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...Today also marks the first time we're seeing official US pricing for the Gear Fit (and that gorgeous curved OLED display): it'll cost $199 and also arrive in April. Samsung's Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches have been priced at $299 and $199 respectively. AT&T will discount both of those by $50 if you purchase them alongside the S5, though the deal criminally doesn't seem to include the Fit.... 
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...Samsung also introduced follow ups to the Galaxy Gear smartwatch: the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. The Gear 2 is supposed to fix “pain points” from the original Galaxy Gear. It’s thinner than the first-gen model, with a 2-megapixel camera on its face rather than sitting cyclops-like on its strap. The smartwatch is made of brushed metal, and will be able to sync with 17 Galaxy-branded devices. It will also work with an expanded suite of apps, giving it greater functionality. The Gear 2 Neo’s main difference is that it has a polycarbonate finish. Both models include a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED display and 4 GB of memory inside so they can act as an MP3 player, whether your phone is paired nearby over Bluetooth or not. You’ll be able to swap out the bands too, for maximum personalization. The Gear Fit, as its name would suggest, is Samsung’s sporty wearable for the Jawbone Up and Nike FuelBand space. The watch has a 1.84-inch curved AMOLED display and can track your steps and heart rate, as well as deliver notifications for incoming calls, emails, and text messages.
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Samsung keeps its wearable line rolling with the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatch .
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A gorgeous curved display makes this fitness band a beaut, and a persistent heart rate monitor clocks your vitals. With the Gear Fit, Samsung has delivered a very fitness-focused wearable that is super light and has a sexy style all its own. While very much being focused on those who want to get out and run like the wind, the Gear Fit still delivers all the notification benefits you'd expect when keeping it paired with your Samsung Galaxy phone....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Fitness fans will like the cool, curved design.
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Heading to the mainstream market near you.