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Just pulled the trigger

Been watching YouTube videos and reading reviews today comparing the LG G watch R against the Moto 360. I have to be honest, I marginally prefer the look of the moto 360, but the faster processor, better battery life and easier interchangeable straps has swayed my decision to the lg, thinking a nice to red strap will look awesome. Also, wife is buying it for me and she preferred the LG. Managed to nab one from flubit for £210, was pretty happy with that. Will post opinions if anyone is interested when it arrives. Just need to convince her in doors that I now need a Note 4 to go with it. Think that will be a harder sell.

I had a 360 ordered but went for a lgr of the same reason as you. I really like lgr and I'm not sorry that I didn't go for 360.

The fact that it has a bigger battery sealed the deal for me. I've been wearing it 10am this morning and loving every second of it. It so accurate with text too. even curse words. its insane. I already switched the straps on mine.

I changed the strap to a metal band with a clasp though it's hard to put on the charger..

schwiing said:
I changed the strap to a metal band with a clasp though it's hard to put on the charger..
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What band? Do you have any pics of it on the watch? A link where to buy it, if you bought it online?

Ive had the 360 for a few weeks now and grabbed the GWR yesterday. I think Ill keep both as the Moto looks a lil more dressy with the metal band on it. I am however REALLY enjoying the LG so far.

i have the possibility to buy a new smartwatch 3 for 60€. I prefer a lot this g watch r, it is way better in his design, but it costs 270€ and have the same hardware of smartwatch 3. what do you think about? At the moment (first generation of wearable etc etc) is better a lg g watch r for 270€ or smartwatch 3 for 60€?

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i have the possibility to buy a new smartwatch 3 for 60€. I prefer a lot this g watch r, it is way better in his design, but it costs 270€ and have the same hardware of smartwatch 3. what do you think about? At the moment (first generation of wearable etc etc) is better a lg g watch r for 270€ or smartwatch 3 for 60€?
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Smartwatch 3 don't have p-Oled screen and it's very ugly...

silitek said:
Smartwatch 3 don't have p-Oled screen and it's very ugly...
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It has a transreflective lcd that is good in always on. I think that buy a sw3 at 60€ and wait for 360v2 or g watch r2 is the better choice

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It has a transreflective lcd that is good in always on. I think that buy a sw3 at 60€ and wait for 360v2 or g watch r2 is the better choice
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Absolutely LG that's for sure, better hardware for now. Just pull the trigger and buy the LG. ..

22mm metal black band that I've had for years with my pebble
Here's a picture
http://imgur.com/zBQlMN0
Bought it at the AT&T store. Almost bought it online through Google play but I wanted it sooner

silitek said:
Absolutely LG that's for sure, better hardware for now. Just pull the trigger and buy the LG. ..
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yes but there is 210€ of difference for the only design (same specs), I think that is too high, specially because they are the first generation.

schwiing said:
22mm metal black band that I've had for years with my pebble
Here's a picture
http://imgur.com/zBQlMN0
Bought it at the AT&T store. Almost bought it online through Google play but I wanted it sooner
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can you post a pic that shows the band? because i already hve the watch, was just looking for a good band to go with it

http://imgur.com/ct3A8yU

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Fixed. Had issues on the mobile app

schwiing said:
Fixed. Had issues on the mobile app
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No problem, looks pretty sweet

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No problem, looks pretty sweet
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It was a good band but not convenient to use on the cradle

I wonder if there would be a good way to mount the cradle for easier use with metal bands like that.

If you flip the watch upside down it works but I didn't like that so I went to the stock band and now I actually like it

It is March 2015, is it too late to buy one for $200? Should I wait?

The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?

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The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?
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Good question. I am about to buy a like new one for $150 myself so I would love to hear some opinions.

Because of the slow response and my impatience, I decided to do a little googling. It looks like urbane and R are the same watch with a different shell.
I have no desire to get an additional data plan so Urbane LTE is out. The fact the regular Urbane is just a fancy case on a R., makes it reasonable for me to get the R.
Anyone got another view that differs what I said?

