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This really feels like a "because we can" product. Given the specs and features, it seems to be purely a companion device...and for $300? After reading the pre

by ddeck 13y ago

This really feels like a "because we can" product. Given the specs and features, it seems to be purely a companion device...and for $300? After reading the press release, I'm still trying to understand what legitimately useful functionality is provides beyond your phone. I'm amazed they didn't at least include some bio measurement capability (beyond accelerometer). I would have thought it would be a key potential application. As noted in the PR, a watch and fashion icon apparently: Standalone Watch and Iconic Fashion Accessory Yes it's version one, but surely they can do better.

corresation 13y ago
The pricing seems ridiculous, but it is unabashedly a companion device, and is almost certainly Samsung testing out form factors to see what demographics they work in. Being able to check and respond to messages and do basic operations without pulling out your smartphone may appeal to some people. Recall when the Galaxy Note first came out it was almost universally mocked (including on here, it should be mentioned. I recall the pages of people declaring it DoA, etc). Turned into an incredible success. And let's bring this full circle -- in selling larger and larger smartphone/tablet devices, it almost makes a market for a device like this. At $300 this isn't going to go far, but I'm sure the $200, 800x600, quad-core successor is just around the corner, and then the $100 model, etc.
iamshs 13y ago
Yes, it is an accessory. Compatible only with Samsung products, and not all of them apparently [1]. [1]-https://twitter.com/androidpolice/status/375317526755827712 https://twitter.com/androidpolice/status/375317526755827712
Pxtl 13y ago
For $300 I'd expect it to be a complete stand-alone phone device, to be used with a Google Glass or a bluetooth headset or a wifi-only tablet as a client.
vijayr 13y ago
They don't have any bio measurement stuff, but they have an app for EBay. Wonder what the logic there is (shop from a tiny screen, while in the elevator?)
evilduck 13y ago
Seems like a landgrab to have any product on the market before Apple's rumored iWatch to avoid any controversy of who was in the market first, regardless of how limited and silly v1 is.

by ddeck 13y ago

corresation 13y ago

The pricing seems ridiculous, but it is unabashedly a companion device, and is almost certainly Samsung testing out form factors to see what demographics they work in. Being able to check and respond to messages and do basic operations without pulling out your smartphone may appeal to some people. Recall when the Galaxy Note first came out it was almost universally mocked (including on here, it should be mentioned. I recall the pages of people declaring it DoA, etc). Turned into an incredible success. And let's bring this full circle -- in selling larger and larger smartphone/tablet devices, it almost makes a market for a device like this. At $300 this isn't going to go far, but I'm sure the $200, 800x600, quad-core successor is just around the corner, and then the $100 model, etc.

iamshs 13y ago

Yes, it is an accessory. Compatible only with Samsung products, and not all of them apparently [1]. [1]-https://twitter.com/androidpolice/status/375317526755827712 https://twitter.com/androidpolice/status/375317526755827712

Pxtl 13y ago

For $300 I'd expect it to be a complete stand-alone phone device, to be used with a Google Glass or a bluetooth headset or a wifi-only tablet as a client.

vijayr 13y ago

They don't have any bio measurement stuff, but they have an app for EBay. Wonder what the logic there is (shop from a tiny screen, while in the elevator?)

evilduck 13y ago

Seems like a landgrab to have any product on the market before Apple's rumored iWatch to avoid any controversy of who was in the market first, regardless of how limited and silly v1 is.