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The Sony SmartWatch is the best "geek watch" so far, but it still doesn't quite break through to the mainstream.

The Sony SmartWatch enters the realm of usability thanks to recent software updates, but it's still more smartphone accessory than solid standalone timepiece.

The Sony SmartWatch shows promise, but needs plenty of work ... and unlike other smart watches, pretty much becomes useless when not paired with a phone. But for those who have trouble digging that Galaxy Note out of their pockets, the SmartWatch could be just the ticket.

I hesitate to recommend the Sony SmartWatch.

The point of this kind of watch is to pair with a smartphone and provide quick and easy alerts, but the Sony SmartWatch wasn’t especially easy to use. If you’re an Android smartphone user and are in the market for this kind of compatible device, I’d hold out for a smarter smart watch.

Quirky software and limited compatibility make the Sony SmartWatch more pricey curiosity than solid timepiece.

There's no way to justify spending $150 on this—this ripoff of a thing. It's easily gulped down at first under the guise of luxe gadgetry, but spending any more than a few minutes swiping with despair reveals just how much of a bad practical joke this thing is.

It’s an expensive sell for something that, for the most part, remains a gimmick. We’re not convinced with the usability of the SmartWatch’s display when outdoors, either ... Nonetheless, there’s a long way to go before accessories like the Sony SmartWatch break into the mainstream.

The Smartwatch is pretty good as a gadget-lover's phone companion. The big problem with it is that it needs a phone to function, along with all those apps that you need to install before it will work.

The Sony SmartWatch is a relatively cheap toy to mess around with – though odds are if you want an Android compatible smart watch right now, you’ll be more than up to the task of fiddling with WIMM One which, for only $50 more, brings a lot more to the table than Sony’s offering.

For its part, the SmartWatch provides intriguing possibilities. But based on my experience, its time isn't now.