Motorola’s Moto 360 is finally available for purchase, starting at $249. The anticipated Android-Wear watch features a handsome round display that measures 1.56 inches. The screen is touch-sensitive and brightens when you tilt it.
The 360’s display has a two-step bezel that leads to its number dial. If you don’t like a particular face, you can press and hold the display until a carousel of other choices appears. The wrist strap for Moto 360, made by Chicago-based Horween Leather, looks great and appears to be built to last.
In addition to looking great, the 360 connects you to your Android device via Bluetooth. Sports scores, email notifications and social media updates are accessible on your wrist. You can measure your heart rate, track your steps, manage incoming and outgoing calls, and install a myriad of different apps.
Even without a connection, the 360 still allows access to a few verbal commands, like asking for your heart rate or tracking your steps.
The 360 is in a competitive field which includes the LG G watch and the Samsung Gear Live watch. The trio share similarities, but small details may decide the winning watch in the long run.
Battery size for the 360 falls between the LG G and the Samsung Gear Live, and Motorola claims that the 360 can run for a full day off of one charge. Samsung and LG offer a docking station for their watches, but the contacts on the back of the watches will invariably become worn over time.
In terms of design, the 360 is not the only round-faced smartwatch anymore (LG G’s face is also round), but the bezel and finish makes it appear more sophisticated than the LG. Some consumers may appreciate the LG’s close resemblance to G-Shock watches, and some may fall in love with Samsung’s high tech appearance. In any case, the 360 appears to have an early lead in the smartphone watch race.
via Motorola
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