G watch r is a great watch still which is why I guess they used the same internals for the urbane. I still love my watch
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I bought my R a couple weeks ago for 225 off eBay and do not regret it one bit. It's an awesome device that looks fantastic and performs just as good as it looks.

I bought my R on Feb 6th for full price LOL. I still love it, never leave the house without it. I never wore a watch before, even though I've bought a few over the years they never seem to stay with me long. The R is different, it does enough to make a few things easier for me that really makes it worth it to wear daily.
Just my two cents
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love the r
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Philosophre said:
The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?
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It's never too late for this device. It's late if you think moto 360. But the specs of this device can carry it for following two years..
I own this watch for more than 2 months now and m in love with it.

Got mine like new for $150 and loving it so far. I do miss the old zgpax s5 I had which was a full blown phone into a watch format but that one had no real integration with my phone and well no where near battery life, screen quality or simple good looks.

I must find a deal for a new one. I expect price drop once the urbane release.

I must be looking in the wrong places. You guys managed to find an LG Watch R for $150-200? Brand new?
The closest I found was an international edition with no warranty at $270

^^^^^ Yeah. I just got it as a gift from my wife and I believe she paid 300$ at best buy. I would love to know if I can get it cheaper.

Since you can do pre-order for the Urbane for $460, they may keep the watch R in the line up at the current price... wouldn't be surprised by this. I have the LG Watch R and like it alot; I'm just so used to a heavier watch and actually prefer a heavier weight that it's taking me a while to get used to it. I got the aftermarket band that everyone links to (black stainless steel) but even that is really light. All in all it's a great watch the only real complaint I have is trying to read it in direct sunlight... it's impossible and you have to cup over the watch to read it. Other than that it's great.

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Since you can do pre-order for the Urbane for $460, they may keep the watch R in the line up at the current price... wouldn't be surprised by this. I have the LG Watch R and like it alot; I'm just so used to a heavier watch and actually prefer a heavier weight that it's taking me a while to get used to it. I got the aftermarket band that everyone links to (black stainless steel) but even that is really light. All in all it's a great watch the only real complaint I have is trying to read it in direct sunlight... it's impossible and you have to cup over the watch to read it. Other than that it's great.
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I was thinking on getting the LTE when it came out but looks like it will have the Urbane looks which I dont like at all so I am holding to my Watch R for a while. :good:

I doubt anything better with a sweet price point will come out soon (the Urbane is already priced too high, and I think the Huawei will be dear too). I paid £200 (GBP) for mine. Not sure it's worth that much, although at least I'm not as foolish as the iFollowers and their ridiculous pricing.

I was able to get a moto 360 for $41 dollars with the sillie bestbuy deal. i may try to trade it in for a watch r.
but from reading recent articles, the updates has made it more comparable to the watch r.
slightly torn....

I've been holding out for the Urbane but someone made an interesting point. The G Watch R can be dressed down or dressed up. I can wear it with a suit and tie or with jeans and sneakers. The Urbane seems more of a suit watch.
Same internals. Same specs. I'm gonna pick up the R from Google. I haven't seen it priced lower and I'm not into used products. My Galaxy Gear is 2 years old and on it's last tooth.

Okay, so I've been playing with this thing for the last hour. Long enough to know it's being shipped back to Google. Highly disappointed with the watch and Android Wear. I can't believe how much of a crap experience this is.

dkb218 said:
Okay, so I've been playing with this thing for the last hour. Long enough to know it's being shipped back to Google. Highly disappointed with the watch and Android Wear. I can't believe how much of a crap experience this is.
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Good for you. We will miss your great insights...BYE

Hey, don't take it personally. Android Wear is crap and this G Watch R is a POS. I thought my Gear had terrible battery life. I left home at 8 o'clock with 100% battery life. It's presently 9:43 and the battery is currently at 56%! This is with screen always off. Says I have at most 2 hours before it's dead! What kinda crap is this?
Why do people get defensive when someone states their opinion? I've been on XDA longer than most and this new crop of members have very thin skins. It's not like you own the company or coded this crap software - well unless you did in which case you need a new day job.
And to answer the OP's question - Yes, yes, run like hell in the opposite direction from anything with Android Wear on it. It's not ready for prime time.

