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<p>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.)</p>
<p>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).</p>
<p>BTW, I'm pretty sure all Apple watches have both bluetooth and
wifi. I'm guessing the same is true for Android watches.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>-- <br>
Jon "Watch: What Happens" Dreyer<br>
<a href="http://www.passionatelycurious.com">Math tutor/Computer
Science tutor</a><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/12/22 18:41, Drew King wrote:<br>
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<p><font size="4">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.<br>
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<p><font size="4">Do we have any new smart watch wearers amongst
us?</font></p>
<ul>
<li><font size="4">Apple Watch, LTE or Bluetooth only?<br>
</font></li>
<li><font size="4">Samsung Watch, LTE or Bluetooth only?</font></li>
<li><font size="4">Other smartwatch?<br>
</font></li>
</ul>
<p><font size="4">Personally, my cell carrier only supports the
Apple LTE watch. No time frame for supporting Samsung. <br>
</font></p>
<p><font size="4">I'm very curious to know if anyone has a new
Samsung Watch 4 and which version?</font></p>
<p><font size="4">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. <br>
</font></p>
<p><font size="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.</font></p>
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