I see there's some ROMs on here, do they help keep the watch somewhat current? Would you buy a refurbished version? I see it's a lot cheaper now than it used to be, still a good smart watch to own?
I can recommend it
BeauSmith said:
I see there's some ROMs on here, do they help keep the watch somewhat current? Would you buy a refurbished version? I see it's a lot cheaper now than it used to be, still a good smart watch to own?
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Hi,
I bought a refurbished Version for ~160€ just one week ago.
I was able to choose, which wristband I like to wear - the price was the same.
The watch uses AndroidWear 2.0
The functionality is still pretty good and the opportunity to root the device is a "nice-to-have"
There are still many apps and possibilities you can do with this watch.
It also looks and feels pretty cool!
Overall, I would recommend buying one - even refurbished.
This is my first SmartWatch and I am very happy with my decision.
I hope I could help you!
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anyone out there try the LiveView with the vibrant yet, and if so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one, looks like a cool little toy, but i've herd some negatives about connetion issues (yes i know they just recent released a fireware update to help that) but still unsure if it's worth it.
Thanks in advance!
well i just got it, and it's pretty bomb in case any of u 203 visitors wanted to know lol
What is it?
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Its a bluetooth connected display that you wear on your wrist. It will give you a lot of information at a glance. I guess it would be great for someone who hates pulling their phone out all the time, or someone who uses a belt clip or armband case.
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What is it?
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http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/liveview
Neat concept, but the review I saw showed major problems. I'd like to see another in-depth review, post-update.
-bZj
that looks incredibly useful...i want one
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http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/liveview
Neat concept, but the review I saw showed major problems. I'd like to see another in-depth review, post-update.
-bZj
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they put out an update for the software that makes it pretty usefull. there is also a hack with tasker to help it connect when it disconnects.
it does disconnect sometimes, but for the most part it works really well. If you are on xda and hack your phone then you know the software isn't always perfect and if you have delt with roms that arn't quit ready for daily driver you know the feeling and it isn't that bad.
I'm loving this so far, and want more people to get it so that more people would devolop plugins for it.
it is coming to the US soon, or u can get it on ebay for about 70 bucks! get it now before they get to the us and become hot and the price on ebay skyrockets!
down8 said:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/liveview
Neat concept, but the review I saw showed major problems. I'd like to see another in-depth review, post-update.
-bZj
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I'm at work right now so will post an in-depth review if i can tonight...gotta go see the gf and play star craft before i go, and try and go shopping...lol but I will try
I was shopping on Aliexpress and look over a great variety of chinese smartwatches for a convenient price, would you recommend me to buy one of these SW? does anybody here had experienced their functionality with the Moto X?
waiting for your responses, much appreciated!
PS: if you can find a video showing, that would be nice:good:
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I was shopping on Aliexpress and look over a great variety of chinese smartwatches for a convenient price, would you recommend me to buy one of these SW? does anybody here had experienced their functionality with the Moto X?
waiting for your responses, much appreciated!
PS: if you can find a video showing, that would be nice:good:
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dad has a U8 smartwatch that works with the Moto X. he purchased it from ebay for $45. comes with a apk app to pair the watch that gives it some functions like being able to see your texts from your watch and answer calls as well.
I used it on my galaxy s3 and works fine. battery can last you the day as long as you aren't listening to music through it. has couple neat options for the price. Wouldn't pay more than $45 for it though.
Here is a vid.
http://youtu.be/RRY6vkWlb2A
curious to see if anyone knows if retailers like Best Buy will offer the Moto 360 on their Black Friday deal list?
I just picked up mine at Best buy via open box item ($217), and I have 14 days to return it. Given that this is a new hot item, I'm not anticipating very much of discount in savings if made available on Black Friday - retail is still $250 at both best buy and Moto's website.
bump on this
I bought an Open Box 360 at Best Buy this past weekend for $205 but I have until Jan 15 to return it because of their holiday return policy....you may want to look into that....I doubt it will go much lower than that. What i might do is see if the Gear S drops a lot so I can have both LOL!
