About Moto 360 smart watch what you need to know

Google recently released the Android Wear platform, officially entered the field of smart watch. At the same time, Motorola and LG also released the platform's first intelligent watches, received a very high attention. By contrast, it is believed that most users may prefer Motorola's Moto 360 smart watch. From the design point of view, it is closer to ordinary watches, exquisite round metal dial is very attractive, and the early million cell phone aura similar, of course, the difference is Moto 360 loaded with the latest High-tech technology.

However, Motorola did not disclose much detail about Moto 360, so we are here to present a summary of the information we have already known.

Waterproof metal body with convertible strap

Seeing the design of the Moto 360 smart watch, we suspect that Motorola employs fashion designers. Yes, the finely polished metal body may not be as luxurious as an IWC or Vacheron Denton, but it has a cool temperament that is so depressing. By contrast, the pebble of plastic watches or the bizarre Galaxy Gear seem a bit out of the pale. In addition, Moto 360 also supports waterproof function, although there is no specific parameters, but I believe that waterproof splash is completely fine.

In addition, the strap is also supported for replacement, there are currently two materials of metal and leather optional, but it seems that Motorola has abandoned a more free strap customization services.

The round 1.8-inch screen can be worn on both hands.

Personally, I prefer the round dial, so I can't accept the current smartphone. The Moto 360 uses a 1.8-inch circular screen, which looks good on the current promotional material, but the actual effect is yet to be validated. Motorola said the round table was designed to attract both sexes and to get more potential consumers.

In the demo video We also found that Moto 360 can be worn on the left hand or the right hand, I believe that the system will have automatic screen rotation mechanism to judge the user's wearing position, so no matter is left-handedness without obstacles.

Android 4.3 fit

As for compatibility, iOS users may be disappointed, and Moto 360 can only support Android 4.3 and above smart devices. Of course, this is also very reasonable, after all, Android Wear is an important part of Google's entire mobile ecosystem, and there is no reason to benefit rivals. In addition, because the Android Wear need to work in the notification listening API environment, and only Android 4.3 and above support, so the future of the platform's smart watches will not be backward compatible, Android 4.2 and the following users should pay attention.

No built-in camera

Unlike Samsung, Moto 360 pursues a simple and easy to use experience, and for the average person apparently does not need a watch to take pictures, so it does not have a built-in camera.

Wireless charging

Relevant industry insiders confirmed that the Moto 360 uses the wireless charging form, so the table has no micro USB interface, should be in a concise design considerations. But for users, wireless charging increases the cost of carrying, and obviously you can't charge a cell phone or watch with a single data line. As for battery life, Motorola claims that Moto 360 works in the form of "giving priority to battery life", so we hope it will last for at least three days.

Always Show time

One feature of Moto 360 is that it displays time as a regular watch, rather than pressing the button screen to light it. We have also discussed the current general problem of smart watches, is not enough "watch". Obviously, Motorola has taken this into account. Believe it will always show time in a more power-saving form.

Expected Q2 or Q3 to be listed but may encounter capacity problems

According to Motorola's official blog, Moto 360 will be listed in the United States and some countries and regions in the 3721.html ">2014 Summer". Given that Google I/O developers Congress will open June 25 this year, this time is not surprising.

However, there is also news that Motorola is facing production problems, mainly due to the Moto 360 non-traditional design, such as circular dial, perhaps the first source will be very nervous.

How much?

The price of Moto 360 is temporarily unknown and we are waiting for more detailed information to flow out. From the market point of view, if more than 300 U.S. dollars (about 1860 yuan), then the market acceptance may not be too good, after all, smart watch is only mobile phone accessories, not necessities.

Source: Laptopmag, CNET, Ubergizmo