So this will be the image we use in the png under the "before iWatch" label. (Actually iBand I bet)
Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
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Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#72And so the 'production' smartwatch era begins. Notionally kicked off by the InPulse and iPod Nano wrist straps, "proven" by the Pebble kickstarter, now in jumps Samsung and if rumors are to be believed Apple and possibly Google. It is a testament to the new sensibility that something like this can be worn in public and be "cool." I had a CASIO Data bank watch that was really cool but man the nerd-griefing I got if I…
>It is a testament to the new sensibility that something like this can be worn in public and be "cool." I really think this remains to be seen. I'm a pretty geeky guy, and there's no way I'd wear any of the smart watches I've seen to date in public. Wearing a watch just isn't a common thing among people under 40 these days in general. Those who do wear them tend to do so primarily as a fashion accessory. The simple f…
Until we see some sales numbers proving beyond a doubt that these devices are a success, I'm not going to believe in them. So far there has been a lot of hype that started with rumours of an iWatch. The media instantly jumped on those rumours and started the echo chambre, assuring each other that smart watches were going to be the next big thing. Then suddenly Samsung came out of the woods and announced that they, of course, were also preparing to introduce a smartwatch in the near future.
The question now is how is really going to buy and wear those watches once the novelty effect wears off? People who are wearing watches as a fashion accessoire are probably not going to swap their Rolex or Breitling for some ugly plastic-y looking thing. This leaves the more geeky crowd that might be interested in the smartwatch for its functionality. I'm not convinced it provides enough added value over using my phone to warrant wearing it. I think, in the end, the target demographic for smartwatches is limited to the same people who used to wear those Casio watches and will remain a niche for the foreseable future.
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#73Earlier quoted context omitted.
Keep in mind that not only is it limited to Samsung devices, but it doesn't even support their entire range of currently-sold devices. No launch support for the Galaxy S4, their flagship device and the one that they sell the most. No promised support for their brand-new Galaxy Mega 6.3. No support for any of their other devices that are still on the shelf being sold even today...
Yeah, probably something to do with BT 4.0 LE - only Android 4.3 supports it - so all those other devices will have to painfully wait for their respective carriers to release the 4.3 update. As good as not gonna happen!
Samsung pushing them hard to release 4.3 might let us see some progress.
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#74Hey Samsung, let me know when you get a Hologram projector in this thing[0].
[0]http://cdn.tutsplus.com/ae.tutsplus.com/uploads/2013/06/Aetu...
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#75The Gear does not feel like a complete gimmick - not having to take out your (big screen) SmartPhone out for emails/texts/pics/shares etc. is kinda useful to the mainstream people. But the problems are Price, Performance(Battery life, responsivness) and Limitations that make it work only with Samsung phones. For those reasons I think the Gen 1 of the Gear will flop. And who knows what kind of apps Samsung is running…
> The Gear does not feel like a complete gimmick I like the design. I could see myself wearing one while actively engaged in various sports. I'm not so connected to my Note 2 while playing basketball, but I just might be with Gear.
Except the watch is pretty much worthless without the phone it's attached to. Perhaps it would work from gym bag on the bench, definitely not from the locker room.
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#76Well, I wouldn't trade my Omega Seamaster for it yet. Sometimes, I just want to wear a watch to tell the time, and I'm used to a certain amount of weight on my left wrist. I don't even see the need for complicated movements, but I'm an old man in this tech world--45. My demographic is not very important anymore.
I totally get it. It's similar to how I just keep a phone to make and receive calls. But it does seem a little ludicrous when you think about all the things you can do with a smart phone. As the number of apps increases, I think smart watches will be accepted and used in a similar way. A huge plus point for smart watches is it's accessibility. Compared to the time spent pulling out a smartphone from your pocket, you'…
It feels less accessible to me for anything other than pushed notifications and SMS (Pebble owner here). Given the screen size and limited controls or touchscreen space, the pain of navigating to the information you want, makes a smartphone seem like less effort overall.
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#77My reservation with the notion of a smartwatch is battery life. I care to charge my phone, but I really don't like the idea of also having to charge my watch for mildly more convenient features than my phone.
I have a Pebble, and charging my watch isn't too bad. I usually charge it in the morning while I'm in the shower. I've been trying to sleep with it on for the vibrating alarm. Although, with the Pebble, I can get almost a work week of usage before it dies. I'm not sure how I'd like charging it daily.
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#78And so the 'production' smartwatch era begins. Notionally kicked off by the InPulse and iPod Nano wrist straps, "proven" by the Pebble kickstarter, now in jumps Samsung and if rumors are to be believed Apple and possibly Google. It is a testament to the new sensibility that something like this can be worn in public and be "cool." I had a CASIO Data bank watch that was really cool but man the nerd-griefing I got if I…
For a while in college I had one of the Timex Datalink [1] watches. That was a funky setup. It "synced" with your calendar by holding it up to your CRT. The CRT then flashed a bunch of lines that the watch read with a sensor. You could sync almost anything to it, but the watch itself had a one line display. It was handy for calendars, but really cumbersome. And I still got crap for wearing it, even amongst my nerdy friends...
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#79And so the 'production' smartwatch era begins. Notionally kicked off by the InPulse and iPod Nano wrist straps, "proven" by the Pebble kickstarter, now in jumps Samsung and if rumors are to be believed Apple and possibly Google. It is a testament to the new sensibility that something like this can be worn in public and be "cool." I had a CASIO Data bank watch that was really cool but man the nerd-griefing I got if I…
Don't forget the Qualcomm Toq: http://toq.qualcomm.com/#toq-hello Qualcomm isn't big in the consumer space but mirasol displays seem promising.
I was pretty hyped when I saw the product here and instantly wondered, "why did I get a Pebble if this exists!?".
But then there's not even a release date. This is a concept page, not a product.
Re: Samsung unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch with built-in camera, 70 apps
#80My reservation with the notion of a smartwatch is battery life. I care to charge my phone, but I really don't like the idea of also having to charge my watch for mildly more convenient features than my phone.
I have a Pebble, and charging my watch isn't too bad. I usually charge it in the morning while I'm in the shower. I've been trying to sleep with it on for the vibrating alarm. Although, with the Pebble, I can get almost a work week of usage before it dies. I'm not sure how I'd like charging it daily.
How long does that weekly charge take?