Get an Urbane or wait?

Oh the proverbial rock and hard place.
I got rid of my LG G watch and just sold my Gear S (phenomenal screen BTW). I was going to wait for the Zenwatch 2 to come out in a month but I am missing my watch.
My cousin is selling his Urbane for pretty much what the Zenwatch 2 will cost.. He is OCD like me so its in meticulous condition.
Is it worth it to buy the Urbane now that the next gen are coming out? I consider the Urbane and Watch R as "V1.5" but they do share similar hardware with the "V2.0" watches.

I don't see any exciting new features in the next android wear watches.
The round ones- new 360 and huawei are similar to the urbane, a matter of taste which one to get.
The squares- the sony has no heart rate monitor and the zenwatch2 is square with 2 sizes. I'm not a fan of square watches.
Don't see any competition to the urbane for now

360 still has flat tire
Huawei is more expensive but for that extra $100 I see no new features

It's a perfect watch, but I agree is sort of a 1.5 gen... I just don't know what real second gen watches will bring to the table that software updates won't get us on this watch...
Kinda waiting for Samsung to come out with a nice round watch, since they tend to throw everything but the kitchen sink into them, lol. Would love to have IR blaster, camera and speaker back

I don't think the Zenwatch 2 has a heart rate monitor.
The newly announced watches aren't really a new generation. Their specs match the previously released watches. If the urbane is gen 1.5, then so is everything else that is currently out or was recently announced

I wanted the Zenwatch 2 because, in my mind, it was a compromise from my Gear S and the 2" screen. But if you talk about area, the 1.65" Zenwatch 2 has the same screen area as the Urbane (roughly 1.35 sq inches).
I'm getting the Urbane. I like the looks and really don't want to wait til late October for a watch.

Updates support?
If LG present a new watch in the next weeks (or before the new year), do you think about the Urbane updates?
Do you think that the Urbane will receive updates for at least 24 more months?

bartito said:
Updates support?
If LG present a new watch in the next weeks (or before the new year), do you think about the Urbane updates?
Do you think that the Urbane will receive updates for at least 24 more months?
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Yeah I don't think I'll have this watch in 24 months.
I would think there is some support for the watch up until next year ish.

I'm guessing that all of the snapdragon 400 wear watches will get support and updates for similar amounts of time

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I'm guessing that all of the snapdragon 400 wear watches will get support and updates for similar amounts of time
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If you're right there are good news,
Due to the 2nd generation watches are using this processor

Google is controlling the updates so that's not an issue. It still a great watch, that looks nice (I've lost count on the compliments and the interest others have in me wearing it) that's a solid choice. The newer watches aren't bringing anything new to the table so your not missing much. I'm gonna keep this until the next next gen comes with a speaker.
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Itchiee said:
The newer watches aren't bringing anything new to the table so your not missing much. I'm gonna keep this until the next next gen comes with a speaker.
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This is the reason I miss my Gear S. If that watch had Android Wear or even just Android, it would be light years ahead of anything available now.

Agree, but dumb Samsung wants to convince the world otherwise. If it were cross compatible with Android that would totally help their cause. Android Wear is only picking up steam so no sense jumping ship now... kills me since I love them and would totally buy one but I cannot start my car via Tizen.
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I'll buy new moto 360 i think....but Urbane is good too...

I am waiting till October 1st event of LG. They might have new watch with NFC. Otherwise i m getting urbane too.

bikrame said:
I am waiting till October 1st event of LG. They might have new watch with NFC. Otherwise i m getting urbane too.
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I have finally bought my Urbane yesterday and probably receive it tomorrow or monday.
A NFC powered watch will be probably useful, but the Urbane can be bought by 250€ in some retailers, and I think the new LG watch (if any) will cost 350-400€ or more.
I think the Urbane is the best watch at this price range.

