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Pixel Watch 2 / Smart Watches In General - A Review

Picked up a Pixel Watch 2 because: It was on sale I had Google Store credit Was interested in the experience Total after taxes and shipping was about $75CAD. Pretty good I would say for a brand new smart watch. Concerns I had were largely limited to battery life and how usable the screen was. The PW2 only has the smaller 41mm size and the closest thing I've owned in the past was a Nokia/Withings watch with a lot of the trackers but no smart/touch display. My most consistent thought is that I'm glad I didn't splurge on a PW3 or wait for a PW4. I'm not disappointed in the device or anything. But, it would be pretty hard to be disappointed for the price I paid. I think I would have been disappointed at a higher price point. This is obviously subjective and dependent on a lot of personal factors, but I'll get into that in a bit. First up; I don't use always on display or gestures. I haven't worn a watch in over a year. And, when I did I can't say that I actu...