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Even if they fix this problem in Apple watch, Samsung watch isn't going to get it, neither will Google Wear, or Garmin, or Withings, etc. I feel like this spac
by reader_mode 6y ago
Even if they fix this problem in Apple watch, Samsung watch isn't going to get it, neither will Google Wear, or Garmin, or Withings, etc.
I feel like this space would benefit so much from some sort of generally available components/designs where the manufacturer is just configuring sensors, case size/materials/design, battery size, display type, input methods - and it would all be supported on some standard software platform.
Because right now it seems like designing a smartwatch is a very expensive process, it's all mass produced one-size-fits-all designs and everyone is reinventing the software stack with their own flaws, and you don't want to drop serious money for one when you know that nothing about the device can be fixed after the warranty expires (compare that to a mechanical watch). Smartphone model seems suboptimal when it comes to watches IMO. I would gladly pay more for a device I knew I could potentially use in 5 years with a standard battery and screen replacement options.
- amelius 6y agoYou forgot to mention the joy of patents.