I have used this SKG Smart Watch for almost two weeks now. I am actually quite happy with it.
I almost bought an Apple watch, but then after thinking about it, I decided I didn’t want yet another tether to my work.
Since I mostly bought the watch to track my speed-walking (bad knees from a failed Tennis career), and I walk between 30 minutes to 60 minutes a day, I figured the planet will survive without me for that amount of time.
That said, it does alert me of text messages and calls, but they are easy to ignore.
The battery, so far, is a champ. I charged it twice so far and it was still at 75% each time and I wear it all day and night.
The app is not very sophisticated and the watch itself is a bit… first generation? I guess that’s a good description. No apps to install, no fancy screens, but everything I need when I need it.
For instance, outside of exercising, I use it to time my cooking.
If I set a timer, I can’t exit to check what time it is.
I am not sure what would happen if I exited the “walk” program while I am walking, but I don’t care either way.
Once again, it does what I need it to do. The app tracks me via GPS, the watch counts my steps, tells me my page, my mileage, so what if it’s a bit limited. For $40 (or so) it does everything I need it to do. If it craps out in 6 months, I’ll buy another one. If it lasts more than a year, I’ll consider it a success. More than that would be icing on the cake.
My only complaint is that it would be nice if I could change the wristband. Maybe I can, I haven’t checked. I wish I could mount a leather band instead of the rubber one, but other than that I am very happy with it.
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