New
Motorola Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport
The original Moto 360 was not only the first round smartwatch, it was the first smartwatch that looks like a
regular, stylish watch and not a geeky computer strapped to your wrist.
The
watch retains the same circular form and ‘flat tire’ display, but adds two
sizes and an easy-swap mechanism for the bands. Naturally, it's also an
all-around upgrade with a boost in terms of battery life and performance.
The
new Moto 360 comes in two sizes: a large, 46 mm one and another version with a
smaller, 42 mm case. What's notable about the Moto 360 is that it features
record screen to body ratio thanks to its form and thin bezels, so you get a
lot of screen real estate in a body that is not as huge.
The
next big thing about the Moto 360 is called 'Quick Release Bands' and is basically a mechanism similar in
function to that of the Apple Watch: it allows you to swap bands on the fly,
going from that casual to an elegant look.
Then,
there is a separate collection for women with some unique touches and exclusive
color options. Naturally, you can use Moto Maker to customize the look of your
watch in depth. Initially, Moto Maker for Moto 360 will be available in the
United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, France and Germany.
The
Moto 360 Sport comes with a built-in GPS and an optical heart-rate monitor that
will be able to track your pulse for a more comprehensive view of your activity.
The
other difference is that the Moto 360 Sport comes equipped with a new
‘AnyLight’ hybrid display that should be better visible under direct sunlight.
The sport edition also withstands immersion in up to 3 feet of fresh water for
up to 30 minutes thanks to its tightly sealed body.
The
Moto 360 price starts from US$ 300 and ranges up to US$ 430, while the prices
and release date for the Moto 360 Sport edition are yet to be announced in the
near future.
