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The editors liked
Seeing text messages at a glance is often handier than pulling out your phone. For apps like Evernote and Media Controls
It's pretty wonderful to have easy access. The Super AMOLED screen and stainless-steel bezel make for a very attractive combination
Premium build
Gorgeous screen
Pros
Vibrant
Colorful AMOLED display
Makes calls (via your smartphone)
Snaps usable photos and (short) video clips
Quality design
Easy operations
Bright and responsive screen
Clear voice calls
Handsome looks
Feature packed
The editors didn't like
It is so sluggishly slooooow. That in itself really taints the user experience and makes what could be convenient into something that is aggravating. There are only a handful of things it does well
And they aren't numerous enough to justify the cost. It
Uncomfortable to wear for some
Battery life
Cons
Expensive
Short battery life
Baffling UI
No email send support
Camcorder is limited to 15-second videos
Currently only works with the Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1
New ecosystem and limited compatibility, No touchless controls, S Voice is hit and miss, Notifications are a mess
The Galaxy Gear is a fine smartwatch, but it's just like any other first-generation Samsung device: it's a good concept, but it needs more TLC, device compatibility and third-party support....
Abstract: Smartwatches are designed to work with your smartphone rather than replace it, providing notifications so you don't have to whip out your handset every 5 seconds. And although the category is in its infancy, three models stand out among the first crop. The Pebble ($149) is water-resistant and has a wide range of apps available. The Sony SmartWatch 2 ($199) delivers an Android-like experience on your wrist. And the Galaxy Gear ($299) lets you make calls and even snap photos. But which high-tech timepiece is best? We've put all three devices through an 11-round face-off to determine which smartwatch is right for you....
Receive notifications without checking phone, The camera being very accessible, Incredibly comfortable on my wrist
Lack of apps due to Samsung keeping close tabs on who they bring aboard, Battery life only lasting about a day and a half, A little pricey for what you get now, but once Samsung unlocks their store to open development, the watch is worth every penny
The Galaxy Gear isn't just a watch, it's a smartwatch. And it's not just a smartwatch, it's an extension of your phone. This is the FIRST device of its kind that offers the features that it has. While there is the Pebble Smartwatch and one from Sony, non...
If you want a watch that blends with the existing urban lifestyle, with that subtle benefit of notifying you any incoming events from your phone, then Sony SmartWatch 2 gives you a good experience at a lower price.If you want a watch that is really sm...
How useful is a smartwatch like the Samsung Galaxy Gear? If you always have your smartphone with you all the time, then a smartwatch is definitely redundant, and in some cases, annoying. But if you leave your smartphone in your bag or frequently out-of-si...
Published: 2013-11-18, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Great build, attractive looking, color options, beautiful screen, good touch interaction, customizable watch faces, subtle notifications, can make/answer calls and texts, integrates very well with phone, unlimited possibilities through updates, comfortabl
Only compatible with some Samsung Galaxy phones. Battery life is 12 days. Charging requires charging case and no headphone port
Galaxy Gear is great, it just depends on your expectations. It's infinitely better than Pebble, I'm Watch, and the iPod Nano Watch. Other than a short battery life, the only real criticism should be the compatibility. As an iPhone user, I'm begging Ap...
stylish, light, powerful, many excellent hardware features,
barely any apps, monochrome app design, limited ‘wake up’ gesture, not water resistant
My thoughts on this device after using it for nearly a month? The potential is awesome but largely unrealized. Samsung simply hasn’t included enough apps or put enough design into the current apps to ‘wow’ me. It’s AMOLED screen is wasted on a nearly m...
Taking all of its features into consideration, the unfortunate end result for the Galaxy Gear is a device that looks much nicer than it performs, yet still demands a premium price as if it had no flaws. Looking beyond simple issues like the number of apps...
