Let's talk about smart watches.

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Anybody here own one? With all the talk at Mobile World Congress and Samsung's unveiling of the Gear 2, they've been on the news lately, and I'm itching to get one. From what I can tell, right now the ones to own are:

Samsung Galaxy Gear
Sony Smart Watch 2
Pebble/Pebble Steel

I'm just curious to see what everything thinks about them, and if anyone has any recommendations. I'm most likely going to wait until the Galaxy Gear 2 comes out and get the original Galaxy Gear when it goes on sale. Right now, the cheapest you can get it is $200, which is about $50 more than I want to drop on it without feeling crappy about it.

[LJJ]

You look like a 10 year old wearing a watch like that.

[D-FENS]

You look like a 10 year old wearing a watch like that.

He probably is 10. He's evaded Jeff's age filter.

[flipogb]

wait for the Google/LG one, or Samsunng if you own a samsung phone

[fiddy]

Lets talk about dumb consumers? :confusedshrug:

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26. And apparently, neither of you ****s has a job that requires you to be literally leashed to your phone 24/7 lol. Sucks when my phone's charging in another room, or when a client wakes my girl up at 2 in the morning because a server goes down somewhere. It would be nice to have notifications that vibrate quietly on my wrist and to be able to see what it is without fumbling around in the dark, or worrying about my phone not being on me. Not to mention driving, or having to pull my phone out every time it goes off to see if it's work related.

I literally get around 10-15 work e-mails a day, and triple that in Lync notifications from co-workers needing information/advice about one of our clients.

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wait for the Google/LG one, or Samsunng if you own a samsung phone

I have the S4 and a Galaxy Tab 3, that's why that's my favorite so far.

[Just2McFly]

You look like a 10 year old wearing a watch like that.
The man has a purpose for the watch. Stop following archaic fashion rules and think for yourself. You probably think you are " mature" because you wear what's appropriate and by appropriate i mean what you think everyone else thinks you should wear at your age. Grow up.

[D-FENS]

26. And apparently, neither of you ****s has a job that requires you to be literally leashed to your phone 24/7 lol. Sucks when my phone's charging in another room, or when a client wakes my girl up at 2 in the morning because a server goes down somewhere. It would be nice to have notifications that vibrate quietly on my wrist and to be able to see what it is without fumbling around in the dark, or worrying about my phone not being on me. Not to mention driving, or having to pull my phone out every time it goes off to see if it's work related.

I literally get around 10-15 work e-mails a day, and triple that in Lync notifications from co-workers needing information/advice about one of our clients.

Boo ****in' hoo!
I'm glad you're not my employee

Why you just put your phone on vibrate? What a numb nuts we have here.

[D-FENS]

The man has a purpose for the watch. Stop following archaic fashion rules and think for yourself. You probably think you are " mature" because you wear what's appropriate and by appropriate i mean what you think everyone else thinks you should wear at your age. Grow up.

Now this is the kind of guy I would hire. Direct. Firm. Guy gives orders at the end of his sentence. This is a serious mofo right here! Maybe too serious...

[LJJ]

The man has a purpose for the watch. Stop following archaic fashion rules and think for yourself. You probably think you are " mature" because you wear what's appropriate and by appropriate i mean what you think everyone else thinks you should wear at your age. Grow up.

I bet you still use a sippy cup.

[DeuceWallaces]

26. And apparently, neither of you ****s has a job that requires you to be literally leashed to your phone 24/7 lol. Sucks when my phone's charging in another room, or when a client wakes my girl up at 2 in the morning because a server goes down somewhere. It would be nice to have notifications that vibrate quietly on my wrist and to be able to see what it is without fumbling around in the dark, or worrying about my phone not being on me. Not to mention driving, or having to pull my phone out every time it goes off to see if it's work related.

I literally get around 10-15 work e-mails a day, and triple that in Lync notifications from co-workers needing information/advice about one of our clients.

1) You sleep with your watch on?
2) You don't have an outlet next to your night stand?
3) Lol 10-15 work emails a day. Oh the horror!

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1) You sleep with your watch on?
2) You don't have an outlet next to your night stand?
3) Lol 10-15 work emails a day. Oh the horror!

**** is this, an interrogation?

I see something I want to buy, so I'm looking for advice. I don't know why you feel the need to tell me how to spend my money. :confusedshrug: If you don't think it's practical, why waste your time in the thread? If you're so afraid of me looking like a douche in it, you don't know me personally, so don't sweat what I do.

[DukeDelonte13]

i'm waiting for an apple version so it seamlessly works with my iphone without any issues. I'd probably pay up to 200 bucks for something like that.

I don't get the hate, i'm leashed to my phone 24/7 as well. I'm constantly in a lot of situations where it would be rude and/or inappropriate to pull out my phone every 5 minutes, it would be nice just looking at a watch telling me how important/non important the notification is without pulling the phone out.

[9erempiree]

Rolex.

