Smart Watches - Boon or Busted? (teds for time)

[FrostF]

Thinkin i might pick up a smartwatch.

I want to think i'd use it to set up reminders, manage my calendars better and see who's calling when i cant answer (like wen i'm in a meeting for example)

Watcha think misc? Do you find it useful or just an expensive style statement?

Lookin at samsung to match my fone


Teds for your time. Plz do not view unless you contribute (honor system)

[Kormo]

[Zuggie]

Every smartwatch Ive tried gave me a migraine every time I wore it.. I legitemely think it fuks with your head

[Overthrow]

didn't read but hnnnnnnnnng

[HarryfromCali]

hngg and also smartwatches are for ***gots, you won't attract sloots with a smartwatch as you would with a nice watch like a Rolex or something higher end

[desslok]

I won one at a tech conference so decided to try it out. I heard it defined a Laser is the greatest solution to a problem that you don’t have. Well same goes for a smart watch. It doesn’t do as much as your smart phone. You kind of need to have your smart phone next to it to really get any use from it. And the battery life sucks so you have to charge it all the time. Would you wear a watch you had to wind every day? It just becomes “something else you have to do”, i was just too busy for one. More toy. So i tried it for about a month or two then threw it in a drawer.

[WoofieNugget]

See zero point in having things on my wrist that I have in my pocket anyway.

People need less screens, not more.

[Backcontrol]

My work phone sits in my desk drawer the moment I shut my computer down on Friday and only check my emails 2-3 times a day to limit distractions.

I screen my work calls so they are easier to schedule and put into a time block as part of my calendar and check my calendar once in the morning to prioritize workflow and once before leaving work to set appointments and reschedule.

Can't imagine wanting to be easier to be more contacted.

[OT2000]

I just came in for the teds

[Akd123]

i see im gonna be the one to have to this break this down.yes smart watches are worth it.this isnt rocket science. number 1 problem with them is the battery sucks.really sucks.you have to optimize them and turn a bunch of crap off to get any type of decent battery wear.2nd worst part is probably configuring and syncing it to your phone.it a big pain in the ass.im not even gonna go there.

But the pros outweigh the cons.its so much easier to monitor your health.checks cals,blood oygen,steps,bp etc.who wants to take their phone out every 5 or 10 minutes to check everything and risk dropping it while your running.

plus why take your phone when running when you can just sync your headphones to your watch if you just wanna listen to music or answer calls.you wanna put your phone on the nasty gym floor or leave it in your pocket while you work out?could leave it in your bag i guess.

theres just a lot you can do.would i take a smart watch over a rolex?hell no but who the hell buys a rolex submariner for diving except professionals and rich people? status.

at the end of the day ive got the original galaxy classic and the galaxy 3 classic.the original has good battery and almost as fast as the 3.the 3 battery sucks is faster and has a nice steel band that makes it look like a high end watch.and my favorite feature is the find my phone feature cauase i lose it a lot.whatever.and if youve got a custom watch face and band that goes with your clothes biches will be myron.thats my take

[MrJensenn]

Get a Garmin Fenix 7. 18+ days of battery life.
You get messages, calendar, calls and all notifications you'd like.

It's a health monitoring device on your wrist with some of the best current tech for monitoring sleep, heart, stress and so on. It just happens to have some smart features. It's the KISS version of a smart watch.

[Akd123]

ive heard good things about Garmin.but 18 days without charge?i dont believe it unless you arent using it then maybe.if you got a galxy phone it might be better to get a galaxy watch but i dont think you can go wrong with either but those apple watches are ugly.you cant put a nice band on and think its anything other than an apple watch

[MrJensenn]

ive heard good things about Garmin.but 18 days without charge?i dont believe it unless you arent using it then maybe.if you got a galxy phone it might be better to get a galaxy watch but i dont think you can go wrong with either but those apple watches are ugly.you cant put a nice band on and think its anything other than an apple watch

I have gone on business trips that'll last almost a week without checking my battery before going, multiple times. And I don't pack the charger cable for the watch.

