Samsung Gear 2 Neo And Gear Fit

Gear 2 Neo & Gear Fit Review :-

Gear 2 Neo

No camera, but everything else as Gear 2

To re-emphasize: other than the camera and the lighter-weight design, the Gear 2 Neo is the same watch as the Gear 2. It has the same processor, screen, 4GB of onboard storage, and general health functions. Whereas the Gear 2 offers a 2-megapixel snapper, the Gear 2 Neo leaves you without any means of capturing stills. Taking photos using the current Galaxy Gear isn't exactly the most graceful affair, so this might not be such a terrible omission

There's also more in the way of customisation on offer here with the Gear 2 Neo, as you can finally change the wallpaper to something of your own design on the back of the screen in day to day life.

This is done by taking a picture on your connected device and then porting it to the Gear 2 Neo when you've cropped it correctly.

                                                            

                                                      

Despite not having a camera, the Gear 2 Neo has all the other key features of the Gear 2. There's a beautifully vivid 1.63-inch 320x320-pixel Super AMOLED display, and a 1GHz dual-core processor. A little home button takes you out of any app with a quick press. Meanwhile, on the top, a little IRLED sensor connects via a WatchOn app to your television to turn the Gear 2 into a TV remote. Plus, it shares the Gear 2's new features, like an offline music player, and health-tracking apps that tap into the Gear 2 Neo's pedometer and heart rate monitor.

Health

The heart rate monitor, which is new to all of Samsung's newly announced products -- the Galaxy S5 which i reviewed in my earlier post, the Gear 2, the Gear 2 Neo, and the Gear Fit -- works via an optical sensor on the back of the watch. It responded quickly and gave a readout within seconds when I tested it on my wrist with a press of a button

Newer health apps promise to guide and collect fitness data more proactively than the pretty bare-bones way the original Gear did, and the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo will track sleep and stress levels, too. Third-party apps so far include ones from Under Armour, Garmin, and Runtastic.

Design

The wrist-feel and less-bulky design are definitely improved. For spec nerds, it's 37.9mm x 58.8mm x 10.0mm and weighs 55g, versus the Gear 2's 36.9mm x 58.4mm x 10.0mm and 68g. But, it's still a large watch: next to a Pebble Steel, the Gear 2 Neo feels loud and big. If you want a more discreet smartwatch design, the Samsung Gear Fit might be the right choice.

Gear Fit

The Samsung Gear Fit is smaller and lighter than the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, and is focused on health. It features a 1.84-inch Super AMOLED display with a 432 x 128 pixel resolution

The Samsung Gear Fit is a Bluetooth 4.0 LE device and is IP67 rated for excellent dust and water resistance. A heart rate sensor is on the underside which can be left active over extended periods. It also features general activity tracking for all your pedometric and gyroscopic needs.

The Gear 2 advantage will be the app integration that is hitting that device for this second-generation launch. Here on the Gear Fit you'll get your notifications for calls, e-mail, SMS, alarm and the S-Planner. Samsung also says the platform is open to third-party app notifications as well.

The Gear Fit includes personal fitness coaching options which integrate with the heart rate monitor to ensure you keep up the right pace to hit your targets.A 210mAh battery powers the Samsung Gear Fit, which gives a typical usage of 3 to 4 days and up to 5 days with low usage. The device measures in at 23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm (body only) and weighs 27 grams.

Price

Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will go for Rs. 15,900 in 
INDIA and $199 in US 

Samsung Gear 2

Samsung Gear 2 review

The new Samsung Gear 2 is the watch that we were all expecting to happen at MWC, but it came with a few surprises along the way.

The biggest one is the fact it's running Tizen; or, as Samsung tells us, a Tizen-based OS for smartwatches. The distinction is largely irrelevant, as the upshot is a faster, more efficient and longer-lasting watch.

The new Gear 2, shorn as it is of the Galaxy name thanks to not coming with Android, is a much better device compared to the original thanks to some key upgrades.

The big one is the fact it's so much lighter compared to the first Gear, which tipped the scales over 70g where the Gear 2 is a lovely 68g. It might not sound like much, but in reality it makes a big difference.

Design

The Gear 2 feels much slimmer, offered up in a 10mm form that makes it just feel much nicer on the wrist. While the camera remains for some reason, at least the module is no longer massive, and is instead embedded in the head of the smart timepiece itself.

