Been thinking of getting a smartwatch... Thoughts?

[Thunderbolt 102]

So I've been looking at getting a smartwatch for a while now. I'm having difficulty deciding which to get, though, as every product seems to have at least one major flaw. I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 currently (upgrading in a couple months, probably to another Galaxy/Note) and I really like the Gear S2, except for the lack of dev support, and external speakers. I hear the S voice is less reliable than Google's counterpart, but I'm not blown away by any of the Google options out there. I prefer something with a respectable/classy look, as opposed to sporty, being as I work in sales 6 days a week and would need to wear it constantly. I also work up to 12 hours a day, so battery life is a must. Thoughts?

[centran 4457]

Wait for Android wear 2.0 to come out. You might be safe buying something now because I think the current ones out there manufacture have announced if it will get the update or not but I would wait

You don't need to pair a Samsung with a Samsung.

There are plenty of non sporty options but they will be a little more expensive.

If you don't care about the new version of wear them many of those are on sale now for decent price. I think you can get a metal band moto 360 for $100 now a days.

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[Dakka 854]

Not much of a watch, but I have one of these:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/fitbit-charge-wireless-activity-tracker-large-black/8681579.p?id=1219357512061&skuId=8681579&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=ddd844be-2d8e-409c-a984-3f370029a3b4&ksprof_id=9&ksaffcode=pg17552&ksdevice=c&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjws_m6BRCv37WbtNmJs-IBEiQAWKKt0Gf24kyJXqrabEfP_-MVS62sAlYFXHEOrQx8uVZYySkaArZh8P8HAQ

 

It tracks all your health shit such as steps taken and flights of stairs walked, but also tells time in the standard digital format.

[Thunderbolt 102]

I should probably elaborate on that end. I'd need it to function as a smart watch as opposed to a fitness tracker. It's really convenient for me to be able to see messages/calls/etc, as well as to have basic functionality from my wrist. Most of the decent smart watches have fitness capabilities as well, which I like. My problem with the Moto is its ~8hr battery life. I'm not committed to the Samsung, but it seems like the smallest sacrifice anything on the market currently. I may end up waiting for a new generation to come out with better hardware/OS.

[MOFLSTOMP 899]

Moto 360 gen 1. I've had mine for just over a  year, and once I went through a few software updates, my watch now lasts upwards of 2 days on a single charge while paired to my phone. Amazon has them for bottom dollar depending on the style, too. Most are $150, which is what you'd pay for a high-end fitbit in the first place

 

https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-360-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00NC8PMUK