Let’s see a show of hands, who remembers Microsoft’s SPOT watches from over 8yrs ago? Smart Personal Object Technology watches not only told the time, but also used a wireless service to display news, stock prices, sports scores and weather. While we’ve seen a few Android based watches and Apple iPod nano watches, Windows Phone has been left out of the party. That is till now. Gnomio is a new Indiegogo project seeking $100,000 of funding to bring their Windows Phone watch to market. Featuring a capacitive touchscreen display and Bluetooth connectivity to Windows Phone 8 devices, Gnomio is designed to notify you with vibration about incoming calls, emails and messages. But the feature that most intrigues me is this one:
With Gnomio you can install apps from Windows Phone Store via smartphone extending device potential. Minimum of action – a couple of taps and application is installed.
The watches will be available in two styles: Fresh and Strong. The Fresh style comes in 4 bright colors, with a plastic case and the Strong style has an aluminum case. If the project is funded, they plan to have watches shipping by April 2013. Interested? $81 will reserve your own Fresh Gnomio and $131 will get you on the list for a Strong.
Filed in categories: News, Watches, Clocks, Windows Mobile
Tagged: Bluetooth Gear, Clocks, Watches, Clocks, Windows Phone
Gnomio – The resurrection of Microsoft SPOT watches? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 9, 2012 at 2:59 pm.
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/12/09/gnomio-the-resurrection-of-microsoft-spot-watches/
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