Motorola's SmartWatch feels top notch, and the quality of the display is great with a pixel density of 205 ppi. The drivers and the ambient light sensor are fitted in a small section at the bottom, cutting off
a slice from the perfect circular dial. It does seem odd in the intial few days of usage, but you get used to it. The Moto 360 looks and feels just like a normal watch. You can wear it extensively and you won't feel any difference. It is also IP67 certified which means it is water and dust-proof.
It runs on Google's recently announced Android Wear platform which basically makes the watch act like an extension of your smartphone. You get all your notifications, Google Now cards, and of course the time. Android Wear doesn't offer any customized skins , but you do get some predefined watch faces. You can also give voice input to the watch, just like Google Now. There is also a built in pedometer and a heart rate monitor on board, making it a health companion as well. The most attractive feature is probably the wireless charging feature. Just pop it on the dock and the dial shows you a clock with battery indicator running around the time.
In terms of battery life, the watch lasts for just 12 hours of regular usage. You have to charge it overnight, if you want to use the Moto 360 daily.
I think that the Moto 360 is the best SmartWatch simply because it looks and works great. But, if you can, hold off for a bit as Android Wear is still in its early stages and offers limited features. With some more enhancements to Android Wear, spending ₹18,000 on the Moto 360 may just be more sensible.
Pixel Density : 205ppi
Resolution : 320×290
Protection : Corning Gorilla Glass 3
RAM : 512 MB
Storage : 4 GB
SoC : TIOMAP3630
OS : Android Wear
Connectivity : Bluetooth, Wireless charging, Voice recognition.
Water Proof : Yes, IP67 Certified.
Battery : 320 mAh
Pros :
Cons :
Rating
Features : .....................65
Performance : .............75
Value : ...........................60
Design : .........................85
Overall Scores : ...........71
a slice from the perfect circular dial. It does seem odd in the intial few days of usage, but you get used to it. The Moto 360 looks and feels just like a normal watch. You can wear it extensively and you won't feel any difference. It is also IP67 certified which means it is water and dust-proof.
It runs on Google's recently announced Android Wear platform which basically makes the watch act like an extension of your smartphone. You get all your notifications, Google Now cards, and of course the time. Android Wear doesn't offer any customized skins , but you do get some predefined watch faces. You can also give voice input to the watch, just like Google Now. There is also a built in pedometer and a heart rate monitor on board, making it a health companion as well. The most attractive feature is probably the wireless charging feature. Just pop it on the dock and the dial shows you a clock with battery indicator running around the time.
In terms of battery life, the watch lasts for just 12 hours of regular usage. You have to charge it overnight, if you want to use the Moto 360 daily.
I think that the Moto 360 is the best SmartWatch simply because it looks and works great. But, if you can, hold off for a bit as Android Wear is still in its early stages and offers limited features. With some more enhancements to Android Wear, spending ₹18,000 on the Moto 360 may just be more sensible.
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Specification
Display : 1.56 inchPixel Density : 205ppi
Resolution : 320×290
Protection : Corning Gorilla Glass 3
RAM : 512 MB
Storage : 4 GB
SoC : TIOMAP3630
OS : Android Wear
Connectivity : Bluetooth, Wireless charging, Voice recognition.
Water Proof : Yes, IP67 Certified.
Battery : 320 mAh
Pros :
- 1.56" LCD display
- 320 x 290 pixels
- Pixel Density 205ppi
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- TI OMAP 3 chipset
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB of built-in storage
- 320mAh battery rated at a full day of mixed use
- Qi wireless charging with bundled cradle
- 46mm in diameter
- 11.5mm thick
- Stainless steel case with IP67 rating
- Available in different finishes with metal or genuine leather band(off-the-shelf standard 22mm band)
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE connectivity
- Dual-microphone setup for voice commands
- Built-in optical heart rate monitor and pedometer
- Android Wear OS with Google Now integration
- Incredibly light at 49 grams with the leather band
Cons :
- The screen is not fully circular
- There are competitors with more pixel-dense displays
- Android Wear tries to do too many things at once
- Battery life could be better
Rating
Features : .....................65
Performance : .............75
Value : ...........................60
Design : .........................85
Overall Scores : ...........71
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