A tap of this will turn the device on, but a long press or double tap will also make the Gear perform other tasks, which you can choose yourself. There's only one button on the outside, which is the power / function key. The problem there is that you can't change the strap on the Gear as it has the camera stuck inside - so best make sure it's a decent fit before purchase. The clasp is strong, so the fit is generally snug enough, although it can get a little tight over the course of the day - but that's an issue most watches struggle with.
It's a little on the large side to accommodate the 1.6-inch Super AMOLED 320 x 320 resolution screen, which means it will catch on most clothing, but it's not in the realms of sports watches that runners love to lug around on marathons. Some retailers have taken the Gear off sale it seems since its launch too - don't hold out a lot of hope for this being a device with a rich support history.ĭespite also packing a 1.9MP camera, the Gear doesn't feel overly cumbersome on the wrist.
It has to do that, since at launch you had to fork out £299 or $299 (Around AUS$324) for the privilege of owning one, although the price has since dropped to around £150 / $150 if you shop around.Īnd given it won't function without it, you'd be a fool to pick up a Gear without a companion Samsung device. The Gear is certainly an attractive device, a clever mix of metal and rubber that gives it a really solid feel. The new wristband has an updated design, built-in GPS, and the ability to automatically recognize certain activities, an increasingly common feature in fitness bands and watches.So when Samsung, the world's biggest supplier of smartphones, makes a device that supplements the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S4 (thanks to the latest update) we should all sit up and take notice, right? The activity tracker is the follow up to the original Gear Fit, released in 2014. In June 2016, Samsung announced its new Samsung Gear Fit 2.
Samsung introduced the Gear Fit to the market on April 11, 2014. The Gear Fit comes with a pedometer, heart rate monitor, and a sleep monitor.Ī 210mAh battery powers the Samsung Gear Fit, which gives a typical usage of 3 to 4 days and up to 5 days with low usage. It features a 1.84-inch Super AMOLED display with a 432x128 pixel resolution. It is smaller and lighter than the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, and is focused on health. Samsung stated that their Gear Fit is the "world's first" wearable device with a curved Super AMOLED touch display. Exercise Standalone Modes: Running, Walking.The included applications facilitate monitoring fitness activities: Its design was developed to appeal to people interested in fitness and style. The Samsung Gear Fit is a fitness wristband made by Samsung Electronics, and forms part of their Samsung Gear family of smartwatch devices.