The child locator watch is available in three colors (black, blue, or pink), and can be pre-ordered on Amazon right now for $179.00.

The adult / alzheimer's model (which is essentially identical, but lacks the tamper-resistant watch band) will be available sometime next quarter. It will be called the "multi-m8".

According to reps, the watch will have a battery life of about 3 days standby, 1.5 days of regular usage. A docking charging station is included in the kit.

The watch will operate on T-Mobile's network, and will carry a monthly service charge (TBD)

Features:

• Digital Watch Cannot be Removed or Deactivated without Your Knowledge
• Set Unique Safe Zones in Which Your Child Can Play and You Will Know if Child Steps Out
• Alert is Sent Automatically to Mobile Phone and Computer
• Adjustable Steel Reinforced Wrist Band and Patented Locking Mechanism

The watch has been available for sale in the U.K. for about a year now.

I've been promised a loaner unit to review as soon as these things actually start shipping. Stay tuned for a full in-depth review.