Rock™ SMARTWATCH: Perfect Xmas Gift, First Stylish Qi & WiFi

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1. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  Hey Vishak,
  
  All of our time is extremely valuable, so please review all the videos and copy on the Rock campaign, the Sports Metal Rock is actually in the video displayed and alive at our engineering facility and manufacturing plant. I have taken the time to copy the video below, the video has been there all this time:
  
  http://vimeo.com/76570429
  
  Also, feel free spending all day reviewing the Bio's of our professional team executives, they all have 15 - 30 years actual work experience and have significant accomplishments. Pyntail LLC
  has developed all the apps and our Rock partners with invested money and time. Since you have a great deal of time, check them out. They have 16 of the top 100 apps on I tunes,
  
  Also, if you have more time goggle "Qi android smartwatch" the search does Not show Samsung, omate, Sony, you guessed right only the Rock ( the agent is E-paper). Goggle, "Qi smartwatch docking station" again not Samsung, omate, Sony, apple or any smartwatch, just the Rock. Google 'app portal smartwatch " again not Samsung, omate, Sony, apple or any smartwatch, just the Rock.
  
  We have spent years and personal funds to try and create innovation and value, which was not easy, we did this so the rest of the industry will start thinking out of the Box. It was not easy taking a idea, creating it and patenting, it takes years and a great deal of sacrifice. I'm sure you can relate.
  Again please go through the bio section, their great guys and are dedicated to the rock and getting it manufactured
  
  Have Fun Vak
2. Creator Dale Parsan 3 days ago
  
  Currently backed the highest tier of pledge but I would like to know more about the iOS compatibility. Preferably regarding music controls, the types of apps that will be ready for the iPhone upon product launch and the interaction between the user/watch/iPhone.
3. Creator John Proffer 3 days ago
  
  @larry im pretty sure he means internal storage and not RAM. Omate (www.kickstarter.com/projects/omate/omate-truesmart-water-resistant-standalone-smartwa which I bought) has up to 8gb internal storage for apps, since some apps will not install to sd cards.
4. Creator Larry 3 days ago
  
  Hi,
  
  I went ahead and backed you guys for now, but I have some serious concerns and may eventually decide to back off...
  
  Main concerns:
  
  1. This whole thing seems to have been written by a marketing person. Some key technical details are missing or unclear (e.g., waterproof standard, no specific Android version, ...).
  2. You mention your apps are being built by another company. Why? Outsourcing something like that to another company sounds like a recipe for disaster. What's the incentive for the other company to complete the work on time and with the best possible results?
  3. Last I checked, Android was terrible at the whole BT 4.0 LE thing until version 4.3. Yet, your smartwatch runs on 4.2 if I'm not mistaken.
  4. Notifications portal? How does that work exactly? I understand you don't want to go too much into specifics, but the description basically says: we've got this revolutionary (patented) system that puts your smartphone notifications on our Rock. OK, but what's the interaction like? Say I get the notification from my phone. What can I do next? Clear it, respond, open the app, ...?
  5. Why would you build a smartwatch with 4GBs of RAM?? That way too much! I don't think there's a single smartphone available today with that much RAM... How did you decide on such a massive amount?
  6. Autonomy on battery with normal usage? Battery charge time?
  7. SDK?
  
  Hope you can clarify things a little. I don't want to come off as aggressive or critical, but there are many inconsistencies / omissions in the project description that have me worried.
  
  On a positive note, I do think this watch could very well be everything the Pebble should have been. And by the way, the ad at the beginning is very very good and the actress is gorgeous ;-)
  
  Cheers,
  
  -Larry
5. Creator Gabe 3 days ago
  
  Vak, I just became a backer for the Wall St. business model. I also wanted to post here to acknowledge that you took the time to reply to me privately before I became a backer. Keep up this and I'm sure backers will continue to grow. Just one minor follow up, the notification for calls will be standard Android, ie. caller ID from a database or contacts and the ability to answer or reject? Also, if you have a Bluetooth or wired headset connected to the phone when a call comes in, can you answer it via the Rock and then just use your connected headset? I also agree with your team, the speaker is unnecessary and it is a battery hog. Leave it to the Gear to be an inconvenient Dict Tracy phone.
  
