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I don't know guys but.. I'm a HARDCORE Evo Fan.. And this battle is not even fair..
That was a bump for the Epic, not a comparison of the two.
looks like the evo got dissed. I'm gonna test drive the Samsung epic see how I like it
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I think I will also give the Epic a whirl. Just to see what the hype is about over the Hummingbird.
I was working with a guy today that had the AT&T Galaxy S. We compared phones, and we both decided that the EVO is better. The screen does look a little better on the Galaxy, but the .3" screen size is more of a noticeable difference than the screen itself.
Also, kickstand.
all the commercial made me want was a movie app, to rent/buy/watch movies! rwar come on netflix.
Wasn't really convincing.
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I like the wireless to the tv....but the epic (galaxy) is truly toy phone my boss has the galaxy and it feels like a toy....granted they have some kick butt features but I love my EVO but that processor its nice......oh so nice...hope they don't do the same thing to the Evo like they did to the hero(smh)
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I like the wireless to the tv....but the epic (galaxy) is truly toy phone my boss has the galaxy and it feels like a toy....
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I actually really, really, really want an Epic. Out of the Galaxy S phones, it has the most features. I guess I'm one of the few EVO owners that want a physical keyboard. I play emulators when I'm bored and I like typing with them (although I've learned to REALLY love swype). I also think the Epic is the best looking Galaxy S phone so far.
I don't see how you think it's a "toy" phone. Because of the weight? The Epic will be heavier than the other Galaxy S phones... and it's lighter because of the Super AMOLED screen. Other than that, it has most of the features, if not more than the EVO. And did you see it's benchmarks when overclocked to 1.2 Ghz? Holy **** balls....
The Epic is serious business. I can not wait But then... ya know... I'll have 2 phones. Weird....
Okay, the lady in the video states that the Epic can "video stream" and the EVO can not.
I've to TwonkyMedia Server on my phone and I stream to my Western Digital Live all the time. Isn't that the same thing???
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Okay, the lady in the video states that the Epic can "video stream" and the EVO can not.
I've to TwonkyMedia Server on my phone and I stream to my Western Digital Live all the time. Isn't that the same thing???
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Yeah, that's a marketing piece, talking up the things the new device has, it's one-sided as marketing stuff typically is.
You can add DLNA support to the EVO but you can't add HDMI out to the Epic so in reality that's a win for the EVO.
I'm a bit surprised Sprint is marketing the EPIC this way but I'm wondering if they just can't get enough of the EVO to meet demand so they are pushing the EPIC. Pure speculation though...
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Yeah, that's a marketing piece, talking up the things the new device has, it's one-sided as marketing stuff typically is.
You can add DLNA support to the EVO but you can't add HDMI out to the Epic so in reality that's a win for the EVO.
I'm a bit surprised Sprint is marketing the EPIC this way but I'm wondering if they just can't get enough of the EVO to meet demand so they are pushing the EPIC. Pure speculation though...
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Actually the Galaxy S will have HDMI via the Micro USB port http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/galaxy-s-can-do-hdmi-out-via-micro-usb-port-1
Meh, I'll stick with my Evo. Am sure the screen is nice, but I'm not a big movie watcher / game player so I wouldn't put it to good enough use. Evo screen looks more than fine for someone in my boat. Couldn't care less about physical KBs anymore, seeing as it is the year twenty-ten.
But there is that hummingbird in there ... anyways, two formidable phones available from Sprint; I see it as more playing of the two demographics. There sure are KB heavy phone users still out there, so I could see this being attractive for some. Get yo' wiz touched!
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Okay, the lady in the video states that the Epic can "video stream" and the EVO can not.
I've to TwonkyMedia Server on my phone and I stream to my Western Digital Live all the time. Isn't that the same thing???
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Its pretty much the same thing, but they got their dedicated software that comes with the phone, so people who don't want to search around.
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Actually the Galaxy S will have HDMI via the Micro USB port http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/galaxy-s-can-do-hdmi-out-via-micro-usb-port-1
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I wouldn't think it'd be a 720p out. I don't think USB can carry that much data. In fact...I'm pretty sure it can't because I couldn't use USB to upload videos off of my old MiniDV camera.
I will buy HTC over Samsung every hour of every day.
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Actually the Galaxy S will have HDMI via the Micro USB port http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/galaxy-s-can-do-hdmi-out-via-micro-usb-port-1
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You know... I read that article but forgot all about that. I wonder if anyone has tested this. $50 proprietary cable kinda hurts though.
