UPDATE: Despite very mixed reviews, according to reports the Moto 360 sold out from all retailers within an hour of launch. There is no word on the number of units sold.
Starting today you can pickup a Moto 360 Android Wear smart watch for $250 at Best Buy stores or via the Motorola or Google Play online stores. There will be a $300 version with metal band released this fall. The watch was originally announced back in March but details such as price and battery life were only made available today. When the device was originally announced, its unique round design stood out against the competition. Six months later though, the watch’s “flat tire” shape has lost some of its original appeal, with LG recently having announced a truly round device. While the Moto 360 has an appealing feature set, its battery life apparently cripples the device.
Early reviews state that the watch has to be recharged at least once during the day and that your phone’s battery will definitely outlast the watch for daily use. Unfortunately, once the battery dies you are left with a useless device strapped to your wrist. Speaking of which, reports are that the 1.8″, almost circular, Gorilla Glass watch face feels giant. It is a shame that with such a large watch Motorola still was not able to achieve better battery life. Heart rate monitors, pedometers, and Google Now mean very little if the watch can’t at least make it through a day. In order for a wearable tech to be successful, someone is going to have to figure out battery life.
