Wear OS: I'm not rich, just stupid

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AlexDeGruven: Jun 29, 2007; Watch me pull my dongle out of this tiny box

Thermopyle posted:

If it helps any I don't feel any sort of upgrade envy when looking at current gen wear devices even though I'm using a 360/1.

I mean, yeah they're smoother and have better screens but it's not like I spend more than a few minutes a day actually interacting with the thing.

After a year and a half I've only just now started thinking about replacing my OG 360. The LCD is starting to show some 'wear' where the date and most of my appointments show up along the ring. Even then, I only notice it as a slight purple tint when something with a white background shows up.

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# ? May 11, 2024 13:32

uPen: Jan 25, 2010; Zu Rodina!

Thermopyle posted:

If it helps any I don't feel any sort of upgrade envy when looking at current gen wear devices even though I'm using a 360/1.

I mean, yeah they're smoother and have better screens but it's not like I spend more than a few minutes a day actually interacting with the thing.

I'd like a watch with lugs for better compatibility with bands and I dislike the flat tire but other than that the 360-1 is fine.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 19:27

bull3964: Nov 18, 2000; DO YOU HEAR THAT? THAT'S THE SOUND OF ME PATTING MYSELF ON THE BACK.

One thing the lugs do unfortunately is break compatibility with universal wireless chargers since the lugs don't allow it to lay flat anymore.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 22:09

5TonsOfFlax: Aug 31, 2001

I don't know about the 360v2, but my Fossil Q Founder is able to charge off a flat qi charge pad. It does get significantly warmer than when on the dedicated charger though, so I do not plan to do this often.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 22:24

lostleaf: Jul 12, 2009

5TonsOfFlax posted:

I don't know about the 360v2, but my Fossil Q Founder is able to charge off a flat qi charge pad. It does get significantly warmer than when on the dedicated charger though, so I do not plan to do this often.

How's your experience with the q founder? My wife commandeered my zenwatch2 and I'm deciding between waiting for the next gen chipset vs buying the q.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 22:35

uPen: Jan 25, 2010; Zu Rodina!

bull3964 posted:

One thing the lugs do unfortunately is break compatibility with universal wireless chargers since the lugs don't allow it to lay flat anymore.

I'd probably actually prefer something I can plugin, QI charging is a nightmare when you're traveling.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 23:15

bull3964: Nov 18, 2000; DO YOU HEAR THAT? THAT'S THE SOUND OF ME PATTING MYSELF ON THE BACK.

5TonsOfFlax posted:

I don't know about the 360v2, but my Fossil Q Founder is able to charge off a flat qi charge pad. It does get significantly warmer than when on the dedicated charger though, so I do not plan to do this often.

I've found that the 360 will recognize the charger, but won't actually get any charge into it. There is a visible airgap under it when laying on the lugs. You need a charger with a diameter smaller than the ends of the lugs.

uPen posted:

I'd probably actually prefer something I can plugin, QI charging is a nightmare when you're traveling.

Actually, it was really nice with the first gen since you could get a small 3000mAh battery with wireless charging built in. You could charge the watch for a week with zero wires.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 23:29

5TonsOfFlax: Aug 31, 2001

lostleaf posted:

How's your experience with the q founder?

I actually like it more than I expected to, but I would not pay retail price for it. It's just as smooth as any other Android wear watch, and I find qi charging to be a killer feature. On the other hand, it lacks a heartbeat sensor.
For the same money, the huawei has a better screen and more features, but it's smaller and lacks qi charging.

I have a coupon code for 20% off anything Fossil somewhere, but I think it expired this last weekend. You're welcome to try it anyway. Contact me at sshipman@gmail

# ? Mar 22, 2016 23:38

wolrah: May 8, 2006; what?

uPen posted:

I'd probably actually prefer something I can plugin, QI charging is a nightmare when you're traveling.

This doesn't change with wired charging though, since AFAIK none of the smartwatches currently on the market with wired charging use a normal USB connector. You still have a dongle you need to use to charge, just now it's proprietary to the specific watch or family of watches. At least with Qi if you forget your charging pad you can go to any large electronics store and buy a replacement. If I forget my HWatch dongle I'm SOL.

# ? Mar 22, 2016 23:39

LionYeti: Oct 12, 2008

So whats the least bad Android Watch out there right now?

# ? Mar 22, 2016 23:48

ClassActionFursuit: Mar 15, 2006

The thing I like about the Moto's Qi charger is that unlike everyone else's charger, it sets the watch upright so you can use it as a bedroom clock while it's charging.

# ? Mar 23, 2016 02:20

JayKay: Sep 11, 2001; And you thought they were cute and cuddly.

wolrah posted:

This doesn't change with wired charging though, since AFAIK none of the smartwatches currently on the market with wired charging use a normal USB connector. You still have a dongle you need to use to charge, just now it's proprietary to the specific watch or family of watches. At least with Qi if you forget your charging pad you can go to any large electronics store and buy a replacement. If I forget my HWatch dongle I'm SOL.

Sony SW3 charges via MicroUSB port.

