Full Differences Show Change compare mode Network No cellular connectivity No cellular connectivity 2G bands N/A N/A GPRS No No EDGE No No Launch Announced 2014, April. Released 2014, April 2014, February. Released 2014, May Status Discontinued Discontinued Body 58.4 x 36.9 x 10 mm (2.30 x 1.45 x 0.39 in) 58.7 x 37.9 x 9.9 mm (2.31 x 1.49 x 0.39 in) 68 g (2.40 oz) 55 g (1.94 oz) SIM No No IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Display Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED 1.63 inches 1.63 inches Resolution 320 x 320 pixels (~278 ppi density) 320 x 320 pixels (~278 ppi density) Platform OS Tizen OS Tizen OS Chipset Exynos 3250 Dual Exynos 3250 Dual CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU Mali-400MP2 Mali-400MP2 Memory Card slot No No Internal 4GB 512MB RAM 4GB 512MB RAM Main Camera Modules 2 MP, AF No Video 720p No Selfie Camera Modules No No Sound Loudspeaker Yes Yes 3.5mm jack No No Comms WLAN No No Bluetooth 4.0, LE 4.0, LE Positioning No No NFC No No Infrared port Yes Yes Radio No No USB No No Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate MP3 player MP4/H.264 player Photo viewer S-Voice Voice memo/dial/commands MP3 player Photo viewer S-Voice Voice memo/dial/commands Battery Type Li-Ion 300 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion 300 mAh, non-removable Stand-by Talk time Misc Colors Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, Wild Orange Mocha Gray, Wild Orange, Charcoal Black SAR 0.02 W/kg (head) 0.12 W/kg (body) SAR EU 0.02 W/kg (head) 0.09 W/kg (body) Models SM-R380 SM-R3810 Price About 230 EUR About 170 EUR Bên cạnh Gear 2 thì Samsung cũng cho ra mắt Gear 2 Neo giống hệt, ngoại trừ không tích hợp camera. Dự kiến Gear 2 và Gear 2 Neo sẽ bán trong tháng 4 này với giá chưa xác định. Không như Galaxy Gear, Gear 2 và Gear 2 Neo sẽ tương thích với hơn 10 dòng Galaxy khác nhau khi ra mắt. Gear 2 sẽ có các màu Đen, Nâu và Cam còn bản Neo không có nâu mà thay bằng xám. Điểm cải tiến đáng hoan nghênh nhất là toàn bộ các linh kiện nằm rời rạc ở dây đeo như camera hay microphone đã được di chuyển lên thân đồng hồ, qua đó cho phép người dùng thoải mái thay dây 22mm tiêu chuẩn mà họ thích. Nhìn hình có thể bạn sẽ nghĩ Gear 2 nhỏ hơn nhưng kích cỡ thực tế không khác biệt, máy chỉ mỏng hơn rất ít so với bản cũ còn chiều dài và rộng vẫn như cũ. Cổng hồng ngoại cũng là một bổ sung rất đáng hoan nghênh khác. Phím home cũng đã được chuyển về mặt trước, thân thiện và dễ thao tác hơn. Cả 2 chiếc đồng hồ này đều nhẹ hơn Gear cũ, trọng lượng lần lượt 68 và 55g. Gear 2 & 2 Neo sẽ có pedometer theo dõi cử động của người dùng và cảm biến đo nhịp tim nằm ở mặt lưng, cạnh chân sạc. Bạn có thể xem thêm các bài viết và video mới nhất về Mobile World Congress 2014 tại www.tinhte.vn/mwc/. Samsung đã luôn cố gắng cải tiến chiếc smartwatch của hãng nhằm giành được thị phần trong thị trường smartwatch. Điểm nhận rõ nhất có lẽ là các thay đổi về bề ngoài (GenK.vn) - TrueSmart là chiếc smartwatch có chức năng và hoạt động như 1 điện thoại Android thông thường thay vì phải phụ thuộc vào smartphone như Sony Smartwatch 2 hay nhiều loại đồng hồ thông minh khác hiện nay. Samsung isn't giving up on the wearables market, following measly sales of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch from 2013. Instead, it's back with two new versions; the Gear 2 and the Neo. We've rounded up the key differences between the three versions, seeing what's changed as Samsung looks to get a leap ahead of Apple's iWatch plans and Google's Android Wear expected later in the year. Dropping Android and GalaxyOne of the key differences between the Gear 2 (and Neo) and Galaxy Gear is that Samsung has chosen to drop Android and use its own Tizen operating system instead. In turn, Samsung has removed the Galaxy naming convention from its smartwatch line, as Galaxy is a name attached to all of its Android products.  