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When it comes to Bluetooth watches, I think Sony Ericsson is leading the pack in the Western world. As for Japan, things seem to look bit differently there. Apparently, the watch we’re presenting you today is not the first such device Citizen has made, but it’s the first one I saw.
Anyway, it’s called AIBATO M, and it will allow its respective owners to wirelessly connect it (via Bluetooth) to their phone and trigger the camera, browse emails and show (vibrate on) call and message alerts. Not all functions will work with every device. Citizen says that some Sharp models will work perfectly with the watch, whilst others will have to settle for basic call and message alerts (we guess).
Unsurprisingly the AIBATO M is huge, measuring 43.6×54.3×13.3 mm and weighing around 100 grams. Even with this size it can work for up to five days with a full battery, which is BTW rechargeable via an included desk-stand.
As for the availability, the Citizen AIBATO M watches will start selling in Japan on July 1st, when interested buyers will be able to grab them in either black (with a rubber strap) or silver (with a metal strap). Pricing was not disclosed…
[Via: slashgear]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
