Android Wear Unboxing and Setup: Gear Live & G Watch | Pocketnow

For our complete thoughts on Android Wear, including links to more videos, check out Pocketnow's full review: /2014/07/18/android-wear-review

Neither is the smashing circular sensation of the Moto 360, but neither is by any means ugly -- and aesthetic considerations aside, sometimes there's something to be said for promptness. The LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live are the two devices gracing our review desk on today's Android Wear unboxing, the smartphone accessories Google has chosen to redefine the role of a smartwatch.

We're not strangers to wearables around these parts, of course. Some of us backed the Pebble long before that device and its descendents came to our professional attention, while others put their money on other, flashier products from bigger companies. Despite its uncertain future and lukewarm reception in more pragmatic circles, we believe the smartwatch category is here to stay, for a while at least -- and Android Wear is one of the most significant developments to yet grace this form factor. We're more than a little excited to break the seals and pop the tops on these suckers.

Join us, then, as we take a quick look at how LG and Samsung present their latest wearable offerings, and then leave a comment down below telling us what you'd most like to see in the comparisons and reviews you know are just around the corner!

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[Yaniv.C]

Got my LG G watch today, not bad at all. And when the 360 comes out, I'll probably get that too!

[busixb]

Can't wait mine comes in tomorrow. Got a black metal band for my G Watch.

[MartinOlminkhof]

can't wait for more videos on android wear

[lucasrf]

I actually like the design of the gear live!

[solar]

I'm really liking my G Watch I got from I/O, but I can't help thinking I would have preferred the Gear's better screen.
For battery life, it has gotten me through 16+ hour days with 15+ percent left (albeit with relatively light notification use) on max brightness. I'm impressed.
Also, contrary to what most reviews say, I find the G Watch easily viewable in direct sunlight while the watch is on max brightness.
I always try to keep it clean from fingerprints, so that may make a difference, but I think the brightness in sunlight is played down a bit more than it needs to be in most reviews.
Just something I might mention for any prospective buyers.

[SamRomano]

I am looking forward to your reviews and comparison, I have been on the fence about getting one of these, and then If I do decide to get one I need to decide what one to get.

[FTLFFCTx]

Am I the only who prefers the simple and professional design of the G Watch?

[collinsmucyo]

these comparisons will help me greatly  in deciding what watch to buy for my Galaxy Note 3

[DJAtomic]

I like the Gear Live over the G Watch, but I'm still waiting for that Moto 360.

[dornierGP]

Can you also show us the various watch faces? Thanks again.

[ASilentScreamer]

Please give specific information on battery life. That's on of the biggest deciding points for me.

[BlyzedAndroid]

I have to wait until the Moto 360 comes out and see it what has to offer before investing in android wear

[MitchellOBriant]

What I want is the moto 360 to be available. I'm sure I won't be able to be on the first round of buyers, but knowing that I have the option to buy would be nice.

[macajr]

You guys should compare it a traditional analog wrist watch! Do drop tests on them!

[ponyxpress]

I would like to see you compare the Gear Live to the Gear Neo or the Gear 2.

[EfonEkpo]

I know the Moto 360 is the most popular but I'll be the first one to say this perhaps; I prefer the looks of the Gear Live as it isn't that bulky. Would have preferred the Moto if it was a bit slimmer but I may change my mind when I see more reviews

[A_guan]

Michael do any of the 2 watches look big on your rist? Because I'm a fan of those big looking g shocks or the the moto g the big looking on on the arm?

[vishalxyzrepsol]

dunno why people are piping the moto360 piper but i love the gear live. Feels Premium, looks elegant, sturdy and druable. and not like a pebble with a color screen. enjoying the beauty now. 

[marianogamboa]

The gear live vs pebble steel or the original pebble, please!!

[dornierGP]

Can you show us how the navigate feature works? Does it display a screen notification when a turn, exit, or reaching the destination occurs? Thanks.