[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Any new Smart Watch's out there?

[Stan Rose]

Mike,

I don’t currently have access to a pulse oximeter but next doctor’s
appointment I’ll do the comparison.

BTW, the watch does, of course, also include WiFi and Bluetooth.

I like that comment: heirloom quality electronics.

Stan

On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 11:09 PM Michael Alexander <mna.ma at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Stan Rose —Have you compared your Galaxy watch’s O2 result to what you
> measure, at the same time, with a pulse oximeter?  Same question for Apple
> Watch wearers.
>
>       – Mike Alexander
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 9:27 PM, Jon Dreyer <jon at jondreyer.org>
> wrote:
>
> I've drunk some of the Apple Kool-Aid (though I recently switched to a
> Linux laptop from Framework as I mentioned recently). Anyway, I have an
> iphone, so when Apple watches started having fall detection, I used that as
> my excuse to myself to spring for one (a series 4). (The fall detection has
> "worked" a few times, in that I took a few hard falls and it started
> warning me that it was going to call 911 before I stopped it, because I was
> ok.)
>
> I got the version with cellular. Yes, it's $120/year, but it also means I
> get some phone functionality even without my phone. I have to say, most of
> the time I have my phone with me when I'm out, but occasionally I don't and
> it's been handy. Not sure it was worth the money. I hate to admit that one
> of the best things for me about my Apple watch is that I can use it to find
> my iphone. I assume that would work without cellular as long as the watch
> is connected to wifi (or close enough to the phone to use bluetooth).
>
> BTW, I'm pretty sure all Apple watches have both bluetooth and wifi. I'm
> guessing the same is true for Android watches.
>
> The most amusing part of the sales pitch was when he tried to upsell me
> the stainless steel version over the aluminum. When he told me the steel
> one was "heirloom quality", I started cracking up. Of course he couldn't
> even promise me that Apple would support the "heirloom quality" watch for a
> decade. I'm pretty sure my grandchildren wouldn't be wearing mine, even if
> it were steel.
>
> --
> Jon "Watch: What Happens" Dreyer
> Math tutor/Computer Science tutor <http://www.passionatelycurious.com>
> Jon Dreyer Music <http://music.jondreyer.com>
> On 1/12/22 18:41, Drew King wrote:
>
> Following the recent discussions regarding the benefits of having fall
> detection and the general safety of having an LTE capable watch on your
> wrist I'm wondering where folks have landed on the topic. I'm still on the
> fence and need to decide before the sale ends on the 16th.
>
> Do we have any new smart watch wearers amongst us?
>
>    - Apple Watch, LTE or Bluetooth only?
>    - Samsung Watch, LTE or Bluetooth only?
>    - Other smartwatch?
>
> Personally, my cell carrier only supports the Apple LTE watch. No time
> frame for supporting Samsung.
>
> I'm very curious to know if anyone has a new Samsung Watch 4 and which
> version?
>
> The sale on Samsung ends soon, which is why I'm looking forward to some
> quick and current feedback from anyone that has a new Samsung watch 4.
>
> BTW, if you order a watch from Samsung's website you can customize the
> style and color of the band. If you want your watch more immediately, Best
> Buy is price matching Samsung's $40 discount.
>
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