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Huawei Watch 2 - Carbon Black - Android Wear 2.6 (US Warranty) - USD $187.97 (AUD ~$246) Delivered @ Amazon US

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this is BT WIFI only no 4G (cant insert simcard) - but you really want sim card on tiny smart watch? it will drain the battery like a flash. someone joked, for smartwatch with 4G you will need to turn off the phone feature and turn on only when you need it otherwise when you really want to make a call the battery already dead…. lol useless lithium technology.
dont get me wrong. i want to have LTE on my watch, rings, necklace, underwear, etc but at this century, battery wont like it.

no need internet or no need to be connected to your phone to use android pay. this US model will works just fine here.
warranty US only
sport model not classic
latest android update on this: 2.60
will get oreo (the HW1 not)
band can be swapped easily, $5-10 from ebay aliexpres etc. find 20mm ones.
i have this, question ask me.

specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_2-8585.php

previous deal
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/343813

reviews:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/watch-reviews/huawei-watch-2-s…
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/08/huawei-watch-2-australian…

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    • DKZ370 on 22/12/2017 - 10:36
      +4

      lol this guy! Almost every Electrical/Gaming post lolz

      • cheepwun on 22/12/2017 - 10:42
        -3

        Do you know what sort of activities the CIA engage in, daily?

    • No on 22/12/2017 - 12:06
      -1

      Are there any smartphones or tablets in your household?

      • cheepwun on 22/12/2017 - 12:52

        No, I live in a log cabin in the woods.

        …because apparently I'm not allowed to use spyware devices. Nor remove most of their obnoxious data-collecting spyware infestations.

        Nor disable hidden 'services'.

        I am not allowed to use a modern phone or tablet or PC because by using them and knowing the extent of their spyware infestations (by using them), this somehow invalidates what I have said in the minds of those who know nothing about their devices, who I naturally must answer to.

        I must not discuss the CIA / NSA State Intelligence links of all the leading OSs and their vast data collection practices without living in a remote log cabin using my Homebrew operating system.

        Because by using a CIA / NSA state intelligence data collection device, all my comments are null and void.

        …in the eyes of some.

        • No on 22/12/2017 - 15:16

          It was just a question.

          I wasn't saying your not allowed these devices.

          I could be wrong but my understanding is that adding a watch wouldn't give any more information about you than your phone is already giving away.

        • cheepwun on 23/12/2017 - 16:24
          -1

          @No:
          Some commenters seem to be of the belief that commenting on a modern device is something I should be giving up.

          Re: watches
          Yeah likely right. Especially if it is a 'dumb' Casio like mine. Hah.

    • FabMan on 24/12/2017 - 08:39

      Its Huawei, more likely Chinese know what you are up too.

  • albert0pia on 22/12/2017 - 10:48
    +2

    Mods, we could really use a block button or something.

    For anyone who's looking to pick up this watch, you'll get the best performance from it if you disable "OK Google" detection. Just a heads up.

    • Dice on 22/12/2017 - 11:01

      Is that turned off out of the box?

      • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 11:06
        +1

        i believe, turned on. but easy to turn off, no need root or anything just a toggle

    • Moderatorneil on 22/12/2017 - 11:08

      Mods, we could really use a block button or something.

      From the help, FAQ:

      How can I block posts from certain users or stores?

      Find a post by that user or store, then click the hide button. You have an option to:

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      help

      Also please use the report link. With 126,000 comments a month, we can't read every single one. Thanks.

    • t3chshopper on 22/12/2017 - 11:39
      +1

      Ha. I didn't even know what you're referring to since I'd blocked them ages ago!

      • FabMan on 24/12/2017 - 08:42

        Smart, took till now for me.

  • Steptoe on 22/12/2017 - 10:48

    How do you find the call function? eg. hearing for both parties?

    Any good apps for voice-to-text note taking?

    • Dice on 22/12/2017 - 11:02
      +1

      Works fine on mine, both sides can hear clearly even in my noisy car.

  • mg_k on 22/12/2017 - 10:52

    Android pay supported and working here in Australia?

    • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 10:55

      yes no problem! forgot …will update post.

  • mahgo on 22/12/2017 - 11:02

    What's the battery life like?

    • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 11:25

      in the beginning people will play a lot with their new toys so dont expect good but after weeks i think should last for 1.5 days under normal usage.i believe this is better than HW1

  • urbancartel on 22/12/2017 - 11:03

    Isn't that latest android wear 2.7 (that's what i've got on my Ticwatch S) which runs android wear

    Also pity Cashrewards doesn't have 6% off watches anymore

    • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 11:26

      latest is oreo some people already got it! (fossil, armani watches, Lg)

  • bchliu on 22/12/2017 - 11:32
    +1

    Sorry. I disagree. All smart watches NEED to have LTE Mobile connectivity in it to be actually effective and usable. BT range is too limited (eg. walking away from your desk or even going downstairs). WIFI helps a bit, but it's not applicable in office situations where they have corporate WIFI. Only LTE Mobile will allow you to properly receive missed messages whilst you are away from your phone / desk.

