If Apple aren't talking about the battery life it's because it's not impressive, or at least not impressive enough. As for the moto 360, I was so interested in this, but the SoC, wtf were they thinking, it's a slightly faster version of what's in my MOTOACTV running watch (which I bought 3 years ago) and was going into phones being released 4 years ago! It's a cortex A8 which has been superceded by the A7, specifically designed to be "a smaller, simpler, and more power-efficient successor to the Cortex-A8"
Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)
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If Apple aren't talking about the battery life it's because it's not impressive, or at least not impressive enough. As for the moto 360, I was so interested in this, but the SoC, wtf were they thinking, it's a slightly faster version of what's in my MOTOACTV running watch (which I bought 3 years ago) and was going into phones being released 4 years ago! It's a cortex A8 which has been superceded by the A7, specifically designed to be "a smaller, simpler, and more power-efficient successor to the Cortex-A8"
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Reading more I'm not planning on the 360 any more. It looks great but the hardware behind it is pretty poor. Why choose the dead OMAP3 that uses more power as well as performs less compared to the S400? And the iFixit teardown reveals it's the exact same OMAP3 that powered Motorola's MOTOACTV. The G Watch R is looking more and more tempting...
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Was quite excited about the moto 360, but not with a days charge.
Why has battery tech stagnated so much recently? Battery life is poor even in phones. I expected by now battery life would have increased by a reasonable margin, but from looking at it, the battery life of phones now matches pretty much phones which came out 3-4 years ago.
Why has battery tech stagnated so much recently? Battery life is poor even in phones. I expected by now battery life would have increased by a reasonable margin, but from looking at it, the battery life of phones now matches pretty much phones which came out 3-4 years ago.
I'm out, think I'll wait on the technology to mature a bit. I don't want to charge my watch 2-3 times per day.
I want to be able to wear it without even thinking about charging it really, placing it on a stand every night is acceptable though.
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This!
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Engadget have confirmed its not water proof, just resistant. Bit poor for a watch.
That's the same as all the Android watches isn't it? They're IP67? Not sure on the exact code, but pretty certain they're only resistant rather than water proof.
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The 360 is only IP67 not sure on the other two.
I think the new Sony one is fully waterproof but then as its designed for fitness use rather than a day to day watch.
I think the new Sony one is fully waterproof but then as its designed for fitness use rather than a day to day watch.
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I'd say the biggest problem here is the battery! If it doesn't last a full day then what's the point!?
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I doubt anyone here is concerned about a spec sheet battle with the Apple Watch looking as bad as it does.
IP67 should mean it can be held up to 1M underwater for 30 mins...
Its the battery life and size thats off putting for me, i need to see one before i decide :/
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I was genuinely going to pass on the whole wearable android watches.
But, I love the look of the Moto 360.
But, I love the look of the Moto 360.
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Must admit I thought Apple were going to nail the Smart Watch. Personally it looks like cracks are appearing without Mr Jobs. I think it will be not until the iPhone 7 will they make a decent looking wearable. Makes me laugh though at all the concepts people made, it's nothing like any of them.
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Yeah, but they can be dunked. So their proof to certain limits. The apple watch is only splash.
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