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Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by sz4kerto on Tuesday October 16, 2018 @04:19AM (#18227624)
I have a Garmin sport/smart watch, it lasts for weeks and it has always-on color display. Smart watches from other brands also last for many days or weeks.
Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by tallanvor on Tuesday October 16, 2018 @07:57AM (#18228581)
The Fenix 3 is still going strong for me after two years with it. I don't usually use GPS on it, so I charge it about once a week when it's around 50% charge (sometimes I forget to check, which is why I plan for about weekly charging).

Also, the edge is slightly raised above the face on it, so while there are a couple of nicks on the bezel, there are no scratches on the glass. The sapphire glass may also be part of that.

App ecosystem is minimal, but I honestly don't need any apps anyway.

Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by parliament32 on Tuesday October 16, 2018 @03:53PM (#18232633)
I got mine for running/swimming/activities but I actually really like it as a daily smartwatch. Like you said, some nicks on the bezel but otherwise it seems indestructible.
Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by hunterashmore on Monday October 22, 2018 @11:40AM (#18275555)
Pebble was my watch for years until Garmin released the vivoactive HR. While Garmin loses style points compared to Pebble, it has much better features and durability.

The first weekend I had it, I tested it by wearing it on a Tough Mudder...it survived without a scratch. 2 years later and the Garmin battery life is still over a week. If you miss Pebble and want something still being updated, look at the Garmin watches (but I wouldn't go any lower than the current vivoactive3 line)

Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by oldsklgdfth on Tuesday October 16, 2018 @09:24AM (#18229124)
I have a refurbished 235. I use it mainly for running, it lasts forever, it's light and you can see your activity history on it - unlike the fitbit i previously had.
Re:Ask HN: What discontinued company/product do you wish was... by reitanqild on Tuesday October 16, 2018 @06:59AM (#18228256)
Seconded. I really like mine. It does all I need from a watch and then some.

I also got mine replaced without any hassle after it failed.