As someone already mentioned I would be surprised if usb has the bandwidth to handle hdmi... they might just be using the usb connector (with an added pin or two) but not using the usb protocol to send the video out via hdmi.
By a show of hands how many people actually own a DLNA Tv?
Many of the people who compare the galaxy say it is not consistent with speed..its fast then sluggish..then fast..again, the support for evo is greater , touch wiz is ugly IMO.
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I used a Vibrant over the weekend while waiting on my replacement EVO. It was a nice phone, I'd love to have that screen quality on my EVO, and it consistently scrolled smoother (damn you FPS cap!) but I was still glad to be rid of it and back to my EVO. I do expect that most users would like a galaxy just as much. And if you want a full KB, the Epic should be a home run.
Looking at the Apple TV box at Best Buy today, I noticed it had a feature that would allow you to mirror/stream your iPHONE/iPOD or what not via the Apple TV box so that you could basically play your games and view it on the TV. I thought that was kind of cool.
I am a console gamer and noticing that gaming is starting to really become impressive on tablets/phones/etc.
Is there going to be anyway on the new Google Tablet to have something like this where I am sitting on the couch with the tablet and I could mirror/stream it on the TV and see it on the bigger screen like the Apple TV?
I haven't picked up a tablet yet. Honestly, I don't know why I want one. Guess I am a geek like that and I can't get a S III until like October. So I need to get something and was considering the Google Tablet.
Sucks that the tablet doesn't have a video out option though to connect directly to the TV.
Also, is there going to be anything on this that will act as a Google TV? I am somewhat looking into that as well and have been informed of the Google TV from Vizio that is set to take preorders in July.
Just trying to figure this all out so I can purchase the 1 right device instead of many devices.
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https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Q?id=nexus_q
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https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Q?id=nexus_q
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Is an extra $300 really the only option for this that we know of at this point?
Your best bet is the Vizio Co-star, like you said. The price difference between it and the nexus q is unjustifiable for a number or reasons:
vizio will have a dedicated tv ui
can also stream from tablet to vizio
most likely can stream 3rd party content, or at least control it from the n7
$200 price difference, might as well buy a receiver with more features than the nQ
the Q is a very interesting concept. Buying it would be supporting american made products, but its uses are limited atm, especially for the price.
Honywld, a Taiwanese company is producing another sub $100 google tv. It's confirmed to be a streamer with "airplay-like features," although it likely wont make it state side.
All other GTVs are either no longer supported, or over $200. That should change as more OEMs announce GTVs, but again, as of now, its the Vizio.
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I just saw this phone in the flesh for the first time. I played with it in the store (in Yurakucho, Japan).
Very nice indeed! I can't wait to get it now. The release date hasn't been announced in Japan, although it will be sometime this month (November).
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Anyway, as sad as it seems, I'm totally excited to get it. I'm not too impressed with the Samsung flip over style case, so I'll look to try a few others out and see what's about.
I was very excited before, but after spending half an hour with it, I've fallen in love! :good:
Forgive my excitement.
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I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
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Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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cant be..stylus wud then come out of the top left corner!! or maybe he was looking at the back of the phone..lol :laugh: :laugh:
or jst a typo..right instead of left!!
I've seen these before, it is not a note 2... It's actually a chinese/japanese knock off of the note 2...
Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so, you have little faith my friends..
You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQm35IaTxz0
Skip to 18:20 (I believe it's so that people can use the `One Seg' TV function with NTT Docomo.
This will be my first time with NTT Docomo, so I've never used the One Seg (TV) function before. I probably wont use it, but seeing an antenna on the Note 2 was quite surprising.
Tv antenna
Yeah it's a tv antenna. I believe it's only on the Korean models.
I'm not sure about Korea, but it's definitely on the Japanese version.
Is that for real?? Lol..
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Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so
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this dam people are lucky!!!
Grant Barker said:
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Forgive my excitement.
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Is it april? Either way glad your excited it is a great device.
Here's a video of a 64GB Galaxy Note 2 with a TV Antenna. I have a Korean one. I flip through a few TV channels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRUGpekzf_w
The cable companies would have a **** fit if phones were being released in the US with antennas on them! :laugh:
The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.
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The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.
