We have been hearing about the inPulse “BlackBerry Watch” for ages now. Don let us know that inPulse is now accepting orders for both the metallic silver ($149) and black anodized ($199) version of their Bluetooth connected smartphone watch. In short the watch is programmable and connects to your BlackBerry and even your PC/Windows/Ubuntu machine with its own apps and notifications. The coolest thing is that the watch is programmable and they promise you can develop a “Hello Watch” app in 5 minutes. They have quite a few sample apps available for you to build on and it looks quite fun. The thing I don’t see is the apps that show you Caller ID, text messages, email titles, calendar alerts, and more from your BlackBerry. Hopefully that is still in the works…
Specs for the inPulse watch include:
- 1.3″ 96×128 pix full color display
- ARM7 microcontroller running at 52MHz
- 32kB total program space, 8kB RAM
- Bluetooth 2.1 (L2CAP)
- Over-the-air programming
- Vibrating motor
- 150mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
- Charges via microUSB
- Battery lasts up to 4 days depending on display/Bluetooth use
Either way you can learn more about the watch and pick one up at www.getinpulse.com. Still I am not sure I want a watch that dies less than every 4 days…
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9650 | OS 6.0.0.466
I am seriously thinking of getting one, maybe because I want something while waiting for the Playbook. Question: will this be compatible with the playbook bridge?? Can I connect to Watch AND playbook over bluetooth at the same time? This is the same concern ppl have who use bluetooth earpieces. RIM??
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9650 | OS 6.0.0.466
The website has some youtube videos to watch. I could play them in my native BB Browser no problem. I thought we didn’t have flash video support yet? 9650/6.0.0.466
Terrence T ( View Profile) - Posts: 1821
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM EST
Nah.. i will pass..
Those china-made ones even have the capability to watch videos, photos, playback music, take photos and videos.. at the same/fraction of the price.
BarracudaBob ( View Profile) - Posts: 1020
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM EST
I think it’s an interesting concept. I like that you can get a little heads up without having to pull your phone out. However, since I started carrying a smartphone many years ago, I stopped wearing a watch. I can’t be the only one. Even though the concept is cool, I just just don’t think people will think it’s worth $150 to have yet another gadget to remember in the morning.
Jay ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM EST
I’m the same way BarracudaBob. I don’t wear a watch at all anymore. This might be a cool thing to show off, but I think you’re right; a lot of people have lost the watch because they have a phone.
mje5270 ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM EST
Agreed. I haven’t worn a watch in at least 5 years. Who needs a watch when I’ve got at least 3 electronic devices in arm’s reach at any given moment. And $150 might be a good start towards picking up a Playbook or Xoom or both or whatever…
DavidB ( View Profile) - Posts: 1791
Posted: February 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9530
I’m with ya there, though I’m closer to 30 years without a watch. Seems like a gadget only a serious gadget freak could love. And bulky…
DaSaint ( View Profile) - Posts: 397
Posted: February 24, 2011 at 1:47 PM EST
not only gadget freaks… but people like me too… im not obsessed with fashion but i am at an age where its a trend… when i dress, im uniformed.. my hat, belt, bandanna and even my sneakers match.. watches are just another accessory like women and bags… NOW, a watch with functionality, theres an investment.
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM EST
So, this is 150 dollars and the playbook is for 200? :-p
DaSaint ( View Profile) - Posts: 397
Posted: February 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM EST
staleness steel is 150 the one i want is the black… its 100
its a must have for me 
DaSaint ( View Profile) - Posts: 397
Posted: February 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM EST
200 i ment not 100
chestr ( View Profile) - Posts: 340
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.450
This ranks up there with the calculator watche and the watch that could control the tv/vcr… Cool for a month then its collecting dust
Daniel ( View Profile) - Posts: 577
Posted: February 20, 2011 at 11:05 PM EST
Perhaps, but I’d argue it’s innovative, risk-taking on RIM’s part….
Corey Davis ( View Profile) - Posts: 1293
Posted: February 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9650 | OS 6.0.0.431
Very inventive and would’ve gone for it a year ago, but not with the Playbook on the horizon. Think they missed their opportunity to get in the market.
Daniel ( View Profile) - Posts: 577
Posted: February 20, 2011 at 11:06 PM EST
In the watch market or the tablet market?
babisboi ( View Profile) - Posts: 416
Posted: February 19, 2011 at 12:34 AM EST
I like the idea, and I might get one. They are some nice looking watches.
Daniel ( View Profile) - Posts: 577
Posted: February 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM EST
Secretly, this is what has been delaying the playbook. RIM was focusing all their efforts on the watches
smoothk10 ( View Profile) - Posts: 3
Posted: February 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM EST
Love BB but not this much…
jlceo Not Registered
Posted: February 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM EST
interesting but I don’t know if I’m ready to swap out my Rolex Presidential for this one lol
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: February 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM EST
I thought about it and too often I feel my BB vibrate and ponder if I should reach for it to see what’s up. How programmable the inPulse is is also attractive, so I’ve ordered mine. Hope it arrives soon. I wonder how nice it will play with the Playbook and the BB bridge.
DaSaint ( View Profile) - Posts: 397
Posted: February 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM EST
You’ll let us know how it performs?…
fubaz ( View Profile) - Posts: 844
Posted: February 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM EST
not too shabby, but wonder how many they will really sell….