Samsung Gear S for preview at AT&T on Fri, 9/26/14

[Sammuel1973]

Thanks for the info Gsxr151 and Rellimllc! I have been dying to find any info. $450 is okay, anything above that with the added monthly data plan would be too high, imo. I especially like the bigger band as shown in the artlicle, matches the width of the watch. The smaller and narrower band makes the watch looks bigger.

 

[DINGSTER1]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Gsxr151]

No problem Sam and Dingster! I'm a nut about this new watch and search daily for any new information. I feel confident that we can rest easy with a release date in October FOR SURE. And yes Sam, I agree with the $450 price. It's going to be a premium that's for sure, but anything more is questionable. Are they going to have insurance??? HA! Tell you what...even more than a release date, I want to see the darn thing in person. Impatiently waiting for Best Buy or my local AT&T store to have a demo.

 

[tech_fan]

No problem Sam and Dingster! I'm a nut about this new watch and search daily for any new information. I feel confident that we can rest easy with a release date in October FOR SURE. And yes Sam, I agree with the $450 price. It's going to be a premium that's for sure, but anything more is questionable. Are they going to have insurance??? HA! Tell you what...even more than a release date, I want to see the darn thing in person. Impatiently waiting for Best Buy or my local AT&T store to have a demo.

Wow, $450.. I think I will pass. That is too much for a wearable. I guess I will stick with my 80's calculator watch wannabee.

 

[Gsxr151]

Wow, $450.. I think I will pass. That is too much for a wearable. I guess I will stick with my 80's calculator watch wannabee.

Yep, it's not for everyone! If you're on a budget but want a great smartwatch, check out the Gear Neo! Just $199 new or less used on ebay, and great tech! There is nothing on the market like the Gear S and it comes at a premium cost.

 

[tech_fan]

Yep, it's not for everyone! If you're on a budget but want a great smartwatch, check out the Gear Neo! Just $199 new or less used on ebay, and great tech! There is nothing on the market like the Gear S and it comes at a premium cost.

I have the Gear 2 Neo. I have bought all the Samsung GG versions except for the Gear Live. Was hoping for pricing around 300. At 450 with a data plan, I think I will pass. For me, I would rather buy an unlocked phone for just a little more.

 

[Sammuel1973]

I have the Gear 2 Neo. I have bought all the Samsung GG versions except for the Gear Live. Was hoping for pricing around 300. At 450 with a data plan, I think I will pass. For me, I would rather buy an unlocked phone for just a little more.

Yes, the $450 does seem high, but like GSXR151 said, there is no other smartwatch like it that has a standalone option with a curve screen. I have also researched other wrist-phones, nothing come close to the Gear S. I think the price would come down a bit next spring when other manufacturers catch up.

 

[tech_fan]

Yes, the $450 does seem high, but like GSXR151 said, there is no other smartwatch like it that has a standalone option with a curve screen. I have also researched other wrist-phones, nothing come close to the Gear S. I think the price would come down a bit next spring when other manufacturers catch up.

Very good point. I forgot about that. Just tired of constantly upgrading the watch. In the last 8 months, I have bought 2 Samsung watches. I was very excited about the GG S.

 

[Sammuel1973]

Very good point. I forgot about that. Just tired of constantly upgrading the watch. In the last 8 months, I have bought 2 Samsung watches. I was very excited about the GG S.

Ha, I am like you, only that I sold my Galaxy Gear when the Gear 2 arrived. I will soon do the same when the Gear S arrives. Only if the Gear S has a camera and video feature, and a better battery life...I would ditch my phone, and utilize more of my tablet. Perhaps in the next 2 years.

 

[Gsxr151]

Haha yep....sold my gear 1 for the gear 2, and just sold my gear 2 in preparation for the gear s. Lost money on both, so yes, thank you Samsung. Nice they come out with great tech but some folks feel a bit slighted.

 

[rellim]

I'm with Gsxr151...I think this would be perfect for my business and personal uses. The 3g connectivity is the sell for me, even if it costs me (actually my company) $10 more per month for a data plan like my LTE Nexus 7. I'm still hoping that Samsung bundles the Note 4 and the Gear S next week while the $200 trade-in offer is still in play. That would be an early Xmas present!

 

[Gsxr151]

I'm with Gsxr151...I think this would be perfect for my business and personal uses. The 3g connectivity is the sell for me, even if it costs me (actually my company) $10 more per month for a data plan like my LTE Nexus 7. I'm still hoping that Samsung bundles the Note 4 and the Gear S next week while the $200 trade-in offer is still in play. That would be an early Xmas present!

I've followed Samsung for some time now... I am starting to think it's a bit odd that we have not heard a peep on the launch date. As you saw with the Note 4, we usually get a 3 week lead time. My money is still on October, but it's looking slimmer with each day that goes by. I think there is almost no chance of getting it on the Note 4 launch date though.

 

[Sammuel1973]

I've followed Samsung for some time now... I am starting to think it's a bit odd that we have not heard a peep on the launch date. As you saw with the Note 4, we usually get a 3 week lead time. My money is still on October, but it's looking slimmer with each day that goes by. I think there is almost no chance of getting it on the Note 4 launch date though.

I think the difference between the Note 4 and the Gear S is that the Gear S requires an additional data plan and the Note 4 doesn't, which perhaps the carriers are having a difficult time to figure out a good price point that makes sense to them and their consumers, especially if the device will costs $400+. I am still hopeful that the availability will be in October or November at the latest.

 

[Gsxr151]

I think the difference between the Note 4 and the Gear S is that the Gear S requires an additional data plan and the Note 4 doesn't, which perhaps the carriers are having a difficult time to figure out a good price point that makes sense to them and their consumers, especially if the device will costs $400+. I am still hopeful that the availability will be in October or November at the latest.

Yeah, that's a good theory. Something seems fishy. Come on Samsung give us somethin' for the US.

 

[Gsxr151]

Well no info today. Boo. I was hoping today was the day. We're two weeks from the official 125 AT&T location preview and not a peep. What's the point Samsung? Now you're just pissin' off your potential US customers.

 

[william63]

No problem Sam and Dingster! I'm a nut about this new watch and search daily for any new information. I feel confident that we can rest easy with a release date in October FOR SURE. And yes Sam, I agree with the $450 price. It's going to be a premium that's for sure, but anything more is questionable. Are they going to have insurance??? HA! Tell you what...even more than a release date, I want to see the darn thing in person. Impatiently waiting for Best Buy or my local AT&T store to have a demo.

It pays to wait a year! I got a brand new one off eBay the other day for $147.