[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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