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Apple Watch Tidbits: Charging Retail Box, Water Resistance, Calls, Offline and More
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Except, you don't need the iphone for everything, only if you need the GPS and things that need internet access.
Not to be nit-picky but I believe the stating price is $349 not $350. As much as I like Macrumors i don't believe they have the authority to charge an extra $1.
I want my $1!!!
I want my $1!!!
To be honest I believe that The watch will sell very well but the capabilities people are expecting should come maybe after version two or three, it will take time to be really great.
I do like the potential and when the watch is waterproof, can live on it is on without the iPhone, be thinner, better battery and a bit more elegant it will be a huge success and appeal the masses.
I do like the potential and when the watch is waterproof, can live on it is on without the iPhone, be thinner, better battery and a bit more elegant it will be a huge success and appeal the masses.
That's extreme. My iOS products have always survived rainy days here in Quebec. It's not waterproof in the sense that you can't drop it in your pool, in your toilet or in your bath, and you can't use it in the shower.
But I do agree that I would have loved a waterproof iPhone 6. In fact I thought those antenna bands, by their material, would have helped making it waterproof.
They said all day. That's better than at least the Moto 360.. And equal to all others. All others are as dependant. Not being that dependent means your battery will die very quick. Putting a camera self facing camera would take a LOT of space and not even sure were you would put it.
There's a difference between the "Water Resistant" and "Waterproof" certification.
Watches that say Water Resistant mean that they can take brief exposure to water.
Watches that are certified Water Proof are tested at a given atmospheric pressure for long periods of time to ensure that the seals can withstand extended exposure.
Swimming is considered extended exposure. Diving also because you're exposing the watch to significant force in addition to the water exposure.
A "Water resistant" watch may get you by but there's no guarantee that the seals won't fail. A tested "water proof" watch, like a Rolex Oyster for example, typically has its case tested in a vacuum chamber for 24 to 72 hours.... and even then *these* types of watches usually have required maintenance every few years which includes replacing worn out seals.
Read the fine print that comes with every "water resistant" watch and you'll see they only state it guarantees against "brief/accidental splashes" of water or the like.
Music via bluetooth... so what is the storage capacity of this? If the watch basically will be a Super wireless iPod Nano with 16-32gb of storage this might be worth it for me... love the health sensors, dig the look and the features... not loving the "not waterproof" thing though.
Right... The people who actually handled the watch said that it has an exceptional build quality. No one is close on that. The Moto is bigger, yet has less face space?
Neither round or square faces are dated, you can still find those in current watches.
Do you remember people making comments about the iPad when it debuted?
"It's a big iPhone who would want that?"
Fast forward 2 years and the iPad blew the tablet industry wide open.
It's too easy to draw a conclusion on the Apple watch.
And that's why Garmin has heart rate monitor "watches" with built-in GPS.
They are not marketed as watches, so having to recharge them frequently is not a problem.
Rather, what is more annoying is having to wear a chest sensor band.
Nobody is suggesting that. The problem is if you get caught in a heavy shower, need to use your iPhone and get any water in to it such that the device stops working, the water damage will automatically invalidate your warranty. That's why I never use my iPhone outside when it's raining.
Of course, but gadgets specified with IP68 are called waterproof by people and companies, and it is ok for companies to market their products "waterproof" if it has passed an IP68 test. I must admit I didn't know there is an exception in this case for watches in the US (I live in Sweden), but I don't see any problem with Sony marketing their smartwatch outside the US as waterproof, or people using that word for IP68-certified products.
I've tried the Samsung smart watch and the build quality is excellent. As for design they don't look all that different. My main concern is that the Apple Watch looks very thick and heavy. I'm not sure how comfortable it will be to wear all day. I also have a concern about the battery life. They should have included an option to put the device into some form of watch only power saving mode so you can extend the battery life if you need to.
theres not one tangible piece of evidence that he ever said that. not a one. just an unsourced rumor...
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youve just described every high-priced timepiece in history. they do the same thing as a cheap Casio -- so why not just get a casio, hmm?
Maybe chest straps are more accurate. I agree it is clunky and annoying. They sometimes slip when you're sweaty.
Other than pre-production units, these
Watches have almost certainly not yet been manufactured. I'm not sure why you seem to think it so inconceivable that Apple might be aware of improvements in battery density/technology that were not ready in time for the first units, but that are just about to hit the market, and which newer batteries Apple plans to incorporate in the final product, but simply have not yet been able to test extensively for stamina, and by extension product battery life specs.
Unless you manufacture all your own components, releasing new products, and sustaining an adequate pipeline for that matter, is a delicate balance between market deadlines and availability of screens, chips, batteries, and other various components, etc.
Edit: Just noticed a new post, reinforcing possibly coming battery-life improvements before the
Watch's debut. (either by software or hardware).
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This, I have a feeling between now and launch, they will get the logistics worked out i.e. sapphire glass production and also have an improved battery life on the product.
I heard in one of the videos that Apple employee stated the watch had a retina display! WOW....
I would never sleep with something like this on, so charging every night is no big deal. When I saw the Moto 360 vertical charger that made easy to see from bed, I thought I wouldn't care about battery life that wasn't longer than a day. Apple doesn't have that, but accessory makers will surely make something that sticks the charger in a vertical position.
I think 48 hours (32 when you factor in that this thing shouldn't do very much while you sleep) would be sufficient. Forget to charge it one night, no big deal.
Perhaps they'll get it close to that benchmark by next year.
I like the watch. I think it looks nice, and the UI is kind of cool.
I won't get one, because for the feature set I just don't see the value. I don't have exercise routines, and all of the other features I'd be quite happy to do on my phone.
I can see people it would be great for, those really busy people who interact with a lot of people, and for whom every moment is valuable. But I'm not one of those people.
That being said, remember that this is just the start of something. Version 2 will get everything right that isn't quite so now.
However, I would really like to see Apple launch a new Apple TV (a box, not a big TV). This should add functionality to allow it to be a great console station for casual, fun social gaming (i.e. take over Nintendo's place in the market).
Also, I'm intrigued by the fact they seem to be looking at home devices. Lots that can be done here, I think, and it would provide a boost to their PC sales.
I won't get one, because for the feature set I just don't see the value. I don't have exercise routines, and all of the other features I'd be quite happy to do on my phone.
I can see people it would be great for, those really busy people who interact with a lot of people, and for whom every moment is valuable. But I'm not one of those people.
That being said, remember that this is just the start of something. Version 2 will get everything right that isn't quite so now.
However, I would really like to see Apple launch a new Apple TV (a box, not a big TV). This should add functionality to allow it to be a great console station for casual, fun social gaming (i.e. take over Nintendo's place in the market).
Also, I'm intrigued by the fact they seem to be looking at home devices. Lots that can be done here, I think, and it would provide a boost to their PC sales.
I was thinking I'd rather take a small lightweight bluetooth GPS receiver (something like http://gps.dualav.com/explore-by-product/xgps150a/) than a huge 4.7" or 5.5" iPhone just to get that missing functionality, but that's one more thing to keep charged!
I wonder how accurate the m1 processor is for speed/distance.
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