Omate takes the wraps off of two smartwatches

Omate has unveiled a pair of smartwatches. Both wearables are driven by the MediaTek MT2502 "Astor" chip, and run on proprietary software. One model, called the Racer, can be pre-ordered starting tomorrow for $99. That price is good until January 15th, at which time the price will be hiked to $129. Shipments of the watch are expected to start some time next month. The other model is called the Roma, and both watches are expected to be available in U.S. and U.K. retail stores by March.

The two watches will allow you to select from various watchfaces, and both will send you notifications when warranted. If you're trying to keep fit, you will be able to track your activities using either device. The use of the proprietary OS means that you won't be able to install any Android Wear apps on your Omate Smartwatch.

The Omate Racer and Omate Roma both offer 2G connectivity, so there is a possibility that they won't have to pair with a smartphone. And that low power MediaTek chip we previously mentioned, won't drain your battery that quickly. That means you should be able to get one week of life from the cell before you need to recharge it. The timepieces also offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
 

source: Engadget