Hands-On With Samsung's $30 Bluetooth-Enabled 'SmartTags'

[PJL500]

"Samsung's SmartTags are similar in both design and functionality to Tile's offerings..." My biggest gripe about Tile design was their sealed unit - absence of a replaceable or rechargeable battery. Dealbreaker. Did that change?

 

[Apple_Robert]

These are not anti-theft devices. You can still smash it with a hammer.

I didn't didn't think or say the devices were anti-theft. Not sure where you came up with that from my post.

 

[black_knight]

People buy Apple products then complain about a few bucks a year? It's like buying a Bugatti then complaining about gas prices.

$3.49 for 8-pack coin batteries
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/plattboj-lithium-battery-80291156/

I agree. People love to complain. If you’re spending the money on the accessory itself, a few more dollars isn’t a deal breaker. People have twisted logic.

 

[Klyster]

The fundamental point is that if you were looking to introduce a new product in 2021 with the best possible ethical and environmental design practices at heart, you wouldn't choose this type of battery.

Can we look back and say Apple got it wrong with the old TV remote? Yes.

Should they also remove these old remotes from sale? Yes. - However this is a distraction argument.

Are these remotes representative of their latest design for that product? No!

These Tags are a clear example of Samsung's ego to 'beat' Apple to market by rushing a quick product to market first with these cheap disposable batteries. It's easier to design and manufacture a product that does not require a customised built-in battery.

Intelligent consumers see past Samsung's desperation to be first.

If Apple use the same style of battery then feel free to call me wrong, but I don't think they will. We will wait and see.

How's the battery of the airtags Ben?

 

[JonGarrett]

How's the battery of the airtags Ben?

Can we put to rest the crap about Samsung rushing a product to beat Apple. How is it that when Samsung has several generations of a product they're rushing to beat Apple??

You're typical of the apple fan, you hear of a Samsung product and think it's their first.

Samsung the Smart Tag plus is Samsung's 3rd tracker, the first being released in 2018.

 

[Klyster]

Can we put to rest the crap about Samsung rushing a product to beat Apple. How is it that when Samsung has several generations of a product they're rushing to beat Apple??

You're typical of the apple fan, you hear of a Samsung product and think it's their first.

Samsung the Smart Tag plus is Samsung's 3rd tracker, the first being released in 2018.

I'm not the person you should be quoting....

 

[JonGarrett]

You are completely missing the point!

This Apple product was designed in 2009. In fact, if you want to get down to it, it was designed originally in 2005!

Back then these batteries were common, yes!

Don't try and justify your continued neglect of the real issue here!

The point is that Shamsung have designed a BRAND NEW product in 2021 (not 2009) using this dangerous and disposable primitive battery technology.

POOR DESIGN FORM in 2021!

This is what I was referring to in my original post before you started digging out the archives and clutching at straws.

Can we put to rest the crap about Samsung rushing a product to beat Apple. How is it that when Samsung has several generations of a product they're rushing to beat Apple??

You're typical of the apple fan, you hear of a Samsung product and think it's their first.

Samsung the Smart Tag plus is Samsung's 3rd tracker, the first being released in 2018.

 

[JonGarrett]

I'm not the person you should be quoting....

My bad.