Smart watches still can not position themselves as a mass product, but the same market is full of options for those who want to become one.

If you want to buy a smartwatch and you do not know which one, you need to review well not only the prices, but also which one is right for you. To do this, we give you useful tips to make the best choice.

Do you want to use your smartwatch for when you play sports or want to take it on a day-to-day basis? There are models designed for those who exercise and want to keep records of their achievements and the response of their body, and others who may not be as complete in that regard, but do have functions for daily life.

If you focus on the sport, the best for you may not be a smartwatch, however tempting it may be, but a smart bracelet. It offers the same functionalities in terms of measuring exercise and how your body responds to physical activity. In addition, they are cheaper than watches.

In case you want to replace your usual watch with a smartwatch, you have plenty to choose from. There are some more classic and with more limited features and others made by large companies and that become an extension of your mobile phone.

Another important thing in the case of smartwatch in everyday use is that it is not only left in the ultra-technological, but it facilitates things as important as just seeing the time without having to enter some application for it.

A watch should be comfortable and pleasing to the eye, an important factor that certain manufacturers did not consider, so they created real giant technology monsters. If your smartwatch does not fit or fit your way of dressing, it will look weird in case it is your everyday accessory.

Is it compatible with your other gadgets?

If you have an Android smartphone, buying an Apple Watch does not make sense and, in case of being an iPhone user, a Moto 360 will not be able to show all its functions.

Smart watches must be compatible with your smartphone and tablet. Otherwise, you will not be able to take advantage of them. You should check this out on the manufacturer's website, since the compatibility is an aspect that you can not leave out.

What smartwatch to buy?

You already know what type of smartwatch you need and which ones are compatible with your gadgets. Now it is necessary to review what is offered in the market.

What is your budget?

Endeavoring to buy an expensive smart watch may not make sense if you do not need all the features it offers. There are smartwatchs equally useful for most users and they do not cost a fortune.

On the other hand, finding the cheapest smart watch on the market can cost you dearly, since your hardware may not be of good quality or its low battery life, a problem if you have to stop and charge it in the middle of your day.

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Will it become obsolete soon?

A very important point, especially when manufacturers are still experimenting with this type of gadgets available and frequently launch new models or abandon the ship discontinuing the old ones.

If you are investing in a smart watch, it should be kept current for at least two years. Check what the policy is for updating that particular brand or if it is your first foray into this business.

An Apple Watch or Smart Watch that takes advantage of the Android Wear platform will surely remain in effect for more years than that created by an emerging company that raised funds through Kickstarter.

Buying a gadget is a decision that should not be taken lightly. So, asking the questions that we advise today, in addition to doing a thorough investigation, will be the difference between a satisfied user and another who regrets having invested their money in that smartwatch that took home the drawer of his desk.

It seems that the mobiles have finished with the MP3 players, but for sport, what is better?

No one doubts the huge advantages of modern smartphones when it comes to sports, but when it comes to running or walking at an intense pace, wearing a five-inch device attached to the arm may be more of a problem than one advantage. I have a friend, called Amiguito, who usually goes out to jog with an MP3 device, and it was he who put me on the track. After asking several people, I discovered that MP3 players are used much more than I thought, so I decided to try several. They had to meet two standards: to be very small ideal for quick walking or running and to withstand sweat without problems.

The diminutive heir of the player who revolutionized the world of music is one of the best enduring of time. In its current version, the fourth, is available with 2 Gb. Capacity and its battery gives more than 12 hours of uninterrupted music playback. It can be purchased in 6 colors and its price is 55 €. It is possibly the most accessories available, from sleeves to submersible housings for use in the pool or the beach. In addition, your Voice Over system tells us the name and artist of each song that will ring.

One of the best MP3 players in the market. It is submersible up to two meters, is available in five colors and has more capacity than the previous one since it can be acquired with 4 Gb -95 € or with 8 Gb -120 €. Its headband-type design makes it very comfortable to use, even under water, and the sound quality is really good. A true off-road vehicle with a battery life of 8 hours.

Clip Sport Available with 4 and 8 GB capacity is the only one that incorporates a screen in which to see the covers of the basic we are listening to, but that also makes it something bigger. Includes a clasp thanks to which we can hook it on the shirt or the pants and is the one that has the longest battery life of all: 25 hours. In addition, it is the only one that incorporates a slot for microSDHC memory cards to be able to add many more songs. Price: from 40 €.

The small Philips Dutch player is one of the best selling and most popular. Available with 2 and 4 Gb of capacity, can be purchased in various colors and its fabulous price - you can find for 30 € the 2 Gb. makes it ideal for running in the city. It comes with a neoprene band to put on your arm and if you wish you can wear it hooked to the pants as it incorporates a comfortable clip. The headphones are not too good, but it is compatible with any type of wired headset.

