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I really enjoyed fiddling with the Gear Fit in the first few days that I tested it—lifting my arm quickly to turn on the screen and see the time, swiping through the screens, taking my heart rate every so often—but a few frustrations and disappointments allowed that novelty to wear out quickly. Some of the fitness features were less than impressive and confusing to find. The touch screen, while shiny and new, isn’t at all an effective input method while running, bicycling, or even walking at a good clip. About 75 percent of my complaints reside at the level of the software/firmware or app, which means they could be improved without releasing a new model. But until I see a lot of those changes, the Gear Fit sits in the middle of the pack, a very very pretty accessory if you happen to have 200 bucks burning a hole in your pocket and a companion Samsung device.