    There is a very good reason why the LTE Apple watch is selling like hotcakes at the moment. Once you go LTE Mobile on the watch, you dont want to go back. This is actually one of the main reasons why the Smartwatches havent been as successful as they should be.

    • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 11:40

      agree but our battery lithium tech isnt good hasnt improve since dinosaur age.
      do you know the real usage time for that apple watch after say 5-10 phone calls plus notifications etc? if they can last 5 hours its okay. but working office hour is 8 so its not good enough for most people.

      https://www.cultofmac.com/503929/apple-watch-3-review-roundu…

      • bchliu on 22/12/2017 - 11:58

        Not really. I hardly really use it for voice calls except if I am away from my desk for extended period of time and someone calls through. My Urbane 2 LTE lasts about 1.5 days on moderate usage (all notifications, simple replies, simple web browse, etc). The biggest sucker I find is GPS so if you enable it for walks and exercise, it will chew through the battery (down to 5 hours maybe). Even Voice calls aren't very battery consuming from what I have experienced. The AW2.0 update did drop my battery a bit though I must admit (originally was 2 days+).

        • CyberMurning on 22/12/2017 - 14:15

          i see U2 sounds good! must be expensive i got this HW just $200, second hand pristine condition.
          but that apple watch, reading reviews i dont know if it is good.
          but as usual, everything apple put inside glass window people will buy like a hot apple pie.

        • bchliu on 22/12/2017 - 20:31

          @dragonindespair: Yeah.. its pretty nice watch. I was gonna get the local stock Huawei last month with those big ebay specials.. went down to around $400 delivered from memory.. But that was with LTE. Honestly though, having used Smartwatches for 7 years now, the killer feature missing had always been full independence of the device - and that can only be achieved through cellular.

          https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Au-Stock-Huawei-Watch-2-4G-Sport…

          Next 20% off sale.. hmmm..

        • CyberMurning on 24/12/2017 - 08:50

          @bchliu: if you really need hw2 4g now just buy from gumtree I see as low as $350

          But afaik there is no sim sharing in Australia yet so you put sim card in there with different number from what you have in the phone? Or just sim with data?

        • bchliu on 24/12/2017 - 10:11

          @dragonindespair: SIM sharing is available - only in e-SIMs for Apple Watch at the moment (I know its stupid). I have a TPG $1 SIM in my watch and I pretty much divert my calls to it "when unavailable". So people call my main number and then if I dont answer in three rings, it will divert over to my watch. Data wise, the watch is always in sync even when I am away from the phone. So if I went out without my phone, all messenger / whatsapp / wechat / viber / Skype / SMS / general notifications will still come through the watch - which I can also do quick replies to even though the phone isnt with me.

          Thats why having cellular is so important in the watch - not just because of calls, but you sync all your messages, notifications etc all through the connection. Data usage is low too on the watch and I hardly ever use more than the freebie 50MB of data a month that TPG gives me on the $1 plan. Not to mention having access to internet and even proper Google Maps on the go since it is GPS and Cellular data to load the maps from.

        • CyberMurning on 24/12/2017 - 11:46

          @bchliu: ok completely forgot about diverting calls, and I got it about whatsapp Skype etc but sms? Smses will come to he phone only, right? But yeah overall I understand.

        • bchliu on 24/12/2017 - 16:37

          @dragonindespair: SMS also gets sent over as a message too if you install the right app. By doing all this, it basically replicates the SIM sharing anyway unless you wanna make a call (TPG's $1 SIM plan is 10c a min from memory). Throw in Android Pay for AW2.0 and you basically can walk out of the house with nothing but your watch. BT headphones also pair to it too so that you can have about 2GB of music on there. Grab the Basic web browser if you are in dire need to FB or something. lol.

          That's what Smartwatches should have been like from the very beginning and you'd have more people take it up.

        • CyberMurning on 24/12/2017 - 16:42

          @bchliu: I see. Alright sell me your urbane cheap when you get hw2 4g ok? :)

        • bchliu on 24/12/2017 - 16:46

          @dragonindespair: lol.. The HW2 LTE isnt any better than the LG Urb2 except it is local stock and has more local bands than mine. But yeah if you get it, can do very much the same thing on it. I keep telling everyone that once you go Cellular with the Smartwatch, you'd never want to go back because most of those functions just doesnt work anymore.

          I'll wait for the next gen of AW if it ever becomes available. Given up on Samsung Gear platform (Tizen) as not enough support and they've gone backwards in functionality.

  • linds1234 on 28/12/2017 - 21:24

    Thanks mate, been on the fence about this watch vs the Ticwatch S/E.

    At this price it's worth paying the extra $50 or so over the S for the NFC and ambient light sensor. Looks like the battery will last longer as well. Purchased

    • CyberMurning on 28/12/2017 - 21:39

      Of course get this one. Can't compare reputable brand vs kick-starter.

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