Moto 360 Lands On Best Buy's Website, Offers $249 Price Tag But No Release Date

Moto 360 lands on Best Buy’s website, offers $249 price tag but no release date

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Published 17 Aug 2014

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Motorola has all but confirmed that they’ll be divulging new information regarding their wearable, the Moto 360, on September 4 with an event in Chicago, but that hasn’t stopped people from wanting to know more now. Thanks to Best Buy, a few key details have leaked out well in advance.

The product landing page is still available to view as of this writing, and it offers plenty of key information regarding the device, like the fact it’s a combination of steel and plastic (which isn’t that big of a surprise). It also indicates that the wearable will weigh only 2. (insider-gaming.com) 1oz, and offers dimensions of 1.8×1.8×0.4-inches.

The product page also indicates that the device will feature a 1.5-inch LCD display, which will have a backlight and a resolution of 320×290. It will be constructed from Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3, and offer a pixel per inch count of 205. It’ll be water resistant up to 3.3 feet, and for roughly 30 minutes, and there’s also a note of a heart rate monitor for good measure. You should also be able to find a processor inside from Texas Instruments, 512MB of RAM, and wireless-N connectivity.

As for pricing, Best Buy has it listed for $249.99.

Unfortunately, both the “shipping” and “pick up in store” options just indicate that the wearable is coming soon, so there’s no confirmation of a release date, or even a pre-order for the Moto 360 quite yet. Here’s the Product Features list:

Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system: For wide-ranging use.

Bluetooth 4.0 technology: Enables wireless syncing to select devices for hassle-free connectivity.

Voice activated: Allows you to use spoken commands to operate the smart watch via the built-in microphone.

Vibration alert: Discreetly notifies you of important events.

1.5″ backlit LCD touch screen: With 320 x 290 resolution and 205 ppi makes it easy to navigate features and provides easy-to-read visuals. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 construction offers durability, and the adjustable brightness allows custom use.

Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG): Helps you achieve or stay within your ideal heart rate range.

Built-in pedometer: Measures the number of steps taken, so you can easily monitor your fitness progress throughout the day.

Digital watch interface: Provides crisp, clear readouts of the time and date. Built-in alarm and calendar features help you stay on schedule.

Waterproof up to 3.3′ for up to 30 minutes: So you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities.

Stainless-steel case and plastic case back: Offer durability. The adjustable-length Horween leather band and metal buckle closure deliver a secure, comfortable fit.

Built-in lithium-ion battery pack: Provides long-lasting operation. The battery-strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the included dock and charger.

Texas Instruments processor: Helps ensure fast, efficient performance.

We’ll probably hear more about the Moto 360 leading up to the event, but everything goes official on September 4. Are you excited to get your Moto 360?

[Via Droid-Life; Best Buy]