The differences Tizen will have over Android aren't entirely seen on the front-end. It has more to do with the source code and apps made available. You still have a time display but can now add menus for quick access where a world of swiping existed before. However, it's clear that Samsung is looking for more control over its software, rather than paying licensing fees to Google. Industry pundits have already suggested Samsung will ditch Android for Tizen in its smartphones, and doing so with its smartwatch could be the first step. Two versionsUnlike the first version of the Galaxy Gear, Samsung wants to give choice with the Gear 2. Thus, it's released both the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. The Neo name has become more evident across Samsung's line of devicest aimed at budget customers. The key difference between the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo is that the Gear 2 offers a camera, while the Gear 2 Neo doesn't. How this makes the two vary on pricing hasn't been revealed. The Neo is presumed to be cheaper. CameraThe Gear 2 features its camera built into the top of the actual watch, rather than in the strap like the Galaxy Gear. The Samsung Gear 2 features a 2-megapixel autofocus camera capable of 720p, 30fps video. The affordable Gear Neo watch has no snapper built-in. The Gear 2's camera is a slight upgrade over the first version's 1.9-megapixel BSI Sensor camera. Screen, speed and memoryThe Galaxy Gear, Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo all feature a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED display, with a 320 x 320 resolution for 278ppi. The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are a tad faster than the original Galaxy Gear, though. The new versions feature a a 1GHz dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy Gear's 800MHz processor. All three feature 4GB of on-board storage. Customisable strapsThe Gear 2 wants to match your personality a little better than the first version. Both the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo can swap to any 22mm strap on the market. In the realm of customisability, you can also edit the homescreen with your apps of choice. The Gear 2 will ship in charcoal black, gold brown and wild orange, while the Gear 2 Neo ships in charcoal black, mocha grey, and wild orange. Fitness tracking and music playerThe original Galaxy Gear didn't feature hardware to track your fitness - only apps that could do so through the connected smartphone. But now, the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo feature plenty of sensors to keep track of your life. Both devices have a heart rate sensor, pedometer, gyroscope and accelerometer. These allow for standalone running and walking tracking, as well as companion cycling and hiking tracking. The watch can also be used to track sleep and, Samsung says, stress levels. Also great for runners is an on-board, standalone music player that can store up to 4GB of music. It can pair with a Bluetooth headset or speaker - ideal for running without your phone. Apps and TVApps from Banjo, BMW, CNN , Conde Nast, Expedia, eBay, Evernote, Feedly, Garmin, Glympse, GM , iControl, Line, Path, Paypal, Runtastic, Volkswagen, Weather Channel and Under Armour will come to the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Apps on the original Galaxy Gear will probably be ported over to the new version. The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo feature a WatchOn Remote application and built-in IrLED Sensor, unlike the original Galaxy Gear, allowing you to control your TV right from the wrist. But conceivably in the future, it could be used to control the entire smart home once the Internet of Things takes off. BatteryThe original Galaxy Gear featured a 315mAh battery, with claimed standby time of up to 150 hours and typical usage time of up to 25 hours. The new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are claimed to have typical usage of two to three days and low usage up to six days, despite a smaller 300mAh battery. Final pointsWe'll have to save our final judgement for our review, but the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo appear to be Samsung's way of cleaning up its jump into the smartwatch market with the original Galaxy Gear. The company tightened up the design by moving the camera to the top, rather than within the strap, making it more attractive and customisable. The fitness tracking also makes it a more compelling offer, as wearables have often been associated with a way of tracking workouts. That standalone music players is also a big draw for those wishing to take music on the go without a phone. |
