According to tech expert Marc Saltzman, the "smartwatch" is more an extention of your smartphone than a standalone device. They connect to your phone via a wireless Bluetooth connection, and even have their own apps. Here are three smartwatches Marc says offer good value.
Seamless communication with Samsung phones allows the watch the to make and receive phone calls. You can also view third party apps on the watch like Twitter and facebook. The Gear 2 takes photos and video and comes with a built-in heart rate sensor.
The display is always on so you can easily glance at the time and notifications. Responding to texts and emails is made easy with voice control. The LG G comes with a Google tool: ask the watch questions and it will Google the answer.
The most traditional looking of the smartwatches, the Pebble Steel has thousands of apps for customization. One neat feature is the silent alarm that vibrates so you don't wake your sleeping partner. It's iPhone and Android compatible, and has a battery life of 5 to 7 days.
