Intex Technologies based in India has forayed into the wearable segment with the launch of its first smartwatch under the name of ‘IRist’ in MWC in Shanghai. Priced at Rs. 11,999, this will be sold exclusively on ebay. The IRist will be available in three color variants – Black, Pink and Orange.
The IRist smartwatch comes with an in-built 3G SIM support that enables the user to make/receive calls through IRist independently without carrying their smartphone. It also has an app iConnect that syncs with your smartphone giving info on missed calls, unread messages and call logs of the phone.
The IRist smartwatch has a screen size of 1.56 inches with resolution of 240×240 pixels and Sapphire glass on it to protct it from scratches. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor, and runs on an Android Kitkat 4.4.2 OS, and has an in-built PlayStore App. This smartwatch comes with 512 MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage, which can be extended upto 32GB. It is also equipped with a strong 600mAh battery, which is rated to deliver a standby time of up to 200 hours and a talk time of up to 4 hours.
The IRist comes with a 5 MP camera and also has a Face Detection feature. It also has voice assistant feature that sends emails, messages, dial numbers, opens and closes apps etc at the command of your voice. A fully functional keyboard further adds to ease of use. It also comes with a Bluetooth headset for the convenience of effortlessly answering calls and listening to music track. This watch has connectivity options of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The IRist is GPS navigation enabled and has in-built pedometer that helps you keep track of every step you take and measure every calorie you shed.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Keshav Bansal, Director, Intex Technologies said, “We are stepping into a new era of innovation with the launch of the IRist. Today through this platform of MWC, we have established our brand as a global dimensional entity that believes in bringing the best in class technology through its products. With the announcement of this new wearable by Intex, we are introducing a different category of products to our audience. We aim at taking home the advanced technology by our brand in order to familiarize the masses with the feature rich products which add convenience to their lives. We have always believed in improving the quality of life of people by empowering them with latest technological products at affordable price.”
