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Anyone still use first Apple Watch
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The major differences with the Series 2 is the added GPS functionality, and has a display that is twice as bright as the first generation Apple Watch and 50 m water resistant.
I have caved and done the same. 3rd party apps now fly as you’d expect (Omnifocus was always a well written one but now really flies). I will be intrigued at how the battery fares as that’s my biggest gripe with my S0.
Just went from the SS0 to the Space Black aluminum. Couldn’t be happier. This watch just flies. Makes the SS0 feel like an antique!
After 2.5 years of my S0, I am finally upgrading to a Nike S3. I will keep my S0 as a backup, but the slowness of S0 is really starting to show, especially in the workout app (which I use the most).
... and it's faaaster and the water lock and the bigger battery (0.78Whr vs. 1.0xWhr) and it's faaaster ...
Given the choice, I'd still opt for the S3 now. The performance improvements show, Siri is a whole new experience, the better speaker helps with not only hearing Siri, but also your phone calls better and the LTE option is definitely worth it.
All imho ...
Same. I'll keep the S0 as a sleep tracker and as a backup for the Nike S3 in case something goes wrong with it... but for daily use, the S0 is really starting to show its age. I very much doubt it'll be supported in watchOS 5.
I so want S3 but my S0 is still working flawlessly for my daily use. I am wishing it goes kaput so that I don’t feel guilty.
Sometimes I think of smacking it with a pan just to get over with it! Never have I wished so much that my Apple product dies
Sometimes I think of smacking it with a pan just to get over with it! Never have I wished so much that my Apple product dies
... and it's faaaster and the water lock and the bigger battery (0.78Whr vs. 1.0xWhr) and it's faaaster ...
Given the choice, I'd still opt for the S3 now. The performance improvements show, Siri is a whole new experience, the better speaker helps with not only hearing Siri, but also your phone calls better and the LTE option is definitely worth it.
All imho ...
I agree that one of the most heavily talked about capabilities as the speed with the Series 3. And I don't think many were expecting The dual core processor being faster. But it's definitely a parent it's assisted with less lag and more fluidity when navigating through the watch.
I concur! I am blown away by the fluidity of the S3. I have used my S0 daily for over a year and a half, it was a constant companion, and did everything I asked of it. But only 4 hours into having a S3 I'm floored by the experience. Siri is so much more accurate and fluid, and multitasking is even possible. For someone who is already heavily using a S0, it is a huge change for the better.
Cautiously also happy with the battery.. first day buy my longest of the week, put the watch on around 5.30am ish, it’s now 10pm and there’s 73% left. Same usage as S0. Admittedly no LTE yet as in the process of switching back to EE on a good deal but very happy so far.
I have a Series 0 but some of the functions don't work. Siri no longer works on it as well as some other minor things. I think this is my fault though. When I first got it, I forgot I was wearing it and took a dive into a pool, even though I took it off right away, the damage must have already been done.
You could always hope the rear cover will pop out, then you'd get a S1 as a replacement!
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/07/11/apple-watch-back-cover-service-policy/
The first generation Apple Watch only has a splash resistant rating, so perhaps submerging in the pool had some other negative effects.
The old YMMV. I had been in the pool every Sunday for 30 minutes for a few months. The only issue was a muffled speaker for a few hours - until I worked out how to clear it. There’s a blog post somewhere the author took it in the sea.
[Update: First link with reference to some tests, and the second link is the one I was thinking of:]
http://mashable.com/2015/05/07/apple-watch-water-resistance-test/
http://furbo.org/2015/07/14/a-watch-water-and-workouts/
But then I banged it against the wall real hard. I was surprised the screen showed hardly any blemish. But then after another stint in the pool, this time for an hour and a half in very warm water, it finally fizzled out. It was maybe five months old? It was too new a product and Apple had no way at the time to determine the problem, so I got a replacement.
Haven’t intentionally jumped in the pool with it since, maybe once, but shower with it as Tim Cook suggested and to this day with no ill effects.
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Wore a S0 from launch until a couple of days ago when my S3 LTE arrived. It worked great, great battery life, no issues at all. I only upgraded because I like to walk my dog without carrying my phone (I’m not always wearing clothes with big enough pockets for it), and I got followed once, so, it’s a safety thing. I would not have upgraded otherwise, because I was so happy with my S0.
I don’t believe Tim Cook actually ever mentioned or endorsed showering with the original Apple Watch. I believe that was a rumor or untrue story. Also, I would imagine that the soaps and steam could cause the seals to loosen over time.
I had a launch day Series 0 that I sold the day the Series 3 with LTE was announced. I mainly used it for notifications and fitness. When I bought the Series 0, I didn't really know what I'd be using it for, but as time went on I found myself using it more and more daily but definitely wanting more speed. I got to where I wouldn't use many apps because they took so long to load, it was a pain when I was on the go. So it pretty much turned into an expensive notification and fitness device. My Series 3 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow, and I've missed having an Apple Watch on my wrist. Over the past few weeks I cancelled the order twice because I was trying to convince myself it wouldn't be that much of an improvement over my Series 0, but as more reviews roll in, it looks like I made a good decision in going through with my third order!
Up until a week ago I was happily still using my S0 SS and didn't see a real need to upgrade. The face popped off of it about 6 months ago, still under AppleCare, and they replaced it. The only reason I am not still using it is that I moved to a Note 8 which it won't work with. Not sure if I'm going to sell it, hang on to it in case I return to iOS one day, or let my kids have a fight to see which one of them gets it.
Anyone have pictures of their screens on their Series 0? Interested to know how the screen holds up (non-stainless steel)
Here's mine - the Silver one:
Sport loop
If you squinted close enough, a small scratch near the top right. Minor scuffs on top left corner and along the bottom edge. But I'd really need to try very hard to notice them.
This was a replacement Watch from November 2015.