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[Samsung Gear 2] jeffnz:
Haven't any pics or fav apps as of yet but very impressed with what it does and how it looks. Saves a lot of hassle not having to get phone out every time you get a call/message/email etc and although answering calls is kind of strange it is clear enough to use if need be. Heart rate monitor is more of a gimmick with not being able to constantly monitor, maybe it does in fitness mode but have as yet to use. Bit expensive but certainly a big leap forward from all other wearables avaiable, hopefully Tizen oS won't hod back the Devs from doing some of their magic with it.

S Voice works better than I thought, actually didn't know it was available, there is more of a delay than using phone but not overly so.

Tizen itself is very smooth and I can actually use the key pad. The camera is about what I expected but easy to use.
[Samsung Gear 2] BlackZenith:
My first impression was "Man, that Neo looks pretty good in black." lol. I still opted for the Gear 2 because of the camera and I think it looks more professional and would probably look better with different bands like brown leather or metal. I owned/returned the Galaxy Gear and can say that the Gear 2 is noticeably lighter, more comfortable, and more attractive. The interface is mostly the same but it seems quicker and there are a few more animations I think.

My favorite features are the notifications, text templates, camera, 4GB storage + music player, S Voice integration, battery life, and that the home screen Notification shortcut has an unread counter lol. I know that last one sounds corny but there are occasions when I don't have time to pay attention to notifications and forget about them. This happens mostly at work/meetings or in a movie theater. The Galaxy Gear didn't show you unread notifications at a glance like that (not even with root + Nova Launcher) and it bothered me I had to wake up the watch, swipe to the Notification screen, and tap the screen just to see if I had unread notifications.
[Samsung Gear 2] sureshot007:
I got mine last night. I'm very impressed with it's feel on my arm. I was worried it was going to feel huge and awkward, but it's actually quite comfortable. I haven't played with everything yet, but I love the ability to see messages and notifications quickly, since that's the main reason I got it. I spend a lot of time driving every day, and it's nice to not have to pull my phone out for every single notification, especially since I'll end up ignoring almost all of them, since I'm driving. This way, I can tell quickly and easily if it's work related (or otherwise important), and I can deal with it accordingly.
[Samsung Gear 2] EVOme:
I wish I could turn the shutter sound off. I wish I had a keyboard. Other than that, I love mine after 1 day of use.
[Samsung Gear 2] hawksking:
Its okay since I cant download 3rd party apps because I have a nexus 5. Waiting on Moto 360, that is first day priority.
[Samsung Gear 2] nymviper1126:
Yea, i almost want the Neo because the black looks more versatile, but also want a camera. Did you get the silver or the bronze? I dont really like how light the silver is, the bronze looks much more classy, just afraid it might not match as well (i wear a lot of blue)
[Samsung Gear 2] BlackZenith:
Silver.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Hang in there on keyboard, as I have read that Fleksy keyboard is coming very soon to the Gear 2.
[Samsung Gear 2] dakunclear:
I have the neo black cause I didn't care for the camera since I almost always have either my phone or dslr and to be honest I just change my wallpaper to go with what I'm wearing lol
[Samsung Gear 2] jeffnz:
why would you want to turn off the shutter sound.

as to the keypad, the gear 2 is designed to supplement the phone so whats so hard about taking it out and using it?

are my expectations too low? I'm happy with the fact I don't have to check my phone now but if I need to use keyboard I need to use the phone is how I see it.

As an aside the fitness trackers isn't too bad the speed was same as my bike computer as was heat rate just be good if it linked into S Fitness
[Samsung Gear 2] Bjtrim:
I'm really happy with my gear 2 so far! The stock features are great! I just wish there was a way to sideload apps, or that there were more apps for it. I suppose it's early days. Kind of frustrated with it being Tizen and not android, but it may have its advantages after some time, who knows. Maybe I just want to tinker with it because it's my new toy.
[Samsung Gear 2] EVOme:
Well, the purpose of vibrate is to silence the noise. Just as you don't want your phone to ring everywhere, there's times I can pics where I don't want the shutter sound.

