Android Wear Watches hit the Google Play Store...Ireland too!

IrishStuff09 · 25-06-2014 11:18PM #1

So they're here, €199 seems reasonable.

LG G Watch - Black / White https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=lg_g_watch_black
Samsung Gear Live - Black https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=samsung_gear_live_black

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Guess which one is by Samsung ^^ :rolleyes:
It seems that the Gear Live has a smaller battery, but has more Sensors.
Nice that we're finally getting some Google Goodness now though

emo72 · 25-06-2014 11:44PM

i think the round one looks the business, is that the lg one? the one thats not out yet? there was audible groans at IO when they said it was out later in summer.

25-06-2014 11:48PM

emo72 wrote: »

i think the round one looks the business, is that the lg one? the one thats not out yet? there was audible groans at IO when they said it was out later in summer.

I had zero interest in Android watches until I/O today....

They are awesome, but over half the price of my N5 and with only a 1 day lasting battery I might hold out....

IrishStuff09 · 25-06-2014 11:57PM

emo72 wrote: »

i think the round one looks the business, is that the lg one? the one thats not out yet? there was audible groans at IO when they said it was out later in summer.

Yeah, the Moto 360. Not a huge fan of that one to be honest.
I like the G Watch but the Gear has more sensors...dammit Google..

long_b · 26-06-2014 06:30AM

Spec comparison

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/samsung-gear-live-vs-lg-g-watch-vs-moto-360-specs-comparing-the-watches-of-android-wear/

For me fro what I've seen of these watches

Motorola >> Samsung > LG

keith16 · 26-06-2014 06:31AM

Fieldog wrote: »

I had zero interest in Android watches until I/O today....

They are awesome, but over half the price of my N5 and with only a 1 day lasting battery I might hold out....

What's so special about them? What will they do that my phone won't?

26-06-2014 07:31AM

keith16 wrote: »

What's so special about them? What will they do that my phone won't?

This :

Android coming to a screen near you: http://youtu.be/d36cIFCJvQs

Oafley Jones · 26-06-2014 07:36AM

emo72 wrote: »

i think the round one looks the business, is that the lg one? the one thats not out yet? there was audible groans at IO when they said it was out later in summer.

More than likely will never buy any of them, but the Moto 360 is light years ahead of the Samsung and LG. Even the press renders for the other two look a bit ****e. Screens look pretty poor in the hands-on as well, whereas the 360 looks excellent.

nedd · 26-06-2014 07:38AM

I want a Moto 360 so bad!!!

For no reason other than it looks lovely.

Oafley Jones · 26-06-2014 07:41AM

nedd wrote: »

I want a Moto 360 so bad!!!

For no reason other than it looks lovely.

It really looks like a device that's a couple of generations ahead of the others.

Squeeonline · 26-06-2014 07:55AM

Oafley Jones wrote: »

It really looks like a device that's a couple of generations ahead of the others.

I think that's because it actually looks like a watch. Then when you need it to, it can turn into an assistant.

I only wish that someone would licence http://www.qualcomm.com/mirasol . An always on screen (you know, like a real watch) would be a killer feature. You're not going to be watching movies etc on your watch so you dont need a fantastically bright screen, just the ability to view the information.

Atomic Pineapple · 26-06-2014 09:33AM

Holding out for the moto 360 myself, it looks fantastic but I have a feeling will have a premium price tag far above €199

Eponymous · 26-06-2014 09:58AM

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Holding out for the moto 360 myself, it looks fantastic but I have a feeling will have a premium price tag far above €199

I can't remember where I read it, but you're probably looking at €250 for it.

I have to say, I'm disappointed it's not out now with the LG and Sammy offerings. I had been thinking that the LG would be my first choice as I have a G2 and am considering a G Tab to replace my N7 later in the year and am pretty disappointed with the spec. That the Sammy is clearly a better option is surprising.

I'll hold out and see what the Moto is like, but I think I may end up waiting on for the next generation rather than being an early adopter.

In any event, will these be available in bricks and mortar stores? Would like to have a play around with them.

pickarooney · 26-06-2014 10:16AM

Having to charge your watch every day is just... I don't know, did we not move beyond that technology a century ago?

SpaceTime · 26-06-2014 10:19AM

I'm not sure it'll take off to be honest.
The technology to do it has been there for a while and Sony Ericsson did one a good few years ago with very limited uptake.

A tiny screen with relatively useless information that is hard to interact with when your phone is in your pocket...

