topic Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S in Android

Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:12:32 GMT

I am very tempted to invest in the Samsung Galaxy Gear S smartwatch. My main reason for this is really for when i go out on call. I will not have to worry about losing my phone as that can be left at home as i will be wearing my smartwatch which can have calls to me forwarded to my smart watch as would text messages etc.

What i would like to know is this, does it have a stopwatch/timer facility. This is important for me as if i need to perform CPR whilst on call i can monitor my compressions against the time on the clock.

It just seems to me a wonderful addition to my call out bag/items that i have on standby should the need arise.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:16:52 GMT

A very nice piece of kit.

This is a good link http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gears/mobile/gears_features.html

As well as http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_s-6620.php

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:31:16 GMT

Yes it has a stop watch.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

MI5 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:37:24 GMT

I'm loving mine - highly recommend you get one.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Bambino — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:51:09 GMT

Before you go and invest in it, you might want to read some reviews, a few of which, like this one are not so glowing:

http://alatest.co.uk/topbar/115315785/50374/?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fuk%2Fconsumer%2Fmobile-devices%2Fwearables%2Fgear%2FSM-V7000ZKABTU

More here:

https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1SAVU_enGB549GB549&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=samsung+galaxy+gear+s+smartwatch+review

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Cleoriff — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:59:01 GMT

I bought one for a family member at Christmas. He loves it but needs to charge it every night...

That doesn't diminish his joy at having one though...:smileywink:

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

MI5 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:04:48 GMT

Every night !!!
Mine goes 4 to 5 days easily.....

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Bambino — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:13:20 GMT

@MI5 My concern, after reading some of the reviews, is that the OP would not be able to use the watch the way he's thinking that he can. Many of the reviews say that the watch is still heavily dependent on the proximity to a compatible phone. The OP wants to be able to leave his phone at home. Is it possible to do that with this phone and have the functionality the OP would need?

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Cleoriff — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:26:06 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Every night !!!
Mine goes 4 to 5 days easily.....

I think his is totally overworked @MI5 ...syncing stuff between all his new devices.and trying new stuff constantly

Edit; I have just checked as he text me...It is 2-3 days... he says now...

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

MI5 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:37:10 GMT

That's better

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:25:07 GMT

Actually "he" is a she!!!! I have read up and watched YT videos of the Galaxy Gear S and one of the attractions is that one is able to leave the phone at home. This is ideal for when i am on a callout.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:27:38 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Actually "he" is a she!!!! I have read up and watched YT videos of the Galaxy Gear S and one of the attractions is that one is able to leave the phone at home. This is ideal for when i am on a callout.

Yes I noticed that on one of the YouTube videos about leaving the phone at home accidently or not !

If it ticks your wants and needs boxes then go for it and enjoy. 😄

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

MI5 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:29:26 GMT

Just get one - they're great, fun and practical too

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Cleoriff — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:29:56 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Actually "he" is a she!!!! I have read up and watched YT videos of the Galaxy Gear S and one of the attractions is that one is able to leave the phone at home. This is ideal for when i am on a callout.

Well I knew you were a she! You made a comment about breaking a nail on another post..a bloke wouldnt be in the slightest bit worried about that.....

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

jonsie — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:47:02 GMT

I hate breaking nails...

The watch may well be on my next 'to get' list!

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Cleoriff — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:52:30 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I hate breaking nails...
The watch may well be on my next 'to get' list!

You only said that in the hope you would confuse @jonsie .....The picture in your avatar gives all newcomers the impression you are female....

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Toby — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:36:58 GMT

If you do end up getting one @Anonymous , let us know what you think of it

Have any other smart-watches caught your eye?

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:35:04 GMT

Well i bought one! I am trying to get it all set up now, i cant seem to find GPS, Facebook, Twitter apps for it. Anyone know where i get those. Also i am having problems with the sim card. I think i was incorrectly given a microsim card instead of a nano one. Am i right in saying the Gear S accepts nano sim cards and not the Micro sim card?

So far i have managed to pair up the Gear S via bluetooth with my S5 and downloaded the basic essential apps.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

MI5 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:45:14 GMT

Some recommended apps here http://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/the-best-apps-samsung-gear-2-neo
Still waiting for Facebook but no great loss
Here maps are great.

Re: Samsung Galaxy Gear S

Cleoriff — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:24:11 GMT

I stood in awe of my 16year old relative ...who within a couple of hours of getting his on Christmas day...along with his Samsung tab....had them all synced to his S4...all up andrunning. My husband asked him if he needed the instructions. His comment..."I don't read instructions' .....Clever little b******