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LG G Watch VS Samsung Gear Live.

What is your guys opinion on both these smart watches?
Both have pros and cons.
Galaxy Gear Live:
Pro:
Has a better screen.
Heart rate monitor
Cons:
Smaller 300 mah batter.
Charging cradle is horrible.
LG G Watch.
Pro
Bigger battery.
Has a lot of praise on the XDA sub forum.
Cons.
Lower quality screen.

I have not used the LG yet but I can't complain about the battery on the Gear Live. Today is my first full day of use and I'm at 48% right now after 14 hours. Not bad. I had the Gear 2 and I love Android Wear as a os over what Sammy does. I like the build and look of the Gear Live. Looking forward to more apps.
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The Gear Live is much like the Gear Neo and people sure they like more battery life but I believe the screen is not as hard on the battery as the LG watch.

I had a Neo for a couple of months and I would get about three days battery life.
It was ok but it really looked like it wasn't going to get any decent apps for it, so I switched to the G watch.
On the Gear, I miss the Home key and the longer battery life than the G watch.
The G watch works better with notifications but if they aren't from Google Apps, you only get the title of the notification and a small amount of the content.
You also can't change the font size on the G watch and to be honest, it's just too big when scrolling through an email.
I'm very hopeful that the limitations on notifications will be addressed as apps are updated to integrate with Android Wear. I really couldn't see this happening with the Gear as the audience is just too small for the app developers to bother.
Also, I'm looking forward to some decent extensions of existing apps that actually work well with Android Wear!
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The main factor for me is: changable watch straps.
I've managed to snap every plastic watch strap I've ever worn within 2 months.

I'm debating to get the Gear Live or G Watch.
I'm just waiting to see if T-Mobile or AT&T will be carrying the Gear Live anytime soon. You can get a G Watch for under $200 if you pick 2 more small accessories on AT&T.

I like g watch she have a good look

I have the G Watch.
I'm pleased with it and find:
Screen is fine in daylight and even bright sun.
Easily good for a day battery life.
I had the Gear 2 and I prefer the less bulky size of the G Watch.
I don't notice the slightly lower res of the G Watch....things still look crisp and good.
Not had any issues with the lack of a power button and you can restart watch in the settings.
I do think there should be a home button mind.
Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and the pace that apps are being developed is looking really good.....unlike the Tizen platform!
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When are these going to be available in stores? Would like to at least check these watches out but Best Buy just keeps saying preorder.

tu3218 said:
When are these going to be available in stores? Would like to at least check these watches out but Best Buy just keeps saying preorder.
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I bought my g watch from best buy yesterday just call a local one and ask when they'll have it in store. They should be able to check other stores near you too.

PaulG1488 said:
I bought my g watch from best buy yesterday just call a local one and ask when they'll have it in store. They should be able to check other stores near you too.
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Did they have them out to play with? I want to experience android wear but wondering if I should wait. That's why I was leaning more towards the Gear Live solely because it's a little cheaper.

I have the G Watch and like it so far. Coming from the Gear 1 running Tizen, it was a pretty big learning curve. Android Wear has more development and lets me do more from my watch than Tizen (i.e. navigate, change phone volume, stream live camera feed from the phone, etc). I do miss making calls on the watch....a lot. I sorta miss the camera but I rarely used it.
From what I've read, the Gear Live is similar to the Neo, only with Wear not Tizen. So I wouldn't imagine there are huge differences between the Live and G Watch aside from cosmetics.
I'll definitely buy a next gen Android Wear watch when they get speakers!

