Just curious. Since most Arranger players seem to have a touch of 'geek' in them, I was wondering how many of you have/use so-called SmartWatches; and if so, HOW you use them. For instance;
1. Do you use it as your 'everyday' watch?
Yes
2. How many of the 'smart' functions do you use (ie. notifications,text msgs,email,scheduling,pedometer,calls,etc.?
I use it to check and reply to messages when in a meeting
I use the heartrate and stepcounter and other sports options
3. Do you have more than one?
No
4. Did you go for a 'cheapie' ($10-50.00), mid-line (($50-150.00) or TOTL ($150-500.00)?
Apple watch
4. Did you go back to a 'regular' watch?
No
5. If 'SIM-based', do you sometimes leave your regular phone at home (such as on a run)?
No... but then i dont mind having the iphone connected to my shoulder
6. Does your's have a camera/vid recorder; if so, have you ever used it?
No
As a gadget freak, geek, and compulsive spender, my own collection has grown to six, ranging in price from low to high. I wear the same $15 one every day (the first one I bought)....can't really explain why although it has all the standard, basic functions. The biggest PIA is keeping them all charged. On those rare occasions when I dress up in suit and tie, I always wear my 'dumb' Citizen eco-drive (haven't wound or charged or changed batteries, or anything else that keeps it running, in five years and it's been dead accurate all that time).
Your thoughts on whether you think this is a passing fad/trend or will ever increasing functionality and decreasing prices make them as indispensable as our current day smartphones. Curious minds want to know.
chas
I think this is the worst money spend in the last 3 years... to expensive limited funtionallity.... i think a cheeper sports armband would have done the job just fine...