I'm having technological solutionism inflicted on me. I'd like a replacement wrist-watch.
The Casio I used for years as a referee (time in 2 time-zones, stop-watch, run-down timer, alarm, that's it folks) needs replacement: https://casiowatches.com.au/collections/digital/products/f91w-1 https://casiowatches.com.au/collections/digital/products/a168wa-1 https://casiowatches.com.au/collections/digital/products/a168wgg-1a I'd like one, like that, but also with really simple, GPS-based displays in relation to coords and altitude, and distance and altitude travelled. Display as a 2D shape on a NS/EW grid would be good. Overlaying it onto a map of the area isn't important, because I'm a day-walker, and I'm rarely off-track. (Occasionally I might use it when driving, but that's not the purpose). I can see all sorts of over-designed monstrosities, many of which are extremely vague about the features they offer. (You'd almost think that these devices are about style rather than substance). Link Institute advice much appreciated, on or off list. More detail below if needed. Thanks! ... Roger ___________________ There are a lot of amazingly over-designed wristwatches out there. I want something that: - mainly tells me the time - has a readable display in high light and low light - has a decent band that doesn't roll around your wrist - has workable battery-life - has convenient and quick-enough battery-recharge - does not require any wireless connection with anything (but maybe has one, e.g. for time-synch'ing, or for map-download, or for app download; but with default off) - does not require a smartphone - does not leak data anywhere - has GPS, switchable on and off (to conserve the battery) - uses GPS to tell you your coords, altitude and error-factor - has a mode that uses the GPS to: - record a walk - display distance and height done during that walk - desirably, a schematic layout of the walk - (probably overkill) the walk as an overlay on a map - has *no* ability to upload data anywhere, or data-leakage is easily and certifiably suppressable [ Imagine someone, say, exercising on a military base, who's been told not to disclose to anyone else where the walkways are.] I have no idea what functions the 'low-end Garmins' support. (URLs below) AmazFit blabbers on without saying what functions it supports Amazfit T-Rex in the $150-200 range https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/best-outdoor-watches-2236 Amazfit Stratos 3 in the $250-300 range Things under $100 may have GPS, but don't say what they do with it: TicWatch GTX UMIDIGI Uwatch https://www.harveynorman.com.au/garmin-vivoactive-3-gps-smart-watch-with-activity-tracking-gunmetal-with-black-band.html (no GPS?) - $250? https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/571520#specs https://www.harveynorman.com.au/garmin-forerunner-45s-sports-watch.html (has GPS) - $250? https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/682416 https://www.harveynorman.com.au/garmin-forerunner-45-sports-watch.html (no GPS?) - $250? https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/641121 > The difference between the two is simply the case size; the 45S features a 39mm shell, while the regular 45 offers a slightly bigger 42mm face https://www.harveynorman.com.au/garmin-instinct-gps-smart-watch-graphite.html (has GPS) - $400? https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/621802 ___________________ Roger Clarke mailto:[email protected] T: +61 2 6288 6916 http://www.xamax.com.au http://www.rogerclarke.com Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd 78 Sidaway St, Chapman ACT 2611 AUSTRALIA Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Law University of N.S.W. Visiting Professor in Computer Science Australian National University _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] https://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