Forget the smart watch. To be honest with you, I don't even like to carry a cell phone. It is like being on a leash. Thank goodness, as we age, I get less and less frivolous calls and text.

The last thing I want is to be connected 24/7.

[DeuceWallaces]

**** is this, an interrogation?

I see something I want to buy, so I'm looking for advice. I don't know why you feel the need to tell me how to spend my money. :confusedshrug: If you don't think it's practical, why waste your time in the thread? If you're so afraid of me looking like a douche in it, you don't know me personally, so don't sweat what I do.

I don't really care if you want to look like a douche, but your explanation was pretty ridiculous.

Do you really sleep with a watch on?

[D-FENS]

**** is this, an interrogation?

I see something I want to buy, so I'm looking for advice. I don't know why you feel the need to tell me how to spend my money. :confusedshrug: If you don't think it's practical, why waste your time in the thread? If you're so afraid of me looking like a douche in it, you don't know me personally, so don't sweat what I do.

I don't care if you look like a douche, but I know the follow up thread: "Let's talk about why my girlfriend left me."

No one wants to be seen with a dumbass smart watch. Not even if they are getting over 100 emails a day. Do you know how many emails I get a day? A ****ing tonne. I have 4 email addresses on the go, and I don't need a damn smart watch. If you get the watch, your fat-ass porky girlfriend is going to leave you. Weigh it up kid

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I don't really care if you want to look like a douche, but your explanation was pretty ridiculous.

Do you really sleep with a watch on?

Again, do I really need to explain myself to a bunch of people I'll never meet in real life? Was my post not persuasive enough for you? Should I have added bullet points and a nice conclusion to tie it all together so you, DeuceWallces, God of all that is right, would give me your seal of approval that I so desperately need?

Or are you just being a dick and ignoring the fact that smart watches are dominating electronic events worldwide and seem to be trending upwards every week and that some people might be looking for more information about them?

But to humor you, no I don't wear one to bed. But if it does what I'm looking for, I would.

[9erempiree]

The last thing we need is for society to wear these watches or be so connected. I like having a time frame where I answer and check my emails. With a damn smart watch, it means that I have to answer my damn emails in real time.

"Oh...did you get my email. We changed the deadline."

"you have one of those watches, there is no excuse to not respond back."

F that.

People know that I check emails at noon everyday. So you better get a hold of me then or wait till the next day.

[9erempiree]

Again, do I really need to explain myself to a bunch of people I'll never meet in real life? Was my post not persuasive enough for you? Should I have added bullet points and a nice conclusion to tie it all together so you, DeuceWallces, God of all that is right, would give me your seal of approval that I so desperately need?

Or are you just being a dick and ignoring the fact that smart watches are dominating electronic events worldwide and seem to be trending upwards every week and that some people might be looking for more information about them?

But to humor you, no I don't wear one to bed. But if it does what I'm looking for, I would.

Don't get it. You don't need one. I suggest you get a real watch. It will look classier.

Wearing a smart watch, in my opinion, will be faux pas. It is equivalent to looking at your phone every 5 minutes during a date.

[DeuceWallaces]

Let's talk about smart watches


I'm just curious to see what everything thinks about them

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[mr.big35]

Rolex or Bulova are good watches to have it makes professional instead of looking like a 10 year old kid wearing smart watches.

[Is He Ill]

Rolex.

Forget the smart watch. To be honest with you, I don't even like to carry a cell phone. It is like being on a leash. Thank goodness, as we age, I get less and less frivolous calls and text.

The last thing I want is to be connected 24/7.

Dropping $5k+ on a god damn watch? That would be a frivolous purchase for most people.

[DukeDelonte13]

The last thing we need is for society to wear these watches or be so connected. I like having a time frame where I answer and check my emails. With a damn smart watch, it means that I have to answer my damn emails in real time.

"Oh...did you get my email. We changed the deadline."

"you have one of those watches, there is no excuse to not respond back."

F that.

People know that I check emails at noon everyday. So you better get a hold of me then or wait till the next day.


A lot of people don't have the luxury of being able to just check their email once every day and get away with it.

I have to be connected and accessible 24/7 for work. I don't like it, but it's my reality. I feel like the watch would make me look like less of an as*hole; instead of pulling out my phone i can just glance at a watch and know what I need to know.

[9erempiree]

Dropping $5k+ on a god damn watch? That would be a frivolous purchase for most people.

Buying a Rolex is very emotional. It is not mindless spending like a damn smart watch. In order to purchase a Rolex or being able to shows an achievement. It represents success. You will be wearing that damn watch till you die.

Buying a smart watch is dumb because we all know how many new model phones are out every year and this will make us dump money on something disposable. A Rolex isn't a disposable item. It is a heirloom to some and can be past on down generations and appreciate in value.

I own two Rolex watches. One that I bought but later sold to help pay for a GF's debts. Damn I regret it. The other was a gift from my father and it is a vintage Rolex. He bought it for 2k at the time and that thing is worth 8k on the collectors' market. Of course I won't sell it but it is nice to know that I am wearing something that appreciates more and more over time.