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+1..agree..i use to work with them last time in my old working place. They really up to date on tech spec..they even dont believe any info about tech from others country..they only believe their own country..its a little trouble some when working with them here..but, i get use to it..haha..respect their high tech knowledge though
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Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business.
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).
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I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner.
Forgive my excitement.
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Not surprised...South Korea was the first country to use DMB services.
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Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).
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Wow..good..pls upload here once u snap the pic ..
Anyway, i was wonder, does it will work here in malaysia to watch the tv channel??
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Just because....I had read thru this thread and yes I agree, I spent 6 yrs in Japan, with travels to Korea.
"Domo arigatou gozaimasu!"
Without realizing that Ludicmike has demonstrated this, (even though I thanked him for the post) I was inspired to go ahead and make my very first YouTube vid.
It's not a great video, but you can see the antenna again.
I'll try to limit the fumbling around and rambling in any future videos.
Samsung GALAXY Note 2 (Antenna on Japanese version)
Feel free in the YouTube comments to give me any advice. It's a big step for an old camera shy dude like me.
Anybody still remember this guy...
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I, personally, don't remember that guy, but, maybe, if you'd give us more details, we could talk about it. Maybe somebody even has it.
It's the iPod nano 6th generation that came out in 2010
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I'm sorry to tell you, but that didn't start anything.
Starting from wikipedia, I found out the Seiko Data 2000, which is probably the first smartwatch.
If you dig deeper you can find that this whole smartwatch idea is pretty old, it's just tat now it turned into something else. And, as somebody around here was saying (don't remember who, can't quote), I'm waiting for the day when a tiny device in my ear will signal me that my watch is showing me a notification from my phone.
Hahaha....
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I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets. They didn't invent it - but they got it enough speaking time for people to get interested.
I had a Nano watch, but that was before I had a smartphone. Now that I have a smartphone, I don't really need a tiny music player since the phone serves as one.
"Smart watches" are a solid idea, but I don't see any reason to add another gadget back in that I've effectively gotten rid of and no longer need to carry. I'm sure they'll work for some people, I've just never been a watch person.
i think that the perfect smartwatch will be perfect with google glasses
When is google glasses releasing?
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I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets.
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I'm afraid I have to disagree. I think Sony Ericsson really made them popular. I always wanted one of these but could never justify the cost. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-MBW-150-Bluetooth-Executive/dp/B000YD9MFM
One day I'll have the smart watch I've always envisioned.
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I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets. They didn't invent it - but they got it enough speaking time for people to get interested.
I had a Nano watch, but that was before I had a smartphone. Now that I have a smartphone, I don't really need a tiny music player since the phone serves as one.
"Smart watches" are a solid idea, but I don't see any reason to add another gadget back in that I've effectively gotten rid of and no longer need to carry. I'm sure they'll work for some people, I've just never been a watch person.
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kinda suspicious that it looks a lot like this doesnt it?
engadget.com/2009/10/16/lg-gd910-watch-phone-review
in my opinion the first legit easy to use touchscreen smartwatch. It even functions as a 'james bond' style phone =P
all apple is good at is marketing, and scraping ideas of the internet together in a nice cover.
'bout the tablets, the company archos had 'ipads' before the ipad.
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When is google glasses releasing?
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Only thing I heard that didn't come from the rumor mill was "before the end of 2013". I'm actually wondering more about the price than the release date. For the sake of staying on topic...
I never owned a nano/nano watch but I agree with Pennycake. Apple is good at making ideas mainstream.
I wouldn't classify an mp3 player as a smart-anything... And I've got one!
It also did not come with a watch band initially (you had to buy it separately), meaning it wasn't intended to be a watch in the first place. I hope that makes sense.
Smartglasses... No comment... The name itself is a joke...
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Why have a watch that tells you when your phones ringing,when you can have a watch that is your phone.
For under $100 some of these have the same features as my old LX600 LG Lotus multi-media flip phone(one of my favorites).
They have also gotten down to a reasonable watch size.
Matt
Cool.which watch is this?
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I wouldn't classify an mp3 player as a smart-anything... And I've got one!
It also did not come with a watch band initially (you had to buy it separately), meaning it wasn't intended to be a watch in the first place. I hope that makes sense.
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You beat me to it!
As you said, having the ipod nano on your wrist is like having an mp3 player on your wrist, period. It doesn't connect to your smart phone, it doesn't do anything a smart phone does, and it wasn't even sold as a watch. I know exactly what it does cause I still have mine, except it's now a part of my ~$250 alarm clock setup (yes, that's right, although that wasn't the original intention..)
