So I want te find the most feature rich smartwatch that doesn't send data to the manufacure. I have tried the Pinetime watch, but it died after 6 months.

Infinitytime (OS) was not realy that feature rish, so I want to secrufise an Open Source watch OS. But I still want to connect it with Open Source software, like gadged bridge.

What is my best option under €200? Maybe the Xioami Mi band 7 (€50) that is supported by gadgedbrigde?

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[–] sxan@midwest.social 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm in the same boat. The buttons on my Pebble Time Steel are going, and I don't know what I'm going to replace it with.

the Pinetime watch, but it died after 6 months.

Oof, that's a shame. That was on my list of possibilities.

[–] MetalAirship@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ive been considering buying a new old stock "backup pebble" for when mine goes. Basically the perfect smartwatch

[–] sxan@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, there really is no decent alternative, yet. While I agree the LCD screen smartwatches look better and are more fancy, but I really like the e-Ink -- always on, readable in full sun, and only having to charge it once a month or so. The hybrid idea is a decent alternative, but you lose customizable faces; I'm willing to sacrifice that for long battery life, though, so that's probably where I'll go next.

I don't understand why there isn't more of a market for e-Ink watches, though. I mean, there are a bunch of us, but apparently not enough to sustain a company.

[–] roembol@lemmy.roembol.nl 1 points 1 year ago

Do consider that if it's never been used, the battery may be so dead that you have to replace it. I have had to do this with a new one I bought, and it seems to be a common issue for new old stock.