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Anyone planning on buying a smartwatch anytime soon?

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Anyone planning on buying a smartwatch anytime soon?
Smartwatches are definitely a thing now and it looks like they are here to stay. Samsung has one on sale, Sony has released a couple of models already, and even Apple is probably going to join the party before this year is out. Then there's the Qualcomm Toq, the Pebble Steel, the Neptune Pine, the Meta smartwatch, and all the other smart timepieces that are (or will be) fighting for a chunk of the smartwatch market. 

But really, why have tech companies grown so keen on smartwatches all of a sudden? Is there any reasonable demand for such a product? Well, that's the question we'll try to find answer to with today's poll. Cast your votes below and let us know if you'll be considering yourself a proud smartwatch owner anytime soon.

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Will you be buying yourself a smartwatch anytime soon?
I have a smartwatch already 9.49% (122 votes) (122 votes)
I will be buying one soon 11.9% (153 votes) (153 votes)
I will wait until they get better 34.91% (449 votes) (449 votes)
I will wait until they get cheaper 16.95% (218 votes) (218 votes)
I will buy a smartwatch only if it has an Apple logo on it 5.52% (71 votes) (71 votes)
Not interested 21.23% (273 votes) (273 votes)

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posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:49 7
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1. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)


ummmm....

No. But more power to everyone else.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 11:24 2
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8. akki20892 (Posts: 3902; Member since: 04 Feb 2013)


Waiting for Nokia Smartwatch.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 11:25 3
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9. LiyanaBG (Posts: 381; Member since: 07 Nov 2013)


phonearena where is the option for

I will buy a smartwatch only if it has an HTC logo on it :)

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:50 10
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2. tedkord (Posts: 14229; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)


Let's play a game and guess which PA readers voted ”only with an Apple logo". My guests

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:51 4
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3. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)


Of course im interested but not now.
They need a lot of work.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:54 10
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4. Augustine (Posts: 1043; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)


I like watches, fine, mechanical watches. Not only are they better looking than their digital counterparts, which the smart ones smack of, but their movements, fine examples of craftsmanship, veritable micro machines, just mesmerize me. In short, no smart watches for me.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:56 1
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6. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3535; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)


Agree!

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 13:50
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15. alrightihatepickingusernames (Posts: 474; Member since: 29 Dec 2013)


If I were to buy a smart watch now I would only buy the pebble steel because it can somewhat compete with the looks of a real watch. I'll wait to see what they offer down the line though.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 21:35 1
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30. QWIKSTRIKE (Posts: 1298; Member since: 09 Mar 2010)


Agreed, why spend money on cheap junk with gimmicks vs a nice mechanical watch. I'll buy a smart phone smart TV make my home smart via my own PC and software, but I'll never buy a smart watch either.

I have a few Longine sports watch,s and a Geneve Euro watch, and compared to those cheap plastic watches they are outstanding. I guess I will never see the appeal of a digital watch since the mid 70's when they 1st appeared.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 10:55 11
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5. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3535; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)


I bet Darkkjedii went for "I will buy a smartwatch only if it has an Apple logo on it"

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 14:11 4
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17. akki20892 (Posts: 3902; Member since: 04 Feb 2013)


Lolololololollllllolololollllllolololllll

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 14:25 1
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20. Edward_bly (Posts: 278; Member since: 11 Dec 2013)


Lol who doesnt know that.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 11:01 1
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7. ph00ny (Posts: 1519; Member since: 26 May 2011)


I have the gear already and i'm probably going to upgrade to gear 2 if it comes with flexible screen

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 11:40 1
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10. Mrmark (Posts: 303; Member since: 26 Jan 2013)


I am very tempted ...I hate when my phone sounds go off and I can't quickly check my phone because I am driving. #addictedtomyphone
#yesihashtagged

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 11:40 1
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11. Deadeye37 (Posts: 193; Member since: 25 Jan 2011)


I like the smart watches with ePaper. I love how customizable they are and the abilities that they offer (running mode, view notifications, answer calls (kreyos version)).

My problem is that the price is a bit cost prohibitive for me. I would get the watch for around $60-$80.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 13:11
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12. HASHTAG (unregistered)


I think I'll wait a couple years or so before I buy my first smartwatch. Would love to own one, but not at this moment.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 13:11 4
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13. NokiaFTW (Posts: 2072; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)


"I will buy a smartwatch only if it has an Apple logo on it"
Really PA? So Google, HTC, Nokia/MS, Samsung, Huawei, Sony are all dead and only Apple can innovate and attract consumers towards their smartwatch?

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 13:51 1
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16. alrightihatepickingusernames (Posts: 474; Member since: 29 Dec 2013)


I'm gonna be honest I think it was put there sarcastically.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 15:22
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22. Chakra (Posts: 135; Member since: 02 Dec 2009)


As if the Apple fanboyism of phonearena hasn't already been well established... :P

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 13:14
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14. lallolu (Posts: 561; Member since: 18 Sep 2012)


Yes, i do not think it should be more than 100usd max. 50 usd will bem more like it.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 14:13
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18. srk_srinivas (Posts: 22; Member since: 27 Dec 2010)


Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Phablet, Smart Phone, Smart Watch.. what next a Smart Ring.. lol

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 14:16
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19. Augustine (Posts: 1043; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)


Blue teeth?

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 15:22 1
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23. Chakra (Posts: 135; Member since: 02 Dec 2009)


Smart Condom?

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 18:24
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29. petedavison93 (Posts: 18; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)


Well... yes actually. There are several in development already. And tbh some of them look pretty damned cool. Loads of kickstarter projects for smart rings/nfc rings etc at the moment

posted on 11 Feb 2014, 00:32
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33. Taters (banned) (Posts: 6474; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)


Smart chip in your brain. Turn on your tv and change channels with your thoughts and answer your phone with your thoughts too. Lol

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 15:04
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21. itgetsreal614 (Posts: 2; Member since: 24 Sep 2013)


As long as the Samsung Gear 2 has a better battery life and the ability to record more than 10 seconds I will be getting one ad soon as it launch..... along with the S5 on Verizon of course

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 16:15
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24. microsoftnokiawin (Posts: 1236; Member since: 30 Mar 2012)


i wanna get a pebble but i'm waiting for 2.0 it needs a bit of improvements i reckon

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 16:17 2
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25. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)


I'm still plannin on buying the SONY SMART WATCH2 till it gets a bit cheaper.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 21:54 1
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31. Kaiser2007 (Posts: 173; Member since: 16 Nov 2013)


Yeah. SONY is the best. Waiting for the price to go down.

posted on 10 Feb 2014, 16:56
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27. GeekMovement (unregistered)


"I will buy a smartwatch only if it has an Apple logo on it"

lol that made me laugh. Interesting option yet of course there will be people who chooses that one.

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