Although the difference in cost between a Rolex and a smart watch is huge but my watch continues to appreciate and cherished as time goes on. Plus, it is mechanical, a little engine that keeps it running perpetually. That damn smart watch needs electricity and charging. Did I mention it is a throw away product too?

[9erempiree]

A lot of people don't have the luxury of being able to just check their email once every day and get away with it.

I have to be connected and accessible 24/7 for work. I don't like it, but it's my reality. I feel like the watch would make me look like less of an as*hole; instead of pulling out my phone i can just glance at a watch and know what I need to know.

Trust me, that is what they have you thinking that you need to check your email in real time and respond in real time.

Like I have mentioned in the past to people, if it is important, they better call. Emails and text is not a very good way to communicate in the work place unless you are behind your desk.

[DukeDelonte13]

Dropping $5k+ on a god damn watch? That would be a frivolous purchase for most people.


it's insanely frivolous. I inherited a vintage omega watch that's worth around a grand or so. I almost never wear it. I'm afraid w/ my luck ill break it somehow :oldlol:

[9erempiree]

it's insanely frivolous. I inherited a vintage omega watch that's worth around a grand or so. I almost never wear it. I'm afraid w/ my luck ill break it somehow :oldlol:

It doesn't break that easy. No worries.

P.S. How is 5k frivolous spending. Are you saying people have 5k to drop that easily?

[DukeDelonte13]

Trust me, that is what they have you thinking that you need to check your email in real time and respond in real time.

Like I have mentioned in the past to people, if it is important, they better call. Emails and text is not a very good way to communicate in the work place unless you are behind your desk.


Email and text in my field is very important... i can't review paperwork over the phone nor can I communicate when i'm somewhere where I can't talk. Only people with non smart phones in my field are old guys about to retire.

[DeuceWallaces]

http://makeameme.org/media/created/i-have-to-vjqgxr.jpg

Code Green business.

[DukeDelonte13]

It doesn't break that easy. No worries.

P.S. How is 5k frivolous spending. Are you saying people have 5k to drop that easily?


i think it's frivolous to spend several thousand dollars on a piece of jewelry for oneself. It's like wearing your money on your wrist. Maybe frivolous is the wrong word, but it just rubs me the wrong way. I'm not a jewelry type of guy.

[9erempiree]

Email and text in my field is very important... i can't review paperwork over the phone nor can I communicate when i'm somewhere where I can't talk. Only people with non smart phones in my field are old guys about to retire.

I understand this but it should only be during work hours.

The OP is talking about having something strapped on 24/7.

We are not talking about not owning a smart phone but a smart watch. You fall in that category of not needing one either. If you need to check documents then a big screen on a phone will just do that. A watch is not going to help you read documents.

[D-FENS]

The OP is talking about having something strapped on 24/7.


You're correct. The OP needs a strap-on because people that wear smart watches don't have cocks.

[D-FENS]

I saw these on my Amazon suggestions, thought they look like something Inspector Gadget would be wearing. I don't even use my phone that often so I'll def skip this.

And because you're not 10 years old. :cheers:

OP is a moron. I can't wait to see him post a pic like this:
http://www.thenational.ae/storyimage/AB/20130426/ARTICLE/304269977/AR/0/AR-304269977.jpg

What. a. loser.

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http://makeameme.org/media/created/i-have-to-vjqgxr.jpg

Code Green business.

Don't be like that Deuce. Weren't you the first one rocking the smartwatch a few years back?

http://www.martianwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/InspectorGadget.jpg

[Just2McFly]

I bet you still use a sippy cup.
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Go polish your cane

[HylianNightmare]

it's just going to be the next step, phones and everything linked to our watches, glasses, etc. it's just the next natural step

[9erempiree]

it's just going to be the next step, phones and everything linked to our watches, glasses, etc. it's just the next natural step

I don't think so.

Nobody wants to buy a smart watch when their phone does the same thing. You are essentially putting two of the same devices on your body. I like to think of the smart watch like a bluetooth ear piece but at least the ear piece serves a purpose.

You can't do anything on a small screen.

[HylianNightmare]

I don't think so.

Nobody wants to buy a smart watch when their phone does the same thing. You are essentially putting two of the same devices on your body. I like to think of the smart watch like a bluetooth ear piece but at least the ear piece serves a purpose.

You can't do anything on a small screen.


i just think it's a matter of time before the younger generation want it to happen, older people still realize that 15-20 years ago a cell phone was a luxury, but our kids and our kids kids will grow up knowing nothing but smart phones and things like that

[Draz]

What's the difference. Pulling out my phone to see a miss or answer a call, or text. Were getting lazy as society improves technology. I can understand the coolness of a smart glass though.

[russwest0]

The day they make a Nike+ Fuelband (or something just like it) that is more accurate with fuelpoints/calories burned/steps taken, has a vibration alarm feature to wake you up, is truly waterproof for showering and shit, and well, thats pretty much it,

I'm gonna buy it up in a heartbeat