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What Android watch should i get

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    #62
    ED E
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Yeah, but now Qualcomm are producing a new SoC. There'll be a slew of new models when that goes full production.


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    #63
    BlackMask93
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    Would anyone know where to get a Huawei Watch Series 1 fixed without costing an arm and a leg? Display does not turn on but is still communicating with the phone


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #65
    Zagato
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    SleetAndSnow wrote: »
    I used my phone to pay for stuff twice, very amusing. They rarely see it and when they do you can see the shock in their face. Makes the whole thing worth it :p:D


    I've got a ticwatch E which I enjoy, depends on if it suits your needs or not though.

    Are you saying you paid for stuff with the Ticwatch E? Thought it didn't have NFC.


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    Zagato
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    lynvoh wrote: »
    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/ALLCALL-W1-Smartwatch-Tarnish-387577.html?Currency=EUR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4czblM202gIVb5PtCh0wzAI-EAQYAyABEgKFYPD_BwE

    for example

    I'd be very wary of buying any watch non branded watch that requires me to download an app to my phone.


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    SleetAndSnow
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    Zagato wrote: »
    Are you saying you paid for stuff with the Ticwatch E? Thought it didn't have NFC.

    ''I've used my *phone* to pay for stuff twice ''

    ;)

    ticwatch e doesnt have nfc


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    #68
    ED E
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/05/12/qualcomm-and-google-are-developing-a-brand-new-soc-for-wear-os-smartwatches/
    It will be the successor of Snapdragon Wear 2100, but, unlike this SoC which was just a modified Snapdragon 400, it will be a brand new processor made from scratch and specifically based on Wear OS.

    If QC pull it off (which presumably they have if a Q4 launch is imminent) then performance is likely to be notably better.


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    #69
    daithilfc
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭daithilfc


    Just been reading through the thread and Im currently on the fence what to buy.
    Looking at getting a Smartwatch which is both stylish but also comes with the features. Trouble is there doesn't seem to be many which have both.

    I was looking at the Tic watch E but the more i look at it the more it looks too plasticy and cheap (i know it is cheap so you cant complain :) )

    So I started looking further and found the Fossil Gen3 Q Explorist Smartwatch | Smoke which is really nice looking but lacks the Heart rate monitor, NFC, and GPS.

    Then there is the HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic - Grey which has all of the features but isnt as nice looking and has the smaller screen.

    Trying to decide now whether to go for the Fossil and then maybe get a fitness band for when I want to actually work out or go for the Huawei and compromise on looks and screen size.
    Been looking for a few days now and checking out all the available ones but they all have their issues. I think i would like to go with WearOS over Tizen.

    Not sure whether to hold off and just wait to see what happens at the end of the year either.


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    #70
    ED E
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    If you're on the fence and not in a rush I'd definitely wait.


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    #71
    daithilfc
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    ED E wrote: »
    If you're on the fence and not in a rush I'd definitely wait.

    Yea there is that option. Just been holding off on this for a while now and coming up to my birthdays so i have a bit of gift money burning in my pocket ;)


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #73
    ED E
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    No, thats bloody superb.


    Smartwatches: Niche Product
    Subdivide that niche into four: Wear OS, Android, watchOS, Tizen

    If we can get all the Samsung market back into the WearOS fold the enthusiasm among devs will probably rise significantly.


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    The high horse brigade
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    My Gear S3 works properly because it has Tizen on it. I'd planned on upgrading it this year but I'd rather have the choice and not be stuck with Wear OS before we even know if Google have fixed it.

    Fixed what, it works fine for me. Maybe it could get the attention it deserves to make it a little faster but other than that no issues.


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    jester77
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    This is awesome news, always liked the gear, best hardware out there but as it didn't have wearOS it was a no go for me. This will be an instant purchase if true and they don't mess up the design. The S2 is still the nicest design in terms of looks and size, hopefully they go in that direction.


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    yabadabado
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    I have the Gear Sport and just wondering anyone here bought a second charging dock ?
    I was thinking it would be handy to have at work but then seen the official dock is €40 .Is it the same dock used for all the Gear watches ?

    Anyone buy a third party one that they would recommend ?


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    daithilfc
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    yabadabado wrote: »
    I have the Gear Sport and just wondering anyone here bought a second charging dock ?
    I was thinking it would be handy to have at work but then seen the official dock is €40 .Is it the same dock used for all the Gear watches ?

    Anyone buy a third party one that they would recommend ?

    I just ordered the following one for my fossil.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N2NRMA1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3RXbBbZP8S52G

    Reports are it works so be handy to have beside the bed


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    daithilfc
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Nice one. Wanted a spare this long time.

    No bother.. Its because it was a good price and I had free shipping with prime I took the gamble on it.

    Only thing is it doesn't ship to Ireland so I used parcel wizard... Same as parcel motel but you can choose to get it delivered too you at no extra cost


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    yabadabado
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    daithilfc wrote: »
    I just ordered the following one for my fossil.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N2NRMA1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3RXbBbZP8S52G

    Reports are it works so be handy to have beside the bed
    Ordered today,cheers for the link.
    Be handy for the desk at work.


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    #84
    Guy:Incognito
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    yabadabado wrote: »

    Anyone buy a third party one that they would recommend ?

    I got one on eBay I was using for the s3. It got fairly hot and the watch displayed that it wasn't an official charger. Seemed to work OK though. The watch went missing not long after I got the charger. :(


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #86
    Pugzilla
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    What do people use their android watches for, besides keeping time?


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    #87
    Carroller
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    Pugzilla wrote: »
    What do people use their android watches for, besides keeping time?

    Strava and when i need my phone on silent i get notifications of a call on my wrist


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #89
    lardzeppelin
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    Paulcon93 wrote:
    The Ticwatch and Amazefit are really nice looking watches.

    Paulcon93 wrote:
    The Ticwatch and Amazefit are really nice looking watches.


    Ticwatch E was what I wanted, but nowhere stocked them out west...ended up with a huawei watch 2, very nice wear, but more than I would have liked to spend (even with a huge discount) ...


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    #90
    BlackMask93
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    Got the Gear S3 Frontier in the end, love the watch.

    The screen on the device is amazing, so clear.


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    CiDeRmAn
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    My Pebble Time is still my daily driver.
    Even with the servers down it's a great watch.


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