Each year Desktop and Laptop Brands update their flagship with the latest hardware releases. Mainly on screen, CPU, RAM and Storage.

There are several models of recognized brands that compete to get the best laptop and for this reason we have made a Top with the best laptops in several categories: Best Ultrabook, best convertible Laptops, hybrid, for Gamers, Economic and luxury. 

The review and performance results are based on the tests of major technology journals so their results are true when subjected to numerous tests. 

Dell has made several changes since 2016: earlier this year switched its CPU to the Skylake (Seventh Edition), adds a USB type C port that serves as an alternative load port, and offers to update the storage options.

The latest update keeps it as the best Ultrabook, with the same chassis and a slightly larger battery. Overall it achieves improved performance, with a half hour more battery life during video playback.

The Dell XPS 13 version maintains the balance between portability, compact size, and the performance we like so much. Our only persistent complaint is the small keyboard, but overall, it's a truly compact ultrabook.

The HP Specter 13.3 is one of the most stylish ultrabooks. One might expect that such a slim laptop will carry a lower-voltage processor (Core M), but instead it carries Skylake Core i7-6500U. That puts it on par with other, thicker ultrabooks (like the XPS 13). Combined with its 256GB M.2 SSD, it runs smoothly and quickly during typical work.

HP also made the ports feature: two Thunderbolt 3 ports as well as a USB-C port. 

The drawbacks of this modern and stylish laptop are its battery life, due to its smaller battery, and its wider frame. (Hardware configuration and cooling requires a certain amount of space engineering) It is for these reasons that we prefer the Dell XPS 13. 

The updated version, which just released in October, distances its predecessor by being smaller, thinner, and noticeably lighter, while still delivering excellent performance and battery life.

Inside the tests with a Core i7 Kaby Lake I do very well the tasks like word processing and edition of spreadsheets, and it handles games like Minecraft and League of Legends in the configuration of image of low resolution. The battery in the tests lasted almost eleven hours during continuous video playback.

This convertible is so good, it is on par with the best Ultrabook. If it were not for the wide aspect ratio trackpad and the low number of ports (only three in total), I could have won.

The Asus Zenbook UX305F is simply the best offer for an ultrabook that has been seen so far. In the 8GB version of RAM and a 256GB SSD is the most economical ultrabook. The body is aluminum, and the screen is a 1920 × 1080 IPS screen with anti-glare finish. It is also one of the thinnest ultrabooks of today, approximately 12 mm thick and weighing only 2.6 lbs.

The CPU, Asus took a step sideways, with Intel's Core M on the original UX305 and the new Core m3 on the upgraded UX305. In tests with its upgraded version UX305 m3, the first results say that it is comparable in every way, except maybe performance. 

There are some sacrifices: There is no background lighting on the keyboard, which is pretty standard on any Ultrabook today and the trackpad is a bit small. 

There is no other way to describe Microsoft's Surface Book as anything more than a luxury item. The desired configuration with a Graphics Card under the keyboard is only available from $ 1,650 or $ 999 with Windows 10S. But what you get is great. 

It starts with a 13.5-inch high-resolution display, a discrete GeForce option, a dual-core Skylake CPU, and exceptional battery life. In addition to being able to remove the screen to use it in tablet form with the pen included is only a major advantage. 

The performance in general is near in the first places of the other ultrabooks, mainly in the model Core i7. In the graphics part, including video encoding with acceleration, is up to this configuration. 

The combination of an Intel Skylake chip, a new keyboard type deck and the help of a faster SSD puts the Pro at a higher performance level. 

The reigning winner in this category should come as no surprise, given that Microsoft gave way to the concept of hybrid tablet / portable devices. The Surface series is really an evolutionary step beyond the typical "convertible" devices that separate physically from the keyboard to function independently.

It has a higher resolution screen, great performance, and its keyboard and trackpad is far from the competition designs. 

The only caveat: Its basic price is 949 euros and with the essential keyboard case it adds $ 130 to the price and the and the Surface Pen will cost 99 dollars. (No, it is not included.). This new Surface Pro will be available on June 15, 2017. 

The Galaxy S TabPro is not a Pro-killer surface, but it's an awesome convertible, even with keyboard shortcomings and a rare darkening screen behavior. The first Samsung convertible is incredibly thin, extremely lightweight, and has a beautiful OLED display. With very reasonable performance results in the types of basic tasks you will get used to and with an achievement of almost nine hours of video playback time. What keeps it out of the first place is that it only has one USB port (type AC) and no security devices are included, the display dims after one minute of inactivity without the option to disable the function, and its included keypad is not feel comfortable. That said, the TabPro S costs less than Surface Pro 4, while offering that beautiful screen.