7/25/2023 0 Comments Galaxy s2 smart scroll![]() ![]() And as a bit of relief from a product category dominated by large, masculine designs, several of the options for the customizable cases and straps for the Moto 360 are slimmer, more subtle, and arguably more feminine.īut it’s much more than aesthetics-and the lack of a "ledge" at the bottom of the display-that makes the Classic seem surprisingly new. So while the price and the possibility of a future 3G version of the Classic are still up in the air, it is the slickest watch-that-happens-to-be-smart yet. The S2 Sport’s bigger cases and bold style screams “look at me! I’m a future watch!” The S2 Classic could pass for a normal analog watch with the right face, and Samsung says 26 face themes will be available at launch for each device. But to me, the 40mm case, that slight difference in bezel operation, and the subdued style of the S2 Classic made a huge difference. They’re all 1.2-inch-diameter OLED touchscreens, ones that looked sharp and readable indoors. They aren’t Android Wear watches, but they’ll sync with Android devices.Įven though the cases are different sizes, all the watches have the same size screens. ![]() That isn’t the case with this latest batch of Tizen watches: Samsung says they are compatible with any phone running Android 4.4 or later that has at least 1.5GB RAM. All the new Samsung watches are Tizen-based, and in the past that meant they wouldn’t play nice with anything other than Samsung’s newer Galaxy phones. However, even though you can’t use the S2 Classic as a standalone phone, Samsung has a few surprises to add to the initial launch information. It’s also the smallest watch in the lineup, with a 40mm case as compared to the Gear S2’s Sport’s 42mm and 44mm options. The Classic doesn’t offer a 3G-connected option, so it isn’t as much of a standalone device as the e-SIM-equipped version of the Gear S2 Sport. In terms of specs, the Classic is a step-down from the fully loaded version of the more-futuristic Gear S2 Sport. Samsung hasn’t announced pricing or availability details for any of the watches yet. Within the new watch lineup, it’s still a mystery as to how the Gear S2 Classic will be priced and positioned. As for raw specs for the Classic and the two other styles of Gear S2 Sport, those were released earlier in the week by Samsung: Voice commands via S Voice, dual-core 1GHz processors, 4GB storage, music players on board, NFC and Samsung Pay compatibility, and two to three days of battery life being the most important points. ![]() It was also done inside, in a press briefing, without the chance to see if the screen could defeat bright sunlight. This is a first impression, the result of about 15 minutes of hands-on time with a very nice watch that wasn’t synced up to a maddening queue of notifications. It looks timeless, ironically, and it's where smartwatch design should be heading. It appeals to a traditional aesthetic, with a gunmetal stainless-steel case, a rotating ceramic bezel, and a black leather strap. Ultimately, it adds up to a wearable computer that wants to be a watch first. The look and feel, in terms of size, weight, and materials, is that of a premium, round men’s watch. The S2 Classic’s act is a jarringly intuitive blend of old-school analog controls and new-school communication tools. That company is Samsung, and that smartwatch is the Gear S2 Classic. At long last, a company may have figured out exactly how a smartwatch should act, how it should look, how it should feel, and ultimately what it should be. ![]()
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