Apr 30, 2014 10:22 AM EDT
Droid Report’s New Review of Samsung Gear Fit takes a further look at the wearable for Android. The fitness wearable provides personalized real-time information on the progress and results of the users workout by deploying the device’s optical heart rate sensor. Samsung describes the personalized and adaptive next workout recommendation to better help user exercise according to individual needs.
“Samsung understands that the next generation of wearable mobile solutions must directly reflect of the diverse interests and needs of consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “In response, our Gear product portfolio continues to expand with unique devices for a wide range of lifestyles, including the new Gear Fit designed to help those consumers striving to live more fit and active lives without sacrificing their own personal style or their ability to stay connected on the go.”
The wearable is 24/7. There is an always-on activity tracking which keeps track of user activities all throughout the day. The device is also waterproof and dust resistant. Samsung Gear Fit is also compatible with various Samsung devices. Samsung Gear Fit allows users to easily control basic functions, such as, reject calls with messages, quick reply to messages and control alarms.
Samsung Gear Fit specs also include an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate Sensor and Typical usage of 3~4 days, Low usage : Up to 5 days with Bluetooth 4.0 LE. The device hosts a unique design. The wearable is light and durable with a curved Super AMOLED display, Samsung Gear Fit embodies a specialized design for exercise. Changeable straps and a variety of wallpapers, background colors, and clock designs help boost self-expression.
Samsung Gear is compatible with 17 types of device models : Samsung Galaxy S5 / Galaxy Grand 2 / Galaxy Note 3 / Galaxy Note 3 Neo / Galaxy Note 2 / Galaxy S4 / Galaxy S3 / Galaxy S4 Zoom / Galaxy S4 Active / Galaxy S4 mini / Galaxy Mega 6.3 / Galaxy Mega 5.8 / Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) / Galaxy NotePRO (12.2) / Galaxy TabPRO.
The Samsung Gear Fit is the industry’s first curved, Super AMOLED wearable device for the active consumer. The Gear Fit offers the unmatched convenience of Samsung Gear technology with the most comprehensive fitness tools available, empowering consumers stay physically active without sacrificing personal style or mobile connectivity.