Welcome to the Android Central forums! From my readings you'll need to have a Samsung phone when the Galaxy Gear launches but that it may be opened up to other devices in the future.
Hey..I bought one and I own the note 2. Just buy it at best buy and have them set it up at the store. Make sure retail mode is turned off. I actually went and did the set up myself. Nobody bothered me.
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