Can u exactly tell me watt is your alarm clock setup?
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Can u exactly tell me watt is your alarm clock setup?
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Well the iPod Nano which was $160 at the time, and the 80 bucks I spent on this years ago
I decided to fund it earlier today and I haven't seen anything posted about it on here so I thought I would start a thread to get some more opinions on it.
Anyways here is a link to the kickstarter. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ch-complete-smart-watch-w-revolutionary-pri-0
Has anyone else ordered one?
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I funded mine a couple of weeks ago. It's a nice looking watch, my only concern is that it did not get anywhere close to the funding of the pebble which might limit the amount of Apps that will get developed. Any thoughts?
You may be right about app development. That's one thing I didn't consider.
It does offer most everything I want in a smart watch and in my opinion it's the better looking of the ones that I have seen.
Which one did you place a order for? I put one in for the Curve.
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I like them but I think I will wait as I reckon they will release one soon with the coloured e ink display like the Qualcomm Toq. I do like the idea of private calls though just wish they had used a coloured display that will give days before charging.
I ordered the Curve also, it looks more sleek than the others and you have to admit , at half the price of the newly released Galaxy Gear, it's worth it. The galaxy gear is very nice looking , does it all but with a charge that will only last 24 hr and a price tag of $300, I think the Hot watch will be more than a good purchase . I will definitely consider Apple's smart watch when it comes out. It will probably be the priciest of all the mainstream smart watches but hopefully it will last longer on a single charge and look great.Cant wait!! Should be interesting. Does anyone think this is just a fad or will smart watches be around for awhile. Smart phone display screens have been getting bigger, can we live with a smaller screen?
I originally funded the curve as well.
I reduced my pledge to no reward yesterday however.
I feel that the Qualcomm Toq is a better smartwatch, and will be getting that instead.
The color always-on Marisol display is superior to the black and white of the HOT. And the purported UI of the HOT looks primitive compared to the simple yet functional of the Toq's
And the private calling of the HOT feels more like a gimmick that a practical feature.
There appears to be better overall design thinking on the Toq; real practical features designed for real world use.
Wishing the HOT team the best of luck.
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I ordered the Curve also, it looks more sleek than the others and you have to admit , at half the price of the newly released Galaxy Gear, it's worth it. The galaxy gear is very nice looking , does it all but with a charge that will only last 24 hr and a price tag of $300, I think the Hot watch will be more than a good purchase . I will definitely consider Apple's smart watch when it comes out. It will probably be the priciest of all the mainstream smart watches but hopefully it will last longer on a single charge and look great.Cant wait!! Should be interesting. Does anyone think this is just a fad or will smart watches be around for awhile. Smart phone display screens have been getting bigger, can we live with a smaller screen?
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I think they are here to stay and will start catching on like wildfire over the next few years. Especially once the technology starts mature and we start seeing the flexible OLED screens make a appearance.
I don't see it ever completely replacing the smartphone phone, at least not in the near future. I think it will stay a device that merely compliments your smartphone.
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This is my first Kickstarter funding and will be my first smartwatch. I'm getting the Edge. Being 8mm thick was the selling point for me. Most of the others are at least 20mm thick, which seems unwieldy. I hope the company pulls it off and the watch is what we want it to be.
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Most of the others are at least 20mm thick, which seems unwieldy.
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Where are you looking? I've been looking for months and none of the 2013 smartwatches are 20mm. I can say that if I was going for a feature limited device the Hot Watch does have a nice dress watch look to it.
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Where are you looking? I've been looking for months and none of the 2013 smartwatches are 20mm. I can say that if I was going for a feature limited device the Hot Watch does have a nice dress watch look to it.
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Why would you say that the Hot watch is feature limited, it has more than the Pebble which has had huge success . Granted it is not a stand alone like Samsung which has its own disadvantages , and if you ask me, having a camera on your watch is just creepy !!
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Why would you say that the Hot watch is feature limited, it has more than the Pebble which has had huge success . Granted it is not a stand alone like Samsung which has its own disadvantages , and if you ask me, having a camera on your watch is just creepy !!
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To me a smartwatch should be able it interact with your smart house, smart (insert appliance here) and various other host smart devices. Until it does it's a remote for your phone and not much else.
