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I'm a runner, but I generally listen to tech podcasts or audible books while doing so. When someone gives me a watch with the ability to listen to these, combined with built-in GPS, I'm on board. Until then, I'll begrudgingly continue to lug around this phone...

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What you describe is almost exactly what Pebble is offering: one of their new watches + the Pebble Core (GPS + Cellular + headphones jack)

From what I've read it supports streaming music... To stream podcasts it'll have to have an app for that, and for using Audible it'll have to support, well, Audible.

Add to that the fact that it requires its own 3g connection, which will add a monthly cost. I'd much rather have built-in storage sufficient to store audiobooks and podcasts...

It has 4GB of storage.

> You can also use Core’s 4GB of built-in storage to access your favorite playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Not sure if it will work with Audible specifically, but it should work with normal audiobook files.

You do not have to have a 3G connection to use it. It has WiFi for offline syncing.

Ah, didn't catch that. If it works with Audible, it'll be a win. Thanks.

It's not perfect, but I just use an iPod shuffle for audio while I run. I find that preferable to bringing my phone. I don't do audible books, but it is supported.

TomTom Cardio Music does exactly this. Interface is a little basic compared to Garmin but might be fine depending what you need/want.

Maybe go for a watch with GPS and bluetooth headphones that can store audio? Someting like the bragi dash or one of the many alternatives?

I already have bluetooth headphones, but a watch with built-in GPS and internal storage allowing for podcasts/audiobooks has eluded me. If you know of one I'd appreciate the info.

The Bragi Dash has no GPS... just accelerometer tracking as far as I can tell.

The dash / similar hadphones have internal storage for audiobooks and podcasts with no gps. You could then use gps on a running watch (this is the setup I use to listen to music and podcasts running)

Ah, I see what you're saying. Good suggestion. Thanks.

Sony Smartwatch 3?

I had one for a few days, it has GPS and internal storage. I passed on it because of the backlit LCD screen, replacing it with a watch that has an OLED screen but no GPS -- but then I cycle, and always have my phone with me.

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