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What Android watch should i get

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    #182
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    rizzee wrote:
    Think i'm just going to get x3 MiBand 2's @ 17 euro each with free Expidited 3-7 day shipping from Gearbest.


    Sorry for my ignorance, but to clarify, do these watches need to be constantly connected to your phone via Bluetooth or do they work Independently and then update to the app whenever you turn on your bluetooth?


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    #183
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    Sorry for my ignorance, but to clarify, do these watches need to be constantly connected to your phone via Bluetooth or do they work Independently and then update to the app whenever you turn on your bluetooth?

    They connect to your phone using Bluetooth, but you can still connect your phone to other Bluetooth in your car etc. My Huawei watch 2 also has WiFi, it connects to my home WiFi when I'm at home


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    #184
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,792 ✭✭✭rizzee


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    Sorry for my ignorance, but to clarify, do these watches need to be constantly connected to your phone via Bluetooth or do they work Independently and then update to the app whenever you turn on your bluetooth?

    Correct.

    I never connect mine to my phone at all to be honest. I like having it as a stand-alone watch. It's pedometer/distance covered is accurate and it tells the time, that's all I need for my runs! In saying that, I would like to upgrade to a GPS watch in the future so I can map my runs via phone and laptop.


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    #185
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    The high horse brigade wrote:
    They connect to your phone using Bluetooth, but you can still connect your phone to other Bluetooth in your car etc. My Huawei watch 2 also has WiFi, it connects to my home WiFi when I'm at home


    Yes thanks for that, but the question was does it still work if it is not connected to your phone?


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    #186
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    Yes thanks for that, but the question was does it still work if it is not connected to your phone?

    Yes, you just won't get notifications from the phone


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    #187
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    The high horse brigade wrote:
    Yes, you just won't get notifications from the phone


    Cheers... Thanks for that 😀


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    #188
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Would i be better off waiting to get the new Galaxy Watch, or is the S3 still worth it? It's €299 in Harvey Normans at the moment, and i'm very tempted.


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    #189
    Chibs
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Chibs


    Kiith wrote: »
    Would i be better off waiting to get the new Galaxy Watch, or is the S3 still worth it? It's €299 in Harvey Normans at the moment, and i'm very tempted.

    Id wait and get the galaxy watch its only €40 more. If you pre order with DID they give you the dual wireless charger free. https://www.did.ie/samsung-galaxy-watch-1-3-silver-sm-r800nzsabt-sm-r800nzsabt-prd?cmp=cel&trigger=ac


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    #190
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    For €40 extra I'd definitely go newer. Probably not worth the upgrade from an S3 to a GW but if you have neither then I wouldn't buy a two year old one at that money (plus they haven't said yet if the S3 will get Tizen 4.0).


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    #191
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I was tempted by the newer one, but i think i prefer the S3 Frontier. Maybe if i could see them both in person first.

    I've never had a smartwatch, so no idea what to expect with it to be honest.


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    #192
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Kiith wrote: »
    I was tempted by the newer one, but i think i prefer the S3 Frontier. Maybe if i could see them both in person first.

    I've never had a smartwatch, so no idea what to expect with it to be honest.

    There are shag all apps for Tizen but if you just want fitness tracking and notifications then I'd definitely buy it over a Wear OS one.


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    #193
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Anyone any feedback on the Amazfit bip or Amazfit pace?

    Or anything else out there worth consideration? Max spend 120eur


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    #194
    stephenl15
    Registered Users Posts: 5,885 ✭✭✭stephenl15


    €320/340 for the Galaxy watch on DID, seems like a very good price


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    #195
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Patww79 wrote: »
    There are shag all apps for Tizen but if you just want fitness tracking and notifications then I'd definitely buy it over a Wear OS one.

    Yeah, the only non-standard thing i'd like to do with it is use it for golf. I don't think i can run that on the watch itself, but it can (i believe) be synced up to the phone which would be in my bag.

    I also saw a Diesel watch, which i've been a fan of before. These are Wear OS, so i'm guessing they have much more functionality. I've heard the battery isn't anywhere near as good though.

    https://ie.diesel.com/en/smartwatches/dt1009/DT100900QQQ.html?dwvar_DT100900QQQ_size=UNI&dwvar_DT100900QQQ_color=01

    or

    https://ie.diesel.com/en/smartwatches/dt1011/DT101100QQQ.html?dwvar_DT101100QQQ_color=01&dwvar_DT101100QQQ_size=UNI


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    #196
    kave2
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭kave2


    Gear S3 Frontier is 225€ on eglobal central. Very good price.


