Allerta inPulse Bluetooth Smartwatch Keeps You Connected

 7 Mar 2011 - By Omar Mariño+
 omar@myddnetwork.com


It seems like everyone and their grandmothers are coming out with new smartwatches with all kinds of cool functions like .mp3 capabilities and WiFi but the Allerta inPulse Bluetooth watch takes things to the next level. In addition to telling the time, this smartwatch allows users to access an android app that allows them to check in to Facebook Places.

The software was created by Lead Designer Eric Migicovsky. It’s simple and easy to implement (if you want the code you’ll have to go to inPulse’s website and get it yourself.)

The watch itself will cost you $149, which—considering all the cool thing s it does—is actually a bargain. So what else can it do? Pretty much anything you want it to. The watch actually has a proprietary SDK which allows users to create code in C to customize what exactly the face of the watch (an OLED display, no less) displays. Some examples Allerta throws out there are sports scores, server ping times, even weather.

But you don’t have to do all the coding yourself. The crew at inPulse have created several samples from which you can branch out and create your own customized software. There’s also a developer’s forum on which you’ll find all kinds of free code, advice, and support from fellow watch hackers!

Hardware-wise, the watch packs a 1.3 inch 96 X 128 pixel full color displayand 32kb of onboard storage for your programs. It also has 8 kb of RAM and a vibrator so you can set your alarms to silent mode if you want to be sneaky. You’ll also get a 150mAh lithium-ion polymer battery (that charges via microUSB) which will keep you running for up to four days of normal use.
Head over to inPulse to learn more or order your Bluetooth watch today.






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