TechnoBuffalo Little thick, but still good looking. How's the visibility in the sun? That screen looks really glossy, and if visibility outside is shitty then it kinda ruins the whole meaning of having a watch on your wrist.
Fire Penguin Disco Panda I don't know about the 360 but on my Sony smartwatch 2, the more the sun shines on it, the more visible the display is. Although the colours aren't so visible then but I think that's because the backlight goes darker the brighter the sun is. Like at night I can't see the watchface unless there's some light shining on it or the backlight is on. And remember this is with the sw2 and I've no idea if its the same with any other watches apart from the pebble. (Pebble does the same)
TechnoBuffalo I'm not diggin that black bar on the bottom though. I was stoked for the 360 but I think the Gear S might have it beat in the looks dept.
they managed to get it down to 249$(299$ with metal band) by fitting an Ti OMAP 3 (old ass discontinued SoC on a 45/65nm process node), a tiny battery, and an Gorilla Glass+LCD screen...I was rly pumped for this but guess I'm gonna wait for gen 2 version.
Looks good. I hope the flick wrist gesture to turn on the display works seemlessly. It would be terrible as a watch if we have to tap on it everytime just to tell time.
I absolutely love this watch and will probably get one. Also, fun fact, when you gave it the "Ok, Google" command, my phone switched between youtube and google's voice command which took me by surprise a bit
I'm a watch nerd but, haven't really worn one in the past 7 to 10 years because I got used too looking at my phone. I think it's "time" to start up again. I remember back in the early 80s, when wearing athletic socks to your knees was cool.. and having a Texas Instruments watch that you pressed the button and got a red LED of the time. That was it. Here some 30 plus years later and watches are cool again!
The only problem I have with the 360 is not the battery life because I charge everything nightly anyway, but what the verge said that it cuts off corners on some text/apps which will probably get updated eventually. All I know is LG need to get the watch face customisation on it's G Watch
Wow... For me That near zero bezel display is what makes this watch so appealing. Above, say the LG G Watch R. The G Watch does look more like a conventional watch, though this just looks more simplistic. Which I like.
TheJuliodarian for a phone yea.. but for someone who is making a living doing youtube videos you'd think he would use one of his better cameras. I remember him saying he has a canon 7D which is 100 times better than the iPhone
***** I think he just use the phone camera for a couple seconds.. I dont think he was using a phone camera for the video.. would shake and auto focus more lol.. but I could be wrong too
The background music (is this new for TB videos) and the shaky-cam are very distracting. Other than that, I'm in love with the device. I wish the other manufacturers went with circular displays. Why would anyone want a massive square on their wrist?
I saw another video and the reviewer mentioned that the loss of the Bluetooth connection was a problem even with the phone in his pocket. What are your thoughts on that? 1. I want to buy the watch, but I'm worried about the battery life 2. There is going to be a big problem if I also have to worry about connectivity (I want to leave the phone on the table and be able to walk away within a reasonable distance without disconnecting)
Using the LG G watch with my one plus one now. Absolutely love the combination! I realize build aesthetics is the only difference on the moto 360 but I'm going to get one anyway :-) I actually prefer square watches in general but I've got to get my hands on a 360 at least I try it. Thanks for the video overview. It helped me decide on silver rather than black.
It looks well made, and the round display is very cool, but I feel like it try to look like a traditional watch when its not. Its doesn’t try to be its own new thing, which makes it look a bit weird.
A good watch will be slightly heavy and last generations. While also being waterproof and shows the time instead of a text message and are made from Swiss parts not some overly printed plastic.
I really want this, but i'm gonna wait for the smartwatch industry to grow a little bit. I know motorolla can make a watch that doesnt have the cut out for the sensor, is thinner, smaller bezzles, and lasts longer. When that comes out, i'm sold for sure.
I can't see how you can justify the cost of a SmartWatch win you can just take your smartphone out and do the same thing. Make a case why someone sold invest in one. Great video as always
I don't understand everyone complaining about the battery. 12 hours is definitely enough for me. I'll put it on in the morning, do my business during the day, then dock it for charging. I never need my watch ALL day.
It's a shame that the metal rim around the watch is so much chunkier than the image on the box. Regardless, they're REALLY setting the bar high for the hardware design of Apple's watch which is surprising from a company like Motorola.
