Smartwatches have come a long way. They started out as a notification platform for messages, emails, missed calls and other simple tasks. Over time they gradually became smarter, with added functionality to the point where a wrist-mounted device could reflect your digital lifestyle. Razer is pitching the Nabu as a regular watch that's smarter. At $149, the Nabu is much cheaper than alternatives from Motorola, Samsung, Huawei and Apple.

At first glance, the Nabu resembles a G-SHOCK. Its form is a throwback to watches of the past rather than the sleek designs that other smartwatches have. On closer inspection, you'll find green accents around the body?including the four primary side buttons?that reference Razer's own design language. The outer shell is coated with a rubber surface that feels solid but is definitely prone to scratches from occasional bumps. The watch display, though, remains scratch free, although cleaning the surface of the display is a challenge.