New device blends style, fitness and convenience to provide ultimate connectivity for the active mobile consumer

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 28, 2014 Samsung Electronics has introduced the Samsung GEAR Fit, the industry’s first curved, Super AMOLED wearable device for the active consumer, at MWC 2014. The GEAR Fit offers the unmatched convenience of Samsung GEAR technology with the most comprehensive fitness tools available, empowering consumers to stay physically active without sacrificing personal style or mobile connectivity.

“Samsung understands that the next generation of wearable mobile solutions must directly reflect the diverse interests and needs of consumers,” said Craige Fleischer, Director of Mobile Communications at Samsung South Africa. “In response, our GEAR product portfolio continues to expand with unique devices for a wide range of lifestyles, including the new GEAR Fit designed to assist users striving to live more fit and active lives without sacrificing their own personal style or their ability to stay connected on the go.”

Whether used as a standalone or companion device, the Samsung GEAR Fit empower consumers to take charge of their personal and active lives, while staying connected so they never have to miss a moment.

The ultimate modern fitness solution
The Samsung GEAR Fit is designed to comfortably contour to consumers’ wrists while offering a vivid Super AMOLED display. It provides much more than an everyday fitness band, keeping consumers up to date with instant notifications from GALAXY smartphones including incoming calls, emails, SMS, alarm, S-planner and 3rd party applications. Changeable straps in black, orange and mocha grey give consumers the freedom to express their individual style, changing the look of the GEAR Fit to match any outfit or mood, while staying connected on the move.

The sleek new Samsung GEAR Fit provides the superior connectivity benefits of Samsung wearable technology with a custom, real time fitness coaching to provide unique, personalised advice and workout recommendations.

Full details and product images are available at: www.samsungmobilepress.com or
http://m.samsungmobilepress.com/.

Samsung GEAR Product Specifications:
Display
1.84” Curved Super AMOLED (432×128)
Additional
Features Pedometer, Exercise, Heart Rate, Sleep, Stopwatch, Timer
Notifications (SNS, Call, E-mail, Apps)
Schedule, Smart Relay, Media Controller
Changeable Strap
IP67 Dust and Water Resistant,
Connectivity Bluetooth® v4.0 LE
Sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart Rate
Dimension 23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm, 27g
Battery Standard Battery 210mAh
Typical Usage 3~4 days, Low Usage up to 5 days

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