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Jan 23, 2016 08:34:08 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GPS, heart rate, accelerometer, tracking, etc., all on a watch. How did I survive so long without one of these? I wonder if it keeps track of keystrokes, too. That's what we really need.

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Jan 23, 2016 08:51:27 #

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

jerryc41 wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

Jan 23, 2016 08:51:27 #

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

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Jan 23, 2016 08:53:59 #

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

jerryc41 wrote:

GPS, heart rate, accelerometer, tracking, etc., all on a watch. How did I survive so long without one of these? I wonder if it keeps track of keystrokes, too. That's what we really need.

Referring back to your post from 6 Jan on gauges, did you notice that the face of the watch shows an analog representation of workout level?

As for the smarts, a lot of that is already in my iPhone, including the steps tracker. But I don't know how much you can trust the sensors to record really accurate data. I suspect that to get heart rate from the wrist band it has to be fairly snug, but I have always worn a watch a bit loose to avoid sweating under the band. I also flick my wrist just to move the watch around periodically, so that would surely mess up the steps tracking. Given the large variations between how individuals behave, the absolute data are probably not that reliable, but the variations over time for any one person might be more meaningful.

I was seriously considering something like the Apple watch, but I got a new iPad instead. And guess what -- it tells me the time!!! (But it looks really geeky strapped to my wrist.)

Jan 23, 2016 08:55:30 #

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Day.Old.Pizza wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

I have something that reminds me of these important dates -- it's called a WIFE!!!

Jan 23, 2016 09:01:56 #

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Day.Old.Pizza wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

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Jan 23, 2016 09:11:42 #

berchman Loc: South Central PA

jerryc41 wrote:

GPS, heart rate, accelerometer, tracking, etc., all on a watch. How did I survive so long without one of these? I wonder if it keeps track of keystrokes, too. That's what we really need.

Numerous negative reviews on Amazon seem to indicate that this watch is a piece of crap.

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Jan 23, 2016 09:13:00 #

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Day.Old.Pizza wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

Found another response to your problem...

I asked my wife what she wanted for her birthday. She said, Nothing would make me happier than diamond earrings. So, I got her nothing.

And then what happened... :?: :?: :?:

Jan 23, 2016 10:32:17 #

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

JohnFrim wrote:

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Jan 23, 2016 11:51:05 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

JohnFrim wrote:

I have something that reminds me of these important dates -- it's called a WIFE!!!

You mean she lets you go out on dates? Fantastic!

Jan 23, 2016 11:52:58 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Day.Old.Pizza wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

Jacquie Lawson cards sends an email when someone's birthday is coming up. Then you can click and select an electronic card to send them.

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Jan 24, 2016 07:07:38 #

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Day.Old.Pizza wrote:

I need something that will remember my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Whatever can do that would be much more beneficial to my health in the short run than counting steps and miles.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Both you and me.

Jan 24, 2016 08:55:53 #

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I have a fit and it matches the numbers given to the heart monitor I wear in cardiac rehab. These devices are very accurate. The fit is no more snug than any watch I have worn.

JohnFrim wrote:

Referring back to your post from 6 Jan on gauges, ... (show quote)

Jan 24, 2016 09:02:40 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Indi wrote:

Yahoo Calendar!

Google calendar, too.

Jan 24, 2016 09:04:15 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ole sarg wrote:

I have a fit...

I have the little FitBit that fits into the watch pocket of my jeans. I like the way it keeps track of steps over time and occasionally awards me badges for walking the length of India, or whatever.

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