[Stoots]

Does anyone have one ?

was thinking to listen to you tube/ podcasts and see texts/calls etc whilst working...think this can be done ?

i can use my phone but do tend to fiddle about  with i a lot, having something on the wrist seems easier

[dazmond]

I have a Samsung galaxy watch 5 Pro which I bought in a sale this time last year.best smart watch I've ever owned.

I only ever buy Samsung these days in regards to watches,phones,ear pods...

[deeege]

Garmin Fenix 7. It’s more suited for fitness, running, hiking etc but has all the features you mention and many more. Really good bit of kit.

[Stoots]

Garmin Fenix 7. It’s more suited for fitness, running, hiking etc but has all the features you mention and many more. Really good bit of kit.

Cheers that looks a nice bit of kit

That's what gave me the idea for heart rate  but then thought it would come in handy for work.

I'll have to do some research

[richard connett]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

[Stoots]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

Thanks, i`ll avoid apple as i have an android phone. I want notifications on my wrist so if someone rings i know whether its worth taking my gloves off and getting my phone out. Nothing more annoying than the spam phone calls im sure we all get.

started off looking at 100 quid fitbits now i m looking at 700 quid garmins, cant make my mind up

[deeege]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

Thanks, i`ll avoid apple as i have an android phone. I want notifications on my wrist so if someone rings i know whether its worth taking my gloves off and getting my phone out. Nothing more annoying than the spam phone calls im sure we all get.

started off looking at 100 quid fitbits now i m looking at 700 quid garmins, cant make my mind up

Think I paid £650 for my Fenix 7 but it’s not left my wrist in 18 months and some of the features encourage me to get out running, do >10k steps, stay active, get better sleep etc so it’s worth every penny.

Buy a cheapo watch with crap features you’ll be  replacing it in no time.

[Ched]

I have an Amazfit GTS 2 Mini https://amzn.to/3NP5ZGH. I use Android. I have had it about 18 months and it's been great, battery seems to be about 5 days. Notifications are good (txt, socials, email) they even allow you to read a few lines of text. It buzzes on incoming calls and shows not just number but also contact name if in your contacts list. I tend to answer calls on my bluetooth headset when its not junk calls. You can eve send back auto text (preset like 'I am busy, will call you back, etc) with a click on the watch face - no need to get phone out.
My partner has a Garmin Venu 2 https://amzn.to/3vmNjYq That is about 3 times the price but she can actually take calls on it without taking phone out of pocket as it has microphone and speaker in it! She does have to charge it every day though.
They both have Alexa built in but hers can read out answers to questions you ask it, mine just puts answers on phone!

[Stoots]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

Thanks, i`ll avoid apple as i have an android phone. I want notifications on my wrist so if someone rings i know whether its worth taking my gloves off and getting my phone out. Nothing more annoying than the spam phone calls im sure we all get.

started off looking at 100 quid fitbits now i m looking at 700 quid garmins, cant make my mind up

Think I paid £650 for my Fenix 7 but it’s not left my wrist in 18 months and some of the features encourage me to get out running, do >10k steps, stay active, get better sleep etc so it’s worth every penny.

Buy a cheapo watch with crap features you’ll be  replacing it in no time.

is your the pro version ?

I was in currys this afternoon looking at watches and a lad who was also looking at them had a fenix 7 on his wrist he recommended it said his mate had the pro but there wasnt much difference

[deeege]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

Thanks, i`ll avoid apple as i have an android phone. I want notifications on my wrist so if someone rings i know whether its worth taking my gloves off and getting my phone out. Nothing more annoying than the spam phone calls im sure we all get.

started off looking at 100 quid fitbits now i m looking at 700 quid garmins, cant make my mind up

Think I paid £650 for my Fenix 7 but it’s not left my wrist in 18 months and some of the features encourage me to get out running, do >10k steps, stay active, get better sleep etc so it’s worth every penny.

Buy a cheapo watch with crap features you’ll be  replacing it in no time.

is your the pro version ?

I was in currys this afternoon looking at watches and a lad who was also looking at them had a fenix 7 on his wrist he recommended it said his mate had the pro but there wasnt much difference

No mines the Fenix 7GPS 47mm. Just checked and it was £540 in March ‘23. Thought I’d had it longer than that tbh.

[dazmond]

I have an Apple Watch and it’s great for fitness but I don’t like it interfering when I’m working. With my AirPods or any other Siri/alexa based headphones you can answer calls and do everything without taking your phone out your pocket.

Thanks, i`ll avoid apple as i have an android phone. I want notifications on my wrist so if someone rings i know whether its worth taking my gloves off and getting my phone out. Nothing more annoying than the spam phone calls im sure we all get.

started off looking at 100 quid fitbits now i m looking at 700 quid garmins, cant make my mind up

My samsung galaxy 5 Pro watch cost me £350(£100 cheaper than original price) this time last year.probably even cheaper now.i can answer calls on it,pay for things in shops and lots of other things.

[Stoots]

Purchase made

Got a google pixel watch 2

Love it one of those things you didnt know you needed till you get one

[Missing Link]

Does anyone have one ?

was thinking to listen to you tube/ podcasts and see texts/calls etc whilst working...think this can be done ?

i can use my phone but do tend to fiddle about  with i a lot, having something on the wrist seems easier

I use cheapo blue tooth bone conducting headphones.  I did have an expensive set by Shokz, but when they broke, I replaced them and I can't tell any difference between the expensive or the cheapo ones.

I like to be able to pause them, so just added a 'nipple' of plastic using a hot glue gun so I can easily feel for it on the side of my head; useful for when a customer wants to talk.