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

Drew King dking65 at kingconsulting.us
Sun Jan 16 18:46:47 PST 2022


Before I watch the presentation, does it cover and recommend specific 
watches? I haven't read the whole Samsung manual yet. Not sure what the 
complete list of metrics it collects data from. I have two weeks to 
learn the features.




On 1/16/2022 9:25 PM, Mitchell I. Wolfe wrote:
>
> I found this recent presentation 
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIbear6SICQ&list=PLi6B6bF8hCO7L91TMSPWJEM-6ztUR_qIg&index=11&t=2700s> 
> from Ronald Brown M.D. about diagnosing a possible Covid infection 
> using a smartwatch.
>
> The studies are focused on monitoring vitals for irregularities while 
> sleeping at night. The metrics were breathing rate, heart rate, heart 
> rate variability, and skin temperature as early warning signs. 
> Accuracy of results is an issue.
>
> -- Mitch
>
> On 2022-01-15 16:08, Drew King wrote:
>
>> Stan,
>>
>> Thank you for this information.
>>
>> I just ordered my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic a day ago. Coming 
>> with a custom band only not until Jan 31st! :-(
>>
>>
>> Drew.
>>
>> On 1/15/2022 9:35 AM, Stan Rose wrote:
>>> 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 
>>> <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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