I pick Gear Live
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What is your guys opinion on both these smart watches?
Both have pros and cons.
Galaxy Gear Live:
Pro:
Has a better screen.
Heart rate monitor
Cons:
Smaller 300 mah batter.
Charging cradle is horrible.
LG G Watch.
Pro
Bigger battery.
Has a lot of praise on the XDA sub forum.
Cons.
Lower quality screen.
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I would go for Gear Live better screen, better looks and the heart rate monitor is a huge addition

No one are useful

Samsung Gear Live is better than LG Watch: it's better looking and, if Samsung leaves Android for Tizen, it would be one of those devices which will turn to this OS, even if I prefer Android

I have to go for the g watch. I actually prefer the looks of the G watch, I like that it has a clean industrial design with no buttons Many people hate that but I love it.
Also I hate Samsung and tizen is just hurgh. LG all the way, my phone is a Nexus 5 also from LG
I don't do sports lel: no heartbeatsensor, so what? I only wish the screen was a little better on the G Watch as you can really see the pixels sometimes. And the amoled screen is also a plus for the gear live as it doesn't shine as much at night and is better visible in daylight.
All in all the watches are very similar considering hardware so I guess it comes down to the look basically.

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Personally, I went with the G Watch, but it was by a small margin. The larger battery on the G watch and a disdain for samsung's business practices (I fear samsung will be more likely to lock down the OS and/or design apps specifically for use with Samsung phones - although so far it seems like Google is doing a good job keeping things uniform across devices) were two of the deciding factors. I would have preferred an AMOLED screen and higher resolution, but the screen isn't *that* much better than the G watch's screen.
I think the gear live is the better choice if you intend to have the screen always on, especially with a mostly black background (power saving with amoled), and plan to use it primarily as a stylish watch. The gear live is subjectively better looking, and a nice watch face that's always on could potentially make it look even more stylish. The battery is sufficient for a day's use of a good-looking watch that you occasionally use for google now and other apps.
However, if you turn off the display's "always on" feature, and plan to use the watch extensively for apps/google services, I think the G watch delivers better battery life. So far, I haven't minded tapping the screen to see the date and time, so the watch display is almost always off - meaning the battery savings with samsung's amoled display would be nearly negligible for my use. However, I'm using the watch a LOT: I use it for navigation, I'm constantly signed in to hangouts and reply to the messages through the watch, I keep a running list of to-do notes, etc. I also have the screen brightness set really high, because its usually off anyway, but it's perfectly visible when I need it (even outdoors). With a full charge in the morning and the brightness set very high, I have yet to kill the battery before I go to sleep, even when I've used the watch extensively all day long - which is good, because my use will only increase as apps are developed.
tl;dr Ultimately, they're very similar and you can't really go wrong. The extra 100mAh on the G watch is probably negated if you plan to keep the watch "always on" (in fact, I wouldn't be terribly surprised if the Gear Live even gets better battery life when the screen is always on). If you turn the display off, though, then the battery-saving display technology won't matter as much and you'll have an extra 100mAh of battery life.

I went in today to pick up the G watch and my best buy didn't have any. This is really frustrating. I believe the Gear Live is rumored to be available the 27th or 28th of July at best buys so maybe I'll check in a day or so for that watch. I want to try either one but don't want to have order one. Anyone having luck with finding them at best buys?
Thanks everyone for the reviews. I think they are both decent I'd be happy with either. I know they're not no moto 360, but I bet they end up being a good amount cheaper than the 360. So hopefully I can find one of these in best buy. Leaning towards the Gear live cause the screen and heart rate monitor.

Please continue in the comparison thread seen here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229761
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[Q] The LG g watch or the upcoming ASUS zenwatch?

well guyzz i posted this thread as a question to you all!
I went through their specific review's both seem to deliver a good android wear experience
but from my opininon the zenwatch looks a more decent one, in terms of design
the LG g watch has a poor designing, i culd get the fair idea with the review's at youtube but can u help me out with a specific choice?
Like today samsung launched their tizen contest. Will the LG one and the ASUS zenwatch
be okay or i shuld get a tizen based smartwatch!
Thanks in advance!

