Elegant, practical, versatile ... are adjectives that marry well with the Samsung S2 Gear. A clock that leaves the opulence of Samsung Gear S and design with 2-inch screen to return to a more compact and easy-to-wear on your wrist . Within its 1.2 inch circular screen are a handful of features to make life easier. Sensors to get in shape, mobile notifications, calendar, alarms or even be aware of the latest news that stirred the world All this with a really intuitive operation through its touchscreen and rotating wheel around the globe. The Samsung S2 Gear ranks among the most interesting gadgets that has left us in 2015. Its price is 350 euros for the sport model and 380 euros for the classic model. We had the chance to thoroughly test the classical model, we tell you our impressions.
Moreover, this is combined with a very clean and attractive interface that engages from the start point. Samsung uses its Tizen system and has polished very interesting way. Users can enjoy a number of main screens that work in a similar way to the "widgets" on Android. That is, from the clock setting can choose what we want to appear as main screens. For example, immediately to the left of the main screen when the notifications panel is placed. To the right is a panel with quick access to the settings, the voice assistant S Voice, a preferred panel contacts or apps. Other interesting options are pedometer panel (for the number of daily steps we bear), dating from the day the music control or climate of a city (or our current location using GPS mobile).
As usual, customization also is of key importance to the option to "dress up" the area of our skins watch numerous of all kinds. Some modern look, others with analog design. The control through S Voice is fairly intuitive as the company has much developed this tool in recent years. Access to most of the features does not even require specific commands to remember. All this is topped with a very good ease of access to menus and apps through its dual-core processor.
Another function that can give us a lot of play is the calendar. It is very useful to review our day appointments directly on the clock or know how it is presented week. Of course, we miss you can add new appointments in the calendar as in previous generations (at least when we tried was presented a message "You can add appointments to your calendar"). Also included is a simple app to control music playback on the terminal, an app to access the gallery, and direct access to the alarm mail. By the way, this is the own mail app Samsung not of Gmail. Nor should we neglect the importance of maps app Here Samsung with Nokia technology, an application that will help us move and find a certain direction and that is preinstalled by default.
Among the third-party apps that we have drawn attention is Nike Running (we deal with in the next section), a curious app called XENOZU used to watch YouTube videos (while recognizing that their performance leaves much to be desired) or GearTorch, which illuminates the clock display to turn it into an impromptu flashlight in times of need. One of the few niggles that can be put this watch is that it is not possible to answer calls directly from the watch (can initiate or answer a call but you have to speak from the phone).
Despite this effort to develop their own app exercise, Samsung has not closed the door to other alternatives such as Nike Running weight (which is welcome). This application works in conjunction with the app of the same name must be installed on the phone and has a large number of users throughout the world.
Samsung S2 Gear
Screen
Camera
A flawless interface
I have never felt comfortable with a watch on her wrist. And the fact of adding (more or less useful) intelligent features not heretofore had assumed a difference. But Gear Samsung S2 is the first intelligent clock that would carry me everywhere. And much of this great feeling that has left the clock is due to its interface. The Gear S2 is based on three axes to control it. On the one hand, we have the touch screen itself, which responds very pressure finesse despite its small size. On the other hand, it includes two buttons on the side of the field to go back in the menus and turn on the screen. But above all, we love the use that has been given to the wheel that surrounds the area. Everything revolves around the idea of the circle. Thus, the screens appear as if they were part of a wheel that can rotate to find the right one. And we own applications are shown in small circular icons located concentrically. With the rotation of the wheel we arrived very quickly to any option we're looking for.Moreover, this is combined with a very clean and attractive interface that engages from the start point. Samsung uses its Tizen system and has polished very interesting way. Users can enjoy a number of main screens that work in a similar way to the "widgets" on Android. That is, from the clock setting can choose what we want to appear as main screens. For example, immediately to the left of the main screen when the notifications panel is placed. To the right is a panel with quick access to the settings, the voice assistant S Voice, a preferred panel contacts or apps. Other interesting options are pedometer panel (for the number of daily steps we bear), dating from the day the music control or climate of a city (or our current location using GPS mobile).
As usual, customization also is of key importance to the option to "dress up" the area of our skins watch numerous of all kinds. Some modern look, others with analog design. The control through S Voice is fairly intuitive as the company has much developed this tool in recent years. Access to most of the features does not even require specific commands to remember. All this is topped with a very good ease of access to menus and apps through its dual-core processor.
