Samsung Galaxy Gear gets an official price cut; now available for Rs 19,075

[mmadhankumar]

Samsung’s first smartwatch – Galaxy Gear- launched in India just four months back gets its first well-deserved price slash. The official Samsung eStore has now listed the device at Rs 19,075, down from the launch price of Rs 22,990.

There’s definitely a market for a device like the Galaxy Gear, but the price tag didn’t justify the device. Despite the price drop though, Samsung has missed the opportunity with the Gear and even at Rs 19,075 it’s not the most recommendable device, considering the limited smartphone support.

It’s compatible with only a handful of Galaxy devices at the moment. Functionality was limited at launch but it is now capable of showing users notifications from all apps on their phone. It also lets you access some features of your smartphone, without the need to pull it out of your pocket.

The lack of support and the high price tag resulted in weak sales for Samsung. While that may have forced Samsung’s hand at least in India, it may just be a little too late, especially after the slew of wearables launched at CES, which are definitely the flavour of the season. The Sony SmartWatch 2 and Qualcomm’s Toq are arguably the biggest competition for the Gear.

Though the company hasn’t revealed any details about the upcoming smartwatch, rumours circulating the web point towards a fitness-focused Galaxy Band. The all-new Galaxy Band is expected to be loaded with sensors for capturing data on motion, pressure and temperature, things that are essential for fitness trackers. The device will connect with Samsung Galaxy devices (and presumably other phones) via Bluetooth LE. But despite all rumours pointing to a CES launch, we’ll have to wait a while to know what Samsung has in store as far as wearables are concerned.


Samsung Galaxy Gear gets an official price cut; now available for Rs 19,075 - Tech2

 

[Tech Info]

still its expensive..

 

[DishHD]

Samsung’s first smartwatch – Galaxy Gear- launched in India just four months back gets its first well-deserved price slash. The official Samsung eStore has now listed the device at Rs 19,075, down from the launch price of Rs 22,990.

There’s definitely a market for a device like the Galaxy Gear, but the price tag didn’t justify the device. Despite the price drop though, Samsung has missed the opportunity with the Gear and even at Rs 19,075 it’s not the most recommendable device, considering the limited smartphone support.

It’s compatible with only a handful of Galaxy devices at the moment. Functionality was limited at launch but it is now capable of showing users notifications from all apps on their phone. It also lets you access some features of your smartphone, without the need to pull it out of your pocket.

The lack of support and the high price tag resulted in weak sales for Samsung. While that may have forced Samsung’s hand at least in India, it may just be a little too late, especially after the slew of wearables launched at CES, which are definitely the flavour of the season. The Sony SmartWatch 2 and Qualcomm’s Toq are arguably the biggest competition for the Gear.

Though the company hasn’t revealed any details about the upcoming smartwatch, rumours circulating the web point towards a fitness-focused Galaxy Band. The all-new Galaxy Band is expected to be loaded with sensors for capturing data on motion, pressure and temperature, things that are essential for fitness trackers. The device will connect with Samsung Galaxy devices (and presumably other phones) via Bluetooth LE. But despite all rumours pointing to a CES launch, we’ll have to wait a while to know what Samsung has in store as far as wearables are concerned.


Samsung Galaxy Gear gets an official price cut; now available for Rs 19,075 - Tech2

In this price tag i can get a Samsung s3 or Nexus 4 :lol

 

[NinadG]

Very expensive, only Samsung officials would wear it.....I think Sony gear is cheap & supports many handsets including Samsung Galaxy...

 

[superdudebuddy]

better we should buy Chinese module wrist watch mobile phone.