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by INTPenis 2361 days ago
Wow this looks very interesting. LCD screen instead of LED or any e-ink-similar display. Claim of 20 hour battery life.

I'm willing to back this project even with a Fossil HR on my wrist.

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To me, a eInk/transflective display totally make sense on a smartwatch energy-wise compared to a LCD, even though it's not as visually appealing.
> Claim of 20 hour battery life.

This isn't something of note now is it ? Xiaomi's watches have insane 2 week+ battery lives these days.

Depends on the screen. An LED screen like the Apple Watch needs to be charged almost every day. But an e-paper or LCD screen might last much longer. Also some makers do a dual screen with an LED screen underneath some sort of overlay that can be always on. I'm no expert in this, just very interested in finding a good smartwatch.