[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Any new Smart Watch's out there?
Mitchell I. Wolfe
mwolfe at vinebrook.com
Sun Jan 16 19:10:11 PST 2022
No, not this one. Stan was interested in monitoring blood oxygen in the
context of COVID. This presentation does not look at that metric.
It's more of a general discussion about research papers about detecting
COVID while you sleep. For example, one of the examples uses an Oura
ring which is more of a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch.
-- Mitch
On 2022-01-16 21:46, Drew King wrote:
> 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 [1] 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> 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
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> 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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