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

[Stan Rose]

I have an update on the Watch 4 O2 sensor.

My daughter dropped off a pulse oximeter so we could accurately measure my
and my wife's
SpO2 ( since we're both trying to kick Covid).

Anyways, I get the same readings on my watch as on the pulse oximeter, so
that was a pleasant surprise! 👍

Stan

On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, 3:09 PM Stan Rose <rosesta at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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