Garmin Bounce is a $150 kids’ smartwatch with LTE and GPS
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- 20 Nov 2022
kiasunkiasi, 16 Nov 2022err... battery only last for 2 days?charge it then
simple
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- Chemist83
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- 18 Nov 2022
antiba1as, 17 Nov 2022Apple DOESN'T EVEN COMPARE to the Garmin ecosystem! So... moreI am deep in the Apple ecosystem and own 5 Apple Watches that I wear all the time. Garmin is the only other smart watch that I will buy. I currently own 6 Garmin watches and plan to buy the Epix 2. The newer Garmin watches are so much more functional, they are good Apple watch replacements.
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- 17 Nov 2022
Too expensive, too big, with mediocre specs. Nah, I don't see how this could be a choice for parents.
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- 17 Nov 2022
kek, 15 Nov 2022Nvm the stupid watch: " Parents control the smartwa... moreApple DOESN'T EVEN COMPARE to the Garmin ecosystem! So excited to have the opportunity to pay for BOTH the device AND LTE service through Garmin for my child(ren) to be part of the Garmin ecosystem that I've loved for years (I have the Epix 2 and have had many of the devices since their first). Already ordered and SOOO excited (despite Garmin's competitor's negative reviews!)!
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- 17 Nov 2022
kiasunkiasi, 16 Nov 2022err... battery only last for 2 days?For the LTE and multi GPS to keep my family safe?! You bet!
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- 17 Nov 2022
Samath N8 808 owner, 16 Nov 2022The biggest red flag is that Garmin account and app require... moreYes, you hit the nail on the head! I'm so excited to have the opportunity to pay for BOTH the device AND LTE service through Garmin for my child(ren) to be part of the Garmin ecosystem that I've loved for years (I have the Epix 2 and have had many of the devices since their first). And YES: 2 days for a device running both LTE and multi GPS for my child(ren)'s safety is PLENTY fine (and expected for anyone who comprehends these technologies)! Already ordered and SOOO excited (despite Garmin's competitor's negative reviews!)!
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Nov 2022
kek, 15 Nov 2022Nvm the stupid watch: " Parents control the smartwa... moreApple absolutely requires you to pay for LTE
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- Samath N8 808 owner
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- 16 Nov 2022
The biggest red flag is that Garmin account and app requirement. In addition to of course, the dismayal battery life, huge size, etc
A variety of implementations might've happened, but Garmin chose to run with the times. Clearly, this is a service, not a product, don't be confused. You're dependent on the company for whatever time you have this. Assuming the company stays (this assumption always exists anyways).
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- 16 Nov 2022
PhoneFreak45, 15 Nov 2022Most kids probably aren't going to care about fitness ... moreWhen i bought redmi note 5 Pro i watched water test videos for it and the phone had no problems being 30 minutes under 10cm of water while the phone maybe have only splash resistance. Also a lot of phones that get water damage "can" still work after the water is tried up
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- Anonymous
- m2J
- 15 Nov 2022
HyperionBurn, 15 Nov 2022First of all it makes kids look cool, and it’s not too expe... moreSome weird arguments. Like why 5 years old phone will lose water resistance cause it's 5 years old ? Also do we live in water world that there is always issues with water ? And also why do you think smartphones are not allowed in school ? They are allowed in school but not on the classes when they study. I dont think any smartphone is allowed even for collage students when they are in classes. And also why is it a problem when kids lose there parents 5 years old phone ? This type of thing happens and it isn't like it wont happen if you have a new phone. Also wrist watch can get damaged when kids play.
If to think everything as worse case scenario
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- 15 Nov 2022
Anonymous, 15 Nov 2022To track them via GPS, because some (actually the amount is... moreYou obviously don't have small kids. Would you want to know where your dog is at all times?
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- 15 Nov 2022
Nvm the stupid watch:
" Parents control the smartwatch via the Garmin Jr. app and need to have an active Garmin Connect account to set up the watch. The LTE features require a subscription, which starts at $10/€11 per month."
WTF Garmin. Not even Apple has gone that far to charge monthly for LTE.
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- Mr. Anonymous
- 3SL
- 15 Nov 2022
Are there any good alternatives that are as easy to use and are cheaper?
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- Anonymous
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- 15 Nov 2022
FatShady, 15 Nov 2022who in their right mind is going to buy a 150$ watch for th... moreTo track them via GPS, because some (actually the amount is creepy large) parents are like that.
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- 15 Nov 2022
PhoneFreak45, 15 Nov 2022A product category I never understood, even as a kid. Why n... moreIt might be because Children are notorious for losing things hence the need for things that are physically attached to them
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- 15 Nov 2022
FatShady, 15 Nov 2022who in their right mind is going to buy a 150$ watch for th... moreThose who have 150 to spend bruh that was easy
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- JFD
- 15 Nov 2022
Why LCD on a watch
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- 15 Nov 2022
HyperionBurn, 15 Nov 2022First of all it makes kids look cool, and it’s not too expe... moreMost kids probably aren't going to care about fitness tracking - I know I didn't, neither did my sister (We were both given a Kickstarter product called a dokiwatch - basically an early version of this Garmin watch. It ultimately got cancelled and we were refunded but yeah.) As for waterproofing yeah good point but, while kids can be accident prone, they're not near open pools of water a whole lot at school. Also, the 2017 iPhone X is waterproof, as is the S8, and I believe the LG G6. Granted waterproof seals do become less reliable over time but my iPhone 8 is still waterproof even after nearly 5 years.
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- Anonymous
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- 15 Nov 2022
HyperionBurn, 15 Nov 2022First of all it makes kids look cool, and it’s not too expe... moreI mean you can buy a used wearos watch.