"Unpacking" Simple, Low-key and Gorgeous —— Moto 360 Smart Watch with Round Surface

In fact, it has been several days since the first smart watch (Samsung Gear) went on the market. Once a novel device, smart watch, although not yet mature, is gradually maturing. My most notable sign is that a smart watch with a round dial has finally appeared. After all, a watch still needs to be round to look like a watch!

Let me first talk about my views on smart watches: I think a new device can only be considered as initially mature if it can be used normally. Just like smart watches, at least users can "use them as ordinary watches" before they are eligible to use further functions. In the smart watches before Moto 360, only the square surface is optional, which is actually out of place when worn on the hand. Moto 360 has attracted much attention since it announced the adoption of a circular LCD screen, largely because the circular surface is similar to an ordinary watch. Because of its rounded surface and simple design, we can wear Moto 360 as an "ordinary watch", which is why Xiaoyu thinks it is the first "mature" smart watch.

The round packaging is as special as the round LCD of Moto360. The last time I saw the round package was when I unpacked Sony DSC-QX 100.

In the past, smart devices were characterized by functions; Among the various functions printed on the Moto 360 outer packaging box, "fine workmanship" actually ranks first. After all, besides function, the appearance of a watch with jewelry function is also very important.

Moto 360 originally only had a leather strap, and now there is a metal version to choose from. But after seeing the weight difference of 100g, Xiaoyu chose the leather strap. Maybe he will change the metal strap for fun in the future? The leather version of Moto 360 only has a black+black body and a gray+silver body (officially called stone). Xiaoyu chose gray. In fact, it is mainly because it is better to change the strap after the silver body.

In fact, when I chose Moto 360, I found that the color of the gray map was very different, and there were even two official maps. Later, after many inquiries, it was found that Moto 360 silver was originally matched with the gray strap on the right, but at the end of September, the dark gray strap on the left was replaced by Motorola's "stone color". It seems that it is not easy to buy a dark gray version now! It's a pity, because Xiaoyu actually prefers the color scheme on the right.

But it's safe to buy it, and the stone strap is actually quite durable! Directly open the box and open the package to see Moto 360' s huge circular LCD, which is really conspicuous! Foam is also attached to the box cover on the left, which is specially used to protect the glass of Moto 360.

When I first saw Moto 360, I thought it was more textured than I expected! The round LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass reflects a very attractive luster. It's a pity that it doesn't match the same sapphire as Apple Watch. However, in fact, compared with sapphire, Corning gorilla glass is more mature and more resistant to falling.

Take out Moto 360 and see its true face! The shape is simple, and I don't want ordinary technology products to have too strong high-tech flavor. The whole Moto 360 is very simple. If the surface center is not a whole piece of black, it is actually like a general boutique watch.

I don't know if you've heard of "interest screen aesthetics". This means that when the screen is closed, it can make the glass appear a whole piece of pure black texture, which is the most popular design of mobile phone screens in recent years, such as iPhone 6 and hTC M8. Moto 360 is no exception. A whole piece of black glass really has a low-key and gorgeous texture under the light.

Xiaoyu, who has never played a high-end watch, actually doesn't know much about the strap, but I heard that the strap of Moto 360 seems to be made by a leather goods factory. The outer side looks slightly reflective, and you can see the delicate dermatoglyphics, which is really good.

In view of my own doubts about the actual color of the strap, Xiaoyu specially adjusted the color of this picture to be as same as the original color of the strap as possible. Under the screen with accurate color, the color of this strap should be quite close to the original color (gray with a hint of light purple).

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The texture of the stainless steel body is also excellent, and the light hair lines can be seen on the bright surface. Moto 360 has a microphone hole on the left side, which is mainly used to receive Google Now voice information; You can also download third-party software to steal recordings, but the sound quality is poor.

No matter how easy the touch device is to use, the power button is always necessary. The only button of Moto 360 is designed to imitate the time adjustment button of traditional watches, and there is a gold ring around the button, which is also very textured. The buttons feel ok, but don't press them often, because all the operations of Moto 360, including unlocking and closing the screen, can be completed by gestures.

