Not exactly jumping ship, but bought an LG G Watch

[dungoyle]

Unquestionably, (by most accounts) it is less mature than the 360, but there was an ebay sell for a batch of refubs for $50, and I just couldn't resist at that price -- I mean, that's peanuts for an Android Wear smart watch. I also got a steel band for $10 on Amazon to go with it. That gives me a round smart watch and rectangular alternative based on my mood. Maybe a waste of money -- we'll see. Battery life sounds to be very good for this model (though screen quality not as good as the 360 in sunlight).

I had considered waiting for the second generation of Android Wear hardware/software. but from what I've seen so far, I think that advance is going to be evolutionary at best. If that's the case, I can wait until next year this time, to pick from 2nd generation options at bargain prices, or wait for 3rd generation where I hope real progress will be made.

I'm still considering the new color Pebble, but again, that may be a wait for price reductions in that product line.

 

[Ozman44]

Let us know how you like it.

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[dungoyle]

Let us know how you like it.

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Did you ever get your G Watch?

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After wearing the LG for over a week, I have a good feel for it compared to the Moto 360. I still prefer the 360 from a purely esthetic perspective, but I don't there are too many dissenters on that point. The LG had 5.1.1 on it immediately upon receipt and upgrade check, so I was able to experience the 5.1.1 changes with LG before I forced it onto my 360 a couple of days ago; that was a nice, temporary, advantage. The LG seems more readable for me; I guess due to it's square form factor. Here, the 360 scores in appearance, but loses points on functionality. The LG is a beast for battery life. In my last 24 hour test (all day usage, and night stand storage off the charger, I had 13% remaining on the moto, and 33% remaining on the LG. The real kicker here is that the LG is always on. It goes into a low function mode (turning off animations, and reducing the color pallet to B&W), but a very readable face (unlike ambient), and on tilt, it goes into full mode will all animations and colors.

Neither are worth a spit in daylight, but I wasn't expecting that. If I want a color smart watch with multi-day battery and daylight readability, I'm going to have to jump to Pebble, but after the AC review of the new Pebble Time, I find myself lukewarm, and very much on the fence for that platform.

I wear the LG to work on non-tie days, and the moto when I dress up a little more.