Because two wearable devices just wasn’t enough, Samsung has unveiled a third entry into the 2014 lineup at Mobile World Congress: the fitness-minded Gear Fit. The Gear Fit is a more compact device than the Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, although it offers much of the same functionality. The Gear Fit features a 1.84-inch curved AMOLED display, a 210 mAh battery that should last 3-4 days between charges, Bluetooth connectivity and a changeable strap. Inside the Fit is an accelerometer, gyro and heart rate sensors. Apps to monitor your workout sessions will be included, but third-party apps can be downloaded to the device as well. If you’re looking for a device that can keep track of your body while updating you of any notifications on your other Galaxy devices, the Fit might be the most affordable option yet when it arrives in April. Samsung’s press release follows below.
Samsung Expands Industry-Leading Wearable Line with Samsung Gear Fit
February 25, 2014
New device blends style, fitness and convenience to provide ultimate connectivity for the active mobile consumer
Barcelona, Spain – February 24, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced the Samsung Gear Fit, the industry’s first curved, Super AMOLED wearable device for the active consumer. The Gear Fit offers the unmatched convenience of Samsung Gear technology with the most comprehensive fitness tools available, empowering consumers stay physically active without sacrificing personal style or mobile connectivity.
“Samsung understands that the next generation of wearable mobile solutions must directly reflect of the diverse interests and needs of consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “In response, our Gear product portfolio continues to expand with unique devices for a wide range of lifestyles, including the new Gear Fit designed to help those consumers striving to live more fit and active lives without sacrificing their own personal style or their ability to stay connected on the go.”Whether used as a standalone or companion device, the Samsung Gear Fit puts people in charge of their personal and active lives while staying connected so they never miss a moment.The ultimate modern fitness solutionThe Samsung Gear Fit was designed to comfortably contour to consumers’ wrists while offering a vivid Super AMOLED display. It provides much more than an everyday fitness band, keeping consumers up to date instant notifications from Galaxy smartphones such as incoming calls, emails, SMS, alarm, S-planner, 3rd party apps while consumers are on the move so they can stay connected. Changeable straps in Black, Orange and Mocha Grey will let users express their individual style, changing the look of the Gear Fit to match their outfit or mood for any type of activity.The sleek new Samsung Gear Fit provides the superior connectivity benefits of Samsung wearable technology with a custom, real time fitness coaching to provide unique, personalized advice and workout recommendations.The Gear Fit will be available globally starting from April. Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com or m.samsungmobilepress.com.Samsung Gear Product Specifications:
Display
1.84” Curved Super AMOLED (432×128) Additional
Features
Pedometer, Exercise, Heart Rate, Sleep, Stopwatch, Timer Notifications (SNS, Call, E-mail, Apps)
Schedule, Smart Relay, Media ControllerChangeable Strap
IP67 Dust and Water Resistant,
Connectivity Bluetooth® v4.0 LE Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart Rate
Dimension
23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm, 27g Battery
Standard Battery 210mAh
Typical Usage 3~4 days, Low Usage up to 5 days
