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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
Good call quality, Helpful notifications, Handy Smart Relay feature, Good battery life, Attractive color options, Strong Bluetooth connectivity
Expensive, Screen not lit all the time, Works only with Galaxy Note 3 (for now), S Voice integration could be better, Gmail and Google+ notifications too vague, No official Facebook or Twitter apps
The Samsung Galaxy Gear delivers notifications, a camera and voice calls to your wrist, but the high price and limited smartphone compatibility are turnoffs....
Published: 2013-09-27, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Premium design and build quality, excellent screen, fun to use, bursting with features
Limited to working with Samsung Galaxy devices only, one day battery life
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Published: 2013-09-27, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
The Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is attractive, comfortable, and makes it easy to see incoming calls
A lack of e-mail and social network support, limited compatibility with other devices, the external charging case, and hit-and-miss voice control seriously limit its usefulness
Samsung's take on the smartwatch has some potential, and it does get some things right, but its inability to perform truly "smart" functions means it falls far short of expectations.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear delivers a great user experience packaged in a stylish wearable device that may change the way people use their smartphone. Although I am very enthusiastic about this new and beautiful piece of technology, I am not sure that I woul...
Abstract: As the smartphone and tablet markets shift from high growth to the early stages of maturity, forward looking companies are looking at other adjacent markets for continued growth. Wearable computing is one of those markets. The fit makes a lot of sense. We...
Abstract: There's no question that Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 was highly anticipated leading up to Wednesday's IFA announcements, but most enthusiasts seemed even more excited for another new Samsung device. Yes, the Galaxy Gear is now official and it marks the start ...
Abstract: Since the debut of the Youm brand of flexible display technology at CES 2013, Samsung has worked on utilizing Youm in its own devices. Rumors of the Galaxy Note 3 having a flexible display have been circulating. That is until there were reports that Samsu...
Published: 2014-03-07, Author: Alex , review by: techlife.net
Abstract: The Galaxy Gear's display uses the same kind of technology in the Galaxy S4 to allow its backlight to flick up simply when you move your arm into what it assumes is a looking position. This is twitchy a lot of the time, and an easy way (as we discovered) ...
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Published: 2013-12-16, Author: Matt , review by: ausdroid.net
Battery life is good and doesn't impact the phone battery life too badly, Looks good and is lighter than a standard watch, Convenient to control music
Very limited functionality when not connected to phone via Bluetooth, Cost, Notifications don't provide enough detail, Screen is off by default to conserve battery, Limited device compatibility
The Galaxy Gear is a good idea and a well-executed first attempt by Samsung but its usefulness and appeal is limited. Currently only Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 owners can use it with more Samsung phones to come in future, but if you don't use a newer Sam...
