Photos and some specs of the Moto 360 which is yet to be launched has been leaked. It was up on the Best Buy webpage for a brief period of time this week. It had a price tag of $250 which is slightly more than what was expected.
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| Moto 360 listing on Best Buy |
Amazon lists Samsung Galaxy Gear for $150, Gear Live for $180, Gear 2 Neo for $200, Pebble Steel for $230 and an LG G Black Titan for $233. And the Moto 360 is priced more than any of these. The price is probably the result of a premium build quality and better specs.
The features of the Moto 360 that were listed on Best Buy were:
1. Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system.
2. Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
3. Voice activated.
4. Vibration alert.
5. 1.5" backlit LCD touch screen.
6. Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG)
7. Built-in pedometer.
8. Digital watch interface.
9. Waterproof up to 3.3' for up to 30 minutes.
10. Stainless-steel case and plastic case back.
11. Built-in lithium-ion battery pack.
12. Texas Instruments processor.
The LCD screen is said have a resolution of 320 x 290 and 205 PPI (Pixels Per Inch) which makes it easier to navigate through screens and provides easy-to-read visuals. The screen is further protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which has proven its toughness on thousands of smartphones, offers durability. The screen also features adjustable brightness.
The built-in lithium-ion battery that powers the Moto 360 is said to last almost two days on full charge. The battery strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the dock and charger, which is included. Yes, the Moto 360 is charged wirelessly.
The main feature of the Moto 360 that makes it more desirable than the other smart-watches currently in the market is its design. It has a unique round design which is one of the two screen types supported by Android Wear, the other being square. All other smart-watches currently available come in square.