The best I can find is buying Target gift cards on black friday at 10% off, then waiting until Saturday the 29th to buy the 360 from their website at effectively 10%off. it would be 224 before taxes
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I bought an Open Box 360 at Best Buy this past weekend for $205 but I have until Jan 15 to return it because of their holiday return policy....you may want to look into that....I doubt it will go much lower than that. What i might do is see if the Gear S drops a lot so I can have both LOL!
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The Jan15 return policy will only give you store credit in case you return the watch and not a refund.
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The Jan15 return policy will only give you store credit in case you return the watch and not a refund.
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That's fine since if I return it I will get either the ZenWatch or Gear S...but so far I am liking the 360...the only real issue is trying to find a good and safe metal band that won't break the bank
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That's fine since if I return it I will get either the ZenWatch or Gear S...but so far I am liking the 360...the only real issue is trying to find a good and safe metal band that won't break the bank
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That's a good idea . By that time more detailed zenwatch reviews will be out.
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That's a good idea . By that time more detailed zenwatch reviews will be out.
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Android Authority has already done there review but I'm waiting for some "real world" reviews and also from Lisa at MobileTech Reviews. She always does an outstanding & objective review...
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Android Authority has already done there review but I'm waiting for some "real world" reviews and also from Lisa at MobileTech Reviews. She always does an outstanding & objective review...
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Yup. Couple of things I am interested in terms of long term usage is 1) Amoled burn-in (some LG GWAR users reporting burn-in) 2) charger pin problems like rusting/loose contact (That happened to original LG G watch)
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Yup. Couple of things I am interested in terms of long term usage is 1) Amoled burn-in (some LG GWAR users reporting burn-in) 2) charger pin problems like rusting/loose contact (That happened to original LG G watch)
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Actually there are reports of burn in with the 360 too...
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Actually there are reports of burn in with the 360 too...
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That's only after keeping them on charger overnight with the screen on? I turn my screen off while it's charging. Then remove it after charging is done.
i like this
Although for the Chinese market, I would love to get my hands on one here in NYC to see how it turned out compared to their Winblows based devices.
I got it ... Its nice in look ... But I just found that the headset is not working ... I just tried to use iPhone headset but doesn't !
i got one.
@ran816 the headset is working after an update (a couple of updates ago)
Does anyone know where to import one from? I really want one but I don't want to pay $450 off ebay for one.
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Does anyone know where to import one from? I really want one but I don't want to pay $450 off ebay for one.
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I agree...I'd like to get one as well but buying it on eBay would be a ripoff. Anyone have any good info on how to get one in the US for closer to cost?
I'd like to get rid of my Nexus 7....it's just too small....
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I agree...I'd like to get one as well but buying it on eBay would be a ripoff. Anyone have any good info on how to get one in the US for closer to cost?
I'd like to get rid of my Nexus 7....it's just too small....
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Yeah, I tried asking all of the sellers if they would accept any offers but they all said no. I'm willing to pay 300+ shipping which is reasonable considering that's a 20% profit for them give or take. I just can't justify that much of a markup for something without a good reason. It should he released in Spain/UK soon anyway.
I had a Nexus 9 but I wasn't a big fan. I liked my Nexus 7 2013 more than the 9 by far. I used to also have a LG GPad 8.3 and I loved it until I broke it. I'm hoping this will be a good tablet to fill the Gpads slot now that I'm tablet less (unless my Nexus 6 is a tablet )
Another post in N1 general referred to tinydeal:
http://m.tinydeal.com/es/product/NO...Z3580-2GB-32GB-Tablet-PC-w-Bluetooth-p-144488
Price is $329.99. People in forum bought it from there.
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Another post in N1 general referred to tinydeal:
http://m.tinydeal.com/es/product/NO...Z3580-2GB-32GB-Tablet-PC-w-Bluetooth-p-144488
Price is $329.99. People in forum bought it from there.
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Where do they ship from? Are they a reputable vendor? I realize other members have bought one from them but I'd rather be on the safe side
I bought a Nokia N1 about a week ago from China. Already got 4 system updates. Out of the box was 5.0.2. Latest build number is A5CN410.