I really like this smart watch. I think it will be a perfect compliment to the new gen moto x. If you think about you can get this watch and the phone for the same price as flagship smartphones like the S5 or G3.
I'm an iPhone user (and developer) and will not switch to android any time soon. But I would love to have this watch. Does it require an android pair or can it do basic functions (time, Google searching) without a pair. Furthermore, will iOS pairing come as a functionality anytime soon? (If ever)
it's really cool and looks premium, i would really love to get it but the battery life and functionality of android wear is still new and limited :( i guess i'll wait till june/ july of next year, what do you guys think about what should i do?? and is that gear s smartwatch with tizen worth it??? please reply :)
Demozion Fx you type +namehere and choose the name from the popup list that appears,or if you are replykng go someone already in a chat just click there post and hit reply to comment
It was amazing to see when it was first unveiled and I wanted one until I saw the LG R watch now that's my favourite android wear coming out I ride motorbikes and think this is a very good idea for bikers from past experience when I get a call and its vibrating in ya pocket you need to pull over and try and fight it out of your leathers with this you can glance at who it is and decide whether it's worth stopping
It's compatible with any Android device running Android 4.3+. You can also check compatibility by accessing this website from your phone: g.co/WearCheck
blue4zero no I'm sorry it doesn't, but apple might announce a smart watch next week. I say might because I've heard a lot of bark from rumors and speculation but have yet to see any hard evidence and apple is known for leaking stuff months in advance.
I think it's incredible how far we've come. Look at what our watches can do now!
It's good to have perspective!
TechnoBuffalo
Yes indeed!
Thank you for going back to the old format.
The moto 360 is probably the best smart watch out right now!
It is definitely the best looking.
TechnoBuffalo Little thick, but still good looking. How's the visibility in the sun? That screen looks really glossy, and if visibility outside is shitty then it kinda ruins the whole meaning of having a watch on your wrist.
Fire Penguin Disco Panda I don't know about the 360 but on my Sony smartwatch 2, the more the sun shines on it, the more visible the display is. Although the colours aren't so visible then but I think that's because the backlight goes darker the brighter the sun is. Like at night I can't see the watchface unless there's some light shining on it or the backlight is on. And remember this is with the sw2 and I've no idea if its the same with any other watches apart from the pebble. (Pebble does the same)
TechnoBuffalo
I'm not diggin that black bar on the bottom though. I was stoked for the 360 but I think the Gear S might have it beat in the looks dept.
Ik it's not important to anyone, but not having a headphone jack or be able to atleast listen to the radio on it makes it a no for me xD
Ordered mine. Can't wait 2 weeks. Paired w my nexus 5!
I hope Apple can present a well designed and sleek wearable device like this one. I love the look!
Ah, the two devices I really want all in one video. A One Plus and a Moto 360.
A pretty sweet combo!
Haha I have a oneplus one and now all I need is the moto 360
I have a 360 i just need the one plus one haha
Ty Kara byotch please. We all know no one will ever get a 1+1 because that company has issues with delivering :p
The moto 360 and one plus is amazing only been using it for about a day
they managed to get it down to 249$(299$ with metal band) by fitting an Ti OMAP 3 (old ass discontinued SoC on a 45/65nm process node), a tiny battery, and an Gorilla Glass+LCD screen...I was rly pumped for this but guess I'm gonna wait for gen 2 version.
I can see you filmed with the 5S. That quality was ON POINT.
never seen such an amazing work of art & technology
Looks good. I hope the flick wrist gesture to turn on the display works seemlessly. It would be terrible as a watch if we have to tap on it everytime just to tell time.
Old is gold .Motorola is awsome
i really love the fact thtat you video taped this with an iphone 5s and made the video look sooooo nice
Best part about this was seeing the grey and silver watch up close. I've been deciding which color
Your desk looks awesome, I really like the wood. Thank you for focusing the camera on the background..
I absolutely love this watch and will probably get one. Also, fun fact, when you gave it the "Ok, Google" command, my phone switched between youtube and google's voice command which took me by surprise a bit
I'm a watch nerd but, haven't really worn one in the past 7 to 10 years because I got used too looking at my phone. I think it's "time" to start up again.
I remember back in the early 80s, when wearing athletic socks to your knees was cool..
and having a Texas Instruments watch that you pressed the button and got a red LED of the time. That was it. Here some 30 plus years later and watches are cool again!
