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Prehab26 said:
Just on the smartwatch. Just got the new Galaxy watch 8 classic. Nice bit of kit, will see how it goes over the next couple of days. Ink is the battery won't be the best but the features are class. Nice looking too for a smartwatch.
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Looks a nice watch. I have a Galaxy watch 6 Classic and it’s been great. The only thing I can fault it for is that it can throw up an alarm for atrial defibrillation when I use it on a punch bag as the vibration off the impact throws the heart rate off (had it over 200bpm). Gave me quite a shock when it first done it :emoticon-0102-bigsm. I wear a chest heart rate strap when using the bag now. It's great for everything else.
 
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My Left Foot said:
Looks a nice watch. I have a Galaxy watch 6 Classic and it’s been great. The only thing I can fault it for is that it can throw up an alarm for atrial defibrillation when I use it on a punch bag as the vibration off the impact throws the heart rate off (had it over 200bpm). Gave me quite a shock when it first done it :emoticon-0102-bigsm. I wear a chest heart rate strap when using the bag now. It's great for everything else.
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I had the original Galaxy watch on my wrist until last week!!

Was allowed to trade that in, pre order discount, Mrs Blue light discount, got the new 8 classic for 220! Plus get a free wireless charger too. Silly not too.
 
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Prehab26 said:
I had the original Galaxy watch on my wrist until that's week!!

Was allowed to trade that in, pre order discount, Mrs Blue light discount, got the new 8 classic for 220! Plus get a free wireless charger too. Silly not too.
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That's a really good deal :emoticon-0100-smile
 
Prehab26 said:
Aye it's canny. Plus I bought the watch maker premium app yday and through a link got a load of custom watch faces for it. Guy makes them for rolex, tudor, breitling etc. Looks really smart, nice to switch too if I am putting a decent band on and heading out.
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Sacrilige putting proper watch brands on a not-watch! Should be banned <cheers>
 
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Nice one Prehab!!!

are there any recommendations for a (ideally free) app to track your workouts at the gym. One where I can record how many reps/weights I’ve used to monitor progress?

cheers
 
goldfinger said:
Nice one Prehab!!!

are there any recommendations for a (ideally free) app to track your workouts at the gym. One where I can record how many reps/weights I’ve used to monitor progress?

cheers
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What device are you looking to record your stuff on?
 
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@Prehab26 - not sure with the amount of swimming I do I need a full on Garmin - are there any slightly cheaper models of smart watches you would recommend - I know that Garmin are top quality but for what I need at my ageing creaking self may not need as one so good
 
King Kareoke said:
@Prehab26 - not sure with the amount of swimming I do I need a full on Garmin - are there any slightly cheaper models of smart watches you would recommend - I know that Garmin are top quality but for what I need at my ageing creaking self may not need as one so good
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The Garmin swim 2 one is reasonably priced at 200 new or refurbished excellent ar 150.

Otherwise you could go for this budget friendly one. This has been getting unreal reviews for the price (Amaz fit 2 )

https://amzn.eu/d/8PxzZH7
 
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If you want a great operating system and new features, the regular Galaxy 8 (not classic) can be discounted heavily with trade in and other stuff. Think the Mrs got hers down to something like 130! Literally come out this week.
 
goldfinger said:
Nice one Prehab!!!

are there any recommendations for a (ideally free) app to track your workouts at the gym. One where I can record how many reps/weights I’ve used to monitor progress?

cheers
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Tried Strava?
Noticed it has options for loads of training i don't do, so not sure if it counts reps etc.
 
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Lucky19672 said:
Good idea for a thread.

I left the mainstream brands for mobiles (Samsung and the likes) about eight years ago. They're having your eyes out. Don't even go there with Apple.

My next phone in a couple of months time.

https://oukitel.store/products/ouki...Y2Njk4JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..&variant=50243943530790
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Looks canny that, decent specs did I see a 8800mAH battery <laugh><laugh><laugh> christ.

I am in the Samsung eco system now and happy with it. Have been for ages TBH. Here friends and family off my plan so will do.

Lots of good options of you go away from the mainstream like you say mate.
 
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Prehab26 said:
Looks canny that, decent specs did I see a 8800mAH battery <laugh><laugh><laugh> christ.

I am in the Samsung eco system now and happy with it. Have been for ages TBH. Here friends and family off my plan so will do.

Lots of good options of you go away from the mainstream like you say mate.
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My current one has a 10000 battery. Charge it every 3 days. They do one with a 22000 battery. Charge once a week.

These are the little things (like dual SIM) that the mainstream brands let you have, but when they decide.

The alternatives are out there.
 
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I’ve always avoided using the saved passwords app, on my phone. If my phone was ever to be hacked, wouldn’t that mean the hackers would have access to all of my online accounts instantly?
 
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