WIMM One Developer Preview

WIMM One Developer Preview
Posted: 11.21.2011, 10:05pm
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WIMM Labs’ unique platform for wearable technology is designed to enable a new type of glanceable interactions called Micro Experiences. We believe these Micro Experiences can add value to people’s lives by breaking through the typical access barriers associated with smartphone technology. By approaching wearable as licensing platform with an open, Android-based OS we will bring wearable technology to many market segments, including healthcare, business, fashion and fitness.

The WIMM One Developer Preview includes:
– The WIMM One module
– Black wrist strap
– Charging kit

This preview offering comes with a small set of preinstalled watchfaces and Micro Apps including Calendar, Weather, World Clock, Alarm, Stopwatch, and Caller ID (when paired with a compatible Bluetooth phone).

In January, we will be launching a full Micro App store and announcing our partnership with a major consumer brand in 2012.

Price: $299

Web Site: http://www.wimm.com/

Product Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/wimmlabsinc

JUDGE’S REMARKS

The Dick Tracey wristwatch has become a reality, and an elegant one, too. WIMM is the underpinning/platform for a one by one inch wristwatch-like device. It’s got 160 x 160 touchscreen, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, an accelerometer and magnetometer, and runs on Android. The cool factor is that it can do a presto! changeo! And transform itself using microapps. It’s your twitter machine, email machine, body monitor, or mobile wallet. We’re psyched to be introducing this important new “wearable” form factor at CES Last Gadget Standing. Developers and designers should be jumping on this bandwagon.

-Robin Raskin

28 Comments for this post:

george says
November 22, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Awesome device! Solid entry into the wearable device arena. Ability to customize the experience by installing applications makes WIMM a market leader.

robin raskin says
November 22, 2011 at 10:15 pm

For people like me that have to rifle through their handbag in search of the ringing phone WIMM could be a godsend.

neil michel says
November 23, 2011 at 12:47 am

android on the wrist with the elegance of iphone. finally someone got it right. really excited to see what developers do with this. i love the idea of not reaching for my phone every 5 minutes just to roll calls over to voicemail is there a [wimm] app for that?

David J Kelley says
November 23, 2011 at 4:12 pm

its where technology is going… ubiquitous technology even in our clothes… very cool stuff.

Jessica Bardoulas says
November 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm

It’s the future! Why carry anything when you can wear it.

Alexander Gee says
November 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Great device, it is the future on your wrist.

Sulapy says
November 29, 2011 at 4:27 pm

Connected but tiny size, very cool, seems like lots possibilities.

lynn says
November 30, 2011 at 6:46 pm

Smart, connected and delivers the perfect amount of data when I need it —my next calendar appointment, who’s calling, the weather outlook, an incoming text —-all hands-free. So many timely productivity app possibilities—this is one to definitely keep an eye on. (watch ;-)

Carrie Pendolino says
November 30, 2011 at 9:42 pm

Love it and I want to for Christmas!

linda says
November 30, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Small format. Big impact. Sweet!

John says
December 1, 2011 at 3:14 am

Very cool device, and a wrist watch to boot (my two worlds collide) ! Can’t wait to see all of the solutions that end up stemming from this device, so many possibilities.

Cristi Vavuris says
December 1, 2011 at 3:51 am

Hello Dick Tracy- no more room in my pockets or carry around to store one more technology gadget.
This device has true fashion and function for the future.
It Conveniently displays what you need when you need it. email and skype with this product. Keeps you informed and ready for action, Thanks Dick Tracy, into action for anyone out there, getting down to business in a quick glance..Don’t be a fool this gadget is cool.

Clint says
December 1, 2011 at 5:41 am

this product just blew my mind. now I wont have to get my girlfriend’s phone out of her purse when she makes me carry it for her while we’re walking around…

ro says
December 1, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Pretty cool! I like the size and the possibilities.

Katie says
December 1, 2011 at 10:13 pm

SO COOL!! I want one :)

Kevin says
December 1, 2011 at 10:15 pm

wearable technology is hot

Allison says
December 1, 2011 at 10:26 pm

This is the COOLEST. Functional, sleek, classy – sign me up!

Korina Buhler says
December 2, 2011 at 5:07 pm

I love it so much I want to marry it!!

Gadgety says
December 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

This is the way of the future.

Gadgety says
December 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm

…and looking forward to the consumer version. Ceramic please.

Marie says
December 7, 2011 at 3:08 pm

Finally, a smart watch that does more than just sports tracking – it’s built for seamless integration into my entire day and lifestyle. The next gen of personal devices!

Jeff says
December 9, 2011 at 6:50 pm

Can’t wait to see what apps will be created! Very cool!

Jason says
December 9, 2011 at 7:20 pm

I’m not a developer and I bought one. These guys are smart to launch gradually with the “cool kids” but my entire office is getting these.

Bob says
December 11, 2011 at 9:59 pm

I’ve seen wearable failures and this company is doing everything right. Great capabilities on the HW side and awesome vision on the apps side. Did you see the white one? Looks like Nixon!

Louise says
December 13, 2011 at 3:30 am

Cool device! Can’t wait to see what apps are in store for this glanceable gadget.

dave says
December 16, 2011 at 4:39 pm

I think I’ve finally found a second wonderful use for my wrist!

Alex says
December 19, 2011 at 4:54 pm

Works surprisingly well as for developer preview device for everyday wear. Just needs more apps :)

Eric Rutin says
January 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm

Looks cool to me. Every run I am on I think it would be cool to have an alternative to Garmin on my wrist.

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