday. As you might imagine, the functionality of both the Switch and Switch UP watches hinges on their use of integrated GPS technology. The Switc..

The concept of harnessing some of your cell phone abilities via a wrist top device is not new, but it is easily an expanding market prime for innovation and a killer product or two. Enter i'm Watch, the Italian designed and Android powered wrist top smartphone portal which is promising to be the world's first "real smart watch". The i'm Watch is a wristwatch-style device that houses a 1.5 inch touchscreen (240 x 240 resolution) allowing you to use your smartphone and its data connection to acces..

This year Casio took the PRW-5000 we reviewed last year and gave it a makeover: PVD case, blue highlights and an almost stealth look. Let's start with the specs for the new version, model number PRW-5000Y-10R: Altimeter/barometer, compass and thermometer Tough solar power, 5 month power reserve Tough movement with automatic hand position correction Water resistant to 100m (330ft) Six-band atomic (radio) receiver, rated for +- 15 seconds per month if no signal Altimeter: -2,300ft to..

Big, bold and analog: this is the GW-3000, from the G-Shock Aviation line. Today we review the GW-3000B, the version with an orange dial and metal bracelet. Let's get started with the basic features and measurements: Available in blue or orange with a PVD case, and orange/white with a unplated steel case. Tough solar power, 5 month power reserve 6-band atomic timekeeping, accurate to within 15 seconds per month if no signal. Tough movement (this means the hands check and realign themse..

This year at CES, Casio brought along a promising prototype watch.  Featuring Casio's BLE (bluetooth low energy) technology this watch will be able to have bluetooth functionality without the dismal battery life we have seen in models from Sony Ericsson and LG. The watch is powered on a single watch-style coin battery and would connect to a smartphone allowing a host of features and 2-way communication. Expect call and email alerts, phone locating ability, global time sync, and expanded f..