Now it's a complete pain in the balls to hook up compared to my OG 360, but it's nice not having to carry anything extra when traveling.

JayKay fucked around with this message at 03:53 on Mar 23, 2016

# ? Mar 23, 2016 03:42

Rastor: Jun 2, 2001

LionYeti posted:

So whats the least bad Android Watch out there right now?

They have very similar internals right now so there's no winner on specs. Pick the one that looks the most fashionable to you and has a price you are willing to pay.

Or alternatively, wait until the devices with the new Snapdragon Wear chip are available.

# ? Mar 23, 2016 15:26

Gann Jerrod: Sep 9, 2005; A gun isn't a gun unless it shoots Magic.

I just found out that Infinity Loop is available on Android Wear. It's a game where you make patterns by rotating shapes. It works really well on my watch, and it's free!

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LionYeti posted:

So whats the least bad Android Watch out there right now?

All the new ones are similar as mentioned but Huawei watch has the highest resolution, sapphire glass, small bezel, audio speaker, plays video, etc. so narrowly qualifies as the "nicest" one IMO.

Plus you and your girlfriend will look like this is if you buy one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djHw7vQn8k

# ? Mar 23, 2016 20:42

Thermopyle: Jul 1, 2003; ...the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. �Bertrand Russell

Why would I want to look like a douchebag.

# ? Mar 23, 2016 23:35

Dr Cheeto: Mar 2, 2013; Wretched Harp

Thermopyle posted:

Why would I want to look like a douchebag.

We just assumed it was intentional

# ? Mar 23, 2016 23:39

FunOne: Aug 20, 2000; I am a slimey vat of concentrated stupidity; Fun Shoe

The back cover on my fitbit charge HR snapped off and apparently despite being out for about 14 months it isn't covered by any warranty and cannot be repaired. Before I replace it, does Android wear do the same heart rate monitoring? What are my alternatives?

I mostly use it to track workout intensity and get an estimate of how much more I can eat each day.

# ? Mar 23, 2016 23:45

ClassActionFursuit: Mar 15, 2006

FunOne posted:

The back cover on my fitbit charge HR snapped off and apparently despite being out for about 14 months it isn't covered by any warranty and cannot be repaired. Before I replace it, does Android wear do the same heart rate monitoring? What are my alternatives?

I mostly use it to track workout intensity and get an estimate of how much more I can eat each day.

Android Wear does heartbeat monitoring but not well.

# ? Mar 24, 2016 00:02

stoko: Nov 26, 2003; Wobbuffet! Wobbuffet!! WHERE!?

Reverse Centaur posted:

All the new ones are similar as mentioned but Huawei watch has the highest resolution, sapphire glass, small bezel, audio speaker, plays video, etc. so narrowly qualifies as the "nicest" one IMO.

Plus you and your girlfriend will look like this is if you buy one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djHw7vQn8k

I can confirm. I have the Huawei, and I went from being a fat, smelly goon to a fit young man literally overnight. But seriously, I did lose a bunch of weight since I got it, and started dressing like a douchebag, so YMMV. I love the watch though.

# ? Mar 24, 2016 00:54

uPen: Jan 25, 2010; Zu Rodina!

FunOne posted:

The back cover on my fitbit charge HR snapped off and apparently despite being out for about 14 months it isn't covered by any warranty and cannot be repaired. Before I replace it, does Android wear do the same heart rate monitoring? What are my alternatives?

I mostly use it to track workout intensity and get an estimate of how much more I can eat each day.

If you want hr monitoring for anything more accurate than 'that's neat I guess' dont buy Android wear.

# ? Mar 24, 2016 04:20

Mode 7 Samurai: Jan 9, 2001

I got a galaxy s7 edge and was looking to get a smart watch to go with it. I was originally leaning towards the gear s2 because I am really digging S Health, but it's kind of a bummer the base model doesn't have a way to answer calls, and I am not going to pay the extra plus a monthly fee for the cell enabled one.

Is there an android wear app that is as good as S Health? The food database on it is surprisingly good, and overall it basically has all the features I am looking for in one app.

I just can't decide if that is enough to steer me towards the gear s2 or not.

# ? Mar 24, 2016 16:49

Rastor: Jun 2, 2001

Mode 7 Samurai posted:

I got a galaxy s7 edge and was looking to get a smart watch to go with it. I was originally leaning towards the gear s2 because I am really digging S Health, but it's kind of a bummer the base model doesn't have a way to answer calls, and I am not going to pay the extra plus a monthly fee for the cell enabled one.

Is there an android wear app that is as good as S Health? The food database on it is surprisingly good, and overall it basically has all the features I am looking for in one app.

I just can't decide if that is enough to steer me towards the gear s2 or not.

Hmm. Maybe MyFitnessPal in combination with Runkeeper, Strava, or Runtastic?

# ? Mar 24, 2016 17:09

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Thermopyle posted:

Why would I want to look like a douchebag.

You bought a smartwatch.

# ? Mar 26, 2016 02:57

Thermopyle: Jul 1, 2003; ...the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. �Bertrand Russell

Whizbang posted:

You bought a smartwatch.

