A recent study has revealed that many consumers are not willing to purchase the wearable products available on the market because of their ugly design. For this reason, many tech giants are now focusing on how they can improve the overall design of their wearable gadgets. The overall adoption of the wearable technology has been on the rise and Sony is looking forward to launching its Wena Wrist Smartwatch, which is the latest product from Sony to come out of its e-commerce and crowd-funding platform First Flight.
Flight Fight is a Sony’s business enterprise that provides financial support to experimental projects and is run by employees from the company. The new Smartwatch is scheduled to be launched in Japan only, and it will be compatible with iOS only. However, the Wena Wrist Smartwatch developers will need to raise adequate money first so as to bankroll the experiment within two months. They will need approximately ¥10 million, which is equivalent to $83,000.
The Wena Wrist Smartwatch’s face resembles that of traditional timepieces including three separate hands, controls for seconds, minutes and hours. In order to ensure that the Wena does not appear out of date, it is loaded with up-to-date design features that give it a trendy look. For instance, it has an upgradable tech-heavy wrist strap that gives it a beautiful design.
Features
Some hardware specifications featured in the upgradable tech-heavy wrist strap includes an activity tracker, an NFC wallet as well as Smartphone notifications through strap vibration and LED lights. Although not much is known about the wearable, experts predict that users will be in a position to check emails, play games and take phone calls. Additionally, experts are optimistic that Wena will succeed in Japan and will be available for users in the U.S. this would mean that Sony will have another Smartwatch hit alongside the Sony Smartwatch 3.
Moreover, Wena Wrist Smartwatch’s 22mm band contains an NFC chip that is in a position to support the standard contactless payment from Japan known as FeliCa. Also, it contains easy to personalize seven-color LED lights as well as vibrations to allow notifications. It is prudent to note that Wena Wrist Smartwatch syncs with devices that run on iOS only.
This is not the only crowdfunding device from the company. Last year, the company released a gadget that had an e-paper display on its strap, which allowed for a wide range of customization designs. Although the device didn’t make it to the international market, experts are speculating that the Wena Wrist Smartwatch could turn out to be a more determined plan. It packs a remarkable tech strap that could lead the company becoming a leading interchangeable smart accessories’ provider.
Pricing
The Wena Wrist Smartwatch is created and designed in collaboration with Citizen, which is a leading Japanese manufacturer and it comes in two different styles. The first style is the Three Hands traditional face which is expected to cost the consumer around $287. The Chronograph style has three separate controls for seconds, minutes and hours and will cost $576.
Battery life
The Wena Wrist Smartwatch is characterized by minimum tech, and this will make the battery life better. According to experts, the battery will be able to take the user for up-to five days. However, the band will require recharging after every week. Immediately the crowdfunding campaign comes to an end; the company hopes to launch its Wena Wrist Smartwatch exclusively in Japan.
Unlike entirely upgrading a new Smartwatch to allow for additional functionalities, the Wena Wrist Smartwatch concept is very simple. It involves changing the strap only to get all the required new functionalities. It is water resistant, and this means that users can take it for a swim or in the shower.
Experts have also predicted a companion app, which will allow it pair well with a Smartphone. However, reports have indicated that it will only be iOS, but not Android. Nevertheless, the company might change the compatibility features in future so as to pave the way for Android. As earlier mentioned, the Wena Wrist Smartwatch will be available in two models including the Three Hands version and the Chronograph model. With the assistance from a leading Japanese manufacturer, Citizen, the company has been able to create an exciting Smartwatch that feels and looks great.
Its weight is excellent and will feel great to have the Wena on your wrist. Moreover, the device employs the clasp mechanism, and this will help keep it in place and secure. It is a lovely Smartwatch that stands out from the rest. It is available in both stainless steel silver and black, and this allows users to choose the wearable device according to their interest.
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Conclusion
Users have for a long time refrained from buying the wearable devices currently on the market because of their ugly designs. However, the Wena Wrist Smartwatch is designed to stand out and provide users with just what they need. It will come in two models that include the Three Hands version and the Chronograph model, which are unique in their own way.
