Samsung first unveiled new Rose Gold and Platinum versions of its Samsung Gear S2 classic smartwatch at CES 2016. The global rollout kicked off in China late last month. It has now gone on sale in the U.S. through Samsung.com and a number of national retailers.
“At Samsung, we’re all about designing technology that integrates seamlessly with the lives of our consumers,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, mobile computing at Samsung Electronics America. “These stunning new finishes offer consumers a way to complement their personal styles – while the revolutionary technology of the wearable complements their increasingly active, connected lives.”
Samsung Gear S2 classic specifications:
- Processor: 1.0GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Samsung Tizen
- Cellular connectivity: None
- Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
- Display: 1.2-inch Super AMOLED (360×360 / 302PPI)
- RAM: 512MB
- Internal storage: 4GB
- External storage: None
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate, ambient light, barometer
- Battery: 250mAh
- Dimensions: 39.9 × 43.6 × 11.4 millimeters
- Weight: 42 grams
- Colours: Black, Platinum, Rose Gold
- Other: Wireless charging, dust and water resistant (rated IP68)
The Samsung Gear S2 in Rose Gold and Platinum are now available at at Samsung.com, BestBuy, Amazon.com and Macy’s among others. It sells for US$449.99.
Samsung Presents Gear S2 Classic in Rose Gold and Platinum
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – FEBRUARY 11, 2016 – On Friday, February 12, two newSamsung Gear S2 classic models, plated in elegant 18k Rose Gold and timeless Platinum, will be available at Samsung.com, BestBuy, Amazon.com, Macy’s, and other stores in the United States, and will retail for $449.99. The 18k Rose Gold edition features Rose Gold plating and an Ivory Genuine Leather Band, while the Platinum version comes with a Black Genuine Leather Band. Both smartwatches feature the Gear S2’s unique rotating-bezel design – giving consumers a quick, precise way to navigate through their notifications, apps, and widgets.
“At Samsung, we’re all about designing technology that integrates seamlessly with the lives of our consumers,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, mobile computing at Samsung Electronics America. “These stunning new finishes offer consumers a way to complement their personal styles – while the revolutionary technology of the wearable complements their increasingly active, connected lives.”
The two new classic additions of Rose Gold and Platinum to the Gear S2 portfolio provide users with an even wider choice of award-winning smartwatches. With these devices, Samsung owners can select a personal, customizable experience for themselves, while expressing their own unique style.
Gear S2 classic Product Specifications:
| Display | 1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360×360, 302ppi |
|---|---|
| AP | Dual core 1.0 GHz |
| OS | Tizen based wearable platform |
| Audio | Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG |
| Memory | Storage: 4GB Internal Memory / RAM: 512MB |
| Features | Communications: – Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, – Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads |
| Features | Health & Fitness: – S Health, Nike+ Running |
| Features | Information: – Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather |
| Features | Media: – Music Player, Gallery |
| Features | Others: – Voice, Voice Memo, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode, Safety assistance, Privacy lock |
| Features | IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant |
| Samsung Services | Samsung Gear Apps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth® 4.1 NFC |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer |
| Dimension | 39.9×43.6×11.4mm (42g) |
| Battery | Wireless Charging 250mAh Li-ion Typical Usage 2~3days |
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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