14 DAY TRIAL // Now that Motorola has finally introduced the Android Wear-based Moto 360 smartwatch, consumer electronics lovers are all over it. Naturally, this includes people who like to take things apart.
Not just for kicks, though. Some people take things apart to confirm (or un-confirm) what they are made of and if they really work as promised.
As you might expect, the Moto 360 has been given this teardown treatment. And it turns out that the findings of the folks at iFixit aren't all great.
Sure, the round smartwatch possesses everything Motorola promised, from wireless charging to ambient light sensors and various sensors, plus wireless support.
However, it seems that the battery may not be as great as previously stated, as only a 3.8 V, 300 mAh battery rated for 1.1 Wh of energy was found inside, instead of the 320 mAh Motorola claimed.
Other points were lost because of the four-year-old TI OMAP3630 processor and the low repairability (you're likely to break something important if you try to take it apart). It does mean that it's waterproof without needing rubber coating though.
A plus point is the set of pins on the back, under the FCC sticker, which let you program, test, and hack the hardware if you want.
