Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear 2, Gear Neo and Gear Fit (Samsung Unpacked February 24th 2014)

Samsung hosted it's (what seems like annual) Unpacked Event this year in Barcelona, Spain during the Mobile World Congress Convention. Yes! I know I'm late reporting this, but I've been distracted from the tech world for some time now, however, every now and again I get about 20-30 seconds to retreat back to the world of technology. So here i am.....and here it is!

First point on my list of Samsung Tech, is the Galaxy S 5....

.........or as I like to refer to, the iPhone 5s ( what should of happened )

Naturally, with the release of the iPhone 5s, Samsung was bound to release its counterpart sooner or later, and without fail...they did just that. Normally I would run through the specs But i found a Picture that does just that! And here it is.

Now, one thing that I like about this phone, that is not mentioned on the diagram above, is the new Ultra Power Saving Mode, which , when activated, shuts down everything other than the ability to make and receive calls and texts ( at the owners command, or automatic setting). This power saving mode combined with at 2800 mAh battery is sure to give you the 24 to 48 hour range that seems to be in high demand these days. (Aren't you proud of me for using pictures? ((you nod you head "yes")) yeah me too LOL)

Needless to say that the 5s sorry S5 will more than definitely give some great and however unfair competition for its Apple counter-partner. We well let the sales tell the story.... #AndroidFanForever

Moving on.....

                                   Samsung Galaxy Gear 2

Now, after only a few months, we have a 2nd incarnation of the Galaxy Gear! (shown above) appropriately called the Gear 2, and with just a few simple changes to it, Samsung has proved to be listening to consumers. The Camera, Microphone and Speaker is now located on the watch itself rather than the wrist-strap like its predecessor. The Gear 2 is also equipped with a larger battery that is rumored to last for at least 3 days. I do believe the Gear 2 will outsell its predecessor, however, if the original gear will go on sale for an (actually) reasonable price, I would most definitely purchase it. I was happy with the first version, but I,m happier with the second installment!

Speaking of Price reductions, The Gear Neo (shown below) is a camera-less, speaker-less version of the Gear 2, for those who just want the basics in wearable tech. Other than that everything the Gear 2 and Gear Neo are exactly the same.

                                        

 Samsung Galaxy Gear Neo

This next piece of equipment is what I'm impressed with is the Gear Fit. Although it does not have the camera or the microphone speaker (like the Gear Neo), It does have the shape that i believe ALL smart- watches/smart-bands SHOULD have.. (shown below)

                                        

 Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit

As far as pricing as concerned, that information has not been released yet, what has been revealed is the debut date/time, in April.

But you know I have pricing predictions, they are as follows

Gear 2 = $299

Gear Neo and Fit = $199

Galaxy S5 = $249 (all carriers)

You think so? I think so....

In any event........

these have been your technological announcements for Tuesday March 11, 2014, please govern yourselves accordingly!

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Wearable Technology - The Latest Craze

Wearable Tech!

 apparently its the next big thing!

We've seen the rise of the Smart Watch, we've seen the Fitness Smart Wristbands, we've even seen Google Glass(es) make its debut! who can tell what else will appear in the coming months? My question to you, and what I'm going to focus on in this blog, is the practicality of such wearable technology!

Lets talk about functionality.

 From what I've been seeing and reading on smart-watches (such as the Galaxy Gear and Pebble Smart-watch), its major functions are focused on notifications.

Whether it be from Facebook/Twitter or maybe a text message/email. your perspective watch will alert you and possibly give you a small preview of what you received, and I'm guessing the preview if for you to determine if you need to take the time to take your phone out of your pocket/purse/bag or not. 

Lol. (Pause to laugh with me...)

Moving On....

I can definitely see the advantage of answering phone calls or maybe taking a quick snapshot of something you want to remember when you may or may not have enough time to pull your phone out. I can also see advantage of your phone automatically locking as your smart watch gains distance from your phone. Both are qualities of the Samsung Galaxy Gear. While the Pebble smart-watch is a more limited adaptation of such functionality (minus the ability to answer calls and take pictures), it holds up the standard on notifications and will indeed let you know when something is up in your social world. 

Naturally I find features, such as the listed above, to be more than amazing. Practical or not. I just like impressive technology. and I find the idea of wearable technology (wrist bands, watches, glasses) to be more than amazing in every aspect..

Oh i almost forgot about Google Glass...

why didn't you say anything....

(*points at you*)

Google Glass, to my knowledge is still in development. I could try to explain it, but i think the website does a much better job at that so ill let you check them out!

( http://www.google.com/glass/start/ ) 

Also I'll Leave this here as well for your checking out pleasure

Samsung Galaxy Gear Features

( http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech/SM-V7000ZKAXAR-features )

Pebble Smart Watch

( https://getpebble.com/ )

Ill let you be the judge on the validity of wearable technology...

in the meantime...

I'm going shopping...

These have been your technological announcements for Wednesday February 5, 2014

please govern yourselves accordingly

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