  Thanks!
6. Creator TormentedLexellZombie1979 3 days ago
  
  backed at the 199 level, for the business watch, however will keep a close eye on the iOS support that is offered. I currently have an iphone but due for an upgrade and haven';t decided what i will upgrade to yet.
7. Creator Asterix 3 days ago
  
  Can you please post the real picture of a rock sports watch with metal casing.
  
  The photos look like rendering and they do not look like the only real photo of the Wall Street watch with the metal case shown below. Thermal case here looks different and bigger.
  
  https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/001/266/346/08900eebbb1f1dee1e31c6d6dfbc356d_large.jpg…
8. Creator John Proffer 3 days ago
  
  @richard - i dont know. this guy likes his patents and "proprietary" stuff.. I have a feeling nothing will work except their own special products.
9. Creator Richard Hustwit 3 days ago
  
  @John, many thanks. So if I have a Qi charging station already (Nokia phone) then then watches will charge with this?
10. Creator John Proffer 3 days ago
  
  they ALL rely on batteries. Qi is just a wireless charging standard.
11. Creator Richard Hustwit 3 days ago
  
  I notice that the watches under $179 are not Qi powered, so do they rely on batteries? If so, what is the estimated last of these batteries as it seems to be a power draining (yet awesome) watch?
12. Creator John Proffer 3 days ago
  
  whats the difference between your "app portal" and the google play store?
13. Creator kalani dolly 3 days ago
  
  Sorry if this was asked/answered.
  1. Are both the mens and womens watch face the same size? And to piggy back of someone else's question.
  2. Will watch be curved (hopefully) or flat?
  3. Will watch bands be changable?
  This is why I ask. I am female but do not want a white watch but do not want a bulky strap. I want a black watch with a black female strap or the black rockin metal strap.
  Thanks
14. Creator Bryan Finlay 3 days ago
  
  Vak you mentioned the watch isn't completely compatible with the iPhone, can you elaborate exactly what functions won't be available to iPhone users as I am sure there are many if us.
  
  Regards
15. Creator Scott Finlay 3 days ago
  
  Can more than 1 strap be ordered?
16. Creator Daniel Apolinario 3 days ago
  
  whats the brand of the processor?
  
  can you post a pic of the usb charge port with cover?
17. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Anurag: $119 ....Josh is right.
18. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @lean: depends on how active you are...it's 100 to 150hrs standby. It has 6 types of hibenation mode
19. Creator Joshua 3 days ago
  
  @Anurag: should be $119
20. Creator lean 3 days ago
  
  How long can I use the smartwatch before I need to recharge it?
21. Creator Anurag Gupta 3 days ago
  
  @Vak Sambath (Creator)
  I am sorry, I am still confused - I want below watch (ROCKIN METAL NYC), how much I need to pledge? Which option?
  https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/001/321/575/e27de70822a6f8fe49a9a5d01a6bcbca_large.jpg…
22. Creator Joshua 3 days ago
  
  @VAK: Thank you really excited for this product to be fasionably on my wrist!!!!!!!
23. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Joshua: Fully supported on Android. Limited support on iOS, thinks like app portal etc.
24. Creator Atul Kapoor 3 days ago
  
  Thanks Vak :)
  
  Great product… waiting for it eagerly. :))
25. Creator Atul Kapoor 3 days ago
  
  @Vak: Waiting for your reply… Please answer.
26. Creator Joshua 3 days ago
  
  i had to get a new phone because my pebble wasnt compatiable with my old phone because of the operating system. i just want to know if this watch will work with my phone now.
27. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Atul: yes..
28. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Joshua: You're referring to bluetooth 3.0?
29. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @KevinTran: #shoutout! Thank you for your vote and support :) Woot
30. Creator Joshua 3 days ago
  
  will it support android 3.0 system phones
31. Creator Atul Kapoor 3 days ago
  
  and yes my vote for SPORT METAL ROCK in Black Metal casing too...
32. Creator Atul Kapoor 3 days ago
  
  @Vak: I have opted for $119 pledge... does this cover Rockin' Metal NYC model?
33. Creator Kelvin Tran 3 days ago
  
  i'm casting my vote for SPORTS METAL ROCK in black metal housing =)
  awesome job getting over half your goal in such a short time =D
34. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Daniel: It's because before I answer them...sometimes I have to double check or I'm not on my desktop...
35. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Li: 1) The sport version uses a three prong metal flat contact 2) the 179 version does offer Qi charging. Which one are you referring too. I hope we didn't miss anything. 3) The casing is composite plastic for the sports, while the wrist band is silicone premium plastic...it's a smoother finish.
36. Creator Atul Kapoor 3 days ago
  
  Hi Vak,
  
  To get Rockin' Metal NYC model should I opt for "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL#2"????
  
