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Doesn't Huawei fall in to the Chinese "snooping" issue you previously mentioned?Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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29th Jul 2023 2:12 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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astonbuilder wrote:
Huawei get decent reviews and also have ECG monitoring. The GT3 Pro looks decent?
I suppose Chinese intelligence will take one look at your data and realise that you're beyond hope. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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29th Jul 2023 3:42 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
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Why not get one of these? No need of batteries as solar powered, no risk of hacking, although less accurate after dark !
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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29th Jul 2023 3:52 pm
astonbuilder
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Moo wrote:
astonbuilder wrote:
Huawei get decent reviews and also have ECG monitoring. The GT3 Pro looks decent?
I suppose Chinese intelligence will take one look at your data and realise that you're beyond hope.
Very likely 😂
Huawei are one Chinese company I am a bit suspicious of
29th Jul 2023 5:54 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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So are most Western security services..... New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
29th Jul 2023 6:29 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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I've just received an email from Citizen about their new CZ Smart range, they look quite good.
They are on the page linked below, they currently only do 4 models.
https://www.citizenwatch.co.uk/mens.html?p=231996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
29th Jul 2023 7:20 pm
astonbuilder
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The reviews say software full of glitches in use and only 50% power left six hours into a day. That wouldn’t be good if consistent ‘feature’ of the watch
29th Jul 2023 7:39 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Damn this thread! I’ve never wanted a smart watch, but now find myself wanting to head for the hills wearing a Coros Vertix with its super-accurate altimeter!
29th Jul 2023 7:48 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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I had a brief look at the reviews for the Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Gen 2 and they seemed to be decent (including battery power), however there were lots of bad reviews for the gen 1 versions, I'll have to delve a bit deeper into the reviews!1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
29th Jul 2023 7:53 pm
astonbuilder
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Been out a while in USA, plenty of tech mag reviews online.
Same battery as Gen 1 = same problems?
29th Jul 2023 7:58 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3637
Thanks, I only looked at reviews in the UK but after what you have mentioned, I think I will steer clear. I'm currently using a Fitbit Sense Version 1 but would like something better as the battery only lasts 5 days.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
29th Jul 2023 8:06 pm
BenRK
Member Since: 21 May 2020
Location: Chester le Street
Posts: 109
I used to wear Shocks 24/7. Absolutely love their ruggedness and ideal for work
However for the past few years I've been wearing a huwawei GT2E and honestly it's tremendous. 14 day battery life, step counter, heart rate monitor, GPS tracking, torch etc. All the essential smart watch functions in a heavy metal case that feels premium. I look every other week to see if any new ones have come out I could replace it with but so far nothing seems worth it
I did try the Amazfit T rex given their write up about it being super tough. I thought it was useless. Felt like it was made out of cheap plastic, had no weight to it at all and the screen was awful
I'd definitely get another Huwawei. It's a very very good watch
29th Jul 2023 8:15 pm
astonbuilder
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I've ordered a Huawei GT3 Pro, can go back if no good. As the latest model it has the addition of a certified ECG monitor, which should be useful in the overall health monitoring side of things.
Good reviews around battery life, features, accuracy, etc. Gripes seem to be around lack of third party apps, most of the wanted things were superfluous to me. Not so hot on 'voice activated' assistant services either, another 'not bothered' thing for me.
Biggest negative, if true, seems to be around the sleep app. Not the most important one for me but if it didn't 'work', I know it will frustrate me. Apparently if you sleep for less than 6 hours it won't record any data other than you had "a nap". Given most people (?) get up for a pee in the night that will 'fail' pretty much most nights I reckon.
From a 'security' side of things I won't be using it for payments or such like (I'd feel a bit of a dick actually waving my wrist around at a pay station anyway).
It certainly ticked the most boxes from all reviewed, and many mentioned on here, and at a decent price point IMO. If I'm not happy with it then I will revisit the [way too] extensive Garmin range but they are getting on for double the price or more, or the Amazfit range would get another look at too.
Will feed back on my thoughts when I've got it and tried it for a few days
31st Jul 2023 7:56 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1651
Garmin all the way for me, even though mine is old its still very very good, never leaves my wrist unless its to charge once every 2 weeks.
GPS on it is excellent so you can leave your phone at home if you want and the watch will still log everything and auto sync next time your in bluetooth range of your phone. The connect app is really usefull with the info it provides.
Not sure if it will connect with iphones though knowing how restrictive apple make things2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
31st Jul 2023 7:57 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13912
I connect my Fenix 3 through the Garmin Connect App.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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