One of the biggest complaints with smart watches is the way they look, most of them look very unappealing, especially is you consider yourself a “watch guy”. The Motorolla Moto 360 looks like a more traditional watch but the list of such watches is quite small.
You can add the GEAK II smart watch by Shanda to that list. In fact, the GEAK II looks even more like a “real” watch than the Moto 360. The watch is shaped like a traditional watch and comes in various finishes on the case and bracelets, and is offered with leather straps.
Powering the Shanda GEAK II smart watch is not the latest Android Wear technology, but a modified version Android 4.3. Another trick the GEAK II has up its sleeves is its battery life; most of the new smart watches come with a battery life of one day or less, the GEAK II promises a battery life of 3-4 days. It accomplishes this by combining an LED screen and an E-ink screen, which is known for being frugal with its use of the battery.
Retail pricing for the GEAK II watch is unknown at this time, the watch did raise funds through crowd-funding, at which time it was offered as low as $344 and as high as $409. The price is probably around $409 when it’s available for purchase; the pre-ordered watches will be ready for shipping in January 2015. [Via]