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The back is mirror plastic with a beautiful pattern in the middle, but it should look easy to scratch, right? There is a heartbeat sensor in the middle, and the text next to it shows that Moto 360 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, with the highest dustproof level, and can be soaked in water for 30 minutes within1m. Of course, Xiaoyu doesn't want to soak the Moto 360 leather strap for 30 minutes. ...

As mentioned earlier, the strap of Moto 360 is slightly different. It was originally produced by American leather factory Horween Leather with a history of 100 years!

As mentioned earlier, leather has a good texture. The texture is soft and comfortable to wear.

There is a fixed+a movable fixed ring.

The buckle of the strap is also printed with the words stainless steel, which is also stainless steel and has a good texture, but it seems to be slightly different from the stainless steel on the fuselage.

Xiaoyu doesn't usually wear a watch, but it feels very comfortable to wear Moto 360 for the first time, and there will be no unaccustomed stiffness. However, you will still sweat after wearing it all day. I hope the watch won't smell of sweat for a long time. The leather strap is 22mm, and the metal version is 23mm and 18mm.

It is a bit difficult to put the strap into the fixing ring because the strap material is still hard when it is worn for the first time, but it is very smooth after getting used to it.

However, it is worth mentioning that the strap has been wrinkled after wearing it for a few days. I wonder if it's a common problem with leather straps? Looking at the video on Youtube, it seems that many Moto 360 have this situation.

Put on Moto 360! The bigger face is just right with Xiaoyu's thick wrist! But girls wear a little bigger. I really like Moto 360' s round liquid crystal, various surfaces, which can change according to my mood! It is not difficult to find that there seems to be a corner missing under the circular LCD? Because in fact, no matter how well the screen is made, there is always a piece to plug in components such as wires, which is also the reason why there are no corners.

You will know that the "wisdom" of Moto 360 is actually based on Google Now. Just shout "OK, Google." On Moto 360, voice control can be started, and almost no finger control is needed in the whole process. When you are full of things, in a hurry, or riding a bike, the Google Now function of Moto 360 is much more convenient than the built-in mobile phone!

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Moto 360 accessories are actually very interesting. In addition to manuals and other documents, there is also a set of wireless charging stand and transformer.

I haven't seen the charger and line charger for a long time! Fortunately, the connector is MicroUSB specification, which can be mixed with mobile phone charger.

The output of the built-in charger is 5V/550mAh, which is less than 5V/2A of the general mobile phone charger.

This charger is the highlight. Unlike most smart watches on the market, which use contact charging, Moto 360 is more crisp, directly using Qi wireless charging technology, and no connection points are needed! The whole charger is round and covered with leather paint, so there is no suspicion of scratching the watch.

There is a MicroUSB charging hole on the back.

The low-key white LED on the front allows you to judge whether the charger is supplying power normally, which can also be seen from the watch.

Wireless charging should be basically aligned before charging. Basically, just put Moto 360 into the groove of the charging bracket and align it to charge!

The charging Moto 360 is like a small alarm clock, which clearly shows the time and power. The charger is exquisite and matches Moto 360 very well. Even if it is just put on the table as an ornament, it is also very pleasing to the eye.

In the process of charging, Moto 360 will actually maintain a "low light brightness" standard, and it can easily identify the dim time without power consumption. Therefore, Xiaoyu directly put Moto 360 on the bedside to charge, and you can see the time directly when you wake up at night.

Speaking of it, this wireless charger actually has a fatal disadvantage: it can't fix the watch, so it can't be charged. Although the power of Moto 360 can generally last for one day, it will be out of power at 5 pm when playing wildly that day. I want to charge with a mobile power supply, but I find that the charging stand and watch can't be fixed and I can't throw them into my bag to charge. In fact, it's quite inconvenient, especially for heavy users like Xiaoyu.

To use Moto 360, Android Wear must be installed on the mobile phone, and Motorola's Connect software can be installed to enhance its functions.