techgeek ankit said:
well guyzz i posted this thread as a question to you all!
I went through their specific review's both seem to deliver a good android wear experience
but from my opininon the zenwatch looks a more decent one, in terms of design
the LG g watch has a poor designing, i culd get the fair idea with the review's at youtube but can u help me out with a specific choice?
Like today samsung launched their tizen contest. Will the LG one and the ASUS zenwatch
be okay or i shuld get a tizen based smartwatch!
Thanks in advance!
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Love my zenwatch so far!
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techgeek ankit said:
well guyzz i posted this thread as a question to you all!
I went through their specific review's both seem to deliver a good android wear experience
but from my opininon the zenwatch looks a more decent one, in terms of design
the LG g watch has a poor designing, i culd get the fair idea with the review's at youtube but can u help me out with a specific choice?
Like today samsung launched their tizen contest. Will the LG one and the ASUS zenwatch
be okay or i shuld get a tizen based smartwatch!
Thanks in advance!
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I was trying to decide between these two watches as well. I ended up getting the LG G Watch R. It just arrived today, and so far I'm happy with my purchase. Android Wear is still in it's infancy, but I like what Google has done with it already, and with the new Android L deployment already underway, the next revision of Android Wear will only get better. There are already quite a few apps and watch faces available for Wear on the Play Store and as the platform matures I'm sure you'll see more and more pop up.
Reasons were:
Better battery life (3-4 days on a single charge)
Real heart-rate monitor
POLED display has better color's & blacks
Always on display with minimal battery usage
Personal style choice (I like the look of the G Watch R over the Zenwatch)
I think what you need to do is look at what you want from your smart watch, what type of lifestyle you live, and then pick a device around that. That's the only way you'll be truly happy.

brianhill1980 said:
I was trying to decide between these two watches as well. I ended up getting the LG G Watch R. It just arrived today, and so far I'm happy with my purchase. Android Wear is still in it's infancy, but I like what Google has done with it already, and with the new Android L deployment already underway, the next revision of Android Wear will only get better. There are already quite a few apps and watch faces available for Wear on the Play Store and as the platform matures I'm sure you'll see more and more pop up.
Reasons were:
Better battery life (3-4 days on a single charge)
Real heart-rate monitor
POLED display has better color's & blacks
Always on display with minimal battery usage
Personal style choice (I like the look of the G Watch R over the Zenwatch)
I think what you need to do is look at what you want from your smart watch, what type of lifestyle you live, and then pick a device around that. That's the only way you'll be truly happy.
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I was waiting for the zenwatch and ended up getting bored and got the G watch R, best decision ever. really love the G watch R and totally agree with all brianhill1980's comments above

I liked both but ended up keeping the zenwatch...The two are definitely the best Android wear watches out there. Battery is marginally better with the LG and it is more water resistant but the slimmer feel on wrist was why I kept the zenwatch it makes a difference I kept banging the gwatch R into walls and stuff..I also rather like the heart rate setup on the zenwatch and the bigger screen while only marginally does make a difference for older eyes.

There are more awesome watch faces for the round watches like moto and lg GWR than the zen watch
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I'm going with the LG G Watch R, for all the reasons listed above. P-OLED screen, better battery, better all around internal specs, and the round face. I could care less about the heartrate monitor - to date, none have been made for the wrist that are accurate. I also don't like the tan band, though I know this is swappable. I do think the band on the LG is more universal, though. I would have gone for the Moto 360, but its battery life and other specs are just too dismal.

well thanks a lot a lot guyzz u helped me out well!!
i wuld go with the LG g watch r!
Thanks!
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which one is better smart watch ?

want to buy one smart watch ,and saw this models belowed ,which one
you guys think it is better ? and which one is trustworthy to buy?
http://www.banggood.com/ZGPAX-S12-1...260-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-Phone-p-960205.html
http://www.kingsbuying.com/zgpax-s1...ch-touch-screen-w-camera-8gb-rom-2-color.html
http://www.amazon.com/Otium-Bluetoo...F8&qid=1421029711&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+phone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/U8-Bluetoot...403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3dc22d4b

tbh i don't really like any of them, how do they sync to your phone? None of these are even android wear

Albertoonline said:
want to buy one smart watch ,and saw this models belowed ,which one
you guys think it is better ? and which one is trustworthy to buy?
http://www.banggood.com/ZGPAX-S12-1...260-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-Phone-p-960205.html
http://www.kingsbuying.com/zgpax-s1...ch-touch-screen-w-camera-8gb-rom-2-color.html
http://www.amazon.com/Otium-Bluetoo...F8&qid=1421029711&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+phone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/U8-Bluetoot...403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3dc22d4b
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I think Moto 360 is the best

G watch R
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G Watch R.
Fully round. No watch band issues and easy to change. Plus, the largest battery.
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lv2bll said:
tbh i don't really like any of them, how do they sync to your phone? None of these are even android wear
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they said it can connect to android phone .their price attract me

prabandh91 said:
I think Moto 360 is the best
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what is the price of moto 360?

