[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics’ latest wearable fitness tracker started sales in Korea on June 24, getting positive feedback from consumers and media.

The Gear Fit 2 -- featuring multiple functions like a personal trainer -- is sporty and stylish. It has embedded GPS and improved sensors, making itself far smarter than the earlier model released in 2014, according to sources.

It automatically detects the type of users’ activities and provides them with tailored fitness guidance for 15 kinds of exercises, including walking, running, cycling, sit-ups, squats and Pilates.

Users can select up to three stats, including workout duration, speed, calories, heartbeats, the number of steps and floors climbed, and the weather.

The Gear Fit 2 keeps reminding users of the need for continued activities and better diet just as a personal trainer does at a fitness center. It also shows the daily amount of water and caffeine intake.

It takes about 10 minutes to install the Samsung Gear application onto a smartphone and connect Gear Fit 2 via Bluetooth.

The watch on the main screen can be changed into nine different types. The slim 1.5-inch curved screen is bright and clear, even in daylight.

On June 23, 222 Gear Fit 2 units, available for preorders at the price of 198,000 (US$171), were sold out in just two minutes on Samsung’s online store.

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