Call me cynical but I remain to be convinced that this will be the 'new thing'.

waynegalway · 26-06-2014 10:58AM

Both are impressive, but I'd consider them in the luxury-buy category. They'd have to be sub €150 to be justifiable, IMO. I guess give it a year or so and they will be bringing them out at that price range, and then they'll sell more to the impulse-buy market. Nice tech, but single day out of the battery and cost are the two bigs deal breakers for me.

TitianGerm · 26-06-2014 11:02AM

The Motorola watch looks excellent. Might be tempted closer to Christmas as a present for myself.
What watch would you guys consider the best ?

IrishStuff09 · 26-06-2014 11:09AM

emmetkenny wrote: »

The Motorola watch looks excellent. Might be tempted closer to Christmas as a present for myself.
What watch would you guys consider the best ?

The Gear has more sensors, but a slightly smaller battery. I'd say its the better one here out of the two but I much prefer the look of the LG G watch.

Oafley Jones · 26-06-2014 01:43PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

The Motorola watch looks excellent. Might be tempted closer to Christmas as a present for myself.
What watch would you guys consider the best ?

Specs aside, I honestly couldn't bring myself to wear anything besides the 360.

AlanS181824 · 26-06-2014 02:38PM

I love the look of the Moto 360... It looks like, well a watch!

I think that'll be sold for around €250 though.

nedd · 27-06-2014 08:21AM

€250 is considerably cheap for a "watch". Add all the smart functionality and it could be considered a bargin.

that said, these are luxury devices and the battery will be the main sticking point.

Telchak · 27-06-2014 09:18AM

nedd wrote: »

that said, these are luxury devices and the battery will be the main sticking point.

For the moment, just as tablets were seen for the first couple of years. Won't be too long before there's smartwatches around the €100 mark, and probably threads popping up of cheaper Chinese ones.

Amalgam · 27-06-2014 09:25AM

Nothing against the watches myself, but I now carry 3 'battery items' that need to be mollycoddled/recharged/whatnot every day..

I don't have gadget fatigue, just battery malaise.. I'm not into carrying anything more that needs a daily battery cycle.

same ol sh1te · 27-06-2014 09:38AM

pickarooney wrote: »

Having to charge your watch every day is just... I don't know, did we not move beyond that technology a century ago?

Get a qi wireless charging pad, surely you'll take it off at night.

pickarooney · 27-06-2014 09:48AM

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Get a qi wireless charging pad, surely you'll take it off at night.

Meh, lot of hassle taking off your watch and remembering it in the morning. Are any of these gadgets waterproof?

Fluffy88 · 27-06-2014 09:50AM

They all are, or at least the two released at I/O are.

markad1 · 27-06-2014 10:09AM

I like the Moto BUT the blank bit at the bottom of the screen is a no no for me. If they had the full screen I would purchase the Moto.
I ordered the Samsung over the LG for the heart rate monitor feature.

Squeeonline · 27-06-2014 11:18AM

SpaceTime wrote: »

I'm not sure it'll take off to be honest.
The technology to do it has been there for a while and Sony Ericsson did one a good few years ago with very limited uptake.

A tiny screen with relatively useless information that is hard to interact with when your phone is in your pocket...

Call me cynical but I remain to be convinced that this will be the 'new thing'.

I really dont like that the watches are heavily relying on voice to interact with them. I still think people look/sound like twats when using voice commands in public. The film Her only reinforced this.

Sensors are where it's at. HR monitor, pedometer, gyroscope. maybe even an IR blaster to control things...

I'm also interested to see if Apple make an offering.

Sonics2k · 27-06-2014 11:42AM

markad1 wrote: »

I like the Moto BUT the blank bit at the bottom of the screen is a no no for me. If they had the full screen I would purchase the Moto.
I ordered the Samsung over the LG for the heart rate monitor feature.

The only reason for the blank bit at the bottom is for the display drivers, which have to be plugged in somewhere at the side. It was an unavoidable issue with it and Motorola worked for months to try and get it around it, but it couldn't be done without massive sacrifices.

To be fair, it's a fairly small issue with it and it's still a lot more attractive than other smartwatches around.

markad1 · 27-06-2014 11:47AM

Sonics2k wrote: »

The only reason for the blank bit at the bottom is for the display drivers, which have to be plugged in somewhere at the side. It was an unavoidable issue with it and Motorola worked for months to try and get it around it, but it couldn't be done without massive sacrifices.

To be fair, it's a fairly small issue with it and it's still a lot more attractive than other smartwatches around.

It would drive me mad

:P

witnessmenow · 27-06-2014 02:42PM

pickarooney wrote: »

Meh, lot of hassle taking off your watch and remembering it in the morning. Are any of these gadgets waterproof?

Just sleep on a QI charger bed?

Android Wear Watches hit the Google Play Store...Ireland too!

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