Apple Watch and Samsung Watch

[JackieInCo]

To be honest i think Smart Watches are pointless and are a fad.

What are YOU going use your Smart Watch for rather than checking the time?? because Smart Watches are definitely too SMALL for daily uses like web browsing, playing games lots more.

I do think they are too small for doing much other than replying back to texts or answering a call or getting notifications.

I have a Gear S and honestly, other than the stock apps such as S Health, I don't use any other apps on it.

My boss asked me what apps I had on my watch and I told him I haven't installed anything and just what it came with because the screen is just too small to do much anything else.

You aren't going to check websites on it.

My watches data plan came with 500MB per month and I think I rarely used more than 50.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

To be honest i think Smart Watches are pointless and are a fad.

What are YOU going use your Smart Watch for rather than checking the time?? because Smart Watches are definitely too SMALL for daily uses like web browsing, playing games lots more.

I take my phone out my pocket 50% less than before wearing a smartwatch. Able to glance at notifications as they come in is the biggest reason. Can also see my incoming calls and texts as they come in. Can check my call logs and have access to all my contact info. I also use the Voice Memo heavy, which syncs with my phone. Then there are the little things like use of a timer, weather forecast, calculator, Music ID, and etc. Having use of all that on my smartwatch is VERY convenient, and saves battery life on my phone. IMO, much more than a fad or gimmick.

I'm also spoiled now by the ability to change clock faces.

 

[tbayrgs]

To be honest i think Smart Watches are pointless and are a fad.

What are YOU going use your Smart Watch for rather than checking the time?? because Smart Watches are definitely too SMALL for daily uses like web browsing, playing games lots more.

Says you---just because you can't imagine a feasible use doesn't mean millions others can't find viable reasons. The same type of statement was made when smartphones first started becoming more than a novelty--"why would I want to browse the web, view a document, or check my email on my phone when I could do it using the much larger screen on my laptop?"

I've used smart wearables for stretches over the past few years (fitness bands, smart fitness bands, and smart watches) and while I could certainly live without them, the convenience and benefits they've offered are more than worthwhile for my needs. I use my smartphone significantly less than before I started wearing my Apple Watch.

No, they are not yet an essential device that will fully replace some other device in one's life but again, neither was the smartphone when if first debuted.

 

[Vegastouch]

Says you---just because you can't imagine a feasible use doesn't mean millions others can't find viable reasons. The same type of statement was made when smartphones first started becoming more than a novelty--"why would I want to browse the web, view a document, or check my email on my phone when I could do it using the much larger screen on my laptop?"

I've used smart wearables for stretches over the past few years (fitness bands, smart fitness bands, and smart watches) and while I could certainly live without them, the convenience and benefits they've offered are more than worthwhile for my needs. I use my smartphone significantly less than before I started wearing my Apple Watch.

No, they are not yet an essential device that will fully replace some other device in one's life but again, neither was the smartphone when if first debuted.

This is true but now that we have smartphones I also see no reason to have a watch that does the same thing on a tiny screen. I don't like wearing a watch anyways.

And I agree it doesn't mean that others won't like it but they won't sell anywhere near as good as phones do. I can see it being a fad. To me its more of a cool factor for people than anything else. I just don't need every new gadget that comes out.

 

[spinedoc77]

This is true but now that we have smartphones I also see no reason to have a watch that does the same thing on a tiny screen. I don't like wearing a watch anyways.

And I agree it doesn't mean that others won't like it but they won't sell anywhere near as good as phones do. I can see it being a fad. To me its more of a cool factor for people than anything else. I just don't need every new gadget that comes out.

It's been said so many times, one of the key advantages is not having to take your phone out of your pocket. It's hard to imagine until you actually feel how liberating it is to not be tied to pulling your phone out every couple of minutes like I have to because I get so many notifications.

Now you needs may differ, maybe you are an urbanite who doesn't drive and has his phone out on the desk all day at the office. Those needs might differ than say someone like me who drives a lot, and at the office is always in motion and always has his hands full.

 

[tbayrgs]

This is true but now that we have smartphones I also see no reason to have a watch that does the same thing on a tiny screen. I don't like wearing a watch anyways.

And I agree it doesn't mean that others won't like it but they won't sell anywhere near as good as phones do. I can see it being a fad. To me its more of a cool factor for people than anything else. I just don't need every new gadget that comes out.

In the same way smart phones haven't replaced our need for laptops, I don't think anyone expects smart watches to fully replace smart phones either. I don't see them being a fad--don't think they're going anywhere--but I agree they won't have the same market penetration as smartphones for a very long time, if ever.

I think the real utility for smart watches or wearables will come in fitness and health monitoring, as sensors and batteries become more efficient and effective.

 

[Lloydbm41]

I think the real utility for smart watches or wearables will come in fitness and health monitoring, as sensors and batteries become more efficient and effective.

Add to this, smartwatch vibration notifications assisting those of us that are going deaf or are deaf. If my phone is not on the loudest setting when in my house, I may not hear it ring (and obviously, I can't have my phone loud in office spaces, theaters and so forth). I also don't feel the phone vibrate when it is in my pocket very often, so a smartwatch is a must for me.

 

[gotluck]

Oceanproof cellular smart watch please

If it could double in the somewhat stylish 'traditional smart watch use case' too I'd be all over it. I'm interested in the notification aspect for general use too, must say.

 

[vikingjunior]

I received an apple watch sport on launch day returned it 3 days later. I just bought my gear 2 today and I must say I like the gear 2 much better. First off the gear 2 is simpler way simpler. The Apple watch is confusing you swipe down, up, side to side, long pressing, you have a wheel with a button and a stand alone button. That is way to much going on there. The menu is not intuitive and it's all over the place very unlike Apple. I also didn't like how the Apple watch was beveled at the sides I prefer the squared off feel like on the gear 2.
I find the gear 2 lighter and I forget it's on my wrist, I also like the swipe down for back gesture it's very consistent. The camera is much more useful then you would think. I actually find the gear 2 to feel more premium which is a switch. Overall I'm very happy with both my galaxy s6 and gear 2 and have no regrets about leaving Apple I really feel Samsung has turned the corner.

 

[pdqgp]

Anyone tried both of them?
I am trying to convince my friend to switch from Samsung to iPhone. He said Samsung's watch has its own sim card and allows him to leave his phone in car or at work.

Why would you try and convince a friend to switch? Especially if he/she owns a Gear S and has two devices to change.

IMO my Gear S is now one of the main reasons I won't switch back. Does everything a wearable should and yes, the sim card is the main reason I bought it. IMO not having it and full independent capacities is crazy.

 

[pdqgp]

yes it had its own sim card and you could leave your phone at home and use the gear s independently. but it was very buggy and froze up a lot.

The only "bug" I have experienced is that it won't auto-forward. However, I never just happen to leave my phone behind so I don't need it to. I just turn bluetooth on the watch OFF wait the 1-2 minutes for it to connect remotely and if auto-forward doesn't work, I do it manually with a widget on my Note 3. Not a big deal.

 

[The Game 161]

auto forwarding works fine on mine after the update but i doubt i will keep the sim...i don't use it that often it's normally just through bluetooth.

 

[hokiemas]

I don't get the need for the SIM card in the watch. I will always have my phone somewhere nearby because there are always things I would rather do on the phone. I've taken short calls on the watch in the car or around the house, but I'd never do it in public. Therefore, I'll always want my phone as a backup. If I were a runner, I guess I could see the need to leave the phone at home or in the car and still be able to make calls/send texts, but that's not my reality. Running in Mexico with this watch on would probably get it jacked real quick.