Galaxy Gear Sales exceeded 800,000? Not necessarily ... - Computer World (press release)

Reuters in a report given 800 thousand. Galaxy Gear units two months – but Samsung reportedly sold watches. There is, however, uncertain whether this refers to devices that were handed to the consumer.

Korean agency Yonhap also reported about 800 thousand. Galaxy Gear watches sold, but makes it clear that the devices are introduced into the distribution chain.

Here there is a big problem. Both the information they sound similar, but not quite mean the same thing. Do not we already know that the Samsung actually sold 800 thousand. their smart watches, or the number of their partners provided. Even if it turns out that it actually 800 thousand. Galaxy Gear units went to the shops, not every watch sold it. The manufacturer may indeed unhook them as sold – took home the money, the rest have to worry distributors. This does not change the fact that instead adorn the wrists, Galaxy Gear can at the moment mainly adorn store shelves.

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issue is so controversial that it is quite difficult to find on the web to review explicitly declaring the Galaxy Gear for a great gadget. Watch Samsung’s much more likely to get bitten in the tests, much less be praised. Reviewers appreciate wykonie decent and nice idea for a gadget, but complain about the cosmically short battery life, high price and persistent problems with the soft. Samsung has even forced the occasion recently shared Android update for Galaxy S4, focus on improving the compatibility of your smartphone with your watch.

However, if you assume that the number of 800 thousand. Watch applies to devices introduced into the distribution chain, Samsung is still a long way to convince potential customers that should grab one of the store showcases. All the steam coming campaign, and some of the partners are already starting to watch regarded as a nice addition to your smartphone. For example, in the UK Galaxy Gear you can get it for free, when you buy Galaxy Note 3 (the offer prepared Phones4U).

Are we so successful? Marketing yes, and if the business – remains to be seen …

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_{Source: Reuters, Yonhap}