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
G Watch R.
Fully round. No watch band issues and easy to change. Plus, the largest battery.
G watch R is a little expensive for me .
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Albertoonline said:
they said it can connect to android phone .their price attract me
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They may connect, but they are not Android Wear. So there's a lot you'll be missing. You may want to watch some video reviews for comparison.
Albertoonline said:
G watch R is a little expensive for me .
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I got mine new for just $210. If you wait, another deal will come along.

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
They may connect, but they are not Android Wear. So there's a lot you'll be missing. You may want to watch some video reviews for comparison.
I got mine new for just $210. If you wait, another deal will come along.
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thanks for your suggestion,i will think about it .

who has bought moto 360 ,and used it now ,tell me
some feeling after using

i am still at a standstill ,who can give more suggestions ?
should i go to this better price device or go to better brand?

Albertoonline said:
i am still at a standstill ,who can give more suggestions ?
should i go to this better price device or go to better brand?
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As low as $99 (USD)
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Watch-Powered-Android-Wear/dp/B00LB2ZQ3C
I got the LG G Watch as a christmas present and it is amazing! There's really not much of a difference between any of the Android Wear watches. Some have a slightly bigger battery but other than that, they're all the same.
Only big difference between any of these watches are how they look. Round vs. Square.

I absolutely love my ZenWatch. Best Christmas present I've received in a long time.

I've had my Asus Zenwatch for 6 going on 7 days now, and I really like it. Pictures don't do this thing justice, it is a NICE looking square watch. With the slightly curved display, it really helps it kinda blend in with your wrist more, and doesn't make it appear so large ( I have medium sized wrists). I like using this watch for just an ACTUAL watch alone, forget about Android Wear.
As for Android Wear.....It's just useful enough to keep me interested. I don't much care for the fitness aspects of Android Wear, but receiving my notifications on my wrist has kept me interested enough. This watch has dramatically cut down how often i fumble around with my phone and turn on the screen to check for notifications or messages. Also, receiving these notifications on your wrist and being able to act upon them seems so much more natural and less intrusive in a social environment. A quick glance at my wrist and maybe a swipe or two, and I'm done.
All in all I am happy with my purchase, and at $199 USD, it's one of the cheaper Android Wear watches. It's also a watch that you'd just want to wear as a nice watch, because there is no doubt that is what it is.

itslels said:
I've had my Asus Zenwatch for 6 going on 7 days now, and I really like it. Pictures don't do this thing justice, it is a NICE looking square watch. With the slightly curved display, it really helps it kinda blend in with your wrist more, and doesn't make it appear so large ( I have medium sized wrists). I like using this watch for just an ACTUAL watch alone, forget about Android Wear.
As for Android Wear.....It's just useful enough to keep me interested. I don't much care for the fitness aspects of Android Wear, but receiving my notifications on my wrist has kept me interested enough. This watch has dramatically cut down how often i fumble around with my phone and turn on the screen to check for notifications or messages. Also, receiving these notifications on your wrist and being able to act upon them seems so much more natural and less intrusive in a social environment. A quick glance at my wrist and maybe a swipe or two, and I'm done.
All in all I am happy with my purchase, and at $199 USD, it's one of the cheaper Android Wear watches. It's also a watch that you'd just want to wear as a nice watch, because there is no doubt that is what it is.
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Yea, at $199, the ZenWatch is a steal! That said, the cheapest I can find it right now is at Amazon for $280. At that price, I would definitely pay $10 more and get the LG G Watch R. Paired with a nice band, it makes for a wonderful looking watch and is a much more conventional with a round face. With the recessed watch face, I would anticipate the LG to be more study than the ZenWatch and Moto as well.

