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#1254556 10-Mar-2015 11:21

I'll be interested to see how well the heart rate monitor functions. I have a strapless Mio Alpha that uses similar LED heart rate tech and find it frustrating (albeit it is a first gen model). It often can't get a reading and you get some bad drifting at times, especially the more it is moving around. I have to have it on my wrist so tight to get an accurate reading it's bordering on cutting off circulation. I was also wondering what the implications of having an ultra bright LED on your skin could do long term. Could there be any risk of developing a melanoma due to this concentrated bright light blasting one area of your skin for hours a day? As the blood flows through the skin and is exposed to the intense light does the light do anything to it at a molecular level? Paranoid minds want to know.. :P

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#1254852 10-Mar-2015 18:23

There has been a few posts since my previous one. At the end of the day I cannot see how I could ever justify paying between $500 and $1000 for a watch that needs charging every day.

On the health monitor side of things I have a fitbit Charge HR (with the heart monitor) and I have the Aria scales. Apart from charging the charge HR once per week, there is nothing else to do with either of these devices as they seamlessly integrate with my phone/network (Bluetooth with the charge and wifi with the scales).

The iPhone does everything else.

I would be interested in knowing how the iWatch will do heart rate, considering the fitbit has the duel LED sensor which is pretty accurate. I'd also be interested in seeing an accuracy review for the other biometrics as well, I am sure these will be out by the end of the month.

Was hoping for an updated Apple TV but it seems just a price drop.

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#1254859 10-Mar-2015 18:42

Dingbatt: I certainly won't be setting my alarm but I am interested to see what is revealed.
Predictions:
NZ won't be in the first release. Lucky to be in second. check
Entry level model will be at least $499. TBA NZD
Battery life, which is on its second revision will be abysmal. check.
Apple will need to educate people on how to get the best out of the device (you're holding it wrong!). check
The media will be apoplectic over its release. Expect it to be in the business news on the telly if not earlier. check
The presentation will be a master class on how to hold these events (as always). check (But the most advanced timepiece ever? paleeease...)

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#1254879 10-Mar-2015 19:32

$10,000 for the 18-Karat Gold version! Shut up and take my money... Not.

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#1256165 11-Mar-2015 10:56

sonyxperiageek: $10,000 for the 18-Karat Gold version! Shut up and take my money... Not.

And that's with the basic elastomer sports band. If you'd like one of the 2 straps that includes gold buckles and clasp you're looking at $17k :-)

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#1256189 11-Mar-2015 11:23

What wave-length of light is it?

I was also wondering what the implications of having an ultra bright LED on your skin could do long term. Could there be any risk of developing a melanoma due to this concentrated bright light blasting one area of your skin for hours a day?

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#1256201 11-Mar-2015 11:36

What happens with a smart watch on a plane?

"All electronics must be shut down for take off and landing etc "

It is an electronic device - and a transmitting one too.

How are the airlines going to enforce that delineate between smart and dumb watches? You can already buy dumb watches that look like smart watches.

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#1256203 11-Mar-2015 11:39

MikeAqua: What happens with a smart watch on a plane?

"All electronics must be shut down for take off and landing etc "

It is an electronic device - and a transmitting one too.

How are the airlines going to enforce that delineate between smart and dumb watches? You can already buy dumb watches that look like smart watches.

they will give it to the pilot and he/she will throw it out the window

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1256206 11-Mar-2015 11:45

Is there really a window the pilots can open? Wouldn't seem like a good idea at high altitude.

KiwiNZ:
they will give it to the pilot and he/she will throw it out the window

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#1256208 11-Mar-2015 11:46

MikeAqua: What happens with a smart watch on a plane?

"All electronics must be shut down for take off and landing etc "

It is an electronic device - and a transmitting one too.

How are the airlines going to enforce that delineate between smart and dumb watches? You can already buy dumb watches that look like smart watches.

Airlines will finally wake up and recognise that the rules are stupid and unnecessary - some are already starting to see sense.

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#1256215 11-Mar-2015 11:54

Airlines or Civil Aviation authorities?

I agree with your sentiments though. The emperor is nude, except for his standard digital watch with GPS and bluetooth capable hearing aids.

Airlines will finally wake up and recognise that the rules are stupid and unnecessary - some are already starting to see sense.

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#1256222 11-Mar-2015 12:00

MikeAqua: Is there really a window the pilots can open? Wouldn't seem like a good idea at high altitude.

KiwiNZ:
they will give it to the pilot and he/she will throw it out the window

don't you remember the Telecom "Fluffy" Adv ?

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1256224 11-Mar-2015 12:02

MikeAqua: Airlines or Civil Aviation authorities?

I agree with your sentiments though. The emperor is nude, except for his standard digital watch with GPS and bluetooth capable hearing aids.

Airlines will finally wake up and recognise that the rules are stupid and unnecessary - some are already starting to see sense.

its the like of CAA that enforce the rules. I agree somewhat but prefer them to err on the side of caution.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1256246 11-Mar-2015 12:22

n4:
MikeAqua:

How are the airlines going to enforce that delineate between smart and dumb watches? You can already buy dumb watches that look like smart watches.

Airlines will finally wake up and recognise that the rules are stupid and unnecessary - some are already starting to see sense.

I'm curious as to how you decided that the rules are stupid and unnecessary.

The rules were once sensible and cautious... the effect of electronic devices on navigation equipment has been documented. As that obsolete? equipment is superceded, and the behaviour of portable electronic devices has become more predictable, it has become possible to relax the rules.

However, the aviation industry (including both airlines and regulators (e.g. CAA)) is notoriously conservative and change-averse. That's not necessarily a bad thing -- it is usually safer to not allow new things to happen. But it does mean that they tend to lag behind the latest innovations.

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#1256247 11-Mar-2015 12:22

This pricing for a first gen product with abysmal battery life is off the planet. Apple are taking the proverbial, aren't they?

And they always deliberately underspec their first release products. Drop $600+ today, Apple release significant upgrade in under 12 months (I'm picking).

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