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0 pointsthenewwazoo5y ago0 comments

> There still seems to be a large hole in the smartwatch market for a GOOD Android-compatible smartwatch.

In order for there to be a market, both sides have to exist: sellers and buyers. I'm not convinced Android users have the appetite for multi-hundred-dollar accessories the same way Apple users do, and given Apple's engineering skill and vertical integration, nobody is going to sell a smartwatch that's as good for less.

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nradov5y ago

Garmin seems to find plenty of customers willing to buy high end smart watches that cost even more than Apple watches. Many of those Garmin devices are paired with Android phones.

As one data point I just spent $1300 on a new top end Garmin watch and use it with Android.

Marsymars5y ago

I’d buy the top-end Apple Watch today if it was compatible with my Android phone; as-is, the slate of compatible watches are too poor for me to bother with any of them.

Though, I’m one person, so that doesn’t invalidate your point.

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