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Survey Shows Pre-Launch Demand for Apple's iWatch on Par With iPad
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Excellent list. The one piece I haven't seen discussed yet (and I'm still working through the thread) is whether the iWatch is an iOS companion device, or whether it will have value on its own?
Remember the early days of the iOS devices, they were heavily tethered to a more powerful computer.
I would like to see some security features tied into the watch. Specifically, the ability to lock/unlock the phone when in proximity to the watch. I'd also like the ability to sound an alarm/lock the phone when the phone is too far from my watch. And a quick access to "Find My iPhone" on the watch is a must.
I see this device providing value in the health & Fitness space. Some use cases:
1) Connect Heart Rate Monitor - similar to that of a Polar Watch. Right now I need to drag along my iPhone when I use Digifit to connect my HRM. With iwatch this goes away.
2) Playing music while exercising. Again I could use my iPhone but because its bulky it makes it inconvenient.
3) Fitness activity/sleep tracking(Like the Nike or Fitbit Flex Bands)
All this without leaving the Apple ecosystem. For this reason only Im interested .
1) Connect Heart Rate Monitor - similar to that of a Polar Watch. Right now I need to drag along my iPhone when I use Digifit to connect my HRM. With iwatch this goes away.
2) Playing music while exercising. Again I could use my iPhone but because its bulky it makes it inconvenient.
3) Fitness activity/sleep tracking(Like the Nike or Fitbit Flex Bands)
All this without leaving the Apple ecosystem. For this reason only Im interested .
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The health and fitness functions are certainly interesting. However if Apple wants to make the iwatch appeal more to just than just one segment, they're going to have to figure out a bunch of really cool stuff that it will have to do so every body will want to buy it.
Who wants a cheap digital watch, even if its a fancy one, when you can get a quality mechanical watch for very little? I stopped wearing a digital watch in Middle School, and I won't be going back. Digital watches are for children, mechanical watches are for grown ups. Which one are you?
nope i don't want one.
The idea of having to wear a watch again after ditching it for a smartphone is totally nutty to me.
I do not see watches as a cool young thing to wear and no amount of tech will change that.
Watches are jewellery for people who don't know the value of money not for tech geeks or the general public.
The idea of having to wear a watch again after ditching it for a smartphone is totally nutty to me.
I do not see watches as a cool young thing to wear and no amount of tech will change that.
Watches are jewellery for people who don't know the value of money not for tech geeks or the general public.
It's a well known fact that 87.42% of survey statistics are completely inaccurate or made up.
It's a well known fact that 87.42% of survey statistics are completely inaccurate or made up.
Dilbert's tie is a watch.
Yea, me too. I really want a watch that is only visible when the lights are down, like that one.
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Not true at all. 10 years ago a ton of us were hoping for the internet in a small device, like our phone. That market was ready to explode, once the right technology and the right product came along.
I don't think the same can be said for this 'watch'. We'll see. And feel free to shove these words back in my face if this watch actually becomes a huge hit (which it won't).
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iWatch. I lol'd. The only thing more ridiculous than the whole concept, is the number of people falling all over themselves to say how great it will be. Yeah, I need something with a screen 1/8th the size of my iPhone that I can barely read. Take my money, please.
Bingo.
This is more accurate:
- know nothing about the price
- know nothing about the looks
- know nothing about the functionality
- know nothing about the release date
- know it will come from Apple
Current smart watches aren't that good. The reason why I think apple can do much better than be pebble is because apple have access to the bleeding edge technology; and they have the money and expertise to build something really good. They also have a good designer, and they have a lot of loyal customers to buy them.
I don't buy this survey for one second. This demand isn't demand for an iWatch, it's demand for a new Apple product regardless of what it is. Although many here love technology and would wear one of these, I don't believe this product has any mass consumer appeal. My wife isn't going to go buy some gaudy smart watch that has the same capability as her phone, especially if it isn't fashionable and coordinated with her outfits. This is the current watch market...they are fashion statements with time telling as a secondary objective. This iWatch sure as heck isn't going to take any of that market.
This product has the same market as google glass. A limited pile of nerds willing to wear this crap, with the rest of the world looking and laughing. (For the record I'm one of these nerds)
This product has the same market as google glass. A limited pile of nerds willing to wear this crap, with the rest of the world looking and laughing. (For the record I'm one of these nerds)
I have no immediate need for this product or any watch. My iPhone took over my time keeping needs long ago.
However, I am interested in what Apple comes up with. If anyone can get me to wear a watch its apple, just like they got me to buy a phone. To me its not a brand thing, it's that their products are simply amazing.
As expressed earlier, I like the concept of getting pertinent information at a glance. Time is one of those things, but I could also see calendar integration where it tells you what and where your next meeting is - at a glance. My day is typically full of meetings, and that would be handy.
I could also see VIP texts/emails displayed (notifications). Touch it and pull up the whole thread.
Human health applications would be cool too, and undoubtably in plan given where the nano is.
My prediction is that apple will slave the iwatch to the iPhone, like they tried to do with the ipad/ipod and Mac. This could be successful given the number of iPhones in the pocket of people. It would also make the iwatch/iphone more sticky (necessary in the minds of people).
The look will be interesting as well. Apple is great at industrial design, but a watch is something people personally identify with moreso than a phone. It is very much a fashion statement. The big challenge is whether apple can produce something to overcome that need for individuality and appeal to the masses.
Anyway, I don't want one today, but it'll be interesting to see if apple can change my mind tomorrow.
However, I am interested in what Apple comes up with. If anyone can get me to wear a watch its apple, just like they got me to buy a phone. To me its not a brand thing, it's that their products are simply amazing.
As expressed earlier, I like the concept of getting pertinent information at a glance. Time is one of those things, but I could also see calendar integration where it tells you what and where your next meeting is - at a glance. My day is typically full of meetings, and that would be handy.
I could also see VIP texts/emails displayed (notifications). Touch it and pull up the whole thread.
Human health applications would be cool too, and undoubtably in plan given where the nano is.
My prediction is that apple will slave the iwatch to the iPhone, like they tried to do with the ipad/ipod and Mac. This could be successful given the number of iPhones in the pocket of people. It would also make the iwatch/iphone more sticky (necessary in the minds of people).
The look will be interesting as well. Apple is great at industrial design, but a watch is something people personally identify with moreso than a phone. It is very much a fashion statement. The big challenge is whether apple can produce something to overcome that need for individuality and appeal to the masses.
Anyway, I don't want one today, but it'll be interesting to see if apple can change my mind tomorrow.
Just wait and see...
Every time I see a thread like this, and read the reactions, especially the negative ones, I think of this thread. And that was what people were saying after the product was revealed (but before anyone had tried one). Eventually that product developed a little following...
Every time I see a thread like this, and read the reactions, especially the negative ones, I think of this thread. And that was what people were saying after the product was revealed (but before anyone had tried one). Eventually that product developed a little following...
Don't forget this is what people do when it comes to apple: ridicule first, realize that apple has done something great, Google some obscure unsuccessful product and say apple just copies.
It's like clockwork.
The absolute only reason for me if I do get one would be for something like this. I've been looking into getting a fuel band or one of those up bands but I think this would be a better option. And if you could play music through bluetooth headphones that would be great while working out and running.
Yep. People have to realize this device is NOT going to replace an iPhone but instead compliment it. Apple is not going to risk cutting into their profits by introducing a device that providest same or similar functionality.
Website claims "Elegant wristwatch". Elegant it is not. I would have expected better from Sony.
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I'm praying this is not a real product
Even the numerals on this watch I find just ugly.