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Buying a Apple Watch for the first time
Posted on 4/27/25 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 4/27/25 at 8:21 pm
First time buying one. Just never liked how trendy they are but after going through 2 off brand and having them break I need the real thing. My limit is $200. Someone please advise me I have 20 Amazon tabs up.
ETA: I have a small wrist so it'll have to be the smallest size
ETA: I have a small wrist so it'll have to be the smallest size
This post was edited on 4/27/25 at 8:24 pm
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Posted on 4/28/25 at 12:32 am to braves21
I have nothing but love for my Fitbit luxe because the battery goes about 10 days between charges and it does all the health stuff including defib detection on a thinb black band about the size of the old yellow livestrong thingie everyone used to wear.
It doesn't connect to my work calendar or messages and I'm not trying to download a Rolex watch face but I can tell you it's the best smart watch I've ever owned and I've gone through about 6 over the years.
It doesn't connect to my work calendar or messages and I'm not trying to download a Rolex watch face but I can tell you it's the best smart watch I've ever owned and I've gone through about 6 over the years.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 2:35 am to braves21
Great choice assuming you have an iPhone. Unlike any other smart watch, so many things you can do with it, too many to list here.
Best bet is you can get certified refurbs for $150 or less right off of Amazon..
Or . Tons for sale on eBay in smallest size too.
Amazon: LINK
Best bet is you can get certified refurbs for $150 or less right off of Amazon..
Or . Tons for sale on eBay in smallest size too.
Amazon: LINK
This post was edited on 4/28/25 at 3:15 am
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:03 am to braves21
Apple Watch SE is going to be your best bet. Looks like you can get one new for $170 right now. The only other one I would consider is the Series 10, but that will run you $300.
This post was edited on 4/28/25 at 9:11 am
Posted on 4/28/25 at 11:55 am to LSBoosie
Ended up getting an Amazon renewed series 8 if one if anyone cares
Posted on 4/28/25 at 12:58 pm to braves21
I would have got the brand new SE. You got a refurbished 2 year old that only has a couple years left of updates. Something to think about...
Posted on 4/28/25 at 3:18 pm to Twincam
Yeah I’m returning it for the SE. Thanks.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:31 pm to braves21
I use the Garmin Venu 2. Does what I want, I get my texts and emails on it. Can set it up for music as well. Only have to charge it once a week v. every damn day for Apple Watch, Samsung, and pixel watches.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 3:11 am to prplhze2000
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every damn day for Apple Watch
Like charging your watch overnight, or just when you shite, shower, and shave is such a massive undertaking!
Here, let me help you out Haze...
Garmin Venue 2, very helpful, THREE MINUTE, How to Video
GARMIN
This post was edited on 4/29/25 at 3:24 am
Posted on 4/29/25 at 3:54 pm to TigerGman
quote:to be real...i would rather not have to think about it. daily charging a watch is just an unnecessary complication.
Like charging your watch overnight, or just when you shite, shower, and shave is such a massive undertaking!
i had pebl, 2 LGs (square one and round one) and a samsung that never did AFib despite promises of it 'coming soon' and they were all scrap after a year or 2.
just trash.
the fitbit luxe is the first watch ive ever fallen in love with and thats precisely because i dont charge it for weeks at a time and it doesn't get in my way at all. stays on 24/7 and just does its thing; i don't even tap it to turn the screen on for the time except once every couple of days. working in the yard, showering, swimming, etc. it never comes off.
other than that its just a black band on my wrist that keeps an eye on a dozen health metrics all the time.
This post was edited on 4/29/25 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:33 pm to TigerGman
The watches made by the phone manufacturers generally have to be charged every day or other day. The fitness watches, which have many of the same functions, and are made by Garmin and Fitbit only require charging once a week. Much more convenient.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 6:42 pm to TigerGman
Imagine the shock for these posters if they ever buy a rolex.
Posted on 4/29/25 at 11:36 pm to prplhze2000
quote:
Much more convenient.
Mmm...do you wear your watch at night, every night, 24/7?
If so why?
Posted on 4/30/25 at 9:03 am to TigerGman
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Mmm...do you wear your watch at night, every night, 24/7?
If so why?
Well a big part of these smart watches is sleep tracking so I would imagine most people wear them at night. I've had both an Apple Watch and a Garmin and I will say it was nice not having to worry about charging the Garmin. However I charge my Apple Watch for 30 minutes every morning while I'm in the shower so it's not a huge deal to me. I can understand how having to charge it everyday could be annoying to some people if they tend to forget about stuff like that.
This post was edited on 4/30/25 at 9:04 am
Posted on 4/30/25 at 9:19 am to TigerGman
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Mmm...do you wear your watch at night, every night, 24/7?
If so why?
i'll answer
fitbit monitors blood oxygen levels, resting heart rate, sleep states (REM vs light, etc.), AFib detection occurs during rest and gives me a detailed analysis every morning.
as a bonus, if i have an alarm set for 5am, it will monitor my sleep state and when i'm not in DEEP SLEEP mode, it will gently vibrate on my wrist to wake me up. great feature. i could get woken up at 445am or i could get woken up at 453am; it only wakes you when you're not dead asleep which i appreciate.
is this data perfectly accurate? probably not but its better than nothing and more objective than telling my doctor what i'm doing to take care of my health.
Posted on 4/30/25 at 10:15 am to CAD703X
My Fitbit went to shite after a recent update. Horrible customer service
Posted on 4/30/25 at 10:16 am to dallastiger55
i am probably on borrowed time. looks like google bought it just to kill it which is a damn shame because its been a rock star. i haven't migrated my account either.
Posted on 4/30/25 at 10:23 am to CAD703X
If you live in a big city there are great deals on Marketplace
Lots of suburban moms that have to get the newest Apple Watch every year. I’ve gotten two, both a year old for 20-40% of original cost
Lots of suburban moms that have to get the newest Apple Watch every year. I’ve gotten two, both a year old for 20-40% of original cost
Posted on 4/30/25 at 5:56 pm to CAD703X
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Posted on 4/30/25 at 9:19 am to TigerGman
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Mmm...do you wear your watch at night, every night, 24/7?
If so why?
i'll answer
Well no kidding Sherlock? That's not the issue here cause I'm willing to bet the vast majority of smart watch owners don't wear them at night altogether. Including Haze, who rather conspicuously never answered the question.
And do you need to wear your watch while getting ready in the morning when you can simply place it on the magnetized charger in 2 seconds and take it off in 2 seconds?
Besides Apple Watch does all that night monitoring, and at night even watches for Sleep Apnea.
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