Choosing the perfect smartwatch is and has always been a difficult experience, but with the right guidance, just about everyone can be capable of making the right decision. I’m Watch, which is a smartwatch made by the same company aims at making sure that the concept of owning and using a smartwatch is greatly simplified. With a nice design and the basic smartwatch features, this device could turn out to be quite good, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.
Design
The I’m Watch was designed with one idea in mind- to be noticeable. With this in mind, it is exactly what a person would expect from a large watch, as it comes with a 1.54 inch colour LCD screen which is encased in an aluminium housing that can be considered quite sturdy. With a weight of around 2.9 ounces, the device is definitely bigger than most of the other smartwatches available on the market at this moment in time.
In terms of design, it should be pointed out that if you’re looking for a discrete watch, then this model is definitely not the right choice for you. However, if you are the fan of big and bulky devices, the I’m Watch will definitely not disappoint you in this regard. The watch also comes along with a curved glass face that aims at giving the timepiece a more sophisticated look. While the actual design of the watch takes a little bit of time to get used to, once a person has been wearing it for a while, it will look and feel exactly like a smartwatch should.
When it comes down to the placement of the watch controls, it can be said that the Italian company got this aspect correct, as there is just one circular button present on the right side of the watch, next to its microphone. On the opposite side, we have the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack which can be used both for listening to music, but also to charge the device.
Another interesting fact which is worth pointing out is that there is also a limited-edition version of the I’m Watch which is gold-plated that comes at the price of $1500, if you really want to take the concept of being noticed to the next level.
Features
Like most smartwatches, the I’m Watch is basically a smartphone accessory, meant to put your smartphone on your wrist as an effort to save time and allow you to be in control of many factors. The device is able to tell the time and date in a multitude of ways while also displaying notifications and allowing users to play around with a couple of more applications.
As the device currently runs Android, there are different apps on-board meant to allow users to check Facebook, see Twitter updates, but also check their messages, email, weather, Instagram, Picasa or the stocks, which are all features that make the device worth using. You’ll be happy to know that the smartwatch also comes with a couple of basic applications that are meant to make things easier for the wearer, such as a calculator, address book, digital compass and an appointments app. The I’m Watch also allows users to dial phone numbers directly from the device without needing to touch the smartphone.
Performance
Here’s is where most issues of this device lay, as it unfortunately is not equipped with a strong processor which would otherwise ensure optimum performance from the device. With this in mind, while it is generally smooth, there may be some moments when the device gets laggy, so this definitely is something worth keeping in mind when it comes down to making the final decision.
However, after getting used to the device, most users will find that the basic functions operate quite fast and don’t cause any problems. However, it is important not to try to do too many things at the same time, as that will most probably make the device start running a bit slower than usual.
Battery & Resistance
Like it has always been said, the battery longevity of a smartwatch represents a decisional factor, as nobody wants a smartwatch that only works for around 3 hours and then needs to be charged. With this factor in mind, the I’m Watch lasts for a total of 24 hours, so you will most probably have to charge it on a daily basis. However, is this really an issue when phones are after all charged every night?
In terms of resistance, it can be said that the manufacturer has done an excellent job. As the device is encased in metal, any falls will leave no scratches and results have shown that it takes a serious pounding before the device actually suffers any viewable hits.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the I’m Watch represents a decent device that anyone with a love for big watches can consider purchasing. It has a ton of features and works fairly well unless put under stress, so it should be fine for those who don’t feel like playing with their smartwatches the entire day.
Additionally, its price is a bit higher than that of its competitors which may be a setback, but chances are that it will be reduced soon, as an effort to ensure that just about anyone can afford it.
