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aquiryesterday at 6:37 PM5 repliesview on HN

No vibration...what a missed opportunity! The reason that I got into smartwatches is the vibration wake-up alarm


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littlecranky67today at 9:51 AM

I am with you on this - with vibration alarm, it would be an instant buy. Vibration alarm on the wrist is so much less stressful in the morning, plus it doesn't wake up anyone sleeping next to you. I haven't used audio-based alarms in years.

erickhillyesterday at 11:19 PM

Vibration is precisely what made me sell my brand new (sold out) Pebble watch. No matter the firmware or options (un)chosen, it would randomly vibrate at odd times of the day. Couldn't stand the constant distractions.

Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U back on my wrist where it belongs.

bpevyesterday at 6:49 PM

I'd guess it's likely battery and size consideration.

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AlfredBarnesyesterday at 6:45 PM

The only thing keeping me on my apple watch is the wakeup.

slazaroyesterday at 10:34 PM

I'm disappointed because that's what kept me from buying the Amazfit Neo, which is a similar concept to this one. Without vibration it's useless to me. They get so close to a great product and then...