LG Watch Urbane LTE launches this week in Korea, it's more expensive than some Apple Watches
posted by Florin T.
/ Mar 25, 2015, 11:25 PM
Of course, the smartwatch can also be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth (as long as the smartphone runs Android 4.4 KitKat or later). Mind you, this device doesn't run Android Wear, instead using an LG proprietary wearable platform (possibly based on WebOS).
The Watch Urbane LTE is made out of stainless steel, further featuring a 1.3-inch P-OLED circular display with 320 x 320 pixels, 1 GB of RAM, a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, and a 700 mAh battery. Just like LG's previous smartwatches, the Watch Urbane LTE is dust- and water-resistant (IP67-certified). For a closer look at the fancy device, check out our LG Watch Urbane LTE hands-on.
LG didn't say when it's going to release the Watch Urbane LTE in other markets. Until we hear more on this: would you pay $590 to get LG's brand new smartwatch?
The LG Watch Urbane LTE
source: LG (translated)
23 Comments
1. drunkenjay
Posts: 1651; Member since: Feb 11, 2013
watch looks nice but needs better battery life.
posted on Mar 25, 2015, 11:50 PM 1
2. medtxa
Posts: 1655; Member since: Jun 02, 2014
700mAh almost double the predecessor.
posted on Mar 25, 2015, 11:55 PM 3
6. Forerunner7
Posts: 35; Member since: Dec 11, 2013
Yeah but with LTE connectivity, I dont think it will be enough.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 2:07 AM 1
12. drunkenjay
Posts: 1651; Member since: Feb 11, 2013
as in longer than a couple of days. minimum 1 week
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 5:28 AM 0
3. AlbertAribe
Posts: 168; Member since: Jun 21, 2014
Nice LG watch.
How long the battery life and what apps can be install? Or just like the Galaxy Gear that can receive call and can call but no apps to be install like FB messenger, WhatsApp?
posted on Mar 25, 2015, 11:56 PM 0
7. Cyberchum
Posts: 1024; Member since: Oct 24, 2012
I'm all for the apps, it's the beauty of any OS, but what reasonable problem will whatsapp and Facebook messenger solve on your wrist?
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 2:37 AM 0
20. AlbertAribe
Posts: 168; Member since: Jun 21, 2014
It because those two apps is important for me to connect with my friends and it's ok to leave my phone home.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 11:32 PM 0
5. xuerantiger
Posts: 53; Member since: Mar 02, 2012
is this the same watch that lg made with audi at ces? no right?
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 12:54 AM 0
8. bahram.shahraki
Posts: 1; Member since: Mar 26, 2015
very expensive!
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 3:11 AM 0
9. cnour
Posts: 2305; Member since: Sep 11, 2014
Cannot be compared to Apple Watch. Apple Watch is the most beautiful and complete smartwatch till now.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 3:22 AM 0
10. boosook
Posts: 1442; Member since: Nov 19, 2012
It's a great product, why do other products always have to cost less than Apple products? Why can Apple make an 800 euro phone or a 400 euro smartwatch, but if Samsung or LG do the same (with the same quality, see the GS6 or this watch) the price is too high?
This is better than the apple watch IMO, or at least comparable.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 4:11 AM 2
13. jessyi
Posts: 325; Member since: Jan 08, 2015
Yeah i agree..this watch is better than apple watch...i hate when apple over price its products and no one says anything. But when LG or samsung prices are higher which are of the same quality people start to criticise. This watch will lost more days than the apple watch.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 8:10 AM 0
14. jessyi
Posts: 325; Member since: Jan 08, 2015
Its still LG and samsung who make apple watch screen for apple!so who is the real tech here?LG and samsung!
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 8:11 AM 0
18. Crispin_Gatieza
Posts: 3106; Member since: Jan 23, 2014
If it's running webOS, it's worth every penny. Garbage hardware did Palm in, certainly not the OS. Even PA gave the OG Pre one of the highest ratings ever for a non-Android device.
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 11:39 AM 0
19. mandroid45
Posts: 5; Member since: Mar 26, 2015
if its guaranteed software support and updates for about the next 5 to 6 years, then yea maybe, but $560 is steeper that a $40 hamburger at a restaurant in Miami.... Sheeeesh!
posted on Mar 26, 2015, 12:14 PM 0
23. buy_from_cbuystore
Posts: 6; Member since: Oct 05, 2014
4 GB, 1GB Ram ,Adreno 305 ,Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes,Nano-SIM
Check price from cbuystore.
