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cpsro said:

Never heard of xBloom before, so had to look it up. As a highly satisfied AeroPress user for over a decade, AeroPress seems much more environmentally responsible, much cheaper to use, and more customizable than xBloom, while being portable and having a far lower barrier to entry.

I love AeroPress for sure. it's extremely popular for a reason! I have a Fellow French press that I use and take with me xBloom is super environmentally friendly though. No metal or plastic pods. You only have an easily compostable coffee filter. Which, FWIW, I toss in my Lomi and it gets used in the garden each spring!

StephaneB said:

All that woke sillyness is sickening. And then the Americans wonder why the rest of the world think they are stupid.

Did they change their name? Is this the same as Burkley?

DavidIce said:

The problem with both the Nomad and Sandmarc is that they don’t taper / curve like the Apple band. Why would any take the time to design something that looks like it doesn’t belong on the watch. IMHO, they both totally miss the mark. The 4.5 rating should be a 3 at best.

I can't speak for Sandmarc, but Nomad is *known* for the robust lugs. That is their specific style and started with their original rugged band that had oversized lugs with the rubber strap. It gave the watch a different appearance that was boxier than what Apple was doing and a way to differentiate itself. Personally, I like that look and why I've worn so many Nomad bands over the years.

You don't have to like that style, but I do know it was a purposeful design choice that many of the brand's fans like. Me included. I think it looks great on the watch and was designed perfectly to complement it. 

eman223 said:

Sounds like they are still in talks with a buyer according to the article...👍👍

Deal is closed. That’s whats been shaking out the last several weeks as the deal finalized

appleinsideruser said:

This is potentially life saving. Big news.

Yes, but it is years behind the competition that was already doing this. As T1D, I moved away from Medtronic after they feel so far behind the Tandem T:Slim and Omnipod. The new T:Slim X3 is slated for this year and will include USB-C recharging, wireless software updates with new features, a revamped touch screen interface, and an updated version of their hybrid closed loop system that works with both the Freestyle Libre and the new Dexcom G7.

So yes. This is very good news, lifesaving news, but they are only playing catchup to what's been in the marketplace.