The build quality is unbelievable for the price range. Not to mention the screen. Only one issue, no Google Play Services, yet.
I bought the nokia n1 on this site: smartophone.com
it works very well, but still not google apps !
Nokia N1 ,Chinese Edition.
I've got one ,but it sucks by now,'cause it ships without google service,a lot of apps works incorrectly on it .
I bought mine on Amazon...Google Play Store right out of the box. Be sure you get the Taiwan version!
Loving it so far!
Hi all,
I decided to buy my first smart watch and I'm oriented to get a moto 360.
In your opinion is a good idea to buy it now or should I wait that the next 360 comes out?
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Hi all,
I decided to buy my first smart watch and I'm oriented to get a moto 360.
In your opinion is a good idea to buy it now or should I wait that the next 360 comes out?
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if you have the money, wait for the next version.
if you want it for a discounted price, get the current 360...
BartLuke94 said:
Hi all,
I decided to buy my first smart watch and I'm oriented to get a moto 360.
In your opinion is a good idea to buy it now or should I wait that the next 360 comes out?
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I recently bought an old one because its worth for money right now. but if you have the money, absolutely more expensive than the older one, get the new one.
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if you have the money, wait for the next version.
if you want it for a discounted price, get the current 360...
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I recently bought an old one because its worth for money right now. but if you have the money, absolutely more expensive than the older one, get the new one.
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Thank you guys. The moto 360 in italy now cost 220€, and i don't want to spend more than that for a watch.
How much do you think the new one will cost?
Surely minimum 100€ more. So better get the present one.
But mostly we won't be getting another update (after 5.1.1 which is awesome)
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Surely minimum 100€ more. So better get the present one.
But mostly we won't be getting another update (after 5.1.1 which is awesome)
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It's an hard choice, what would you do? I'm not going to spend 300€ for the new model, that's sure
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Thank you guys. The moto 360 in italy now cost 220€, and i don't want to spend more than that for a watch.
How much do you think the new one will cost?
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I think the new one not far from the urbane for the price.
BartLuke94 said:
It's an hard choice, what would you do? I'm not going to spend 300€ for the new model, that's sure
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Get the old one and buy the new generation moto 360 in a year, when it´ll be on discount haha
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Get the old one and buy the new generation moto 360 in a year, when it´ll be on discount haha
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Actually agree. With 5.1.1, unless you have to be on the bleeding edge, this is a great watch
In the US, it is discounted to $150 now.... Waiting for Canada to get a similar deal.....
If the next 360 still has the flat tire and is only a resolution, battery, and processor upgrade I may buy the old one on the cheap just to replace my cracking back and wait for the following generation.
I had the same dilemma, but pulled he trigger because I felt like I wanted to experiment with a cheap device to see if I get any real use out of it. I couldn't justify the price if I then realized too late that I didn't use it. So if you want to try something with android wear and some cool feaures but accept its limitations which are known then get it, I'm also not an avid poster here, but an avid peruser, and I think that most people here try and get the best use of whatever device they have and can afford
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Surely minimum 100€ more. So better get the present one.
But mostly we won't be getting another update (after 5.1.1 which is awesome)
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I doubt there will be no further updates. I'd guess we see a bit more, especially with the watch offering Wi-Fi, and the current clunky navigation of apps on 5.1.1...
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bought today for 139 euros (premium day) ... just to test it
Hi,
I recommend buying the first Moto 360, it's currently really cheap. And knowing Motorola and how they arranged the last version, I think it might still get a few updates, it's not even one year old yet.
Another "buy it now" vote. Android Wear is still in its infancy (think the old Palm Pilots or Windows CE devices from a decade ago vs. phones today), and there's no indication that the "must have" features that will make these watches go mainstream are up and coming. If we saw something on the current gen that just needed more 'oomph' than what we currently have the next gen would be an easier choice.
Bottom line: if you're intrigued and tempted, grab the cheaper current gen one. Try it for a few months. The chances of these devices going from Windows Mobile 6 to Kit Kat (in terms of usefulness) in the next generation of smartwatches is pretty small.