Reinvented, Exotic Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch Gift for Geeks

This all-new, exotic smartwatch Gear S2 from Samsung will impress any geek. It gets an improved battery life than most other smartwatch of the same class and price range.

We reviewed the Gear 2 smartwatch from Samsung that only comes with support for select Samsung smartphones and tablets. The Gear S2, on the other hand, is compatible with most Android devices.

Other improvements in this wearable tech include health tracking and an amazing display. Compared to the Android Wear, you will get a fewer selection of apps.

The Gear S2 gets a reinvented, stunning design. It is a premium quality smartwatch that is very comfortable to wear.

It isn't the first round-shaped Android device on the market though. We have the Huawei Watch, Watch Urbane from LG and the Moto 360. However, Samsung has twisted its menu options to accommodate the rounded screen, making the best use of the available screen.

Samsung had long penetrated the smartwatch market before Apple or Google stepped in. This is evident from the premium class smartwatch that takes a clear lead in terms of its design, interface, menu options and user experience.

Compared to the Gear 2, Samsung Gear S2 reduces the number of built-in features and apps. It also presents them in a more user-friendly interface. On the OLED dispaly, you can access different features, such as calendar, music, weather, fitness and tracking heart beat.

You can customize the look and design of the watch in many different ways. You can also find custom watch faces online. Some watch faces for the Gear S2 come equipped with specialized features and tools, such as an innovative fitness display or live score update.

It takes some time getting used to this feature-filled smartwatch. Tap on incoming messages to respond to them. You can also respond to incoming messages. Other options include sending voice messages and recording audio notes.

The fitness sensors have considerably improved in the Gear S2. You can use it to determine the calories burned, steps taken and floors climbed. Compared to other fitness trackers, it reports data with greater accuracy. You can set the watch to monitor heart rate continuously, but that will drain your battery sooner.

Coming from the world's leading manufacturer, it isn't surprising to note that the Gear S2 smartwatch is one of the most advanced wearable tech on the market.

Smart, Water-resistant Gear 2 Gift for Geeks

The Gear 2 smartwatch and fitness tracker from Samsung is a water-resistant wearable tech that features improved design and notifications. It also gets a simple heart rate monitor and acts as a basic tracking device to gauge fitness metrics.

The Samsung Gear 2 is an excellent gift for tech lovers who own as Samsung phone. Keep in mind that the Gear 2 watch is only compatible with Samsung devices. It is a very practical gadget that will keep you healthy and productive.

Smartwatches are becoming more and more relevant to our lives. It qualifies as an excellent winter holiday gift for all passionate geeks. It exceeds beyond the features of a normal wrist watch, offering a plethora of smart features that are central to our lives. It gets a simple, easily accessible interface and a bold AMOLED display, which is a signature of the Samsung brand. It has a bigger size than the average smartwatch and is definitely larger than a smart wristband.

Gear 2 Neo

This basic version of the smart Samsung watch lacks a camera. It is an affordable fitness tracker with limited features and apps.

Gear 2

Gear 2, the standard version of Samsung smartwatch, gets a steel body design and a camera.

On both devices, you have the ability to sync music and apps.

Gear Fit

The Samsung Gear Fit lacks the ability to add apps. It also gets a stretched screen. It costs nearly the same as the Gear Neo 2.

Real Watch Design

Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch houses the camera on the screen. The former verison had the camera on the strap. The band can be customized by design and color. There are a number of band options available for the Gear 2 smartwatch.

The dust and water resistant watch gets many noticeable improvements of the Gear. It is IP67 certified gadget and you can wear it in the shower or rain.

The sleek gadget feels good on the wrist. It is a futuristic device and you can be the first person to introduce smart wearable tech in your circle of friends.

It gets 1Ghz dual-core processor that allows the device to effectively perform different functions. such as monitoring heart beat or tracking steps. The 1.63-inch Super AMOLED display delivers stunning results for a smartwatch. Samsung takes a clear lead in display technology.

