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albertgoeswoof
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Ask HN: Which abandoned proprietary software would...
Try the Amazfit BIP, it’s similar (e ink screen), cheaper ($69) but does lack a bit on software / integrations side
IshKebab
on Dec 8, 2018
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Does not look comparable. Appears to be basically a heart rate and step counter. One of the great things about smart watches is notifications.
AdamGibbins
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As far as I can find on the internet, it does support notifications, even says so on their official site. So not sure what your comment is referring to.
IshKebab
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Ah yes. The pictures I found made it look like it didn't have a proper display but it actually does. Definitely not e-ink though.
darkmighty
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I believe it's transflective LCD display
albertgoeswoof
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It is e ink... the screen is always on, works in bright light and lasts 30 days+
IshKebab
on Dec 10, 2018
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E-ink is a specific technology. Not just any daylight-visible low power display.
albertgoeswoof
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It has notifications, shows texts, let’s you reject calls etc.
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