Moto 360 Android Wear Smartwatch

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Motorola's new Android Wear smart watch the Moto 360 shows Up at Best Buy for $249USD in a leak with all the current features of other smart watches. Release date is rumored to be September 4th at this point.

Here are the listed features:

Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system

• Here are the listed features:
• Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system
  For wide-ranging use.
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  Enables wireless syncing to select devices for hassle-free connectivity.
• Voice activated
  Allows you to use spoken commands to operate the smart watch via the built-in microphone.
• Vibration alert
  Discreetly notifies you of important events.
• 1.5″ backlit LCD touch screen
  With 320 x 290 resolution and 205 ppi makes it easy to navigate features and provides easy-to-read visuals. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 construction offers durability, and the adjustable brightness allows custom use.
• Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG)
  Helps you achieve or stay within your ideal heart rate range.
• Built-in pedometer
  Measures the number of steps taken, so you can easily monitor your fitness progress throughout the day.
• Digital watch interface
  Provides crisp, clear readouts of the time and date. Built-in alarm and calendar features help you stay on schedule.
• Waterproof up to 3.3′ for up to 30 minutes
  So you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities.
• Stainless-steel case and plastic case back
  Offer durability. The adjustable-length Horween leather band and metal buckle closure deliver a secure, comfortable fit.
• Built-in lithium-ion battery pack
  Provides long-lasting operation. The battery-strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the included dock and charger.
• Texas Instruments processor
  Helps ensure fast, efficient performance.

Looks much better than the current offerings from LG and Samsung. Anyone going to be picking this up?

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[Flaming Choy]

$250 is a pretty good price. I thought it was going to be at least $300-350. I usually don't like buying the first generation of a new product but I'd probably pick one up at that price point to play around with.

[Flaming Choy]

Looks like LG is prepping a round android wear device as well. Looks like the bottom display isn't cut off, like the moto 360. Announcement coming September 4.

[FlameOn]

Originally Posted by Flaming Choy

Looks like LG is prepping a round android wear device as well. Looks like the bottom display isn't cut off, like the moto 360. Announcement coming September 4.

I'm not sure I'd trust LG not to screw things up. Their launch google wear watch product had a huge number of problems poorly thought out USB connector, clumsy charging mechanism and corroding anodes within a couple of months. Warranty was denied for these issues too.

We'll see if they've fixed all of these issues when the G Watch R launches... it could potentially be better, but I'm not sure I trust the after market support or the build quality yet. Been burned by so so many LG phone products in the past.

[FlameOn]

$250 price point also confirmed by WSJ. Review is not entirely positive regarding the poor battery life atm and lack of notification control on the watch itself. Woman reviewing it also said it was way too big for her girl wrists.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f8e_1409882534

[Flaming Choy]

Quick update. Watch is being released on Halloween in Telus stores and Futureshop. $279 price point for the leather bands. There was an update earlier that boosted the battery performance of the watch also.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/20/mo...anada-for-279/

[maidestone]

Originally Posted by Flaming Choy

Quick update. Watch is being released on Halloween in Telus stores and Futureshop. $279 price point for the leather bands. There was an update earlier that boosted the battery performance of the watch also.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/20/mo...anada-for-279/

Was holding out for the LG G Watch R (better display and battery life) until I found out yesterday it will be on sale in the UK for no less than around CDN $540. Not to mention the R still does not have wireless charging.

You will definitely see me at Future Shop around Halloween...

[Flaming Choy]

Anyone have any luck online? Saw its on back order on futureshop.

Futureshop grey

Futureshop black

Telus