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

I got myself a 2nd Gen Motorola 360 and am loving it.

Despite my initial skepticism about smart watches in general, I think this model balances the price vs. functionality vs. doing what a watch should do.

I also think what the above posters said about 1st gen devices is important. A lot of the devices are 1st gen, so will come with quirks and flaws. That's part of the reason I went for the Motorola - because it is a 2nd generation device.

Patww79 wrote: »

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I wouldn't necessarily agree.

It all depends on what you want to do with the device. For me, I want something that tells the time and alerts me when needed. Anything else is a bonus - being able to reply to WhatsApp/SMS via voice, setting reminders using nothing other than voice, getting news headlines.

I want all of that in a nice package that doesn't look like a relic from a 1970's Sci-Fi movie.

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Again, I don't see that. I find the watch very responsive and intuitive.

I have not used previous iterations of Android Wear, so I have nothing to compare the current version to.

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I'm getting two days out of mine, but I do put it into airplane mode at night.

Granted, I haven't used it during working hours (more notifications/replies), so it will be interesting to see how it goes.

The night time face (while charging wirelessly) is a nice addition. I am a sucker for aesthetics.

Tom Dunne wrote: »

I got myself a 2nd Gen Motorola 360 and am loving it.

Despite my initial skepticism about smart watches in general, I think this model balances the price vs. functionality vs. doing what a watch should do.

I also think what the above posters said about 1st gen devices is important. A lot of the devices are 1st gen, so will come with quirks and flaws. That's part of the reason I went for the Motorola - because it is a 2nd generation device.

Mind me asking where you got it & how much?

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Expansys.ie and it was about 275 Euro (that's ex-VAT - I think it was put through the family business, not 100% clear on how that was done).

Thanks, it is 229 on Amazon Es and 262 on Amazon Fr, will wait for it to drop on UK

nedd wrote: »

42inch version is going to be a lightning sale tomorrow

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B017Y190DA/ref=gbmh_mob_s-1_6867_378f24e7?dealid=378f24e7&pf_rd_p=540546867&pf_rd_s=slot-1&pf_rd_t=35801&pf_rd_i=23&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0BZ5Q7C2FQ4WEC5J5PKX

I am on the look out for the 46 inch version.

Actually just doing a little googling and the 46 looks massive, I might spring for the 42. Would love to see some of these in person to check size.

emmetkenny wrote: »

42 Inch might be a bit big for most normal peoples arms :P

Haha true.

nedd wrote: »

Actually just doing a little googling and the 46 looks massive, I might spring for the 42. Would love to see some of these in person to check size.

Yeah, the 46mm is huge. While I didn't get to see it before I bought it, I am glad I went for the 42mm.

I did get to compare the 2nd Gen 42mm with the 1st Gen 46mm at Dixons in Dublin airport and it confirmed what I suspected - that the latter is huge and too big for me.

The Gear S comes with a radio and not the Gear live. Neither run Android Wear though.

Patww79 wrote: »

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Dangerous in what sense? RF radiation? Bad fashion choice?

42mm Moto 360 is 270 delivered on Amazon now.

Where in Dublin can I see the Moto 360 2nd gen in the flesh? I want to compare the sizes before ordering one.

Just went for the 42mm Moto 360 2nd generation from Amazon ES, thanks to everyone here for the advice