datawrhsdoc said:
Yea, at $199, the ZenWatch is a steal! That said, the cheapest I can find it right now is at Amazon for $280. At that price, I would definitely pay $10 more and get the LG G Watch R. Paired with a nice band, it makes for a wonderful looking watch and is a much more conventional with a round face. With the recessed watch face, I would anticipate the LG to be more study than the ZenWatch and Moto as well.
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I noticed that as well on Amazon. I'm not sure why it's like that, but look for it on the play store. That's where I got mine, and its $199.
My opinion on the G Watch R is that it definitely is the go to watch if you want it to look identical to a simple/normal watch. It does look rather bulky though. The Zenwatch doesn't look like a normal watch, but it really shows that smart watches can be beautiful without being circular and trying to completely mimic a simple watch. I've had serval complaints on mine already.

Have you checked out the inWatchZ
Personally I don't like any of them. With the growing demand on smart tech the market is going to evolve quickly. I am holding out for a watch that can do everything you would want a phone to do.
Check out the inWatch Z brand I feel they have a solution that is superior to a lot of the brands on the market.
The smartwatchgroup website does an extensive review of the upcoming smart watches. inWatch Z rated 8th in the world market. plus its the only watch that is also a standalone phone.
Hope this helps.
Albertoonline said:
want to buy one smart watch ,and saw this models belowed ,which one
you guys think it is better ? and which one is trustworthy to buy?
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itslels said:
My opinion on the G Watch R is that it definitely is the go to watch if you want it to look identical to a simple/normal watch. It does look rather bulky though.
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Actually, it is comparable in size to expensive chronographs and doesn't look the least bit bulky on my normal sized male wrist. That said, it would look absurd on a woman's wrist.

Albertoonline said:
who has bought moto 360 ,and used it now ,tell me
some feeling after using
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I've had the Moto 360 ever since the beginning of December and absolutely love it. At first the battery life wasn't the greatest and I would occasionally have connection issues, but once it got the Android 5.0 update sometime during December, everything completely turned around. I get about 2 days per charge now, and it's as stable as could be.

Google Cardboard perfect for LG G3

I switched to the G3 after briefly owning the OnePlus One. The OPO is a good phone, but it has absolutely no bells or whistles. With the G3, I've got Slimport HDMI out, a FM radio (if I was on Sprint), removable battery and MicroSD card... and the tipping point for me for switching phones? Google Cardboard.
If you haven't tried Google's cheap-ass VR headset, you should. You will need one of the bigger ones coming on the market now that fit phablets like the OnePlus, G3, iPhone 6, etc.
The cardboard is a little origami folded Viewmaster, but instead of putting in those old little stereoscopic paper discs, you slide in your smartphone. VR apps split the screen, so each eye sees a slightly different image.
The OPO has a 1080p display. It looks okay in the Cardboard, but the VR device basically uses magnifying glasses for lenses and that 1080 display is no where as impressive when seen thru them.
The G3's display is incredible with it. Very noticeable difference. I can't wait until we see more movies and games coming out in that quality.
With WiGig coming out later this year, where you can stream information tons faster than regular wifi, I expect to see VR to explode in 2016 if not sooner.

Braaainz said:
I switched to the G3 after briefly owning the OnePlus One. The OPO is a good phone, but it has absolutely no bells or whistles. With the G3, I've got Slimport HDMI out, a FM radio (if I was on Sprint), removable battery and MicroSD card... and the tipping point for me for switching phones? Google Cardboard.
If you haven't tried Google's cheap-ass VR headset, you should. You will need one of the bigger ones coming on the market now that fit phablets like the OnePlus, G3, iPhone 6, etc.
The cardboard is a little origami folded Viewmaster, but instead of putting in those old little stereoscopic paper discs, you slide in your smartphone. VR apps split the screen, so each eye sees a slightly different image.
The OPO has a 1080p display. It looks okay in the Cardboard, but the VR device basically uses magnifying glasses for lenses and that 1080 display is no where as impressive when seen thru them.
The G3's display is incredible with it. Very noticeable difference. I can't wait until we see more movies and games coming out in that quality.
With WiGig coming out later this year, where you can stream information tons faster than regular wifi, I expect to see VR to explode in 2016 if not sooner.
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where did you download the VR cardboard cut out for LG G3?

