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[-] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have a galaxy watch 5 but even 3 days of batteryife is irritating enough I'm looking longingly at the Garmin's. Really don't need a lot of the fluff they come with

I also have a Watchy. The thing is in no way a consumer device but it lasts over a week and the eink display is great. Reminds me of what we lost when pebble went away..

[-] Jarmer@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

Is it possible to buy the Watchy anywhere anymore? The officially linked site says stock of 0.

[-] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I got mine from pi hut.. https://thepihut.com/collections/sqfmi

Depends which country you're in I guess.. the resellers seem to get them more often

[-] Jarmer@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

They don’t have any stock either. I wonder if it’s just not enough interest or too much.

How do you like yours? Wear it daily?

[-] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 1 points 1 year ago

On and off.. it's more just a fun thing to program and make better.. the default software is pretty basic.. essentially it's an esp32 with an eink display bolted onto it.

It isn't remotely water resistant - a light rainshower would write it off.

I've got a pinetime coming as well which is much more something that could be used as a daily driver whilst still being hackable.

[-] Jarmer@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

interesting on the pinetime. I'll have a look at that, thank you.

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[-] Charming_Dentist@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have a polar vantage m and i like it, it was relatively cheap and has everything one needs when it comes to running

[-] malloc@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Been using the Apple Watch for the past 3 years (currently on the Ultra) and have been loving it. I’m not a serious athlete but use it to track my daily walks/runs. It keeps me honest and active.

Plus I have a data line for my watch so I can ditch my phone and still talk, text, and check emails as needed. I hate to admit it but I have completed many meetings with just my Apple Watch + AirPods while on a run/walk.

Also, it acts as a wallet replacement for the most part. ~8 out of 10 times I can tap and pay with my watch. I only keep 1 physical card and my state ID on me.

[-] milan@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

I recently upgraded from a Fenix 3 to a 6x and i love it, which actually makes me use it way more ❤️ Suddenly dropped the idea of trying out mainstream alternatives.

[-] NeighborlyNomad@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I like fitbit but that’s because I basically strictly use it for calorie counting. The battery life is good enough that I just charge it when I’m in the shower and it’ll never die on me.

[-] lyam23@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Coros Pace 2. Cheaper than the entry level Garmin and just as capable.

[-] itsgroundhogdayagain@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I've had a Garmin vivofit 3 unsmart watch since 2017. I've replaced the band and battery a few times but it's been a pretty good tracker. the watch battery has been a great feature as I don't have to charge it, just replace it once a year or so.

[-] rikudou 1 points 1 year ago

I loved Wear OS from Fossil before I switched to Linux phone.

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