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    #197
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    I always see one called Smart Caddie advertised on Galaxy Apps for my Gear S3 but I've never tried it.


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    #198
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    kave2 wrote: »
    Gear S3 Frontier is 225€ on eglobal central. Very good price.

    Is that a legit site? Currently either going for the S3 or the Galaxy Watch, but at €220, i may have to go for that one.

    Also, does Samsung Pay only work at certain places? Or will it work at any swipe pay machine?


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    #199
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,526 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Eglobal is a legit site.I've got a phone from them before and I think it's camera's or camera parts that a lot of people on here were buying from them.

    There used to be a fairly large thread about them on this site.


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    #200
    kave2
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭kave2


    Kiith wrote: »
    kave2 wrote: »
    Gear S3 Frontier is 225€ on eglobal central. Very good price.

    Is that a legit site? Currently either going for the S3 or the Galaxy Watch, but at €220, i may have to go for that one.

    Also, does Samsung Pay only work at certain places? Or will it work at any swipe pay machine?

    Bought camera lens worth 500e from them 3 months ago. No issues whosoever, fast delivery.
    No idea about Samsung pay, using Android pay and it works perfect for me.

    I will get Galaxy Watch, mainly because of battery life and better waterproofness (5atm). And the wireless charger due seems cool too.


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    #201
    dedaw
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭dedaw


    I'm looking at the galaxy watch on eglobal too. I'm fairly sure you can play Spotify offline through the watch. Any searching I do seems to say it has been added to it.

    Any other, cheaper, watches which offer this?


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    #202
    OldMrBrennan83
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    dedaw wrote: »
    I'm looking at the galaxy watch on eglobal too. I'm fairly sure you can play Spotify offline through the watch. Any searching I do seems to say it has been added to it.

    Any other, cheaper, watches which offer this?

    I've listened to offline Spotify music on my Gear S3 before so it should definitely still be a feature.


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    #203
    stephenl15
    Registered Users Posts: 5,885 ✭✭✭stephenl15


    Ordered Galaxy watch off DID, got 10% off using coupon code FLASH. Not sure how long it lasts but it's 10% off everything:)


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    #204
    PATJOE
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭PATJOE


    stephenl15 wrote: »
    Ordered Galaxy watch off DID, got 10% off using coupon code FLASH. Not sure how long it lasts but it's 10% off everything:)

    Just tried it, not working now :-(


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    #205
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Is anyone else not able to get onto the Galaxy Watch on DID now? I can search for it, but when i click it i get redirected to Samsung wearables, which only lists the S3.

    Was gonna buy it this week :/


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    #206
    PATJOE
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭PATJOE


    Kiith wrote: »
    Is anyone else not able to get onto the Galaxy Watch on DID now? I can search for it, but when i click it i get redirected to Samsung wearables, which only lists the S3.

    Was gonna buy it this week :/

    No can't get it either but Harvey Norman have the same offer.

    https://www.harveynorman.ie/connected-health/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch-silver.html


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    #207
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Sold out in DID apparently. They'll have them in after the release on the 7th. Will get it from Harvey Norman in that case.


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    #208
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,526 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Any display models of The Galaxy in shops to take a look at it ?


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    #209
    [Deleted User]
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    Kiith wrote: »
    Sold out in DID apparently. They'll have them in after the release on the 7th. Will get it from Harvey Norman in that case.

    Back listed on their website now
    https://www.did.ie/samsung-galaxy-watch-1-3-silver-sm-r800nzsabt-sm-r800nzsabt-prd


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    #210
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,154 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Looks like it won't be available right at launch though.
    DID wrote:
    Availability: Available Mid September Online Exclusive
    Harvey Normans say the end of September though, so might be better with DID.


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    #211
    stephenl15
    Registered Users Posts: 5,885 ✭✭✭stephenl15


    Apparently DID have "No confirmation on due date from Samsung as pre orders have stopped due to the huge amount"

    It was supposed to be September 9th when I ordered.


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