cenwesi said:
where did you download the VR cardboard cut out for LG G3?
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More importantly, where can I just buy one that already works? (I'm lazy)

tribalartgod said:
More importantly, where can I just buy one that already works? (I'm lazy)
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https://www.unofficialcardboard.com/products/headsets/google-cardboard-vr-headsets/

tribalartgod said:
More importantly, where can I just buy one that already works? (I'm lazy)
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I've got this one on the way. Great reviews, looks like a really solid unit and has all the bells and whistles:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/klk/uf2FYJeMB

datawrhsdoc said:
I've got this one on the way. Great reviews, looks like a really solid unit and has all the bells and whistles:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/klk/uf2FYJeMB
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Have you received the headset yet? Thinking of getting the same one. Can you do a quick review on this headset? Thanks

dhoang said:
Have you received the headset yet? Thinking of getting the same one. Can you do a quick review on this headset? Thanks
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Haven't received it yet, due to the Chinese New Year holiday which basically shuts down B2C shipments. Should have it in next couple of days and will post a brief review.

datawrhsdoc said:
Haven't received it yet, due to the Chinese New Year holiday which basically shuts down B2C shipments. Should have it in next couple of days and will post a brief review.
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How is it?
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LexLuger82 said:
How is it?
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It is a solid piece of kit. That said, this is still a novelty type of item in general. It is, however, great for getting immersed in a movie like it's a private IMAX theater.

datawrhsdoc said:
It is a solid piece of kit. That said, this is still a novelty type of item in general. It is, however, great for getting immersed in a movie like it's a private IMAX theater.
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So it does work for LG G3? what about Samsung Note3 ?

Yes, it works great with the LG G3. No idea about the Note.

I have been thinking about getting something like this for my phone. I have some gift cards on Amazon so it would be from there. Just not sure how much I'd use it. How would I control the phone and is it just for the cardboard app? Guess I really just don't know how it works with the phone.

3D VR Glasses overview and demonstration: https://youtu.be/nEALrvhDfIU

Braaainz said:
I switched to the G3 after briefly owning the OnePlus One. The OPO is a good phone, but it has absolutely no bells or whistles. With the G3, I've got Slimport HDMI out, a FM radio (if I was on Sprint), removable battery and MicroSD card... and the tipping point for me for switching phones? Google Cardboard.
If you haven't tried Google's cheap-ass VR headset, you should. You will need one of the bigger ones coming on the market now that fit phablets like the OnePlus, G3, iPhone 6, etc.
The cardboard is a little origami folded Viewmaster, but instead of putting in those old little stereoscopic paper discs, you slide in your smartphone. VR apps split the screen, so each eye sees a slightly different image.
The OPO has a 1080p display. It looks okay in the Cardboard, but the VR device basically uses magnifying glasses for lenses and that 1080 display is no where as impressive when seen thru them.
The G3's display is incredible with it. Very noticeable difference. I can't wait until we see more movies and games coming out in that quality.
With WiGig coming out later this year, where you can stream information tons faster than regular wifi, I expect to see VR to explode in 2016 if not sooner.
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Will oneplus loop VR work with LG G3?

incredible with G3
The G3's display is incredible with google cardboard . Very noticeable difference. I can't wait more until we see more movies and games coming out in that quality.
Really virtual reality is very good as compared to other low quality android.

What smart watch to buy?

I never bought a smart watch in the past but am interested in doing so now. What's the best bang-for-the-buck smart watch I can buy? I use a Samsung Galaxy Android phone so I'm guessing an Apple Watch is off the list. I would prefer one that has a heart rate monitor and all the standard sensors.
TIA for your help.

look at these playlists:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZLicZ6A2vW40mQ7D5yjsUxc4ms5Z-zj
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZLicZ6A2vWfrpYV3AZRSKCBDXxoU8yi

I am considering getting the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS as it seems to have all the latest and greatest.

A lot of info here on some of the Samsung Galaxy's Watches...

