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  • I have been using one with an alternate OS / Privacy focused setup of older hardware (Pixel 7 with Graphene, older Bluetooth headphones and a Pinetime). Switching back and forth between that config and a pretty current Samsung config.

    It’s interesting how much of the current smartwatch features are really just bloat in my day to day. I really only want to track steps, heartbeat when needed and receive messages.

    I can do most of that with either and the battery life + simple design of the Pinetime has me considering a full move to their platform (phone, watch, buds).

    I run bangle for most of my advanced config and it’s decent. Makes some of the under the hood stuff a bit easier.

    I think for the price of a pinewatch most users who are already looking at the hardware will get at least their investment back on checking the platform out and dipping in to the community around it.





















  • vulgarcynictoComic Strips@lemmy.worldWide Cars
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    11 days ago

    Can confirm, I have an EV for daily use and a F150 platinum for towing a 8.5k trailer, project work for my house, band equipment, etc… The trim package is where a lot of that extra cost goes (didnt really need heated, massage seats but we have a family member that was our sales guy and it was used so waaaaaaay less than MSRP). It is surprisingly fuel efficient when my partner is out of town and I need to run errands. I also live in a rather rural area so I’m not generally clogging up the roads. Also make it a conscious effort to park way out in the back 40 so I’m not creating a shit show for other drivers in the parking lot. The bonus is, that’s usually where the cart returns are so its less steps to get them back to the store!

    Additional note, it’s completely stock aside from a good tonneau cover and some roof racks for kayaks. Lifted pavement princess rides gross me out.