As for the keyboard, when I get home I sit my phone down and just use watch in house. It would be nice to be able to respond with something other than canned responses.
[Samsung Gear 2] okrk:
How could anyone take a good "people of walmart" picture with that stinkin camera sound on? LOL
[Samsung Gear 2] dominoid:
There's an option to allow unknown sources in the settings section of gear manager so sideloading is possible, there's nothing to sideload yet though!
[Samsung Gear 2] hburak:
:good:
[Samsung Gear 2] TwoStroker37:
I should have mine today. Gear 2 Neo for $166 shipped from ATT!
[Samsung Gear 2] dakunclear:
Nice I paid 230 after tax here in Canada
[Samsung Gear 2] TwoStroker37:
As an AVID Pebble user, it doesn't even compare to the Gear 2 Neo. I was skeptical ordering it thinking I'll probably just return it because no way can it compare. Yeah. It's leap years ahead. Wow. Sorry Pebble, time to collect dust next to my iPod Nano smartwatch!
[Samsung Gear 2] zEternalVirus:
Seems like suck a gimmicky little thing but oh well.
[Samsung Gear 2] chomsky101:
I'm very forward looking to all those wearables, but I'm pretty much of the opinion, that the technologie is not that far by now. So I#ll wait for 2 or 3 generations till they are established
[Samsung Gear 2] Fuoritempo:
I agree with you about these devices being the very beginning of the wearable-age, but saturday I got my gear 2 'cause I think it's one of the devices that start to make sense to me, moreover it has features I like and use very much, such as built in handsfree, camera, live notifications, fitness and sleep monitor.

Will be also more interesting when dev community will point at this Tizen - baby its attention....

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[Samsung Gear 2] rEVOLVE:
The Pebble is as powerful as you can get out of it's limited hardware. In fact, there are functions I am still trying to figure out how to replicate on the Neo such as control playback on my home theater PC, control my home automation, fire my Tasker commands, etc. from the Gear 2 Neo. Still also waiting for Evernote, which was an awesome add once Pebble got it. Also I had a dashboard type of watchface I altered from one of the stock Canvas ones that has all the info I need at a glance - info I'm not even sure that the Neo will be able to show at once even when we're able to make custom watchfaces. Custom watchfaces to me, aren't just about changing the aesthetic of the screen but altering how much or little data you have access to at a glance. I hate that I have to swipe to other screens just to get next appointment, weather, battery life, notifications, etc.

Are there actually a lot of developers lining up to provide this functionality, though?

I'm excited that maybe w/ the mic I'll be able to control those functions with just voice commands once they are available on the Samsung, but until then I sorely miss all the functionality from the Pebble.
[Samsung Gear 2] dakunclear:
I'm with you about the locking your home screen, I have a three year old so I know what your saying. The 5 minute thing is silly since if I'm out doing a photo shoot I might be outside for a lot longer then 5 minutes, lol but the vibrate thing doesn't bother me since I don't like the feeling of it on my wrist. The notifications are wicked and has cut my phone use down a ton.

So my verdict is to keep it but I still sometimes debate if I should of got the gear 2 rather then the neo.
[Samsung Gear 2] bennyhill:
Sounds like you guys need to go out and pick up a Gear 1. I still have both and the vibration on the 1 is a lot stronger also the home button is on the side. I'm on the fence as well I initially went out and purchased a Neo but I missed the feeling of my Gear 1. I thought the vibration might be stronger on the Gear 2 vs the Neo but they are the same. The battery life of the 1 was never a problem for me because as stated I charge my phone nightly so it wasn't a problem to charge the Gear. Also the selection of apps as well as clock faces for the 1 was better. My only reason for not returning the 2 is I'm hoping Tizen will spur more developers. I also own a Pebble and wear it daily on my other wrist. Vibration is stronger and App selection is way better. Just my 2 cents.
[Samsung Gear 2] pac1085:
I am very disappointed in the heart rate monitor.