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Where are you looking? I've been looking for months and none of the 2013 smartwatches are 20mm. I can say that if I was going for a feature limited device the Hot Watch does have a nice dress watch look to it.
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You are right, I was way off about thickness. I was thinking of some of the ones that can make phone calls that are huge. Nevertheless, the Hot Watch is still the thinnest. Galaxy Gear is 11mm.
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Why would you say that the Hot watch is feature limited, it has more than the Pebble which has had huge success . Granted it is not a stand alone like Samsung which has its own disadvantages , and if you ask me, having a camera on your watch is just creepy !!
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I did fund the Pebble on kickstarter and was one of the folks whose pebble got bricked after a firmware update.
Sure, they sent me a new one, and I gave that one to my boss.
I didn't consider the pebble a true smartwatch either. I have had lots of wearables through the years; Sony's LiveWatch, 5 Spot watches, 2 SonyEricsson Bluetooth watches.
The Toq is closer to being an all around smartwatch. Low power, daylight legible display, touchscreen, no gimmicks, and a phone companion.
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Ok, IMO, if you are willing to pay $300 for a Toq, you might as well get the new Samsung. It is a stand alone smartwatch. It is said that Qualcomm is just putting its toe into smart watches to try to sell its reflective screen technology, which Ive read has been problematic. They are only introducing 10 000 units on the market whereas Samsung will be flooding the market with 500 000 units a much more serious player who plans on staying around for a while and will invest in their product. That's if you want to spend $300 for a smart watch. I believe that the Hot watches' nice style will be a wearable piece even after the smart watch fad is over, as per "them". Maybe " they " are right are right and it will be just a fad but no one can predict the future .
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Ok, IMO, if you are willing to pay $300 for a Toq, you might as well get the new Samsung. It is a stand alone smartwatch. It is said that Qualcomm is just putting its toe into smart watches to try to sell its reflective screen technology, which Ive read has been problematic. They are only introducing 10 000 units on the market whereas Samsung will be flooding the market with 500 000 units a much more serious player who plans on staying around for a while and will invest in their product. That's if you want to spend $300 for a smart watch. I believe that the Hot watches' nice style will be a wearable piece even after the smart watch fad is over, as per "them". Maybe " they " are right are right and it will be just a fad but no one can predict the future .
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Now I've read the "stand alone" and "can make calls" about the Samsung in a ton of places. Has anybody seen anything official about this? You know, something like GSM/CDMA bands. I've been digging through every bit of info I can find (read- google search results page 20+) and have found nothing regarding GSM or CDMA support. That would be kind of key to be able to make calls and sync data on it's own.
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To me a smartwatch should be able it interact with your smart house, smart (insert appliance here) and various other host smart devices. Until it does it's a remote for your phone and not much else.
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IMO , I don't think it is so much of a smart watch issue as much as it is an App issue for the smart appliance people to put out to control their smart appliancets. We can control many appliances with our smart phones because the manufacturers have put out apps for them. When and if the smart watches get as popular as cell phones , then they will do what it takes to be compatible with their products, they will have to if they want to market their product properly
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Now I've read the "stand alone" and "can make calls" about the Samsung in a ton of places. Has anybody seen anything official about this? You know, something like GSM/CDMA bands. I've been digging through every bit of info I can find (read- google search results page 20+) and have found nothing regarding GSM or CDMA support. That would be kind of key to be able to make calls and sync data on it's own.
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Apparently this was said at their release of the Samsung smart watch. I know of another smart watch that says in print that is is a stand alone, it will use 2g and 3g on American frequencies and European, it's called Omate.
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IMO , I don't think it is so much of a smart watch issue as much as it is an App issue for the smart appliance people to put out to control their smart appliancets. We can control many appliances with our smart phones because the manufacturers have put out apps for them. When and if the smart watches get as popular as cell phones , then they will do what it takes to be compatible with their products, they will have to if they want to market their product properly
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Apparently this was said at their release of the Samsung smart watch. I know of another smart watch that says in print that is is a stand alone, it will use 2g and 3g on American frequencies and European, it's called Omate.
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I stand corrected , Samsung's Gear is not being marketed as a stand alone watch , but Omate is
Well, the Kickstarter campaign has ended and they raised more than 4 times as much as they sought, so it's been a success financially. Now we get to wait 3 months and see if they can really pull it off. My fingers are crossed.