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[MajorTendonitis]

I have an Apple Watch 4 , old obviously . Battery life is absolute chit , but I’m kind of curious about the Apple Watch Ultra ,as the claims are 3 days . If I get 24 real hours, I’d be happy AF , so I may buy it .
I have A-fib,so it’s nice in my situation to monitor my heart . I also pay 10 bucks additional on my cell plan to have cellular on my watch , as it comes in handy on occasion.
I can access my house alarm from my watch because it has cellular capability, which allows me to disarm and arm it via the watch .
I like it for redundancy basically

[TheAdlerian]

I have been using heart rate monitors for about the last 20 years.

A good smartwatch is a fitness essential.

[desslok]

i
monitor your health.checks cals,blood oygen,steps,bp etc.who wants to take their phone out every 5 or 10 minutes to check everything and risk dropping it while your running.

If you feel the need to needlessly check your blood oxygen, steps, and BP every 5 or 10 minutes I would HIGHLY , HIGHLY suggest taking a break from ALL electronics and go take a backpacking trip in nature or something man.

[Dogkrack]

I have been using heart rate monitors for about the last 20 years.

A good smartwatch is a fitness essential.

i only use mine for cardio, but i agree its essential

[cavillac]

I have had a Garmin Instinct for just over a year now. I love it for the body/sleep analytics it provides and its nice that I get phone notifications on my wrist so I don't have to be by my phone. Its not really a "smart watch" per-se It just ties in with bluetooth to deliver notifications.

[TheAdlerian]

i only use mine for cardio, but i agree its essential

I love watches and used to wear a real watch and a fitness one at the same time but then I realized the smartwatch is just too useful and that's all I wear now.

[MattyMiscer]

I love watches and used to wear a real watch and a fitness one at the same time but then I realized the smartwatch is just too useful and that's all I wear now.

you...what?

[greenleaf]

Other than for fitness just don't. Strong wage cuck vibe unless your name is Tim Apple.

[CrookedDink]

older galaxy active2 here. it's nice for step counting and answering calls without your phone on you. worth the <200 bucks id say.

[FrankCostanza]

A nice Rolex for a watch and a Fitbit. It says you respect yourself and you aren’t poor.

[Akd123]

If you feel the need to needlessly check your blood oxygen, steps, and BP every 5 or 10 minutes I would HIGHLY , HIGHLY suggest taking a break from ALL electronics and go take a backpacking trip in nature or something man.

lol i hear you there.but some people do.not not ,e although im outa shape.just giving an example

[Akd123]

SAY WHAT?so you ceo a day guys guys wear a rolex,a fitbit and carry a smartphone all that the same time?wow damn my mistake.and i thought i was stupid.gosh i dont know what i was thinking!

get with the fukin program.those that know know you got a nice watch.those that dont,dont know.and chances are whoever plep your trying to impress doesnt care.the average person dont care.you could pull out a Patek and 99 pecent would probably laugh at you.

buncha snobs that think they know watches and try to act rich.if you guys are so rich then take your rolex mariner and dive on your yacht then.prove me wrong.

i AM NOT TELLING PEOPLE TO REPLACE A SMART WATCH WITH A REAL DIVING WATCH!but if you wanna act smug DIVE WITH YOUR SUBMATNIER THEN! and i dont mean take it to the pool.DIVE WITH IT! cause you know you wont or wouldnt cause you know your too poor to replace it

[TheAdlerian]

you...what?

I have used the multiple watch style since the guy from The Cramps did it.

[Ramoneb87]

I have a galaxy watch, wore it for about six months then got bored. I mean if you want to know the time, whose calling etc, etc. Just pull your phone out your pocket.

Only thing a smart watch does that your phones doesn't is heart rate and blood pressure.

[Smegmalion]

I love my Apple Watch not for the ability to receive messages, make calls, etc.

I love it for cardio. Instead of targeting a certain setting on the treadmill or whatever I target certain heart rates. Adjust the treadmill to hit the heart rate I want. I love it.

[Akd123]

i admit i dont wear them much but for a few hundred they can look and feel like a premium watch if you get the right strap and custom face.its called originality.time and place for everything.obviously swiss is always good.

[TrynaBeast]

Personally I don't have my smart watch synced to my phone since I've cut the time I use my phone. So the distractions doesn't apply to me.
I use my smart watch to set short timers and alarms mostly and to check the time. Have used it to track rest times at gym too.
My gf uses hers to track her steps since she works at a desk to make sure she gets 10k steps at least.