This is one smartwatch that does not need to be tethered to a smartphone to function fully.
For $400, the IronMan One GPS+ smartwatch from Timex features a
built-in 3G radio and communication tools—plus the ruggedness the brand
is famous for.
"With GPS, it can activate a
'Find Me' mode with one tap if you get lost, or can live-track you as
you run a marathon or just disappear into the wilderness," tech site The Verge said.
But there's a tradeoff of sorts: The Verge said the watch looks like a "chunky, ugly computer on your wrist."
Still, it sports an always-on Mirasol display with an icon-based homescreen, and is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Timex also claims the battery could last eight hours with GPS enabled, and up to three days with more regular use.
Also, the watch can track speed and distance, and can upload workout data to online services without needing to connect to a smartphone. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
