WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[MSFTisMIA]

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For some reason, I'm on the prowl for a new smart watch...

 

[Laura Knotek]

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For some reason, I'm on the prowl for a new smart watch...

Which ones are you interested in?

 

[fatclue_98]

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For some reason, I'm on the prowl for a new smart watch...

That Fenix 5 you mentioned looks awesome but it is too expensive for what it does.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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That Fenix 5 you mentioned looks awesome but it is too expensive for what it does.

I love how it looks, but damn it is pricey. If I was a runner and stuff and had the income...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Which ones are you interested in?

Looked at the Watch Sport, and some Garmin ones and the Huawei watch 2. Not really interested in Gear S2 or S3.

 

[fatclue_98]

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I love how it looks, but damn it is pricey. If I was a runner and stuff and had the income...

We don't bat an eye dropping $350 - $500 for a smartphone but roughly the same for a watch is questionable handling of moolah.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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We don't bat an eye dropping $350 - $500 for a smartphone but roughly the same for a watch is questionable handling of moolah.

I mean, I'd do it if I knew I was going to fully use it like that...but I'm not where near that level of fitness commitment, so it's not worth it for me. I looked at the cheaper forerunner watches for $200, but even then...those are for runners.

 

[libra89]

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We don't bat an eye dropping $350 - $500 for a smartphone but roughly the same for a watch is questionable handling of moolah.

True. Just did a bit of hassle to get a price adjustment refund (which I did get), but no regrets.

To be fair, you kind of have to use a phone so I would say that it is justified. You can forget to wear a watch and go about your day because there will be a clock somewhere. Your phone though, not so much lol. Not much can replace that.

 

[libra89]

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We don't bat an eye dropping $350 - $500 for a smartphone but roughly the same for a watch is questionable handling of moolah.

Speaking of phones, so how's the G6? Any early impressions?

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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True. Just did a bit of hassle to get a price adjustment refund (which I did get), but no regrets.

To be fair, you kind of have to use a phone so I would say that it is justified. You can forget to wear a watch and go about your day because there will be a clock somewhere. Your phone though, not so much lol. Not much can replace that.

I slightly disagree. If you're used to wearing watches, you don't forget them.

I was always a watch wearer, so even when I didn't wear one for years - once I started wearing them again I don't leave home without it. It's easy to pick them habit back up again.

 

[libra89]

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I slightly disagree. If you're used to wearing watches, you don't forget them.

I was always a watch wearer, so even when I didn't wear one for years - once I started wearing them again I don't leave home without it. It's easy to pick them habit back up again.

Ooh okay, that's a true point.

 

[Laura Knotek]

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I slightly disagree. If you're used to wearing watches, you don't forget them.

I was always a watch wearer, so even when I didn't wear one for years - once I started wearing them again I don't leave home without it. It's easy to pick them habit back up again.

When I used to wear watches regularly, I would look at my wrist instinctively without realising I forgot my watch.

 

[fatclue_98]

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Speaking of phones, so how's the G6? Any early impressions?

Cramped keyboard for sure . It's pretty snappy but the Mate was a Formula 1 by comparison. It's easier to use one-handed no question, at the expense of the kb . Lots of SOT so far setting up apps, logging into accounts, etc. I'll have a better idea of battery life tomorrow.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Cramped keyboard for sure . It's pretty snappy but the Mate was a Formula 1 by comparison. It's easier to use one-handed no question, at the expense of the kb . Lots of SOT so far setting up apps, logging into accounts, etc. I'll have a better idea of battery life tomorrow.

I liked the G6. Looking forward to hearing about your review.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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I do need something more compact as the V20 keeps falling out of work pants pockets. I know what I want and I can wait until black Friday weekend to see if I can find the right price.

 

[libra89]

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I do need something more compact as the V20 keeps falling out of work pants pockets. I know what I want and I can wait until black Friday weekend to see if I can find the right price.

I hope that you'll get the best possible price for it. What you're dealing with right now sounds frustrating.

 

[worldspy99]

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Cramped keyboard for sure . It's pretty snappy but the Mate was a Formula 1 by comparison. It's easier to use one-handed no question, at the expense of the kb . Lots of SOT so far setting up apps, logging into accounts, etc. I'll have a better idea of battery life tomorrow.

I have a couple of cases floating around. If you want/need them PM me your address.

 

[fatclue_98]

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I have a couple of cases floating around. If you want/need them PM me your address.

I so appreciate that but Amazon is taking care of me tomorrow. I've gotten spoiled with wallet cases that I won't go back to anything else. In particular, the ones with the magnetic phone cover that allows me to pull the phone out of the case.

https://www.amazon.com/Feitenn-Deta...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3712257

 

[libra89]

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People are already reporting screen issues on both Pixels. It's making me wonder if it really pays to be an early adopter, especially when you are dropping a lot of money...

I know that manufacturer errors happen but the frequency is kind of strange or maybe it's just more visible. Even the second Pixel I owned and 99's first Pixel both had manufacturer issues. The last one I got has been solid.

 

[worldspy99]

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I so appreciate that but Amazon is taking care of me tomorrow. I've gotten spoiled with wallet cases that I won't go back to anything else. In particular, the ones with the magnetic phone cover that allows me to pull the phone out of the case.

https://www.amazon.com/Feitenn-Deta...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3712289

No worries.
Enjoy the G6 and the wallet case.
It is a nice device, just a bit on the heavy side especially with the wrong case. It took me about 4 tries before I settled on the right case. Of course I went ahead and then bought these two (they mimicked the one I liked the most) but then sold both the G6 devices that I had.