Yeah it's kind of a bummer with a new device every year, I can't keep up,
The only reason I got a s4 was because I needed a watch after smashing my s2 watch face into a steel structure on the sidewalk, And it took 2 weeks for insurance to replace it. Now I have a new s2 I don't use. -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Friday, 30 August 2019 3:06 AM To: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: The Dot Braille Smart Watch. Hi! THere’re roumors that they will come with an apple watch 5 this year. However not sure if that would be worth the price actually. I look forward to the apple event but i am not sure i will follow the whole thing. /A > 29 aug. 2019 kl. 12:22 skrev Jürgen Fleger <mailinglis...@fleger.net>: > > Hi, > yes sure, you can leave the phone at home. On the other hand the speech > quality isn’t as good as using an iPhone. And beside music streaming there’s > not much you can do with 4g. I love my Apple Watch but not because of the 4g > option. It’s included in my mobile plan but I wouldn’t spend very much if it > wasn’t. > All the best > Jürgen > >> Am 29.08.2019 um 11:55 schrieb Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se>: >> >> Hi! >>> From what i understand you can leave your phone at home if your operator >>> has the apple watch. >> So if you maybe forget the phone at home there’s no worries. >> But you’re right though as the apple watch doesn’t have as much battery as >> the phone. >> Its a bit to expensive right now though. >> /A >> >>> 29 aug. 2019 kl. 11:46 skrev Jürgen Fleger <mailinglis...@fleger.net>: >>> >>> But there’s no need to get a 4g modell. Just buy a wifi one and you don’t >>> need to switch the company. >>> >>> >>>> Am 29.08.2019 um 11:35 schrieb Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se>: >>>> >>>> Hi! >>>> I actually wanted to buy one but i think an apple watch would be much >>>> smoother for me. >>>> The sad thing is that my operator does not have the apple watch so then i >>>> have to change operator. >>>> /A >>>> >>>>> 28 aug. 2019 kl. 19:20 skrev Jürgen Fleger <mailinglis...@fleger.net>: >>>>> >>>>> As I tried to emphasize: this is a very personal decision. Therefore to >>>>> get a glance before buying it seems to be highly recommendable. >>>>> >>>>> All the best >>>>> Jürgen >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Am 28.08.2019 um 19:07 schrieb Erik Burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com>: >>>>>> >>>>>> I didn't think the size was unreasonable. I have slender wrists and >>>>>> sometimes prefer a woman's watch, but I can wear a man's watch >>>>>> comfortably and found the dot comfortable to wear. I have a hard time >>>>>> with jewelry in general but I never felt compelled to take the watch off >>>>>> and put it back on as I usually do when wearing a watch. The fact that >>>>>> I was engrossed in my phone while walking around the office may have had >>>>>> something to do with that. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for dirty hands, that would be an issue with any braille watch, but I >>>>>> won't have a talking watch under any circumstances. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> >>>>>> Erik >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On August 28, 2019 11:03:51 AM Jürgen Fleger <mailinglis...@fleger.net> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> >>>>>> just to add a very very personal thought: I considder the Dot Watch as >>>>>> not very pretty and way to big. So you should take a look before buying >>>>>> it. And take in consideration what you’ll do if you eat finger food and >>>>>> you want to know the time or read a message. >>>>>> >>>>>> All the best >>>>>> Jürgen >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Am 28.08.2019 um 16:33 schrieb Erik Burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com>: >>>>>>> Hi, I tested this product last year when I worked for an access >>>>>>> technology company. At that time the quality was not what I expected >>>>>>> in a $500 product, but was steadily improving. >>>>>>> Pros: comfortable, convenient, easy to use, cross platform compatible. >>>>>>> The dot watch is really an outstanding idea and functionally works >>>>>>> perfectly. >>>>>>> Cons: Only four cells. I would prefer the display turned sideways wnd >>>>>>> an extra cell fitted. This is to do with the fact that the average >>>>>>> word in english is 5 letters long. Considering grade two braille, you >>>>>>> can pack a lot more info on the display with 5 cells than with 4. >>>>>>> Scrreen protecter is a very important feature, but made the dots >>>>>>> slightly not as nice to read. >>>>>>> Dot firmness. You had to be careful with tthe dots on the model I >>>>>>> tested last year as they could be manually pushed down by a finger and >>>>>>> then would take a while to come back up. >>>>>>> Personally, if I had a choice between a smart watch like the apple >>>>>>> watch or the dot, I would take the dot hands down. Having said that, >>>>>>> and considering the price point, I hoped for more features onboard the >>>>>>> watch such as excelerometer, gps, fitness tracker and more. I know >>>>>>> there are people using apple watch for health and it's having an >>>>>>> enormous impact. So, I want the dot to have fall detection, heart, >>>>>>> oxygen, and blood sugar monitoring, and so on. I don't need any of >>>>>>> these features. I just really like the watch and really want digital >>>>>>> braille on my wrist, but I'd love to be able to recommend it for more >>>>>>> than a high end digital time piece that reads smart phone notifications. >>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>> Erik >>>>>>> On August 27, 2019 10:02:51 PM Lucy Edmonds <lucyjea...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> Hello everyone. I am looking for opinions on the Dot Braille Smart >>>>>>> Watch. It is a smart watch that you can pair with your eye device, and >>>>>>> it has a for character braille display. There are plenty of YouTube >>>>>>> videos out there about it, but I am looking for someone who has seen it >>>>>>> or purchased it, and can give me an opinion on its durability and how >>>>>>> it works. 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