The only problem I have with the 360 is not the battery life because I charge everything nightly anyway, but what the verge said that it cuts off corners on some text/apps which will probably get updated eventually. All I know is LG need to get the watch face customisation on it's G Watch
what about the outdoor conditions,are you able to see the time on this display?
Wow... For me That near zero bezel display is what makes this watch so appealing. Above, say the LG G Watch R. The G Watch does look more like a conventional watch, though this just looks more simplistic. Which I like.
Hey jon, which is nicer the black or the silver moto 360?
Why are you filming with an iphone??
Because it has a great camera.
TheJuliodarian for a phone yea.. but for someone who is making a living doing youtube videos you'd think he would use one of his better cameras. I remember him saying he has a canon 7D which is 100 times better than the iPhone
***** I think he just use the phone camera for a couple seconds.. I dont think he was using a phone camera for the video.. would shake and auto focus more lol.. but I could be wrong too
***** i'm pretty big on camera's and a filmmaker, so I would personally notice if someone asked me if he was filming with a canon camera or phone
Weekend filming from home while the baby was sleeping!
The background music (is this new for TB videos) and the shaky-cam are very distracting. Other than that, I'm in love with the device. I wish the other manufacturers went with circular displays. Why would anyone want a massive square on their wrist?
I wonder when it will come out in the UK.
I saw another video and the reviewer mentioned that the loss of the Bluetooth connection was a problem even with the phone in his pocket. What are your thoughts on that?
1. I want to buy the watch, but I'm worried about the battery life
2. There is going to be a big problem if I also have to worry about connectivity (I want to leave the phone on the table and be able to walk away within a reasonable distance without disconnecting)
Using the LG G watch with my one plus one now. Absolutely love the combination! I realize build aesthetics is the only difference on the moto 360 but I'm going to get one anyway :-) I actually prefer square watches in general but I've got to get my hands on a 360 at least I try it. Thanks for the video overview. It helped me decide on silver rather than black.
Love it! I just wish it had an AMOLED display.
I am impressed that it LOOKS like a real watch! I want to buy! Hehe
It looks well made, and the round display is very cool, but I feel like it try to look like a traditional watch when its not. Its doesn’t try to be its own new thing, which makes it look a bit weird.
Glad more and more reviewers are coming out saying it lasts all day. More reassuring
Now you got the watch, time for a jog Jon
was that whole video recorded with the iPhone 5s?
A good watch will be slightly heavy and last generations. While also being waterproof and shows the time instead of a text message and are made from Swiss parts not some overly printed plastic.
I was debating to get the Greg or black and ended up getting the black moto 360. I now want to exchange it for a Grey.
Best wearable so far.
probably the best design
Filming with an iPhone?
They really should've gave the silver watch one a black band as well, it would honestly look better than the one it has now
I really want this, but i'm gonna wait for the smartwatch industry to grow a little bit. I know motorolla can make a watch that doesnt have the cut out for the sensor, is thinner, smaller bezzles, and lasts longer. When that comes out, i'm sold for sure.
I can't see how you can justify the cost of a SmartWatch win you can just take your smartphone out and do the same thing. Make a case why someone sold invest in one. Great video as always
Hey John did you pick out the silver/grey one out yourself? I'm trying to decide on which color I want while waiting for it to come to Japan ^_^
Is it a pretty slow touch screen response or reasonable?
I really like the look of it, only thing though is that it looks a bit thick.
I don't understand everyone complaining about the battery. 12 hours is definitely enough for me. I'll put it on in the morning, do my business during the day, then dock it for charging. I never need my watch ALL day.
how long do you think it will take you to review it?
Hey, is the black metal real all the way black? Or will it come off after bumping it against a table.
It's a shame that the metal rim around the watch is so much chunkier than the image on the box. Regardless, they're REALLY setting the bar high for the hardware design of Apple's watch which is surprising from a company like Motorola.
Moto 360 is impressive
i really want it !
are the leather bands replaceable with the standard metal ones?
I think Motorola have came a long way, from having subpar products to what they have came out with.
I want it so bad.
I cant wait for it to be realised in the uk...
i have a LG G watch, but i need this one, it's so beautiful
is it all day with the clock face always showing or do you have to tap it to see the time and still only get one day?
Will wait for a thin one.
Did you shot this video with i phone or i pad?
