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Samsung Electronics Launches 'Gear IconX', a Fitness-Optimized Earset, in Korea

Google 우선 소스Published2016.07.14 14:28
Priority sales via 'SamsungWA.com' for 12 hours starting at 10 a.m. on the 15th
The first 3,000 purchasing customers will receive a Fast In & Out Battery Pack (5,100mAh).


Samsung Electronics is launching the 'Gear IconX,' a new concept cord-free earset optimized for fitness, in the domestic market.

The 'Gear IconX,' featuring an innovative design that is completely free from wires, has garnered intense interest from consumers since its unveiling in New York last month. The 'Gear IconX' comes in three colors—black, blue, and white—and is priced at 220,000 won. The blue color is scheduled to be released in August.

Samsung Electronics will prioritize the sale of the black 'Gear IconX' on 'SamsungWA.com' for 12 hours, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 15th. 'SamsungWA.com' is an online select shop dedicated to wearable devices and mobile accessories, newly opened by Samsung Electronics on the 4th.

On the 15th, the first 3,000 customers who purchase the product on 'SamsungWA.com' will receive a fast In&Out battery pack (5,100mAh) worth 55,000 won on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on the 16th, you can also purchase the 'Gear IconX' at Samsung Digital Plaza stores nationwide.

The 'Gear IconX' enhances convenience with a cord-free design optimized for fitness. By eliminating connecting wires, anyone can use it freely without worrying about it getting tangled in long hair or clothes, and it comes with three sizes of wing tips and ear tips to provide a secure fit even during workouts or leisure activities.

In addition, you can listen to music by connecting it to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and it can also be used as a standalone music player to listen to music without a smartphone while exercising.
It is equipped with approximately 3.5GB of internal memory, allowing you to store up to 1,000 songs, and you can easily transfer music between your PC and smartphone via Gear Manager.

The 'Gear IconX' is equipped with a host of fitness-specific features. With built-in accelerometer and heart rate sensors, it measures walking and running exercise time, distance, and calories burned without a smartphone, providing voice guidance.

In addition, it provides voice guidance for high-intensity workouts and supports an ambient sound mode that allows you to hear external sounds, making it safer to use during outdoor activities. The Gear IconX supports convenient in-case charging. You can conveniently charge the product anytime, anywhere simply by placing it in the dedicated charged case. In-case storage also prevents loss or damage to the product.

Enhanced convenience for daily use, such as standalone music listening, with built-in memory

In addition, it provides easy and convenient touch control functions, allowing users to easily control key features such as calls, music playback, and volume adjustment with simple touch gestures. To celebrate the launch of the 'Gear IconX' and 'Gear Fit2', Samsung Electronics is hosting a unique launch event with a trendy fitness center concept at the IFC Mall in Yeouido from the 15th to the 17th.

In the experience zone, which consists of an interesting fitness space along with a jogging track, visitors can enjoy various exercises such as squats, lunges, and crunches with the 'Gear IconX' and 'Gear Fit 2'. Additionally, an experience program is scheduled to be held where visitors can try out the fitness and products under the coaching of famous fitness instructors such as Shim Euddeum and Yang Ho-seok.

"The Gear IconX is a new concept cord-free earset equipped with fitness-specific features to allow users to immerse themselves in exercise more freely and safely," said a Samsung Electronics official. "By adding convenience for use not only during workouts but also in daily life, it will be a satisfying choice for those pursuing a healthy and beautiful lifestyle."
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