Samsung Gear S

Samsung has added to its catalog smartwatch more smart garments, the Samsung Gear S. This device brings the experience of having a smartphone in your wrist, as it has 3G. The wearable is perfect for those who want to part with your mobile and make way for a portable accessory that will serve to call, receive messages and even to surf the Internet.

 The team has a curved Super AMOLED screen two inches with a resolution of 260 x 480 pixels. Inside it has a dual core processor running at a power of a gigahertz. This chip will provide a good return to the terminal and that we must not forget that we have a wearable and not to a phone, even if it is able to accept and decline calls.

 The Samsung Gear S can be controlled via voice commands with S Voice, a feature that will allow users to enhance the experience of using the smart watch. It also has several sensors for monitoring your health. It is also able to function as a GPS, so you won’t have problems when traveling by road.

 The machine has 512 megabytes of RAM, and a battery 300 milliamperes, which is about two days of autonomy. As if that were not enough, this clever watch is resistant to dust and water. Then we will analyze in depth this device.

 Design and Display

  The Samsung Gear S has an elegant and classic design. However, there is still a very futuristic smart watch because it incorporates all the technology inside. Comes with a plastic strap but with a metal clasp, very typical of the Gear range , the line of smart clothing Korean company. On the back is the SIM slot, which is protected by a plastic plate.

As was already mentioned a few days ago, this team has a curved screen, which makes it much more aesthetic and fits better on the wrist. It also comes with a middle button on the bottom of the panel that takes the user to the main menu of the device.

 It’s rectangular and curved Super AMOLED display measures two inches and has a resolution of 260 x 468 megapixels, that to be a wearable is not bad. This terminal is available in two colors: black and white, depending on user preferences.

 But on a practical level, the great advantage of having a screen of this type is its high brightness. Panel Samsung Gear S is visible even under direct sunlight, and this is a significant competitive advantage. Final dimensions are 39.8 x 58.3 x 12.5 mm, which makes it a terminal as compact.

 As if that were not enough, is waterproof and dustproof, which is already certified as IP67. Thus, the clock will be able to hold up to 3.2 meters underwater with a maximum of 30 minutes

 Operating System and Applications

  The operating system used by the Samsung Gear S could not be other than Tizen, the software itself from the Korean company. This platform is used by all their portable terminals, except the Samsung Gear Live, which comes with Android Wear. Also, this system has greatly improved the function S Voice, so that users with this smart watch to be able to manage the terminal using voice commands. Of course, this greatly improves the user experience.

It is also interesting to see how they have incorporated the capabilities of guided navigation through Nokia Maps HERE. Furthermore, the application of the American newspaper Financial Times is able to provide advanced reading to the user thanks to technology Spritz. Likewise, also has the app on Facebook, which allows you to keep up in this social network.

 We can also find health-related applications, such as S Health, with which you will improve your health by monitoring four areas: heart rate, nutrition, exercise and sleep. This way, you’ll start your day in a healthy way. S Health guide daily exercise routines consistently, since constantly monitors your fitness, distance, calories, speed, duration, etc.

 As if that were not enough, the Gear S t lso includes the ability to stay in shape through Nike + Running. This app checks your stats every day and keeps you motivated to not fall into the routine.

 Power and Memory

 The Samsung Gear S has a dual core processor running at a speed of one gigahertz. This chip will provide a good return to the terminal and that we must not forget that we have a wearable and not to a phone, although they can make and receive calls. It also comes with a RAM of 512 megabytes, with which we can run the applications you want.

As for internal memory, smart watch features four gigabytes, the same as the Gear Live, in which to store all the apps that you want.

 Connectivity and autonomy

 The strengths of the Samsung S Gear reside precisely in its connectivity and autonomy. As mentioned earlier in this article, the team has 3G, so you can forget your smartphone and use this gadget as a phone. Essentially, we have a phone on your wrist. It also has b, so you can connect to other devices, and WiFi, so you do not have to worry about your data rate.

The watch has all the sensors needed to perform the functions of a smart watch: GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass and barometer.

 As for your battery, the Samsung S Gear has 300 milliamps, which will involve up to two days of continuous use of the device. It seems that gradually manufacturers are taking this seriously big problem of portable terminals.

 Availability and opinions

 This smartwatch will go on sale through the usual channels of Samsung from October. However, the company has not yet announced what price will.

The Samsung S Gear stands out for being a smart garment able to make and receive calls without the need to sync with a phone. Also, the team can have a range of two days is a positive element. However, we do not know whether consumers are willing to change the screen of your mobile for a smart watch.

Samsung Gear S