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damn it. I just bought a Garmin inReach Mini

• lxgr 5y ago
  I got a Somewear recently (really happy with it too) almost expecting this to finally land in this year‘s iPhones in a classic late early adopter‘s moment. At least you‘ll be able to resell it to Android users :)
• tra3 5y ago
  I’ve got the big one last year. It’s still worth it — while the usage overlaps a bit, you still want a ruggerized device that can survive knocks and submersion for emergencies. This is still a rumour after all.
  • msh 5y ago
    Is the Garmin more durable than a iPhone in a rugged case with screen protection?
    • frosted-flakes 5y ago
      Definitely. An iPhone is still a glass slab, after all. Drop it on a rock screen-down and the screen can still easily break. Plus, a dedicated device can have better battery life.
      • GeekyBear 5y ago
        The latest version of (iPhone exclusive) Corning glass is quite a bit more durable than the Gorilla glass used in other devices. >With the screen still holding strong, we decided to go even higher, using a step ladder to reach nine feet. ...the screen still looked like new after three back-to-back drops from nine feet https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-12-scratch-drop-test-ceramic-shield-durability/ https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-12-scratch-drop-test...
    • mthoms 5y ago
      The mini feels nearly indestructible. But more importantly, it’s a single purpose device with a dedicated battery.
• mthoms 5y ago
  Hold onto it. I use my iPhone for pictures and GPS tracking (with paper maps as backup) when hiking but don’t trust the battery enough for emergency use. The mini can last for days, or even weeks between charges and is extremely rugged.
  • justinzollars 5y ago
    And for a real emergency situation, having overlapping devices is an insurance policy