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In Connect's software, you can constrain surfaces. Including color matching, pointer, whether to display date, etc.

You can even put your photos on the surface!

Simply look at what Moto 360 can do. As for the detailed software, we will introduce it next time:

When listening to Spotify music, you can see the album cover, control the volume, change songs, pause and so on.

You can see the Line message and even use Google Now to recognize the reply. This function is really practical when the hand is not available.

Since it is Google Now, all kinds of cue cards are indispensable. Including weather, arrival time and so on.

I used to occasionally ask Google Now about the score of the Lakers. I didn't expect that every time the Lakers have a new game, Google Now will remind me.

Moto 360 uses Corning Gorilla Glass, but the surface is often wiped off, which may be easier to scratch than the mobile phone, so I decided to stick a protective sticker!

There are Moto 360 protective stickers on the market, and I heard there are glass stickers! Xiaoyu chose the protective stickers made in official website, while those made in Japan were reassuring.

A pack of two protective stickers actually contains a circular wiping step, which is so special!

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Sticking a protective sticker is very simple, and you can do it yourself. This is what it looks like, and the mirror still shines.

Let's take a closer look and find that the surface glass of Moto 360 is slightly convex compared with stainless steel, and the bevel edge is cut on the side, so the protective stickers can't be attached completely.

Experience:

In fact, there are so many Android Wear, why choose Moto 360? Powerful? Google endorsement? These are all floating clouds, in fact, in the final analysis, it is for the round surface and shape. You can be ugly on your mobile phone, but a watch is an accessory you wear on your hand anytime, anywhere. It really doesn't look good! At present, there are only Moto 360 and LG G Watch R for smart watches with circular surfaces, even Apple Watch is not a circular surface.

Let's get this straight. In fact, the size of Moto 360 is only the same as that of ordinary watches, and the surface is very large. With a comfortable strap, it is very comfortable to wear. The weight of 49g is the same as that of an ordinary watch, and it will not cause additional burden. Just a little thicker, see if you can accept it; Also, girls may feel a little bigger. Of course, girls with big watches actually have different tastes.

In terms of specifications, Moto 360 uses the processor of TI OMAP 3, 4GB of storage space and 5 12MB of memory, which is similar to a low-end mobile phone. At present, I don't see any special purpose of the specifications of the watch, but I believe that with the increasing number of Android Wear exclusive apps available for download on the Play Store, there are always some that need high computing power.

On the screen, the official claim is 1.56 inches, with a screen of 320x290 and a fineness of 205ppi. I wonder how the circular screen resolution is calculated? On the other hand, when I actually use Moto 360, I found that this screen has excellent contrast and color besides delicate analysis, and the simulated surface is like a real watch, and almost no screen light can be seen in the picture with black background. The viewing angle is great, so you can see the watch clearly from all angles.

In use, Moto 360 is mainly based on gestures and voice. Usually, as long as you lift your watch, it will light up the screen by itself, and it will only respond when you lift it to a certain angle. Usually shake it casually or put your hands on the table at will, and the surface will not touch. I admire the calculus method invented by Motorola! Most of the built-in functions are driven by Google Now, which requires a certain English foundation to operate smoothly. Giving instructions to Google in Chinese will only help you search. In addition to Google Now, Android Wear actually has many other apps to play, including remote cameras, recordings, games and even browsers. Due to space reasons, I will introduce it in detail next time!

Electricity is a disadvantage that I think Moto 360 is quite fatal. Judging from Xiaoyu's over-living use, going out at 7: 00 in the morning and staying until 7: 00 in the evening depends on luck. Moreover, the wireless charger can't use mobile power, which is really inconvenient. However, Xiaoyu's heavy use can occasionally reach one day. I believe that for light users, or users who mainly look at time, it will be no problem after one day. Of course, I hung up the next day, so I still have to bring a charger when I travel! It seems that smart watches are still familiar with the size, and there is no way to put a battery with too much capacity. In a short time, we can only expect to make Moto 360 more durable through software updates.

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