The device is packed with built-in features and apps. It has a music player, weather app, call log app, calendar, heart rate monitor, exercise and sleep tracker, TV remote app, Samsung's S-Voice voice control feature, email app, stopwatch and lots more. It truly is a phenomenal gadget when it comes to choice of apps and utilities. That's not all, the Gear 2 smartwatch also gets a camera, speakerphone and voice recorder.

Wearable tech is far from perfect, but few trendsetters already exist, and the Samsung Gear II is one of them. Its 2-megapixel camera is capable of recording 720p videos. If you feel that you don't need the camera, you can opt for the Gear Neo.

it is an excellent tool for taking audio notes. You can record important reminders and access the memo even when you're not connected to the Internet.

With the pedometer and heart beat monitor, the Gear 2 qualifies as a complete fitness tracker. However, it lacks advanced tracking tools, found in some professional fitness trackers. It's still a great tool if you simply want to check calories burned, distance covered and other details.

On the back of the Gear 2 smartwatch, you will see a green LED that reads your heart rate when the watch is strapped on your wrist. Keep in mind that the results may not always be accurate. You can also set an exercise mode on the watch that tracks progress for walking, running, hiking and cycling.

The Gear II smartwatch from Samsung is compatible with the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy SIII, Galaxy Mega, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Tab Pro and Galaxy Note Pro.

In the future, we will be seeing more wearable tech hitting the market. But as of now, the Gear 2 is one of the most featured-filled smartwatches, making it an excellent gift for geeks.

Customizable, Always-On Vivofit 2 Smartwatch Gift for Geeks

This affordable, waterproof smartwatch from Garmin comes with an excellent battery life that can easily last for more than a year. You can even wear the gadget in the pool. The new, user-friendly model is characterized by an always-on display, premium quality wrist band and a backlight.

Compared to the Fitbit Charge, Vivofit 2 from Garmin is packed with superior features at a lower price. It doesn't come with a vibration mode, though you can set audible alerts on the smartwatch.

The reporting features are also limited compared to some other advanced smartwatches, designed for professional athletes. It still offers sufficient fitness tracking to budget shoppers.

It can be frustrating to keep charging your gadgets. With the Vivofit2, you don't have to worry about charging the device all night long. It's the ideal device to carry with you for your winter holiday. It will continue performing uninterrupted without requiring any recharge. On the other hand, Fitbit Flex has to be unstrapped from the wrist for a recharge.

The activity tracker is used for measuring the steps you have covered in the day. It also reports the sleeping hours, calories burned, distance traveled. It gets some improvements over its predecessor, the Vivofit, such as the new and useful stopwatch function, backlight, and audible inactivity alerts that go off when you have been idling for too long.

It gets an impressive always-on display, which is quite attractive. You don't need to tap or touch this device to monitor progress. A quick glimpse of the smart wristwatch suffices.

If you are using the device for the first time, it will take some time getting used to the functions of the watch. The wristband has only a single button that takes you through the menu options. You can monitor fitness data or check the time and date. Press and hold the button to turn the backlight on. A long hold enables you to access other functions, such as mobile app sync and stopwatch.

The Garmin Connect mobile app is used to customize data on the smart wristband. The app is available for iOS and Android smartphones.

If you have used a fitness tracker like Fitbit Charge, you will miss the vibration alerts that are an excellent way of waking you up every morning without disturbing your partner. Both the Vivofit and Vivofit 2 lack this option.

The stopwatch is another useful feature that lets you track activity during a single workout.

Another great feature of the Vivofit 2 is that the band on the smartwatch is fully customizable. You can choose a band for every occasion. Garmin has introduced a range of premium quality bands in different designs and color options. The tracking watch easily pops out of the band and can then be replaced by any other band from Garmin.

