As soon as I heard that this watch could relay notifications from my phone to my wrist, I was interested. Admittedly, I was somewhat ignorant in the details of Bluetooth. In my defense, I rarely used Bluetooth before! While I knew Bluetooth had a range, I didn't know that there was a class 1 and class 2 (which most mobile devices are). While I was originally excited about the 50-100m range or so of distance that I thought Bluetooth offered...that's only class 1 devices. My ignorance showed there, but maybe I can shatter the hopes and dreams of someone else who has unrealistic expectations. This watch and my Galaxy Note 2 talk together until around 30 feet. Beyond 30 feet, the watch is on its own.
All in all, I'm very happy with this watch! It's not too bulky on my wrist, it's light and sleek looking (though it does remind me of those old casio calculator watches, only much sexier). It faithfully tells me when I have email and texts, which is the main reason I bought it. You can read the entire email or text on the watch, and if I want to type a reply, I can press "show on device" and it automatically brings it up on my phone. I've also had a few geek moments where I've talked on the phone via my watch, which never fails to result in eye rolling by my girlfriend. But, call quality is actually pretty good, if you don't mind everyone hearing your conversation (could also use a headset which I no longer have). You can also dictate text to your watch using S voice, which can be stunningly accurate sometimes and hilariously hopeless other times... depends on other ambient noises.
The gesture to turn on the watch display (raising your wrist and turning it toward you) is surprisingly accurate, though there are times where it will turn on pointlessly. I wish it was a BIT faster in this, but it's only a second delay. I've drummed with this watch on, and it didn't combust..always a good sign too.
One of my favorites features though is the security option. Basically, it will lock your phone automatically (with a pattern, I wish it could be a PIN instead) when the watch gets more than 3 feet away. When the watch is nearby, all you have to do is swipe the phone screen like normal to get in. This is handy for me as I use my Note II as a music player in the car. If I want to change songs, rather than unlocking my screen while driving (bad idea. Don't do it or I slap you metaphorically), the screen is automatically unlocked. The only way I could see this biting someone is if, God forbid, they get the watch AND phone stolen at the same time. Be careful, and have some anti-theft software on your phone.
Let's see what else.. the battery is good. At the end of the day I'm usually left with 60% left (I suspect the security option drains a bit faster), but I charge it anyway overnight. I did notice a bit of a hit on my phone battery life, but it still easily lasts the day for me with room to spare. Love the Note series for that.
The heart rate monitor I've used maybe 4 times, and it stayed within 6 beats average of all the readings. Not too bad. The pedometer just pops up and lets me know excitedly when I've supposedly walked 5000 steps (I'm a video editor. It is monumental when that happens). I have no clue how accurate that is.
The camera is surprisingly good. Can set it up to take 1080p still pictures, or 15 seconds of 720p video. Pictures are automatically synced with your phone. Hurrah. Pictures are sharp, not overly saturated, won't win any awards in low light. Shutter is pretty fast...You can NOT turn off the shutter sound that I've found. Blah blah.
Good stuff! A great, if a bit expensive, entry into the new wearable tech world. The major downside to me is the sad amount of apps available, but, the built in features are the reason I bought this watch.
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This Item  Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch - Silver/Black (US Warranty) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $100.40 | -15% $339.99 List: $399.99 | -6% $69.00 Typical price: $74.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Apr 3 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 |
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| Sold By | — | Chubbiestech | Amazon.com | MOBILESUPPLY |
| size | — | 46 mm | 43mm | 45mm |
| operating system | google android, Samsung Tizen, google android, Samsung Tizen | Wear OS | Android | — |
| display size | — | 1.4 inches | 43 millimeters | 34.5 millimeters |
| connectivity tech | — | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC |
| supported applications | Calendar, Camera, Email, text messaging messaging, Fitness Tracker, GPS, Heart Rate Monitor, Pedometer, Sleep Monitor, audio recording, voice call, web search, Voice Control, text messaging, Music Player, Phone, Time Display, Alarm | Blood Pressure Monitor | Multisport Tracker | GPS |
| input interface | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen |
| wireless standard | 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth |
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Not happy with Samsung Warranty "support" $$$$
Samsung warranty policy needs to be shared. After charging this watch approximately 12 times (purchased in April 2014 but not used until mid May) a tiny piece of plastic has broken off the edge of the back of the watch. This has made it impossible to charge the watch without resorting to tape or rubber bands to hold the charger in place.Samsung's warranty policy requires that you provide them with a credit card number prior to sending the watch in for service. A $92.00 hold will be placed on your credit card while Samsung determine if the watch will be repaired under warranty. A Samsung technician makes this determination.Having a customer's credit card information with a hold placed on funds AND having the customer's watch which is supposedly under warranty seems very unfair to the customer.It's my opinion that the area that has broken is a design fault and a very weak spot. Having the successful attachment of the charger depend upon a knife-edged piece of thin plastic is just stupid. A small notch with a lip over it provided by the back cover of the watch which is made of thin plastic was bound to cause problems. I think that there will be many of these suffering from this problem.Even if not under warranty for whatever reason a $92.00 charge (plus shipping?) is ridiculous. It's approaching 30% of the price of the item!Note that Samsung will not sell parts - the back of the watch is a separate piece that could easily be replaced by a local watchmaker or anybody with a small screwdriver. I know, void the warranty and Samsung couldn't test the water resistance but, mostly, they want to be able to charge the $92 service charge as often as they can!So far their customer service has been less than stellar - they fall back on "because that's our policy" and "do you have any other questions". Great job Samsung! NOT.I'll update this if and when Samsung show their willingness to repair the watch under warranty. Currently own 9 devices from Samsung between smartphones, tablets and this watch but customer loyalty depends on fairness so we'll see.
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Amazon Customer
Easy to use and great features.
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
MM
very nicewatch, hopefully will work good
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2014