ZDNET - Mar 1 -
1. What does this device do for users?
Wearables need to bring new stuff to the table. If they don't they're dead.
2. Is the device fiddly to use, or does it have parts that can be lost?
Case in point – The Jawbone Up. The cap on that is far too prone to loss.
3. How much proprietary kit will the user need to cart around?
Again, the Jawbone Up charger is a good example of how to do this wrong.
4. Are updates and apps smooth and painless to apply?
If not, your device will end up in a drawer.
5. Is the battery life long enough to not be a hassle?
6. Is the device comfortable to wear?
Anything that's uncomfortable is going to get abandoned quickly.
7. What are the times when the users might not want to wear the device?
Current wearables look fine in the gym but they tend to look a bit goofy in the office.
8.What does the device look like after a month of wear?
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