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Fossil Q Founder

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Pros

  • smooth and attractive
  • The watch connected easily
  • and stayed that way

Cons

  • It s not a sports watch
  • Android Wear has limited functionality with the iPhone
  • tech companies not fashion designers

Key specs

  • 1.5 in
  • LCD
  • 360, 325 px
  • 46 mm
  • 22 mm

Fossil Q Founder - Pros & Cons

Fossil Q Founder

Pros

  • smooth and attractive
  • The watch connected easily
  • and stayed that way
  • The watch looks great
  • well made and works great
  • functionality in a small package is great
  • Small
  • good weight
  • self standing
  • works
  • Huawei Watch is better

Cons

  • It s not a sports watch
  • Android Wear has limited functionality with the iPhone
  • tech companies not fashion designers
  • Busy streets cause problems
  • endless notifications is still a pain
  • Not everyone wants a rectangle on their wrist
  • flat tire is the result of technological limitations
  • flat tire
  • and would rather not have the heart beat sensor
  • puts a little bit of air in the lugs
  • no value to my wrist vibrating

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Fossil Q Founder - Full Specifications

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Hardware
RAM Memory1000.0 mB
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Ambient Light Sensoryes
Pedometeryes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.81 in
Case thickness0.51 in
Wrist band width0.87 in
Weight2.5 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyes
Wrist band material
  • Stainless steel
  • Brown
  • Leather
  • Stainless steel
Fully waterproofyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Wi-Fiyes
Charging connectionProprietary USB Cable
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Display
Screen size1.5 in
Display technologyLCD
Screen resolution360 x 325 px
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Apps
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of NotificationVibration
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Platform
Operating system
  • Android 4.4+
  • iOS 8+
Smartphone remote features
  • Auto Reconnection
  • Call Conversation
  • Music Control
  • Respond to Notifications
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Power
Battery capacity400.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)24.0 h

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Fossil Q Founder Fossil - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Fossil Q Founder Fossil's Q Founder puts style before smarts
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Digital Trends
Published: 04.02.2016
Fossil's Q Founder puts style before smarts

The day has arrived when a smartwatch no longer has to look like a second-class citizen next to a regular watch. The Fossil Q Founder may lack on the tech side, but it makes up for it in style and class. Here’s our review.

Fossil Q Founder Fossil Q Founder review
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Wareable
Published: 23.12.2015
Fossil Q Founder review
3.5

The Fossil Q Founder is the fashion powerhouse's first ever Android Wear smartwatch, joining Tag Heuer as traditional watchmakers aim to show Apple, Samsun...

Fossil Q Founder Fossil Q Founder review
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TechRadar
Published: 02.06.2016
Fossil Q Founder review
3.5

A suave and shiny Android Wear debut

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Tom's Guide
Published: 14.12.2015
Fossil Q Founder Review
2.5

While attractive, the Fossil Q Founder smartwatch has fewer features than the competition, and its large size will turn off others.

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PCMAG
Published: 22.12.2015
Fossil Q Founder Review
3.0

The Fossil Q Founder is one of the most attractive smartwatches we've seen yet, but the Android Wear operating system holds it back.

Fossil Q Founder Fossil misses the mark with its first Android Wear watch
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CNET
Published: 12.12.2015
Fossil misses the mark with its first Android Wear watch

Fossil's first Android Wear smartwatch features a stainless steel case and a metal band, but the short battery life and odd display have us wishing for more.

Fossil Q Founder Fossil Q Founder review: Bold, beautiful, but average with Android Wear
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Ars Technica
Fossil Q Founder review: Bold, beautiful, but average with Android Wear

It's not stellar, but it could introduce Google's wearables to a wider audience.

Fossil Q Founder Fossil Q Founder review: An imperfect but fashionable smartwatch value
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New Atlas
Published: 23.12.2015
Fossil Q Founder review: An imperfect but fashionable smartwatch value

Smartwatches are creating unexpected new rivalries, where tech companies like Huawei and Samsung are going head-to-head with jewelry firms like Tag Heuer and the Fossil Group. The Fossil Q Founder is a worthy Android Wear watch that shows that watch companies can make tech products nearly as well…