Noidremained said:
look at these playlists:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZLicZ6A2vW40mQ7D5yjsUxc4ms5Z-zj
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZLicZ6A2vWfrpYV3AZRSKCBDXxoU8yi
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Thanks but those are a lot of smart watches! It wouldn't really help me narrow it down to one because they're not comparison videos.
SirDigitalKnight said:
I am considering getting the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS as it seems to have all the latest and greatest.
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Is this better than, say, the samsung galaxy watches?
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A lot of info here on some of the Samsung Galaxy's Watches...
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Is it pretty natural to think that since I'm a samsung galaxy phone user, their smart watch is the most logical thing to go with?

Yes, it is a much smoother coexistence...

kevindd992002 said:
Thanks but those are a lot of smart watches! It wouldn't really help me narrow it down to one because they're not comparison videos.
Is this better than, say, the samsung galaxy watches?
Is it pretty natural to think that since I'm a samsung galaxy phone user, their smart watch is the most logical thing to go with?
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To be honest, I do not think there is one, not one, Smartwatch /Band that is at this moment 100% recommendable. The Fitbit Sense seems to have every single sensor you could possibly ever want or need but everything I have read says it is way to buggy to be worth the price and they have a Fitbit Premium Plan at $10 a month that I think should be included in the price of the watch since it one of the more expensive watches out there. That and I just don't do the monthly plan stuff for anyone.
Samsung is a big company and has a good reputation but it looks like the latest updates to their watches has disables some of the new features, at least for US users: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83816129&postcount=3088
I also waited for the Amaxfit X for many months as it looks cool but have since cancelled that as it seems way to buggy and most have had nothing but issues with it.
I have read or watched on Youtube just about every review on every device out there and not one ticks all the boxes of what would make a perfect smartwatch or band. Most of the garbage out there is made in China and the software that you have load on the phone to pair the watch with is questionable. Also it seems you have a 50/50 chance of getting a good or bad device if it is made in China. I am not saying that all are bad from China but you really need to research it and look at reviews to see if it is reliable and what the companion software is accessing on your phone.
The Withings Scanwatch: https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch seems like a nice one but with such a small display and not temp sensor for the very high price I do not think it is for me as I am getting up there in the years and my eyes are not what they used to be. I need a bigger display with large fonts to be able to read my data.
It really boils down to what you need on your wrist. Like I said I am older so I would like ECG/BP/SPo2 with Sleep Apnea detection and with Covid a temp sensor all on an easy to read display that can last a week of real time use, not what the manufacture claims but real life use. And I can tell you said Smartwatch/Band does not exist at this moment.
The good news is new devices seem to be coming out on a daily bases so who knows, maybe one will be release very soon that checks all the boxes that I am looking for!
Good luck on your search and lets us know which you end up getting! :highfive:

First you must choose between "Tracker" or "Smartwatch" ?
Smartwatch battery life about 3 days max (Like Samsung Galaxy watch)
Tracker between 1 and 2 weeks. (Like Huawei or Amazfit watch)

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First you must choose between "Tracker" or "Smartwatch" ?
Smartwatch battery life about 3 days max (Like Samsung Galaxy watch)
Tracker between 1 and 2 weeks. (Like Huawei or Amazfit watch)
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Most of the features of a Tracker are already in a Smartwatch, right? I would pick a Smartwatch even though it has less battery life.

