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AT&T Samsung Gear Smart Watches Release: Pre-Oders Begin Friday

Mar 20, 2014 03:35 PM EDT | By Justin Stock

Consumers can pre-order the Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, and Samsung Gear Fit online or at AT&T retail locations when the mobile carrier initiates their availability Friday.

According to a press release on AT&T's website, the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo have a 1.63 inch Super AMOLED display with bands that can be adjusted, and used with 22 millimeter pin watch bands in many colors.

"The Gear products are a great addition to our already strong lineup of wearable devices that meet your needs while on-the-go," Jeff Bradley, senior vice president for Devices at AT&T said in a statement. "AT&T elevates mobility to the next level. Pair the Samsung Galaxy S 5 with Gear wearables for a great value that you can take anywhere and fits your lifestyle."

The gadgets can handle dust if and when users go for a hike, and fend off water if they are at the beach. Consumers can also measure their heart rate.

The devices can also make calls and transmit text messages when users utilize it with a Samsung galaxy smartphone the press release reported.

The watches also handle automatic notifications, and music capabilities that allow consumers to hear songs via the smartphone.

One new change is the re-location of the two megapixel camera on the Gear 2 to the front of the watch.

The Gear 2 costs $299 with the Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit slated for $100 less at $199 before taxes.

Those interested in the Samsung Galaxy S5 can buy one from an AT&T retail location and receive a $50 discount on the smart watches the press release reported.

AT&T plans to send out orders for the smart watches in April.

Information on smart watches from Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint are not yet available The Los Angeles Times reported.    

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