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The Cogito Classic is a different kind of smartwatch

By Kenny Yeo - on 28 Nov 2014, 10:26am

The Cogito Classic is a different kind of smartwatch

The Cogito Classic comes in a variety of colors and different straps.

Earlier in September, we previewed the Cogito Pop, which gave an interesting take on the concept of smartwatches. It places design first and as a result does away with an ungainly LCD display and instead using simple icons to alert users of incoming notifications. What it lacks in functionality, it makes for in simplicity and elegance. Its makers also called it a connected watch rather than a smartwatch.

Following in the foot steps of the Cogito Pop is the new Cogito Classic. Unlike the Pop, the Classic is a more premium offering and has a stainless case - the Pop had a plastic case not unlike that of Swatch watches. It will also be available in many different colors such as Clockwork Orange, Deep Purple, Green Velvet and more; and it will also be offered in various straps, including a leather strap, silicone strap and a stainless steel bracelet. Straps are of course interchangeable and users can fit any typical 22mm strap to the Classic.

That said, it follows the philosophy of the Pop, because even though it has an LCD display it only shows simple icons indicating the type of notification the user has received. Sure, this doesn't sound very helpful, but if you really think about, so what if you could read an entire text or email on your watch? You would still need your phone to be able to reply.

The Cogito Classic is water resistant up to 100 meters and prices will range from S$249 to S$399 depending on your choice of strap. It is compatible with all Apple devices running iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Android 4.3 enabled devices and above, including Samsung Galaxy Series, LG G Series, Nexus 5 & 4, Moto G & X, Huawei P7, Xiaomi Mi3, Hongmi 15 and HTC One.

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