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. 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?
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