Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

[SKILL]

It depends on what's being done/shown of course, if the phone is just logging the gps data and showing basic information such as elapsed time, speed, distance etc then the comparison to google navigation isn't really relevant.

Obviously if you've got a full map/tracking setup on the screen then battery usage is going to be far far higher, although far smaller screen + transflective + more power efficient soc might reduce the effect. Would be nice with things like Strava segments, but it's also on your wrist so not like you'll be looking at it that often when cycling.

For cycling I don't see the appeal of built in GPS, personally I've got a saddle bag that comfortably fits my phone so why wouldn't I take it. For those weird runners though I can imagine having a fairly bulky phone is a pain, they should get a bike

 

[V_R]

Thats more like it. Still looking towards the Moto360 though.

 

[Swarfega]

The ring is a deal breaker

 

[Orcvader]

Really liking the sound of the R, I may be tempted to get this but if the UK price is too expensive, then I'll hold off for the Moto 360.

 

[glenimp617]

The ring is a deal breaker

yep, it makes the screen look tiny

 

[glenimp617]

ok, after being disappointed with the looks of the LG I've considered the moto 360 instead

but....what's with the silly black border at the bottom? makes it look terrible

 

[m4rk84]

ok, after being disappointed with the looks of the LG I've considered the moto 360 instead

but....what's with the silly black border at the bottom? makes it look terrible

The 360 is the only smart watch with no bezel and that black bit at the bottom was the price paid to have no bezel.

 

[jrodga2k5]

The R is certainly a disappointment...rather chunky and the Round Bezel doesn't look that good...looked better in the preview pics. Oh well I'll stick to my G Watch for now...which I still love

 

[glenimp617]

The 360 is the only smart watch with no bezel and that black bit at the bottom was the price paid to have no bezel.

Thanks mate

I'll wait for next years watches I think. Personally I'd want an analogue face, and the black area will make it look weird

 

[m4rk84]

Moto360 review from The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/5/6108947/moto-360-review

 

[Swarfega]

A day battery is poor.
I still want one

 

[glenimp617]

is it me, or has the moto 360 got the bigger screen?

 

[Swarfega]

Moto 360 in October for £199. That's some ******** right there!

 

[V_R]

Just got an email....





But theres a different version out later?

 

[Swarfega]

I got that too. US only still.

 

[V_R]

Ah, October for us... Typical. lol.

 

[Swarfega]

Later for Canadians according to Engadget. Motorola are pretty crap for their launches.

 

[Orcvader]

Specs of the 360:



I thought TI pulled out from the SoC market? Wasn't that why the Galaxy Nexus was not updated due to lack of support from TI?

On the other hand, the battery life seems pretty poor on this compared to other Wear watches, I'm not sure the 360 is right for me now. I'll wait for more solid reviews but I might spend the extra for the G Watch R if it does better.

 

[Swarfega]

I want a Silver watch with black leather. Kinda disappointing to see even in that they say "All day" for battery usage

 

[jrodga2k5]

That Verge review has pretty much got me decided against the Moto 360...normal use and they claim approximately 12 hours?! Just not good enough to be honest, for all it is the G Watch can just about push out 2 days from it's battery before a charge...granted it doesn't have the looks of the 360 but it's a lot more practical in an all day sense.

I think I'll grab a new strap for my G Watch to freshen it up.