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Nah, the watch is nothing but a gimmick. My bet is most people who try it won't buy a second one and will even stop using the first one. Taking off and on every day to charge is a huuuuge hassle , its much worse than a phone that naturally lends itself to being charged (because it rests on a desk anyway usually). But most of all the utility is not there, it wanes fast and the whole "breathe" thing is just ridiculous. The mi band is like $30 and lasts for a whole month on a single charge. Garmin watches seem to be popular with sports enthusiasts. "Normal" people dont have a use for a daily-charger phone. It's mostly a fashion item for all i know, one that needs extra effort.



No one wears a watch 24/7. At the minimum they will take it off to shower since most bands tend to hold water for ages. A shower time on the charger is enough to charge the watch. The Mi band is amazing for the price but its a totally different product.


i never - ever took off my watch when i wore one. Same with the mi band for a short time that i used it. But ultimately i don't see the value of watches in general.




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