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Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.::With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's plenty of watch faces with cool shit on them in the store, same as with Google

And having had watches that do respond to "hey Google" they were super iffy and inconsistent. Buttons are easier to avoid frustration, which the Garmin has.

As far as "smartwatch capabilities" I haven't missed anything from my Wear watch. I certainly don't miss charging it every day or having it die by 5pm because I actually used it

I'm charging my Garmin this morning. Haven't charged it since Sunday.. a week ago Sunday

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Buttons on smart watches are a must. I really appreciated them on my Pebble.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The Venu has 3. Forerunner 5. I use both (buttons and screens, not both devices)