dersie said:
First you must choose between "Tracker" or "Smartwatch" ?
Smartwatch battery life about 3 days max (Like Samsung Galaxy watch)
Tracker between 1 and 2 weeks. (Like Huawei or Amazfit watch)
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SirDigitalKnight said:
To be honest, I do not think there is one, not one, Smartwatch /Band that is at this moment 100% recommendable. The Fitbit Sense seems to have every single sensor you could possibly ever want or need but everything I have read says it is way to buggy to be worth the price and they have a Fitbit Premium Plan at $10 a month that I think should be included in the price of the watch since it one of the more expensive watches out there. That and I just don't do the monthly plan stuff for anyone.
Samsung is a big company and has a good reputation but it looks like the latest updates to their watches has disables some of the new features, at least for US users: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83816129&postcount=3088
I also waited for the Amaxfit X for many months as it looks cool but have since cancelled that as it seems way to buggy and most have had nothing but issues with it.
I have read or watched on Youtube just about every review on every device out there and not one ticks all the boxes of what would make a perfect smartwatch or band. Most of the garbage out there is made in China and the software that you have load on the phone to pair the watch with is questionable. Also it seems you have a 50/50 chance of getting a good or bad device if it is made in China. I am not saying that all are bad from China but you really need to research it and look at reviews to see if it is reliable and what the companion software is accessing on your phone.
The Withings Scanwatch: https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch seems like a nice one but with such a small display and not temp sensor for the very high price I do not think it is for me as I am getting up there in the years and my eyes are not what they used to be. I need a bigger display with large fonts to be able to read my data.
It really boils down to what you need on your wrist. Like I said I am older so I would like ECG/BP/SPo2 with Sleep Apnea detection and with Covid a temp sensor all on an easy to read display that can last a week of real time use, not what the manufacture claims but real life use. And I can tell you said Smartwatch/Band does not exist at this moment.
The good news is new devices seem to be coming out on a daily bases so who knows, maybe one will be release very soon that checks all the boxes that I am looking for!
Good luck on your search and lets us know which you end up getting! :highfive:
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Argh, ok This is going to be a hard and long research then. I'm targeting Black Friday to buy one if they ever have sales. I hope I can find one that I like before then.
I must say, the Amazfit X does look cool indeed. Are they continuously fixing things with firmware updates?

there's also the 11.11 sale on aliexpress, gearbest, banggood etc.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/amazfit-x-t4164887
That is also my plan for Black Friday. The Honor Band 6 is going to be announced this Tuesday so I am keeping an eye on it.

kevindd992002 said:
Most of the features of a Tracker are already in a Smartwatch, right? I would pick a Smartwatch even though it has less battery life.
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Not really, almost all smartwatch are really POOR tracker. Main default is the sleep tracking, and for track 24/24 we need a not bad battery to keep watch days and night.
95% of the tracker series are really almost 0 smart.
Almost all Chinese tracker are bad tracker.
Stay maybe 2 brands witch are good tracker : Fitbit and Garmin. This 2 brands are also not very good but enough good Smart Thing. Smart mean app store Fitbit has an app store for the Versa series and Garmin has also an app store for most of his tracker Forerunner/Fenix/Vivoactive.
Samsung not bad has tracker and just correct has smartwatch.
Amazfit almost 0 for smart and rather bad as tracker.

What do you guys say about the KoreTrak watch?
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BUMP! Any more ideas here? It's already Black Friday week and I still don't have a choice but I think I'm going with a fitness tracker instead.

Pebble or amazfit bip. Pebble is the best one still imo, Fitbit is overpriced and breaks often, almost no devices have always on display even today, very depressing! Bip can have bipOS installed and does everything I need (notifications, shows time, continuous heart monitor, sleep tracking) and I never have to take it off. It has gps but I don't use that.

Dratini said:
Pebble or amazfit bip. Pebble is the best one still imo, Fitbit is overpriced and breaks often, almost no devices have always on display even today, very depressing! Bip can have bipOS installed and does everything I need (notifications, shows time, continuous heart monitor, sleep tracking) and I never have to take it off. It has gps but I don't use that.
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Can you give me a link to Pebble? I can't seem to find it anywhere unless you're referring to the Kickstarter project that already died?

XDA Pebble section but not much there

Smartwatch is still a very new thing to a lot of people. You don’t absolutely need one to get through the day, and some of the best smartwatches are much too expensive to own and use for daily purpose. The range of fossil men smartwatch is moderately priced with innumerable features. They can provide you with an easy way to get information, allow you to dismiss or reply to new messages without having to pull out your phone, and much more.

kevindd992002 said:
What do you guys say about the KoreTrak watch?
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Hi Kevin, I placed an order for KoreTrak Pro myself. Received it after 3 weeks and it was working fine. But don't expect much as what you'll be getting for such a low price.