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    [eBay] Verizon Wear24 @ $79.99 ($270 off)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Convel, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. Convel

    Convel Notebook Deity

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/152801238482

    If you're looking for an Android Wear 2.0 watch with a Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, 768MB RAM, 450 mAh battery, GPS, and a crisp 1.39-inch 480x480 OLED, this is a bargain. Keep in mind that the spec-sheet is hiding some details worth noting: this watch is discontinued, which may not bode well for updates. There's also no heart-rate sensor, and the GPS isn't the most accurate. LTE is available, but only to Verizon customers, and because there are antennas in the wristband, you can't swap it. There's also no fancy navigation crown or rotary bezel, nor does the watch feature an ambient light sensor, meaning you'll be adjusting brightness manually depending on conditions.

    https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/8/15751672/verizon-wear24-review-smartwatch-android-wear-lte
    https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/verizon-wear24-review
     
    Convel, Nov 27, 2017
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  2. fire3element

    fire3element Notebook Consultant

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    Verizon branding was enough to turn me away, as I am sure it did others. Simply can't trust VZW.
    Shame, as the price is not half bad for the gear.
     
    fire3element, Feb 5, 2018
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