Stay connected anytime, anywhere with the COOKOO watch -- A Kickstarter Project Worth Funding

The first REAL watch that connects with your smartphone, keeps you alerted, and unlike other smart watches, DOES NOT NEED TO BE RECHARGED!

If you follow my blog, then you know that I love supporting new products and entrepreneurs.  And, today, I wanted to share a cool new watch that will help making managing your connected life easier.  I am talking about the COOKOO watch. 

Want to manage your smartphone? The COOKOO watch connects to the latest Bluetooth® Smart ready iOS or Android devices, such as the iPhone 4S, new iPad, and Samsung Galaxy S3—with many more phones to come!

This watch uses Bluetooth® Smart technology to bring you increased functionality of your cellphone without significant battery drain.  With an easy to read watch face, this analog watch will alert you when you receive a text, incoming Skype calls, emails, calendar reminders and Facebook chats and messages.  You can set up your watch to be notified by a lit up icon, a beep or vibration.  So, no matter where you -- in a board room meeting, at lunch, or running (this watch is waterproof), you can stay connected, without having to keep checking your phone.  I can't tell you how many times I find myself looking down at my phone to see if I have new Facebook updates or text messages.  And, depending on the company I am in, it is impolite to be leaving my phone on the table and glancing at it frequently.

Yes, there are other smartphone watches out there, but none that offer the simplicity and stylish design as the COOKOO watch.  Just look at some of the stylish colors that will be offered, once the COOKOO watch is available to the public:

Watch this short video to learn more about how the COOKOO watch can help make your life easier, when it comes to managing your connected world.   
And, if you are prone to misplacing your phone like I am, the COOKOO watch will even help you locate it.  This is a great added feature for overtired parents like myself, who have been none to leave it in the weirdest of places (refrigerator, bread box, bookcase -- you name, I have left me phone there, and spent countless hours hunting for it). 

Want to support this great start-up?  Well, it is easy, and depending on the amount of money you pledge through their Kickstarter Project page, Peter and the ConnecteDevice™ team will kick in a great incentive, to thank you for your support.  Right now, there are 2,117 backers, who have pledged $243,702.  This is well over the $150,000 Peter had set up, letting you know that others believe in the COOKOO watch.  And, with only 9 days left until funding, COOKOO, you don't want to miss out on supporting the COOKOO watch. Look what you can get if you pledge at the following levels:

$23+

ONE COOKOO™ Keychain: Get one (1) of the first COOKOO Keychains from ConnecteDevice™! The keychain comes with a free Android or iOS Connected App™ and free shipping in the USA (add $5 for shipping to Canada and $10 for international shipping). The retail on the keychain will be $39.95 and you will be the first to receive yours in September.  If you already pledged, add this amount to your current pledge and we'll know you want one (1) keychain to be added to your pledge. If you want more than one, simply add a multiple of this amount to your current pledge. For example $46 ($51--Canada, $56--International) for two and $69 ($75--Canada, $79--International) for three keychains. (950 of 1000 remaining) Est. Delivery: Sep 2012  

$70+

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: For those who want a unique gift for that special someone this year, we have one brushed stainless on black COOKOO™ watch at 30% off MSRP plus a holiday card signed by the development team. The watch comes with a free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). The retail on this watch will be $99.95 and will ship after the first run of watches have shipped but in-time for the holidays. (349 of 500 remaining) Est. Delivery: Dec 2012 

$80+

One black first edition cookoo™ watch in your choice of black on black or brushed stainless on black. The watch comes with a free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). The retail price for this watch will be $99.95 when it hits store shelves this fall. Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$95+

One PINK IS THE NEW BLACK edition cookoo™ watch. The watch comes with a free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). Be first! The retail price for this watch will be $129.95 when it hits store shelves this fall. Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$100+

One blue or white color edition cookoo™ watch. The watch comes with a free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). Be first! The retail price for this watch will be $129.95 when it hits store shelves this fall. Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$147+

NEW UPDATE June 18, 2012 - COOKOO™ DEVELOPER PACK: Get three (3) of the first COOKOO Keychains from ConnecteDevice™ and one (1) black on black COOKOO watch, plus a license to develop a Connected App using the Connected Device Profile™ and API.  The great news is that your keychain will ship in September, so you can start developing while you wait for your watch to ship in November.  Shipping is free in the USA (add $15 for shipping to Canada and $25 for international shipping).  If you have already pledged, add this amount to your current pledge and we'll know you want the developer pack to be added to your pledge. Est. Delivery: Sep 2012 

$160+

COUPLES PACK: Two (2) cookoo™ watches in your choice of colors (excluding the Kickstarter edition). The couples pack comes with the free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$200+

One green on black special Kickstarter-edition cookoo™ watch. The watch comes with a free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). This commemorative limited-edition cookoo™ watch is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity, will only be available to Kickstarters, and will never be released again. (914 of 1000 remaining) Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$270+

NEW UPDATE June 25, 2012 - COUPLES COMBO PACK: Get two (2) COOKOO™ watches in your choice of colors (excluding the Kickstarter edition) AND four (4) COOKOO keychains. The couples combo pack comes with the free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). The keychains and watches will ship together so Canadian and International backers only need to pay for shipping once. Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$400+

FRIENDS AND FAMILY PACK: Five (5) cookoo™ watches in your choice of colors (excluding the Kickstarter edition). The family pack comes with the free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

$500+

NEW UPDATE June 25, 2012 - FRIENDS AND FAMILY COMBO PACK: Five (5) COOKOO™ watches in your choice of colors (including up to ONE Kickstarter edition) AND five (5) COOKOO keychains. The family combo pack comes with the free Android or iOS app and free shipping in the USA (add $10 for shipping to Canada and $15 for international shipping). The keychains and watches will ship together so Canadian and International backers only need to pay for shipping once. Est. Delivery: Nov 2012 

Note: There are additional funding levels above the $500+.  I just wanted to give you a sense of what you would receive as a thank you for supporting this great Kickstarter project.  

So, if you are tech savvy, or love being first in line for new gadgets, why not head on over to COOKOO's Kickstarter page now, and back this amazing product.  You will be glad you did, as I have a feeling this will be a hot item come the holidays!!!   Remember, only 9 days left, until the Kickstarter projects wraps up and is funded.  You don't want to be left out, and kicking yourself a few months down the road, when COOKOO watches take off.

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Disclosure:  I was compensated for sharing information about COOKOO, and their Kickstarter project.  However, the views above are mine and mine alone.