There's an Android to Gear S port being worked on but I think that is months from being done. I still miss my Gear S but you can't beat Android Wear. I didn't think I would miss my apps but oddly I did.

bartito said:
I have finally bought my Urbane yesterday and probably receive it tomorrow or monday.
A NFC powered watch will be probably useful, but the Urbane can be bought by 250€ in some retailers, and I think the new LG watch (if any) will cost 350-400€ or more.
I think the Urbane is the best watch at this price range.
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Rose Gold or Silver?
we would like to see the pics. I can feel your excitement

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Rose Gold or Silver?
we would like to see the pics. I can feel your excitement
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Silver.
I have not viewed the Rose Gold in real, only in pics.
I like a lot, probably more than the silver,
but because I have not viewed in real and the difficulties to combine the rose gold color with a metal strap,
I have preferred to order the silver.

bartito said:
Silver.
I have not viewed the Rose Gold in real, only in pics.
I like a lot, probably more than the silver,
but because I have not viewed in real and the difficulties to combine the rose gold color with a metal strap,
I have preferred to order the silver.
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I already had Tag heuer Mikrograph in Rose Gold so i went for Silver Urbane.

Andorid wear 2.0

I see that wear 2.0 is released for g watch urbane 2. We can try ti port to our g watch r

Porting, someone can most likely do it, but then again not much activity here as it seems, especially after 6.0 came out. Also I don't quite think we'll get the official release in fall for our R

I found this Informations m. imgur. com / QNhAnvL

Hi saw that urban was one of the 2. Maybe some Guy here can port it here as it as already been done with previous versions.
Anyway if it is made available I will be glad to flash it
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I've read in some italian blog that LG UK in their website says that our LG G Watch R will be updated to Android Wear 2.0 Only LG G Watch (the square one) will not be updated

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I've read in some italian blog that LG UK in their website says that our LG G Watch R will be updated to Android Wear 2.0 Only LG G Watch (the square one) will not be updated
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correct, all watches with a crown will get it apparently, the G watch doesn''t have a crown

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correct, all watches with a crown will get it apparently, the G watch doesn''t have a crown
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Looks like the Original Moto 360 watch will not be updated either now. I was torn between that and my G Watch R, glad I went with the latter.

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Looks like the Original Moto 360 watch will not be updated either now. I was torn between that and my G Watch R, glad I went with the latter.
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Yeah I saw that and I'm actually thinking our G watch R could be next not receive it... considering how the wifi update took long to arrive, I have no trust in LG.

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Yeah I saw that and I'm actually thinking our G watch R could be next not receive it... considering how the wifi update took long to arrive, I have no trust in LG.
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Completely agree with you on LG updates. Android 2.0 for the G Watch R will be my deciding factor to whether LG will be in the running for my next watch. The internals are completely capable, but we will see what LG states. Coming up on the 2 year mark with lifespan to... Find out soon enough.

https://m.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/4l3px2/android_wear_20_update_list/
Inviato dal mio Asus Zenfone 2

And original G watch was dropped now too, if we get it for our R, it'll be last update for sure.

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And original G watch was dropped now too, if we get it for our R, it'll be last update for sure.
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Even if it is the final update for the GWR it will still garner a fair amount of life from it. being on the latest major revision of Wear. I don't foresee google making another "major revision" within 2 years of 2.0 being out.
To me it makes sense that after 2 years of the first release of Wear they release a new major version to work out bugs/clean up their code. I will not have a problem buying a new watch after 4 years of solid service from my GWR.
Now lets just hope that LG comes through with our update...

Im with you guys. LG g watch r... I have backed a pebble time 2 just in case... Any port news about the 2.0?
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I just don't like the urbane. Why couldn't they just make another black watch as well?

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I just don't like the urbane. Why couldn't they just make another black watch as well?
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Yes, on all round watch, the LG-R is still my prefered I can not find any other I would have.....

has anyone here experienced double battery drain after installing wear 2.0?

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has anyone here experienced double battery drain after installing wear 2.0?
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strange did we already get android wear 2?

igni.selvaraj said:
strange did we already get android wear 2?
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ok. maybe not 2.0 (my bad) but MM 6.0.1 on the g watch r.

