Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.::With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
So is the Google Home.
It cost me around $600 and has a known splash-screen issue which I just woke up to one morning.
No fix available when it happens. Nothing I did causes it. You just have to bin it.
It’s either planned obsolescence or just shitty design.
markstos@lemmy.world 1 year ago
On the other hand, a Garmin Fenix can be easily opened with an inexpensive tool and replacement parts are easily found online.
sbv@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Garmin watches look amazing. I just wish they had more smartwatch capabilities. I’d love complications on the watch face, and I feel like I should be able to start the assistant with a hotword.
I’m not sure if the Google Watch can do the latter.
echo64@lemmy.world 1 year ago
On the other side of things. I’m super happy that garmin watches don’t have more smartwatch capabilities. Their laser focus on sports wearable is what keeps them massively competitive there and keeps me on weeks of battery life instead of hours of battery life
Saneless@lemmy.world 1 year ago
There’s plenty of watch faces with cool shit on them in the store, same as with Google
And having had watches that do respond to “hey Google” they were super iffy and inconsistent. Buttons are easier to avoid frustration, which the Garmin has.
As far as “smartwatch capabilities” I haven’t missed anything from my Wear watch. I certainly don’t miss charging it every day or having it die by 5pm because I actually used it
I’m charging my Garmin this morning. Haven’t charged it since Sunday… a week ago Sunday
Psythik@lemm.ee 1 year ago
What kind of smart watch doesn’t have complications? Does it at least have sleep tracking?
cash@lemmynsfw.com 1 year ago
yeah but then you look like a pisspants triathlete
CaptainAniki@lemmy.flight-crew.org 1 year ago
Pyotr@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Their customer support is also aces too. I’ve got a Fenix 6s and the battery is going out on it, and they’re replacing it for free. No questions or fuss. Just a shipping label.
For as expensive as they are, I’ve been extremely happy with them. When this replacement dies in another 3+ years I’ll definitely be getting another Garmin.