The charging situation has been nullified somewhat as well - while there's no socket on the Gear 2 itself (boo) the charging cradle has been significantly reduced to make it look at least a bit better when being plugged in (woohoo).

Interface

There's very little new on show here with the Gear 2's interface, making it very much like the original Gear in most of the modes you'll use it in.

However, there's a lot more customisation on show than before, thanks to an increased synchronisation with the main Gear manager on your smartphone. For instance, you can take a picture of your shirt and have it as the background of your Gear 2, to really give that 'all in' flavour to the way you dress.

There's also a home button at the bottom, which you can double press and set to perform a multitude of functions, like take you to missed notifications or emails, or start your sports program.

The rest of the interface is business as usual, with the icons and the general operation barely touched at all. The same black and white Super AMOLED technology that was a strong feature of the original Gear pervades here, and simply tapping around will get you in and out of the watch. Or you can use the home button - your call, really

Fitness

Being healthy is a big part of what Samsung's about at the moment, and as such the Gear 2 is there to pick up the pieces.

By being a fitness device, and allowing you to change the mode of exercising you're doing (running, walking, cycling and hiking are all included in the mix, meaning that the watch is able to keep a better eye on your calorie burn, which it does by calculating speed through the pedometer) you've got a much more comprehensive wearable for fitness.

There's also an optical heart rate monitor that can fairly accurately check your heart rate when exercising or just wandering around. Given this is one of the best ways to train (monitoring your heart's output to make sure your body doesn't get over tired) this is a really nice feature to add in to bring health to the forefront.

It seems pretty accurate and quick to pick up your pulse, using a beam of light to check how fast you blood is pumping. It's more useful when running than generally sitting around, but a fun feature nonetheless.

Other features

The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 features a number of nifty ideas that make the idea of owning a smartwatch that little bit more palatable. For instance, next to the camera there's an IR blaster, which means you control your TV without needing to hunt for the remote.

It's got the WatchON app embedded within the device so you can easily control what you need or type in number codes should they be required.

It will also be launching with an open SDK, so there should be a number of new apps in the mix as well.

Sadly this isn't a true Dick Tracy phone, despite what Samsung claimed with the earlier version, as the angle of the camera precludes a video chat.

However, the speaker and microphone have been moved off the strap and into the main body of the Gear itself to make it easier to hold a conversation, should you wish to look a bit crazy when chatting to the end of your arm.

Price

The Gera 2 will priced RS. 21,900 in INDIA

PORTABLE SPEAKER "BEOLIT 12"

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12

Bang & Olufsen's B&O Beolit 12 looks like a lunchbox 6.2-pound cube.

There are a few capacitive buttons on top of the device, and it's simple to use, once you get it set up. To get it ready, you'll need to deal with an Ethernet cable, a computer, and IP addresses — the manual does a good job of guiding you through the process, but it's not as seamless or obvious as it could be.

The Beolit 12 has USB and line-in inputs, but it's definitely designed to primarily serve as an AirPlay device — there's no remote or dock, and everything's supposed to happen on your phone. There is a rechargeable battery inside the device, which makes it much more portable than some of the other Airplay speakers we tested. The battery is rated to last eight hours, which is plenty of time to accompany a picnic or party.

Batteries and beauty are one thing, but the Beolit 12's greatest quality is that it sounds absolutely fantastic. It's a bit heavy on the bass output, but sound is crisp, clean, and without a hint of distortion. Adele sounds incredible singing "Set Fire to the Rain," and there's remarkable clarity in the crazy bass line of The Knife's "Silent Shout." It's not the loudest speaker I tested, but it's certainly loud enough to fill a room and fuel a party

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 Specifications

Amplifier                            Class D digital amplifier with a total of 120 watts.

Channels                                 2.1 stereo system with

Dimensions                         W x H x D 23 x 18.8 x 13.3 (cm)

Weight                                 2.8 (kg)

Colors                                 Yellow, dark grey, blue, grey

Features                                 Battery Powered, Wireless, Portable, Apple Airplay

Compatibility                     iPod/iPhone, iPad

Tweeter                                 2 x 2” tweeter

Woofer                                 1 x 4” woofer

It's price approximately $800 in US and in India 65,000-70,000 Rs.