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ok. maybe not 2.0 (my bad) but MM 6.0.1 on the g watch r.
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I have the same battery drain problem. Somedays better than others.

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I have the same battery drain problem. Somedays better than others.
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if my phone is on MM, and the watch on lolli, can they still work together? thinking of downgrading the watch to lolli.

I have the gear s2 now thinking of lg urbane

So I bought a gear s2 I got a hella good deal on. The only reason I got it is because I can use it as a stand alone or Bluetooth.
But I don't like the user interface as much as AW. so I'm thinking about doing a square trade.
What do you guys think? I care nothing about using the net on the watch. Only the Bluetooth and cellular is mandatory for me.
Keep the Gear s2 or trade for urbane 2? (On T-Mobile)

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So I bought a gear s2 I got a hella good deal on. The only reason I got it is because I can use it as a stand alone or Bluetooth.
But I don't like the user interface as much as AW. so I'm thinking about doing a square trade.
What do you guys think? I care nothing about using the net on the watch. Only the Bluetooth and cellular is mandatory for me.
Keep the Gear s2 or trade for urbane 2? (On T-Mobile)
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I can't speak for the S2 since I've never used one, but I like my Urbane 2. I use the cellular feature mainly when I am tracking my runs with GPS and I don't want to carry my phone. I just forward my calls to the watch. I'm still paired to the phone through cell data so I can still send/receive texts and see notifications. I'm using a Truphone SIM in mine (prepaid, 9 cents per minute/text/MB with incoming calls/text free in the US), but I believe the AT&T version also works with T-Mobile if you add it as a phone instead of a wearable. The wearable SIM doesn't seem to work from what I've read.

You have cellular capabilities in your LG Watch Urbane?

Dankees said:
You have cellular capabilities in your LG Watch Urbane?
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Yes. LG Urbane 2. I'm using a Truphone SIM in the watch.

Dankees said:
You have cellular capabilities in your LG Watch Urbane?
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You may already be aware, but just to clarify...I have the LG Urbane 2nd Edition (AT&T version). I do have cell service with this watch. The original LG Urbane does not have cell service.

mward1995 said:
You may already be aware, but just to clarify...I have the LG Urbane 2nd Edition (AT&T version). I do have cell service with this watch. The original LG Urbane does not have cell service.
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Oh yea I guess I forgot to say I was specifically looking at the 2nd edition. I guess I'll put my gear s2 on for trade or sale then buy one. I don't like tizen much at all
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Oh yea I guess I forgot to say I was specifically looking at the 2nd edition. I guess I'll put my gear s2 on for trade or sale then buy one. I don't like tizen much at all
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For my purposes, I love the Urbane 2. I'm not sure how the standalone features compare to the S2. I know the LG needs to be paired, through bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data, to use all features like OK Google etc. That isn't an issue for me, but not sure if the S2 has similar requirements. Of course, AW 2.0 might change that soon.

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For my purposes, I love the Urbane 2. I'm not sure how the standalone features compare to the S2. I know the LG needs to be paired, through bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data, to use all features like OK Google etc. That isn't an issue for me, but not sure if the S2 has similar requirements. Of course, AW 2.0 might change that soon.
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The s2 is similar but it has their useless svoice and it's not even as good as the phone version. Not even half. Not even comparable to Google now. I believe I will be selling this one for AW with cell capabilities even though I've used that part like twice
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That's exactly what killed the S2 experience for me. Svoice! Can't stress enough how awful it is. I always found myself screaming at the damn thing. I went with Huawei and been in love with Android wear ever since. I know it's probably not what you're looking but I mean to put emphasis on having Google on your wrist and your looking for all the right reasons. Very responsive and knows exactly what you're saying.

Actually I've considered the Huawei but they make awful phones and I am against any Chinese manufacturer because of backdoors... The US specifically pointed out zte and Huawei in fact. But I'm probably being paranoid because I'm sure they all have backdoors . and they would be very bored with my stuff lmao
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