This... is a good point.

# ? Mar 26, 2016 06:00

AlexDeGruven: Jun 29, 2007; Watch me pull my dongle out of this tiny box

The Huawei watch is everything I would want IF it had a light sensor.

# ? Mar 28, 2016 13:24

Desk Lamp: Jun 30, 2014

Turns out in order to get the Gear S2 or Urbane LTE for $200 you have to sign up for cell service on them, making them actually more expensive than more attractive options like the Huawei or 360 2.

# ? Apr 9, 2016 16:32

Len: Jan 21, 2008; Pouches, bandages, shoulderpad, cyber-eye...

Bitchin'!

My Moto 360 1st gen band is splitting. What's the cheapest way to go about getting a new one? I looked up some straps on Amazon but I'm not sure if they'll just fit or not. The watch shop in the mall said something about needing an adaptor to make regular watch bands fit properly

# ? Apr 12, 2016 17:29

nmfree: Aug 15, 2001; The Greater Goon: Breaking Hearts and Chains since 2006

Len posted:

My Moto 360 1st gen band is splitting. What's the cheapest way to go about getting a new one? I looked up some straps on Amazon but I'm not sure if they'll just fit or not. The watch shop in the mall said something about needing an adaptor to make regular watch bands fit properly

I use the SteelConnect 180s with a standard watch band on my 360. Supposedly they also help with the back cracking, but we'll see.

# ? Apr 12, 2016 20:28

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Huawei Watch is $125 off in the google play store (in Canada until the 9th at least) and they're finally selling women's versions in 'Murica.

# ? May 3, 2016 05:46

JayKay: Sep 11, 2001; And you thought they were cute and cuddly.

It's also $100 off ($249) on Amazon. I'm slightly tempted to pick one up to replace my OG 360.

# ? May 3, 2016 15:22

AlexDeGruven: Jun 29, 2007; Watch me pull my dongle out of this tiny box

If the Huawei watch had an ambient light sensor, I'd be all over it.

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AlexDeGruven posted:

If the Huawei watch had an ambient light sensor, I'd be all over it.

Such a weird reason to not get it if you like everything about it otherwise. I haven't used a smartwatch that wasn't too dark in the sun and too bright at night, light sensor or not.

# ? May 3, 2016 19:28

AlexDeGruven: Jun 29, 2007; Watch me pull my dongle out of this tiny box

Reverse Centaur posted:

Such a weird reason to not get it if you like everything about it otherwise. I haven't used a smartwatch that wasn't too dark in the sun and too bright at night, light sensor or not.

For me, my OG 360 is just right in both aspects. I guess I'd have to see how the OLED looks in daylight when tuned to a tolerable dark brightness, but I doubt there would be a happy medium for me.

# ? May 3, 2016 19:53

ClassActionFursuit: Mar 15, 2006

Reverse Centaur posted:

Such a weird reason to not get it if you like everything about it otherwise. I haven't used a smartwatch that wasn't too dark in the sun and too bright at night, light sensor or not.

My Moto 360/2 is never too bright or too dark.

# ? May 3, 2016 21:12

taqueso: Mar 8, 2004

Reverse Centaur posted:

Such a weird reason to not get it if you like everything about it otherwise. I haven't used a smartwatch that wasn't too dark in the sun and too bright at night, light sensor or not.

I use an app to fix that on my phone (that is, make the brightness correct in the dark and sunlight). Can you run an app like that on an android watch?

# ? May 4, 2016 00:06

ClassActionFursuit: Mar 15, 2006

taqueso posted:

I use an app to fix that on my phone (that is, make the brightness correct in the dark and sunlight). Can you run an app like that on an android watch?

How would it work without a light sensor?

# ? May 4, 2016 01:06

taqueso: Mar 8, 2004

LastInLine posted:

How would it work without a light sensor?

I meant, if Reverse Centaur thought that watches even with a light sensor weren't matching his brightness expectations, perhaps he could try an app to fix that. Because it should be entirely possible to have auto-brightness work well (assuming a light sensor).

# ? May 4, 2016 01:10

ClassActionFursuit: Mar 15, 2006

taqueso posted:

I meant, if Reverse Centaur thought that watches even with a light sensor weren't matching his brightness expectations, perhaps he could try an app to fix that. Because it should be entirely possible to have auto-brightness work well (assuming a light sensor).

Ah, gotcha.

I have to say from my experience that with a light sensor there isn't a need for an app or anything to manage it. It's never been too bright or too dark (I use Ambient Display if that matters). Like AlexDeGruven, I'd consider a lack of a light sensor to be a dealbreaker on something like a watch.

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taqueso: Mar 8, 2004

LastInLine posted:

Ah, gotcha.

I have to say from my experience that with a light sensor there isn't a need for an app or anything to manage it. It's never been too bright or too dark (I use Ambient Display if that matters). Like AlexDeGruven, I'd consider a lack of a light sensor to be a dealbreaker on something like a watch.

Seems like a watch without a sensor would be really bad for the battery, unreadable in bright light, or way too bright at night. Probably all three.

# ? May 4, 2016 02:07

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