It works fine if I'm sitting on the couch and take a manual reading. But the activity tracking is WAY off. 2 minutes into a walk, it will say my heart rate is 190...which it sure as hell isn't.

Also disappointed by the complete lack of apps - including the ones that were supposed to be there for launch.

Called Samsung support today about the heart rate sensor - asked if they have any plans to release a new firmware that addresses the issues, they said no. Also had no comment on the lack of apps in the store.

I think I am going to return it.
[Samsung Gear 2] jerseymarine:
I have had the Gear 2 since Friday 4/18. I charged it over night and started to use it on Saturday from 8am to 10pm everyday since. I have Auto Display turned off, Notifications for Gmail, SMS, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google hangoutsmy Bank, Amazon,Spotify and XDA turned on. Display set to 4 and vibrate on High. It is now Wednesday and I still have 44% battery left. I turn it off when I sleep. I am EXTREMELY pleased with the battery life.

I love the size and the look of it. I highly recommend this to any one who is considering it. :good:
[Samsung Gear 2] TwoStroker37:
People will always complain about something, but as a Pebble user that switched to the Gear 2, the Gear 2 is a far superior device. You'd want to shoot yourself in the face owning a Pebble if you think the Gear 2 is bad. I own the Neo which is IDENTICAL to the Gear 2, minus camera. I don't need a potato on my wrist, thanks.

I do agree it needs a screen lock feature , otherwise it's quite polished.
[Samsung Gear 2] mcm180:
When you reply to a message you can switch from template (canned response), to emoji, or S voice. ..I've used all 3 and am going to stick to S voice since it's been very accurate.
[Samsung Gear 2] AnthonyButcher:
I am mostly pleased with my Gear 2. It feels fine on my wrist, isn't ugly and mostly does what I wanted.

I love the text templates - very handy. The notifications work well, and I really like being able to read the actual messages on the watch.

Camera seems fine, but the shutter noise and bleep is intrusive, annoying and very loud. I want to be able to get rid of that asap.

The heart monitor is pretty poor. It works fine when I am sitting around, but multiple attempts to use it during a spin class yesterday (when I was actually interested in my heart rate) all failed. It told me not to talk (I wasn't) and not to move (I wasn't). I was hoping that the monitor would have a feature to record the heart rate at regular intervals, or ongoing throughout. Also, I don't want a message saying 'failed', forcing me to press two buttons to restart it, I want it to try again automatically.

The lack of any fitness apps is shocking. S Health is garbage. Fitness with Gear is junk. I want to have Endomondo or Runkeeper installed and controllable from the Gear. That's one of the main reasons I bought it - so that I don't have to get the Note 3 out while running. I can't believe that they are selling these as fitness accessories at the moment.
[Samsung Gear 2] smeiff:
Make sure the watch is up on your wrist past the bone. The sensor is located near the top which is where my bone is. I just kept the watch loose enough to move a tiny bit and push it up my arm when ready to workout.

Also how did you get it to work during spin class? Mine requires gps signal which doesn't work indoors...
[Samsung Gear 2] bullet2300:
I really like it, but I do feel like it's not quite there for me. I know this is a bit early generation still, but the Android Wear just seems a lot more appealing to me visually.

At first I thought the vibration was fine, but the last few days I've looked at my watch and missed multiple emails and texts. Whoops. I think I will keep it for 2 more weeks and then return.
[Samsung Gear 2] AnthonyButcher:
Yeah, I did that, but I think that the sweat might have interfered. The fact that it tells me not to speak is odd too - so the instructor's booming voice might have interfered as well.

I might try pushing it towards my body slightly, to press the sensor into my arm more - I have noticed that the curve on the underside of the watch doesn't perfectly match my arm.

The heart monitor doesn't require GPS as far as I know? Just press the heart button and then start (they should get rid of that second step!).

It would be nice to be able to customise the screens a little more - they could easily get a second row of buttons on the home screen if they pushed the time and date up a little.

