Sony Smart Watch 2013 Release Date and Price

SONY Smartwatch 2nd Generation 2013 was officially announced last month, with a promise from the company that the new personal gadget will be available worldwide with a month of official Sony Smartwatch Release Date.

Credited to Clove, the famous UK retailer, now it is confirmed that the official Sony Smart Watch Release Date is September 9, 2013. The retail store also revealed on its website that the much talked about new digital wrist watch will be available with them and user can finally buy Sony Smartwatch priced at $150.

Sony Smart Watch 2 is significant improvement over the original Sony SmartWatch 1 Gen, in terms of build, make and materials. The new Sony Smart Watch 2nd version is dust-proof and water-resistant.

When it comes to hardware, the SmartWatch 2 comes equipped with a 1.6-inch display, NFC, three to four days of battery life, and is made out of aluminum and plastic. It’s compatible with Android 4.0 and newer and connects to your handset via Bluetooth 3.0.

Sony Smart Watch integrates and syncs with any Android smartphone to display incoming notifications, take calls, shoot photos and remotely control presentations. It also has apps for mapping, exercise, email, and volume controls for the music on your phone. In total, Sony is bring up over 200 unique apps and a thriving developer network, for SmartWatch applications development.

Samsung and Sony, both are not new to Smart Watches making. But this time, Sony appears to be seriously in mood to take a lead in the smartwatch market. The original SmartWatch never gained as much attention, or sales figures but this watch is already off to a pretty good start. Sony SmartWatch 2 marks the start of a new era. The only other notable competitor devices in the market at the moment are I'M Smart Watch and Pebble Android Watch, which got its start on Kickstarter and is now available at Best Buy.

Sony seems to be ahead of its competitors in developing its second-gen smartwatch, as it has already sold over half a million smartwatches. It has nearly 200 apps that have been downloaded more than a million times to date. Sony’s technological expertise, coupled with its huge customer base is likely to give it an edge over potential rivals, Apple is expected to release the long-rumored iWatch, though not until late 2014 according to recent reports, with Samsung and Microsoft rumored to have similar products coming down the pipeline.

If you want to learn a further before hand knowledge of this new exquisite piece of wearable personal gadget, check out our exclusive Sony Smartwatch 2013 Review to know what are the 2nd Generation Sony Smart Watch specification and features, to decide wether you should buy Sony Smart Watch 2G or wait till 2014 for the release of Apple iWatch, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Nexus Watch.

Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Apple, Sony and many other big guns are eying wearable tech gadgets as a coming up next fashion trend; consequently converting into a billion dollars market. As early birds get the worms, Google Glass and Apple iGlass are also early efforts to en-cash these opportunities.

Sony claims that their Smartwatch 2 is the most advanced smart watch available. Lets see how Sony's new smartwatch withstands to this claim in comparison to existing I'M Watch, Pebble and other competitors as well as with the big tech guys jumping the guns.

Whats your thoughts on the matter? Do you also see a rise of wearable gadgets? if yes then which company is going to emerge as an ultimate champion in the Smartwatch markets? Your opinions are appreciated!