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  1. Shaboid

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    I missed out on the Amazon Prime deals for a new smart watch because mine didn't break until yesterday. With that being said, what does everyone have on their wrist right now? I'm not an Apple person myself, and previously had a Samsung Galaxy watch that worked fine. It was a bit bulky. I've considered a fitbit but I want something a bit more all-around, that has some style, using android OS. Are there any deals out there to be had? Verizon is my carrier so I could always pay for a plan through them, but they don't have too many options and I have no problem dropping cash on something.
     
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    Swiss Army Infantry watch. But I think it’s broken…….all I can get it to do is give me the time and date……
     
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    That's a smart ass watch you got there.
     
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    Damn, I knew I shoulda read the fine print when I bought it……
     
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    Cheap and easy to replace. I suppose that's nice. I'm looking for something a bit more substantial though.
     
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    Apple Watch Series 3. It's a bit dated, but I love it.
     
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    It's going to be interesting to see what Google does with Fitbit.
     
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    I have a Google Pixel 4 so part of me wants to wait and see if there is any integration between that and what they release. Maybe I will scoop up one of those Wyze watches for now. That would be a perfect back up watch or something you aren't too worried about just beating the shit out of.
     
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    I get a really nice discount on Suunto watches but I dont think they are very good with iphones
     
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    That's fine, I don't have an iPhone. Are you liking it?
     
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    I do not wear a watch, but my better half has a galaxy active 2 watch which she seem to enjoy
     
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    I don't have a smart watch. What are the main benefits over something cliffy's daddy rocks?
     
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    Sorry my post was kind of unclear.

    I don’t have one because I haven’t seen good reviews with iPhones. A couple coworkers hve one with different phones and they seem decently happy with it
     
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    All depends on what you want it for. Simple things such as heart monitoring and pedometer, all the way to full blown fitness monitoring. It's basically a mini smart phone on your wrist. Oh yeah, and it tells the time.
     
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    So, these things are more for fitness....effectively replacing the fitbit?
     
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    Ditto. Love it except for the fact that it has limited memory and that's a problem when they issue an update. Apparently, this most recent one is going to be the last one that will support the Series 3.
     
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    They are all in the same space. I don't think fitbits allow you to do things like make calls and view texts/email/notifications on them, the older ones at least. I still have a few regular analog watches too, just depends on the time and place when I'll wear what.
     
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    To do all that you need the Fitbit Sense which is their most expensive model. I have it and really like it. I seem to miss a lot of calls on my phone especially when I am out and about, the watch helps that a lot. Voice recognition for sending texts is very good. It integrates into google assistant so I can control most of my house by whispering into my watch. It even has the answer a call feature. All in all its competitive with everything else out there and I like it better than my previous galaxy watch. The exercise and sleep monitoring are top notch also of course.
     
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    THIS is the kind of info I was looking for. Thank you!
     

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