Fossil has officially launched its new Android Wear watch, the Fossil Q Founder. This watch is characterized by being one of the main rivals of the rest of smartwatches with Android Wear on the market, and although we believed that it would be rather expensive, the truth is that it will be even cheaper than the Motorola Moto 360, since its official price is from $ 275.
Fossil Q Founder
Two interesting smartwatches will arrive this year that did not arrive last year with the first generation of Android Wear watches. We talked about the TAG Heuer watch, and the Fossil watch. The two were going to be similar, as it seems that both Intel and Google have collaborated with the two companies. The fact that the TAG Heuer watch would cost several thousand dollars made us think that the Fossil watch would also be expensive, but it was not the case, as the new Fossil Q Founder It has an official price of $275. However, it is also stated that there will be different versions that will probably be more expensive, perhaps with more premium straps or finishes. In any case, it is a rival to the Motorola Moto 360 and Huawei Watch, which are even more expensive than this Fossil Q Founder.
So far, Fossil has not given any further details about this smartwatch, so we do not know if it will actually have a heart rate monitor or with GPS. Most likely, at this price, if it has any of these features, it will only be the heart rate monitor. So far, besides its price, the only thing that has been confirmed is that it will be possible to change watch faces, which is logical considering that A is the operating system, but it is likely that it will have Fossil's own watch faces Very stylish. In any case, the smartwatch will be officially launched before the end of this year, so until then, more features of this new Fossil Q Founder will be confirmed. The price, for now, makes it a good option among Android Wear smartwatches.
Key specifications and features
Thanks to the collaboration with Intel, the Q Founder integrates an Intel Atom processor accompanied by 1 GB of RAM y 4 GB storage. Its battery 400 mAh It aims for an autonomy close to one day, with a 1,5 inch OLED screen and resolution of 360 x 326 px (some 240 dpi). In connectivity it adds Wi ‑ Fi y Bluetooth 4.1 LE, certification IP67K and sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope y ambient light. It is compatible with standard straps of 22 mm.
- Complete notifications on your wrist (calls, email, messages) with quick reply from Android Wear.
- Activity: Record steps, distance and calorie estimates on a daily basis.
- Wireless charging using a magnetic base for more comfortable everyday use.
- Music control from the watch; integration is broader on Android phones.
- Automatic time/date, alarms with vibration and fast change of straps to vary the style.
Design, resistance and versions
The Q Founder bets on a construction all-metal with option of steel bracelet o leather strap. A teardown shows access by four screws, plastic back cover sealed with adhesive to protect from splash, And a main board fixed the case complicates repairs; the battery takes up a large part of the interior, as in most wearables.
In compatibility, it works with Android 4.3 + y iOS 8 + (iPhone 5 or later). About the price, it starts from $275 and there are variants with metallic finishes that have been placed close to $295 (approx. 300 €) according to markets and belts. It has also had a presence in the Google Store in certain regions.
With its classic design, balanced specifications and a competitive price, the Fossil Q Founder consolidates itself as a very attractive alternative within Android Wear watches, especially for those looking for quality materials and essential functions without sacrificing style.
