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Re:Globalstar SEC filing, Apple to use 85% of its satellite ... by wpietri on Thursday September 08, 2022 @02:13PM (#32769549)
An interesting bit about the solar stuff: when I was at REI and comparing the Fenix models, I asked if the Solar was really worth it. Even according to Garmin, the solar gets you an extra ~20% on battery life. The REI employee pointed out that for the $100 extra it cost, I could get a much more effective solar panel/battery combo that could not only charge my watch but other devices.

So I ended up getting the regular model, figuring if I ever needed solar anything, I'd come back and get the right panel for the trip. Yet another reason I'm happy to support my local REI store.

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Re:Globalstar SEC filing, Apple to use 85% of its satellite ... by williamscales on Thursday September 08, 2022 @03:19PM (#32770656)
Very true! I do the same thing myself, since I prefer the sapphire crystal for durability (solar is not available on that one). I can see how it would be very useful for someone who's on an ultralight type of thing where they may not even have a cell phone.
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