I really like this smart watch. I think it will be a perfect compliment to the new gen moto x. If you think about you can get this watch and the phone for the same price as flagship smartphones like the S5 or G3.
Really want to get one for my Nexus 5, will it be available in Malaysia?
is the silver version limited edition or something? moto's website can only change the colour of the leather strap
Should i get this or lg g watch? Most of all battery life is the most important stuff
ko amek jam biase suda. ni smartwatch all nonsense
awesome review, thank you for putting this out. Only concern is you shooting this video with an iPhone :)
Jon is Motorola connect in the play store because I couldn't find it!?
Apps should be optimized for circle display.
It's beautiful. But some reviews say battery is so terrible that you have to charge it twice a day. Is it true, John? That wouldn't be cool ):
Is this working with Galaxy S5 ? Or only working with Motorola series
This looks sick!
Wait, you confused me a bit, is it dust and water resistance ,and why shouldn't you take it underwater then??
awesome. ready to buy one
I'm an iPhone user (and developer) and will not switch to android any time soon. But I would love to have this watch. Does it require an android pair or can it do basic functions (time, Google searching) without a pair. Furthermore, will iOS pairing come as a functionality anytime soon? (If ever)
THAT FOCUS............
it's really cool and looks premium, i would really love to get it but the battery life and functionality of android wear is still new and limited :( i guess i'll wait till june/ july of next year, what do you guys think about what should i do?? and is that gear s smartwatch with tizen worth it??? please reply :)
worth buying this day?
For sure i got it now its really nice
Demozion Fx im thinking between this or the sony smart watch 3,any input on this?
+Lukeiss Dunne you should buy this one could you explain how to tag in a comment?
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Luke Nallen does it work with any phone
Was he recording that last clip with the iPhone 6?
Hey frnd. I hope u reply to me! Can I change the metal strap with the leather one?
I am more interested in the Kairos watch. That's the watch that is most interesting to me.
Will it come in black? I don't like the aluminium.
It was amazing to see when it was first unveiled and I wanted one until I saw the LG R watch now that's my favourite android wear coming out I ride motorbikes and think this is a very good idea for bikers from past experience when I get a call and its vibrating in ya pocket you need to pull over and try and fight it out of your leathers with this you can glance at who it is and decide whether it's worth stopping
It is really blurry and I can not see what is happening on the screen. Could you please film it from a tripod. Thanks, John :)
where did you buy the moto 360 ? i can´t find the silver one´s
does the screen always on? or do i have to touch the screen or that side button just to see the clock?
Is it sweatproof?
That things is a beauty
Wow, I always wanted a watch that I had to recharge everyday!
RUclips Video with iPhone? Seriously? Apart from that ...the first impression was good. Thumbs up for a quick video.
holy crap 249$!! getting it for xmas
Iwatch ftw!
I want the moto 360 so badly I hope I get it for my birthday!
well, judging by your profile picture, your parents probably don't love you.
What's the music used in the intro? would like to know, thanks :)
if only it had an oled screen then it would be perfect
bruh I have a motorola thats like 10 years old lol my first phone
Shadow Knight - Road to 100k subs ok
Benjamin Macdonald yup, enough said
Would this work with apple?
nice man. I love it.
Does it pair with an iPhone ?
The only thing I'm a bit bummed about is it's not always on
I freaking love it
TechnoBuffalo I was using my nexus 5 watching this video and when you said OK google my phone responded to it xD gg
ummmmm Jon when did you do this review.. im hearing "Leathery Plastic Band" its real leather. and "Aluminum Sides" its Stainless Steel.
does it have a heart monitor thingy to see your heart beats or whatever in the apple watch
Will it work with iPhone ??
Recorded with iPhone 5s
5:13
Recorded all on an iPhone 5s. Nice.
What's with the small black section on the bottom?
this is cooler than the samsung one. is it connectable with any android phone?
I don't think any android phone but probably most of them :)
It's compatible with any Android device running Android 4.3+.
You can also check compatibility by accessing this website from your phone: g.co/WearCheck
Any android phone 4.3 or higher
does it work with iPhone :'(
blue4zero no I'm sorry it doesn't, but apple might announce a smart watch next week. I say might because I've heard a lot of bark from rumors and speculation but have yet to see any hard evidence and apple is known for leaking stuff months in advance.