It is like the calm that is most probably followed by a storm – which is coming in three months’ time when Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) releases its Apple Watch. Whether you are impressed by this new wearable wonder from Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) or not, you are open to the rival companies and they have three months to make you believe that nothing is worth spending money for, except their smart watch. They have plenty of time to lure you towards their products even before Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) can display theirs’ giving them a significant head start.

Companies like Motorola (NYSE:MSI) are making the best out of this head start with their Motorola (NYSE:MSI) Moto 360 which was announced in March. It is the first watch to come out since the legendary Pebble from Kickstarter which had played a vital role in exciting the people about this newest concept of having a smart device on your wrist. With its conventional round looks it has attracted a lot of technology enthusiasts who are now wondering whether it is as grand as its looks.

Speaking of its design, one might not be wrong to say that Moto 360 has one of the best designs to date. Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) has done an exceptional job with the straps of the watch which might give it a better feel than other watches. However, if we compare the actual design of the watch, the Moto 360 is in the lead with its curved outlook and fastidiously machined aluminum frame; along with its bezel which is super thin. It is one of those rare things that are really smart and really pretty at the same time.

With its slick design it is still going very strong in the market because it is lighter than any of its rivals; android or Apple (NASDAQ:APPL). With a diameter of 46mm, height as less as 11mm and weight of about 49 grams it is leaps and bounds ahead of its rivals in that department.

Speaking of its faults; the one thing that is not as overwhelming as the watch itself is the straps. Customers get to choose between the steel or leather straps. No doubt they both look good but it is a lot work to change them every time you want a change.

Despite its slim looks its working is not as smooth as the Android watches – but to be honest, it is not a deal breaker. The watch sometimes skips a couple of frames of animations but it has more complex and evolved functions. With its GPS and an internal space of 4 GB it moves a little close to Android with its pedometers, ambient light sensor, water resistance quality, heart rate monitor and dual microphones and Qi charging.

The battery of Moto 360 is not as grand as others but it is not as people say it is either. Its working is quite different from other smart watches because instead of the default display remaining off it turns on every time is senses that the user is turning its wrist to look at the watch. The plus side is that the battery last as long as a day despite these features.

As for the price, the watch comes at $249 which is pretty reasonable when you look at the design and features of the watch.

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