I would like to see a Google Maps app on there, and there's no reason not to have a condensed Twitter feed app. It's surprising how much information can fit on the screen.

Shazam is an obvious 'immediate use' one button app as well.
[Samsung Gear 2] YOSEFE:
Sorry, didn't know where to post this.

Has anyone bought Gear 2 from Handtec UK? If yes, what is your experience? Do they dispatch quickly?
[Samsung Gear 2] blacknet101:
just curious, can I shower with the Gear 2/Neo? without getting it damaged?
[Samsung Gear 2] pac1085:
I returned mine to AT&T last night. Did not have to pay a restocking fee.

-Heart rate sensor was useless. It only seemed to work when you manually took a reading at rest. It would not work at all when I was actually working out, even if I was stopped and trying a manual reading. In exercise mode, the readings were all over the place (180bpm while RESTING, 55bpm during extreme exertion..lol)

-Heart rate data did not sync with S-health app

-Complete lack of promised apps. I have a bad feeling this platform will be completely dead once Android wear comes out.
[Samsung Gear 2] mpogr:
Yeah, fitness data sync is pretty lacking and the HR sensor is useless. I'm waiting for Runtastic app for it (already existed for the original Gear), that would make my running experience perfect (already using Runtastic PRO and a BT chest HR sensor).
[Samsung Gear 2] double07:
My local BB price matched current ATT 25% deal, so I got gear 2 black yesterday. Overall, it is a very nice little display extension to my smartphone. However, I already start thinking about its usefulness. I am not sure if it is worth the price for what it can do, even with discount. What do you guy/girl use it for or think it is really useful other than it is a new toy? My only real reason for getting this is the S-Health/Exercise part of it(yeah right). I know, I can get something cheaper and perhaps do better job. I figured, the gear can do more. I am really hoping there will be more useful apps in the near future, especially Samsung is putting out the app challenge with $$ reward. I really want to believe this gear product will excel. I am still skeptical... perhaps, I need to give it more time...
[Samsung Gear 2] JimSmith94:
What did you have to show Best Buy to get them to match the deal? I have had three online AT&T orders get cancelled in the last week with, "Unfortunately, we were unable to verify the information you provided. As a result, your order has been canceled."

I do have a printout of my order showing the 25% discount on the watch and two other accessories. Did you have to buy two more accessories as well? I also have $25 in Best Buy Rewards so that would make this deal extra sweet if I can pull it off.
[Samsung Gear 2] beagle1974:
Hi mate I've ordered many things from handtec including gear one and gear fit always been dispatched same day ..
[Samsung Gear 2] double07:
I just added all stuff that qualified for discount and showed them on my phone. The manager asked sale associate to do the same on their computer to verify. Then they said, sure we will match as long as I get the two accessories as well, which I picked up two S4 cases for the kids, $5/each.
[Samsung Gear 2] lanwarrior:
Can't you just put the watch to "vibrate" mode? I am getting one and that's what I'll do when I am at the office. Heck, I even use Llama to put my phone in vibrate mode all the time when I am at the office.

If I am not wrong, you can change the vibration mode to a stronger one? I recall seeing this option when checking out the Gear at Best Buy.. don't remember if it was Gear 1 or Gear 2.
[Samsung Gear 2] bullet2300:
Yeah, you can adjust the vibration strength. Mine is already set to high though :(
[Samsung Gear 2] AnthonyButcher:
No, unfortunately not. Mine is in vibrate mode, but still makes the camera noise. I understand that Samsung don't want to be seen to be providing a perv cam, but that doesn't leave much trust in the rest of humanity.
[Samsung Gear 2] Marne Jr:
First impressions !!!!

After 72 hours of use...

