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I hear this a lot, what exactly is the problem with running with a smart phone? I run with my 5S all the time and I barely notice it is there. Is this just a problem with larger screened phones? Is it really such an inconvenience that it justifies a +$200 watch to solve the problem?

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Yes, I wear my Nexus 4 on my arm and it's not the nicest thing. I previously had a 4" phone which was much better. Also, the smartwatch is nice to see your speed and the time, so you would wear it anyway (I can't really check the phone's screen on my arm, but I have audio feedback). If you can get rid of the smartphone, which is here just for the music and GPS, that's perfect. An update to android wear is going to bring bluetooth offline music, perfect for my bluetooth headset I use. Why take your smartphone with you when you don't need it?

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