Verizon Wireless is offering a $50 discount on the Sony SmartWatch 3 in the U.S., now selling the gadget for $199.99.
Wearable devices are very hot right now and the trend is increasingly gaining momentum. Amid a number of neat smartwatches that are currently available for purchase, the Sony SmartWatch 3 has stirred plenty of interest and has proved to be quite a successful device.
Normally retailing for $249.99, the Sony SmartWatch 3 is now available for 20 percent off from Verizon Wireless, as the carrier is offering the device for just $199.99. At this new price point, the SmartWatch 3 falls in line with the popular Motorola Moto 360, which also runs Android Wear.
It remains unclear at this point whether this is a limited-time deal set to expire soon, or whether Verizon has permanently slashed the price of the device.
As a reminder, the Sony SmartWatch 3 features a 1.6-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and packs a 1.2GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 processor under the hood, paired with 512MB of RAM.
Other specs include 4GB of internal storage capacity, a 420 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity, and a slew of sensors such as accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, gyroscope, and a GPS antenna, which is not that common for smartwatches.
When it comes to weight and dimensions, the Sony SmartWatch 3 measures 36 x 10 x 51 mm and weighs in at 38g. Furthermore, the device is also dust- and water-resistant, boasting IP68 certification for extra durability.
"Make your Android experience even greater with the Sony SmartWatch 3. Use it to interact with your smartphone or tablet without ever taking it out of your bag or pocket. Sleek and stylish, functional with multiple practical applications, the SmartWatch 3 brings convenience to your life," Verizon touts on the product page.
"With the SmartWatch 3, you can keep on top of things without taking your phone out of your pocket or bag. Get notifications. Store and control your music. See who's calling. When a call, message or other notification comes in, such as SMS or a Facebook update, your Sony SmartWatch 3 acts as an Android smartphone remote and gently vibrates on your wrist to let you know."
At the same time, Android Wear also makes the gadget smart and contextually aware, enabling the Sony SmartWatch 3 to deliver relevant and specific information to your wrist. Whether it's flight information, messages, or other data related to your interests, the SmartWatch 3 allows users to view information at a glance.
Interested customers in the U.S. can now buy the Sony SmartWatch 3 for just $199.99 from Verizon's website at this link, and the carrier is also throwing in free shipping with your purchase.
