The Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar is a much better choice.
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Apple Watch Ultra Teardown Reveals Larger Battery, Improved Water Resistance, and More
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Still no sign of the Trail Loop anywhere. Think I'll go with the Alpine Loop the next time it becomes available.
Yes. I also have an Apple Watch. The Garmin lasts about a week and can recharge in sunlight.
I will have small pocket LED light w/ Siren, Apple Watch Ultra, and USB-C LED Flashlight for the winter. Too bad most Pocket lights w/siren have feminine color.
louder? I think you're missing the key point of the Taptic Engine here. Unless vibration doesn't feel any bit significant at all.
Probably not, but when you add in titanium case, higher durability, double the screen brightness, double the depth of water resistance, 40m dive capability, depth gauge, water temperature sensor, diving certification, and an extra-loud emergency siren, it's definitely "worth" (if you have use for any or all of those things) an extra $370. If anything, I'm a bit surprised it's not even more expensive.
you're small. It's all about perspective
(I'm 2 m tall and 120 kg - the size is perfect) -
Wow. So many editorialized statements with *nothing* to back it up.
This guy can speak to impact durability of whatever sapphire ceramic composition this is without any testing?
I miss the iFixit of old that wasn’t a media company…
This guy can speak to impact durability of whatever sapphire ceramic composition this is without any testing?
I miss the iFixit of old that wasn’t a media company…
No their PR is fantastic, they’ve complained and harnessed so much faux rage online that it’s incentivized both Google and Samsung to partner up with iFixit an official parts/tool retailer.
Their last axe to grind is Apple.
The tone of this company has changed *dramatically* since they clearly got competent PR people.
Do they not do the the teardown posts anymore with pictures of the boards with chip layouts and all that? I don't really care for watching videos.
$400 a year? Lmao talk about flat out lying. The regular apple watch can last close to 3-4 years before the battery dies. I’m guessing the Ultra can go 4-5 before the battery goes. Obviously you’ll take a performance hit with battery life into the 3 year mark but it should still last and entire day. I usually have 30-40 % after 24hrs. So 1 waking day which is around 16 hours or so I have 50-60%. Glad you like your $16 Casio. I’m happy with my S7
Yep, it’s called view counts and a boring video correctly taking it apart just isn’t entertaining. People like to see expensive things broken.
The tools aren’t too bad, but they’re not professional grade obviously. I have one of the screwdriver sets and it comes in handy sometimes. You just have to know your limitations with what you’re capable of repairing. If you want to improve your skill, then you need to get some junk iPhones or whatever and work on them so when you break something it’s no big deal. I’m just lazy and would rather have someone skilled fix it for about the same price it would cost me to fix it.
You do know that the battery is replaceable right? It’s $80 plus tax at the Apple Store if you don’t have AppleCare. I took mine in, but you probably could mail it in as well. The store I went to mailed it out anyway. I just had it done on my series 4 so now it’s probably good for another four years.$400 a year? Lmao talk about flat out lying. The regular apple watch can last close to 3-4 years before the battery dies. I’m guessing the Ultra can go 4-5 before the battery goes. Obviously you’ll take a performance hit with battery life into the 3 year mark but it should still last and entire day. I usually have 30-40 % after 24hrs. So 1 waking day which is around 16 hours or so I have 50-60%. Glad you like your $16 Casio. I’m happy with my S7
Maybe I was not explaining it right. My S7 just gave me a subtle tap on my wrist. If I was in a quiet room with other people around it was pretty much only me noticing the notification coming in. My Ultra is really audible in a quiet surrounding when it gives me that "tap"
I’ve watched a few iFixit teardowns and they are a bunch of hacks. Forcing things open, no grounding wrist strapparts just fall on the floor.
While I’m not as vocal as a lot of people on repairability, I continue to be amazed about Apple’s “commitment” to the environment and… difficult to replace batteries. It’s the one component that’s known to have a very limited lifespan. Additionally, the supply loop is getting better and better in terms of recycling.
Replacing a battery should always be something as simple as possible.
Replacing a battery should always be something as simple as possible.
Curious then, how the girlfriend is still wearing her series 3 that I bought for her in 2017. Still uses it for running daily, too.
For me, I use cellular service when I do a walk without bringing an iPhone.