SPLICED Magazine Issue 02 Dec/Jan 2014 | Page 14

SPLICED TECH / MINI REVIEWS / GADGETS, GLORIOUS GADGETS ISSUE 02 Gadgets, Glorious Gadgets Stuff we had lying around. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. by Amanda Stone Samsung Galaxy Gear Samsung’s new smart watch, the Galaxy Gear, dons a rather stylish solid metal construction and a rubber strap in one of a variety of colours. It features a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED 320 x 320 screen, which is also bright enough to read in direct sunlight. On the strap is a 1.9-megapixel camera that takes fairly decent pictures. The watch also allows users to take calls, send texts and perform other tasks from your wrist without touching your phone – provided your phone is within reach. It is designed to pair with the Galaxy Note 3 and while it can be used solo, a fair amount of its features become redundant. Samsung has also promised extending connectivity beyond this to other devices in its range, including the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2. Available from: Samsung stores Price: R4599 14