Vivofit 2 delivers real value in terms of fitness tracker. It has numerous remarkable features that many competing smartwatches lack. It is an economical and practical tech gift idea that your friend can truly benefit from.

Don't Miss a Single Beat with Charge HR Fitness Tracking Solution

Fitbit Charge HR is a top-rated fitness tracking solution for basic and advanced fitness geeks alike. It is an excellent device for monitoring your heart rate, distant covered, calories burned, steps taken, distance climbed and duration of travel for the day.

We've already covered the Flex from Fitbit, which has now been superseded by the Charge and Charge HR. While Fitbit Flex needs to be set while hitting the bed, Charge HR is more innovative and tracks your sleep automatically.

The device replaces the need for audible alerts to wake you up in the morning. Fitbit Charge HR gets a silent vibrating alarm that wakes you up gently without disturbing your partner.

It supports wireless and automatic data sync with many leading smartphones on Windows, iOS and Android. It also works with third-party tracking tools for advanced and specialized reporting.

Its battery lasts for more than 5 days on one charge. Garmin Vivofit 2, on the other hand, comes with a premium battery that lasts more than a year. The OLED display can also be frustrating if you have used an always-on smartband, such as Vivofit 2.

-- Rizwan Qadir (rizwanq149@gmail.com) Tech Blogger

Wearable, Fitness Smartwatch Gift for Geeks

We've already covered several Fitbit products here. The Surge is an advanced fitness reporting smart-watch that is relatively larger in size than smart wristband, such as Fitbit Charge HR or the Fitbit Flex.

Fitbit Flex and Charge HR both lack an always-on display that comes with the Surge. Other features include a silent wake-up alarm, automated sleep-tracker, GPS and heart rate tracker.

The device weighs more than the average wristband. It cannot be worn while taking a shower or swimming in the pool.

There are some new features in the smartwatch, which we didn't see in Charge HR and Flex. For instance, it can show SMS notifications and call alerts from your smartphone. It also comes with GPS tracking for more accurate reporting.

The Surge can be worn on either wrist. It reports the distance traveled, steps taken, heart beat and calories burned and elevation climbed. 

Wearable, Black Flex Fitness Tracker Gift for Geeks

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This fitness tracking wearable tech gift from Fitbit is used to track fitness metrics, such as calories burnt or distance covered for the day.

Fitbit is not a new name, when it comes to wearable tech, such as fitness trackers. In fact, the company is one of the pioneers in smartwatches and fitness trackers. Its products are designed to offer comfort during use with enhanced tracking features and tools that allow you to achieve your fitness goals.

Fitbit Flex is an excellent choice for health-conscious and fitness geeks. If you have a sedentary lifestyle, then this little wrist companion from Fitbit will help you do something about that.

While Fitbit has come up with several new offerings, including the Charge and Charge HR, Flex is still the preferred choice of many old and loyal Fitbit fans. While most other fitness tracking products introduced at the time of the Flex failed to make any breakthrough, Flex has a different story to tell.

It merges sleep tracking and step calculator in one unit. Basically, you strap it on your wrist and then just let it work on its own. The only time you need to set it is when you hit the bed. Five taps puts the device in sleep mode. This allows you to determine your sleep hours.

The device is just as helpful when you're on the go. It determines the steps take, calories burned and the duration for which you've been strolling.

The water-resistant Flex smartwatch can be worn while taking a shower. Just don't jump into the pool with it. The device can also be worn in the rain.

Flex gets sensors that track periods of intense activity, such as jogging or running. Accordingly, it adjusts its measurements. This allows you to get accurate measurements.

Trackers are only used to relay information to an app. To gauge progress, you need to access the app that comes with the Flex. On the tracker though, you will not find any clickable fitness reporting features. It only gets a tiny LED display that shows how close you are to your daily fitness goal for the day.

The Fitbit Flex is a great choice for geeks in need of a simple tool for monitoring fitness goals. Available in 7 color options in slightly varying prices, you can select a model that matches your needs.