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Pro tip: Do not trust the 'waterproof' rating on that cheap fitness tracker from Amazon
I had to pick between a $30 tracker and a $90 one for swimming, and the cheap one died after two laps in my local pool. The screen went black and now it just buzzes at me. Has anyone found a real waterproof tracker that does not cost a fortune?
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carter.mila6mo ago
Yeah, that waterproof rating is more like a suggestion if you don't pay close attention. The cheap ones often just have a basic seal that fails under real pressure, like from swimming strokes. It's not that they're all useless when wet, but you need to look for a real swim rating, not just splash proof. My old one survived rain but died in the shower, so you really have to check the fine print.
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emma_rodriguez306mo ago
So your tracker just turned into a fancy poolside buzzer?
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barbara_jenkins666mo ago
Honestly I saw an article saying they're basically useless if they get wet.
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