Just got the Moto 360 and love it. Android Wear is clunky at first but once you get used to it, navigating through the interface will be pretty simple. Also like the fact that all the basic watch functions including heart rate monitor, pedometer, and stop watch all work without being paired with an Android phone.
Watch looks good enough to stand on it's own and definitely looks like a $300+ watch! Here's a comparison with the other watches that I have.
Rado vs Emporio Armani vs Moto 360 vs Pebble Steel
Rado vs Moto 360
Emporio Armani vs Moto 360
Pebble Steel vs Moto 360
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I currently have a Pebble and was wondering if the SW2 is worth the extra $40. Any compatibility issues with the Moto X?
clankfu said:
I currently have a Pebble and was wondering if the SW2 is worth the extra $40. Any compatibility issues with the Moto X?
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The Sony SW2 works fine with the Moto X. I thought it was well worth the extra money compared to the Pebble. To me the Pebble looks like a toy compared the the SW2.
mward7221 said:
The Sony SW2 works fine with the Moto X. I thought it was well worth the extra money compared to the Pebble. To me the Pebble looks like a toy compared the the SW2.
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That's true and it's the main reason why I was thinking about getting one. But what's holding me back is the fact that the Pebble currently has slightly more functionality.
For example, on the SW2, you can't mark a notification as viewed on the phone, when checked on the watch. With the Notification Center app on the Pebble, you have the option to dismiss or keep phone notifications with your watch.
No issue with SW2 here
I have both. My SW2 is collection dust now that I bought a wide band replacement strap for my pebble.
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Have Pebble, Gear and now I use SW2 - works fine with Moto X.
Sony Smartwatch combines necessary factors to me
Pebble-like:
time is always visible
compatible with all Android devices
water resistance
Gear-like:
Touchscreen
Hi all,
Here is a video of me unboxing the Moto 360 and the Sony Smartwatch 3 which I received on the same day. http://youtu.be/0zLxA8hDQjA
I brought the two of them expecting there to be a clear winner for me (and sell the other). There was not and there still isn't. I prefer the backlit LCD screen of the 360, better blacks and viewing angles ect. But the Sony looks alot less conspicuous on my wrist. As I have dainty wrist this is a big issue for me. I love the wireless charger of the Moto and seeing as I have 4 other QI chargers at home, work and in the car I am not worried about running out of juice. I also like the Micro USB charging of the Sony as they can be found anywhere in the world, but it is a bit more fiddly to charge instead of just 'plonking' the watch down to charge.
The Sony has GPS and NFC built in as well as WIFI according to the white paper from Sony, although there is no use for it yet but I am sure there will be in the future. Although the Sony does not have a heart rate monitor. But my Samsung S5 does.
Long story short, I am keeping both. I will use the Sony for general day to day work but wear the Moto if going out. I will be changing the strap of the Moto as I hate the type of strap that comes with it. I will be fitting a stainless steel strap which will hopefully add a bit of weight as I found that both watches are allot lighter than I was expecting and prefer.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
Hi all,
Here is a video of me unboxing the Moto 360 and the Sony Smartwatch 3 which I received on the same day. http://youtu.be/0zLxA8hDQjA
I brought the two of them expecting there to be a clear winner for me (and sell the other). There was not and there still isn't. I prefer the backlit LCD screen of the 360, better blacks and viewing angles ect. But the Sony looks alot less conspicuous on my wrist. As I have dainty wrist this is a big issue for me. I love the wireless charger of the Moto and seeing as I have 4 other QI chargers at home, work and in the car I am not worried about running out of juice. I also like the Micro USB charging of the Sony as they can be found anywhere in the world, but it is a bit more fiddly to charge instead of just 'plonking' the watch down to charge.
The Sony has GPS and NFC built in as well as WIFI according to the white paper from Sony, although there is no use for it yet but I am sure there will be in the future. Although the Sony does not have a heart rate monitor. But my Samsung S5 does.
Long story short, I am keeping both. I will use the Sony for general day to day work but wear the Moto if going out. I will be changing the strap of the Moto as I hate the type of strap that comes with it. I will be fitting a stainless steel strap which will hopefully add a bit of weight as I found that both watches are allot lighter than I was expecting and prefer.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
thanks for the vid
have you had a chance to try out the GPS and blutooth music streaming(at the same time)?
for the sony that is
dave_id87 said:
thanks for the vid
have you had a chance to try out the GPS and blutooth music streaming(at the same time)?
for the sony that is
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Hi Dave
I have tried both, but not at the same time. Have you heard that there is an issue with it. If you have and you would like me to test it let me know.
Cheers
welshdragon said:
the Sony looks alot less conspicuous on my wrist. As I have dainty wrist this is a big issue for me.
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I am not sure if you know are aware, but Moto has just released 18mm versions of the 360 (as opposed to the original 23mm). I too have small wrists for a guy and I am quite intrigued by the 18mm version.
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/shop-all-other/Moto-360/moto360-pdp.html
I'm not sure if you're aware, but moto have just released 18mm BANDS not watches. The watches are the same size 18mm is the width of the band
SW3 was on my alternative list, however, that screen looks ... Less than vibrant.
I am interested in a direct comparison from a dedicated fitness device vs moto 360 with fitness apps. Can or will it ever compare? 360 has a heart rate monitor, add a killer app and can it compete with Basis peak? or Fitbit Charge HR?
Any thoughts is appreciated!
riz
Well I have a fitbit flex and the 360 but I guess the 360 would hold up well except I wouldn't want to have a leather strap or metal that would get sweat on it...besides my step count is almost significantly lower on the moto 360 compared to my flex...just my 2¢
Hello,
I am expecting some biased answers here, but I am trying to decide between the Asus Zenwatch 2 and the Moto 360 1st Gen. I am in the market for a new watch, and I have decided to go with a smartwatch. I figure it will be much more useful. I mainly want it to tell time and to show me notifications. So I care less about any added features, heart rate monitors, etc.
Honestly, I do like the appearance of the Asus Zenwatch 2 more than the 360, when the display is off! The ONLY thing I do not like about the Zenwatch 2 is those damn bezels. If they filled the watch face with display, I would not be typing this right now and I would probably already have the watch.
I am just looking for input on the Moto 360 1st Gen really. How do you all like it? Any serious issues known with the 360? I am looking at the Champagne with brown leather band on sale at Motorola.com right now for $150. I prefer leather bands, not metal as they get all scratched up and rip the hairs out of my wrist.
The main reason I am deciding between these two is because they are both $150 right now. That is all I am really looking to spend as I don't want one bad enough to spend $300-$400. If I did, I would hands down get the Samsung S2 Classic.