A good set of apps
Gear Samsung S2 comes with an excellent balance between my own Samsung and proposals of others. Definitely one of the fundamental aspects of a SmartWatch is to collect mobile notifications. In this case, we can read all kinds of notifications apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, emails, missed calls or messages, among others. One of the advantages of Gear S2 is that we can not only read the latest notifications received on WhatsApp, but also go back behind the open discussion to review what has been said. In the WhatsApp we have the option to respond quickly with predefined answers or emoticons. The performance of notifications is good, but sometimes we experienced some delay in receiving the notices.Another function that can give us a lot of play is the calendar. It is very useful to review our day appointments directly on the clock or know how it is presented week. Of course, we miss you can add new appointments in the calendar as in previous generations (at least when we tried was presented a message "You can add appointments to your calendar"). Also included is a simple app to control music playback on the terminal, an app to access the gallery, and direct access to the alarm mail. By the way, this is the own mail app Samsung not of Gmail. Nor should we neglect the importance of maps app Here Samsung with Nokia technology, an application that will help us move and find a certain direction and that is preinstalled by default.
Among the third-party apps that we have drawn attention is Nike Running (we deal with in the next section), a curious app called XENOZU used to watch YouTube videos (while recognizing that their performance leaves much to be desired) or GearTorch, which illuminates the clock display to turn it into an impromptu flashlight in times of need. One of the few niggles that can be put this watch is that it is not possible to answer calls directly from the watch (can initiate or answer a call but you have to speak from the phone).
Apps to keep fit
One aspect that has been most carefully on this device is the S Health app Samsung to get in shape. From here we will use sensors as the pedometer to measure steps that are performed or the races. We also have a heart rate sensor to monitor the pulse at various times (at rest, during exercise, when the session of physical activity). Or control the quality of sleep with the hours we sleep. In the end, the clock keeps count of the time we walk a day and we do race distance traveled and number of calories burned. Both the appearance and functions have been polished hard to create a really attractive app.Despite this effort to develop their own app exercise, Samsung has not closed the door to other alternatives such as Nike Running weight (which is welcome). This application works in conjunction with the app of the same name must be installed on the phone and has a large number of users throughout the world.
Elegant design and circular screen
We have tried the sport model with plastic strap and a more modern design and more relaxed. Although I opted more for the classic model, the truth is that it is very well done with a light weight (42 grams) and feels great on the wrist design. The measures of this team are in the 39.9 x 43.6 x 11.4 mm. In the field of the screen, we have a Super AMOLED panel of 1.2 inches with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. But beyond its resolution, the great strengths of this panel are in excellent tactile response, high brightness reaching and vividness of color. They are details that do not typically emphasize much on the list of technical specifications but that when using the device make the difference.Connections and autonomy
Gear Samsung S2 is synchronized with the mobile device (from Android 4.4 KitKat) through its Bluetooth low voltage. Furthermore, in the event that the connection to the mobile clock miss is able to scan for available WiFi connections and connect them to display different information such as the weather. The last of the connections is NFC, designed for users to leverage the clock to make payments when compatible businesses. As for autonomy, Gear S2 battery uses 300 milliamps. In our tests the device has given us for about a day and a half to two days with full charge and a regular notifications to read and use my sporadic use. Incidentally, the charging is performed by a magnetic base with MicroUSB output to which "locks" onto the clock.Price and Review
Gear Samsung S2 is priced at 350 euros (the classical model up to 380 euros). In short, characteristics, quality and design of the interface is the best smart watch I've had to date. A complete accessory that begins to glimpse the maturity of this market, and they certainly cover most of your expectations. For this clock was almost perfect, there would be added (in my opinion) the ability to make and receive calls (a feature that disappears against Samsung Gear S) and improve autonomy, which is one of the points that still You have to work hard in the smartwatches. Moreover, a team of first line that includes the expertise of Samsung as one of the great pioneers in the world of smart watches.Samsung S2 Gear
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung S2 Gear |
Screen 
| Size | 1.2 inches |
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Density | 302 dpi |
| Technology | Super AMOLED, capacitive multitouch |
| Protection | - |
Design
| Dimensions | 42.3 x 49.8 x 11.4 mm Samsung S2 Classic Gear 39.9 x 43.6 x 11.4 mm Samsung S2 Gear |
| Weight | Gear 47 grams Samsung S2 Classic Gear 42 grams Samsung S2 |
| Colors | Silver finish with white / black finish belt with leather strap |
| Water resistance | Yes / IP68 |
Camera 
| Resolution | Do not |
| Flash | Do not |
| Video | Do not |
| Features | Do not |
| Front Camera | Do not |
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