Samsung Announces Round 'Gear S2' Smart Watch

[farohnatt]

So they have the bigger digital crown?? Don't tell me they take the camara out too.

 

[Alenore]

We always knew that, no matter how well the Apple Watch functioned, it would always look a million times better than the Coin Dozer toys from Samsung.

We don't have the same tastes then.

 

[jkruehne]

I have to say, it does look a lot nicer and cooler than the Watch

agree for the rendering state, specially the white one. but how it will look and feel in use?
("agree" means, it looks like a swatch style watch - just a watch…)

 

[Alenore]

Then you'll lose screen estate.

Apple - fitting circles in square screen since elementary school.

 

[Yuthopia]

3G connection. Some comments say they need it.
Could you explain the use case? Aren't we supposed to carry a smart phone anyway?
Having 3G on a watch too? How is that makes sense. Thx

 

[Keirasplace]

3G connection. Some comments say they need it.
Could you explain the use case? Aren't we supposed to carry a smart phone anyway?
Having 3G on a watch too? How is that makes sense. Thx

Especially since you need a second plan and number, while you've already got a phone (most people).

 

[Keirasplace]

Apple - fitting circles in square screen since elementary school.

Considering 95% of whaT's on the "watch" is square, I'd say they're doing the proper thing.
Fitting a square (most of what you need to do on a smart watch) into a circle though... Well, fantastic job there hey Android watches,hey!...You get my drift!

Next time, make sure your argument doesn't backfire.

 

[Lennholm]

A round watch is just more aesthetically looking and fits nicer on a wrist. This is how the Apple Watch looks to me:

 

[ErikGrim]

Apple - fitting circles in square screen since elementary school.

I know geometry isn't your strong suit, but I did put up a pretty unequivocal illustration showing how it is much more efficient to circle a square than it is to square a circle. Please let me know if I can make this even simpler for you somehow. Happy to oblige.

 

[ef_dani]

So they have the bigger digital crown??

Nope. They invented the Clickwheel

 

[mazz0]

I rather like the design of the silver one.

It's nothing like the Apple Watch - who have they ripped off?

 

[SMIDG3T]

I rather like the design of the silver one.

It's nothing like the Apple Watch - who have they ripped off?

Maybe, for once, they've created their OWN product...

 

[rpetunderclass]

Jesus, looks like a watch straight off of Men in Black.

 

[bobob]

We always knew that, no matter how well the Apple Watch functioned, it would always look a million times better than the Coin Dozer toys from Samsung.

We don't have the same tastes then.

...not to mention the 15 people who liked miniroll32's post.

 

[christian_k]

How is this relevant?
You can clearly see icons and text being displayed outside of the box, on round devices, Samsung and otherwise.
The picture is a representation of a limited scope, in my opinion.
Samsung have already shown text bring placed in the perimeter of the the round bezel.
Don't be limited by pictures on the Internet....

An obvious idea is a square area with information (notification, weather forecast, running performance, whatever) in front of a circular watch face. If designed properly, one could allways read the time even when something else is in front of the watch face.

Christian

 

[telefono]

i wish the apple watch was round too.

Samsung should make a round smartphone, it will make as much sense as a round smartwatch.

Glad the Apple watch is NOT round

 

[MrGimper]

Just occurred to me who they copied this time round....

 

[Rogifan]

Best looking smart watch so far, though I still haven't bought into the idea of them yet.

What makes it the best looking?

 

[supremedesigner]

Good question. My guess is the mods think anything Samsung related is good for hits as there usually is lots of trolling in Samsung threads.

MR need $ from ads whenever there's a big hit on homepage

 

[username:]

No idea how it will function but the specs look amazing. Battery life good and 3G.

 

[VulchR]

Looks interesting to me. It's not Apple watch, but then again perhaps all the functionality of Apple watch has drawbacks,such as battery life.

 

[sshambles]

Really don't prefer either of these. Round is mainstream and dull. Watch shape is perfect.

 

[szw-mapple fan]

i wish the apple watch was round too.

I like round smartwatches, but for some reason it always look like a cheap second class product when compared to a real watch (and no, not because it's Samsung).

 

[mattopotamus]

Really don't prefer either of these. Round is mainstream and dull. Watch shape is perfect.

in the watch world yes, in the smart watch world no.

 

[Alenore]

...not to mention the 15 people who liked miniroll32's post.

I didn't know because 15 people liked something, it meant I had to like it as well.