Pros:

- Design (Fits and look good on my arm)

- Call (easy and usefull to make and receive phone calls while driving)

- Notifications: Can read messages, what's up, emails without having to take my phone

- Alarm (Your phone alarm can vibrate your watch on your arm wihtout wake people sleeping next to you)

- Media player with music on storage is good for some quiet enviroment

- The camera is a good surprise, way better than I expected

- Battery is good and with moderate use it reachs 36 hours without recharging

Cons:

- Deeply disappointed that the watch don't works on shower .... At the moment the water hits the display, it goes crazy and start to change from one screen to another and become almost totaly unresponsive to touch)

- Deeply disappointed that can't listen to music on shower, since when the water hits the watch the speaker goes off ... (It mutes, don't know why) and it makes impossible to answer a call on shower too...

- Deeply disappointed that I can't turn off this annoying camera shutter sound...

- Deeply disappointed that the heart monitor is complete useless, since it works 50% of time when you are sitted and complete dry. On any moviment or workout with minimum sweat it become 99% chance to not achieve any pulse measurement...

- Deeply disapppointed that when I read a message, email, etc... and erase it from the watch, it are still on the phone and I have to erase all over again.... What's the point of this ?!?!?

To resume... The hardware is pretty decent, and with developers help, many things could be correct and make this device more usefull.

If it does not occur, I would be better by selling it.

The major disappointness for me is that everything I was plannig to do in water enviorement will not be done and that the heart monitor (main reason to buy this watch) is useless.

Bye.
[Samsung Gear 2] doverjosh8:
It has probably been pointed out already, but the 15 second video limit is stupid in my opinion. Only being able to record 15 seconds? There's no point in even having the feature..
[Samsung Gear 2] fafaffy:
I hope you understand that the Gear 2 is Water Resistant, and NOT Water Proof. Saying this, showering with the Gear 2 is not a smart idea if you want the watch to last at all.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Why would one want to shower with their watch on anyway? I think the 4 seconds it takes to put off and on are not that troublesome. I have never showered with a watch, not even waterproof ones.
[Samsung Gear 2] dakunclear:
It's kinda water proof at least for 30 minutes in up to 1m depth of water
[Samsung Gear 2] jonstatt:
The user guide specifically states that the watch must not be worn in environments where the water is soapy (e.g. shower or bath). So you must NOT wear it in the shower. The user guide also states that the touchscreen may not operate correctly when it is wet. Additionally, it also points out that water under pressure (e.g. waves crashing in the sea, a strong shower) may exceed the pressure equivalent to 1m depth and damage the watch.

To be clear, this also applies to the xperia and most other water "resistant" devices. They are designed to cope with small accidents...like dropping your watch or phone in a puddle, toilet bowl, exposure to rain...or if you are in a swimming pool with the phone or watch above water taking pictures but accidentally drop the phone or it gets splashed on.

These are NOT under water devices like an underwater camera specifically intended for usage in a submerged condition. All true underwater devices have buttons...not touchscreens.
[Samsung Gear 2] Marne Jr:
OK,

But I still take bath and I am swimming on pool and sea with my gear 2, and I even did some underwater movie record and it is amazing!

Photos in the sea was pretty good too...

After I disabled that option that turns display on with arm movement the screen become pretty responsive even with wet hands...

Is up to you if you want to use your device in wet conditions, mine is working fine!
[Samsung Gear 2] jonstatt:
That's good to hear. And of course its completely up to you what you do with your watch :) It sounds like the watch copes better than the user guide suggests. My post was just to set expectations of what Samsung mean by water resistant.
[Samsung Gear 2] Marne Jr:
:good::good::good::good:
[Samsung Gear 2] SlappyMcAssSmack:
Love it!

But I sure wish a couple things:

It's a battery hog

There's not enough apps

Why are there no mapping/navigation apps?

It won't do my taxes
[Samsung Gear 2] mitchellvii:
For me the deal killer at this point is the lack of Google Now and Google Maps. S VOICE is just too slow compared to Google Now and simply sends you back to the phone for anything but the most basic information.

Will have to wait on the Android Wear devices sadly. Too bad none of those seem to be offering a camera.
[Samsung Gear 2] Xei:
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So my first impressions are it felt lighter than I thought it would the pad worked really well the gear 2 was really responsive don't have any problems with it so farmanhooe it would stay like this overall its really good