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#429358 - 02/27/17 02:28 PM
O.T. SmartWatches
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Registered: 09/29/05
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Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
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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?
2. How many of the 'smart' functions do you use (ie. notifications,text msgs,email,scheduling,pedometer,calls,etc.?
3. Do you have more than one?
4. Did you go for a 'cheapie' ($10-50.00), mid-line (($50-150.00) or TOTL ($150-500.00)?
4. Did you go back to a 'regular' watch?
5. If 'SIM-based', do you sometimes leave your regular phone at home (such as on a run)?
6. Does your's have a camera/vid recorder; if so, have you ever used it?
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
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#429369 - 02/27/17 04:22 PM
Re: O.T. SmartWatches
[Re: cgiles]
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15576
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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My watch cost me $8 at Wally World, it's water resistant, has a sweep second hand, and tells me what time it is - which is why a bought a watch to begin with. My watch is just as dumb as I am!  Gary 
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#429376 - 02/27/17 06:00 PM
Re: O.T. SmartWatches
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Registered: 01/14/02
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Loc: Buffalo, NY
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#429382 - 02/27/17 07:42 PM
Re: O.T. SmartWatches
[Re: cgiles]
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
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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?
2. How many of the 'smart' functions do you use (ie. notifications,text msgs,email,scheduling,pedometer,calls,etc.?
3. Do you have more than one?
4. Did you go for a 'cheapie' ($10-50.00), mid-line (($50-150.00) or TOTL ($150-500.00)?
4. Did you go back to a 'regular' watch?
5. If 'SIM-based', do you sometimes leave your regular phone at home (such as on a run)?
6. Does your's have a camera/vid recorder; if so, have you ever used it?
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
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