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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I've only tried my Pixel Watch, and it's not perfect, but I do really enjoy it. Fitness tracking is pretty on point with sleep tracking being really solid and important for me since sleeping has always been a more difficult part of my life.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I've used fossil watches, they look really nice, but the software can be flaky

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I only really need something to keep track of my notifications, and maybe as a flashlight occasionally. So I just wear a PineTime, and it links up with my phone with Gadget Bridge. It's really nice, completely free and open source, and it's pretty cheap too. Week long battery life is nice, but I don't know what it's like with other smartwatches.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I have both an iPhone and Pixel. Because of that, I also have a Pixel Watch and an Apple Watch. I prefer using my Pixel Watch since Fitbit is so much better IMO than Apple Fitness.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Is there something like a fitness bracelet without a display that one could wear? I already have an old school Casio digital watch, and I like to too much to replace it with a smartwatch.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My cousin has a tracker ring and it's pretty cool

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I've been a loyal Fitbit user for a decade, but Google's killed all the features that made it good (challenging friends, playing silly games). I'm thinking of picking up a Garmin next

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I've had a fossil watch for the past 5 years or so and love it. Its a hybrid model so it runs off of a watch batter that needs to be replaced ever 9-12 months so I dont ever need to worry about charging it.

It also looks like a standard watch so nobody ever suspects it has some smart functionality. Its very barebones in that aspect but I can see whos calling/texting me, set vibration alarms, and control my music.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Casio for sure! Best quality. Made in Japan

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'm an avid paddler/wind sports/surfer, so having good water resistance, cellular connection for emergencies, at least 4+ hours of GPS tracking battery life, and good GPS are requirements. AFAIK only the Apple Watch Ultra ticks all those boxes. I used to use Garmin's but the lack of cellular made me switch. If anyone has other options, I'm open to them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Been using the Apple Watch for the past 3 years (currently on the Ultra) and have been loving it. I’m not a serious athlete but use it to track my daily walks/runs. It keeps me honest and active.

Plus I have a data line for my watch so I can ditch my phone and still talk, text, and check emails as needed. I hate to admit it but I have completed many meetings with just my Apple Watch + AirPods while on a run/walk.

Also, it acts as a wallet replacement for the most part. ~8 out of 10 times I can tap and pay with my watch. I only keep 1 physical card and my state ID on me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm still using a huawei gt2 Pro never seen any reason to replace it does most things and the battery is still a week and a half to two weeks I'd guess. If I'm honest though I use it as more of an mp3 player than a tracker.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

They all annoy the shit out of me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I still wear my Apple Watch Series 0 since 2015 now. Love it. I replaced the battery this spring. All good again.

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