  It seems a bit confusing.
  
  I think the best way to do is to upload a Pledge table of which one side should contain the Pledge amounts, comparing to what all models they cover.
  
  Hope this helps.
37. Creator Daniel Apolinario 3 days ago
  
  I asked like 4 questions and i got 1 answer only. Sorry to say but i read the back comments and yeah, alot of questions were answered with no definite answer. Dont get me wrong, I really wanted this project. Although it seems like all these information are only sugar coated. Nice to have but all the misleading information makes it scary to get one. Sorry
38. Creator rookie 3 days ago
  
  I am intrigued by this smartwatch's designs and capabilities. This is by far the only watch that seems to have been made specifically for both soccer moms as well as women in the professional fields. When someone mentions “smartwatch,” I automatically picture a bulky watch that only men could pull off. However, the Rock gives me, as a consumer, a whole new perspective. Anyone can wear the Rock. The watch seems to feature both an edgy yet classy style that will allow anyone from preteens to professional working men and women to wear on the daily. Furthermore, with new regulations in regard to texting and driving, this watch couldn’t come at a better time. I strongly believe that this product will only make life easier for its consumers.
  
  I also like the fact that the Rock takes the best features in other smart watches and combine them together. Who doesn't want to own the best of the best? If this watch delivers exactly what it promises, it will be hard for other companies to beat this incredible deal.
39. Creator Joshua 3 days ago
  
  Another vote for black sports metal watch casting
40. Creator Anurag Gupta 3 days ago
  
  @Vak Sambath (Creator)
  I am sorry, I am still confused - I want below watch (ROCKIN METAL NYC), how much I need to pledge? Which option?
  https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/001/321/575/e27de70822a6f8fe49a9a5d01a6bcbca_large.jpg…
41. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Daniel: I just had another person ask for the Sports Metal Watch Casing in black. That's 2 votes. Get more votes and we could add this as a stretch goal. Please help spread the word.
  
  Thanks
  Vak
42. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Li: Yes it does support Chinese characters and including apps etc.
43. Creator Daniel Apolinario 3 days ago
  
  Follow up question.
  1.) Im pretty sure many minimalist would like a metal watch that is color black. Like sony smartwatch 2. Is that possible?
44. Creator Li Wing Yeung 3 days ago
  
  Hi Vak,
  I would like to ask if Rock supports Chinese characters, including apps and notifications.
  Thanks!
45. Creator Daniel Apolinario 3 days ago
  
  1.) Is the usb charge smartwatch also ip67? You dont have a picture of the covered port.
  
  2.) How can we pledge for qi battery smartwatch without qi charger so it would be cheaper?
  
  3.) Do you mean the sports smartwatch means its all composite plastic even the watch itself?
46. Creator Vak Sambath 3 days ago
  
  @Anurag: Rockin Sports is a composite plastic. The Sports Metal Rock is a metal case housing with a silicone plastic. I hope this helps.
47. Creator Anurag Gupta 3 days ago
  
  #Vak Sambath (CREATOR)
  
  Rockin Sports Metal & THE SPORTS METAL ROCK are same right?
  I pledged 119 option#2
  
  Please let me know if any discrepancies, thanks.
48. Creator Kelvin Tran 3 days ago
  
  i don't find the metal band style very appealing... i'm hoping the production version of the "SPORTS METAL ROCK" looks as nice as the renderings.
49. Creator Luis Eduardo Rodríguez 3 days ago
  
  Is te final product ging to be flat or curved?
  
  what support is there for an iOS device?
50. Creator John Nguyen 3 days ago
  
  Wall Street, is going to look slick on my wrist when it's delivered in April 2014!