I’m thinking that this year could finally be the year I retire my trusty series 0 Watch. Of course I’ll wait to see what’s in store on Tuesday before I decide. After all my 0 has and is serving me well.
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Anyone upgrading to new apple watch?
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So you can take FaceTime calls with the Watch and use iMessage with other people in wifi if you're without the phone? That sounds like all I need. Depending on how much the new one is and how much of a price cut the old one gets, I might just pick up an S2. Thanks!
Series 2 stainless, the full shebang -- brand new with charger, cable, etc. Because my S0 was the polished shiny finish (purchased in Aug 2015), I already had the black Sport band; the new polished one comes with a white band instead. So, now I've got white and black Sport bands.
They called me that Sunday to tell me they'd give me an aluminum Series 1 since it's the closest to my S0 spec-wise (truthfully, it'd still be an upgrade), and I could choose to upgrade further for the price difference. Then, about half an hour later, they called again and said, "Forget about the Series 1. We'll give you a stainless Series 2 instead. We promised to repair your original watch, and this is a better match for what you had."
I have an S0. While it works fine, I don't particularly see a need for LTE as others have said unless Apple rolls out some magic feature that is LTE dependent. That said, if an S3 Apple Watch drives the price down of other models, I may just grab a Nike + Apple Watch and be satisfied.
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Definitely upgrading to the new Watch when it comes out. I'll keep my S0 for working out at the gym and as a backup in case anything ever goes wrong with the new one (don't want to lose my 620 days and counting Move streak).
LTE will be really useful for me, because I'll be able to leave my iPhone at home when I'm going places or doing things that might increase the risk of damaging or losing my phone. Walking my dog, hitting the beach, hiking remote trails, swimming at the pool, and drunken Friday night shenanigans at the local dance club all come to mind.
LTE will be really useful for me, because I'll be able to leave my iPhone at home when I'm going places or doing things that might increase the risk of damaging or losing my phone. Walking my dog, hitting the beach, hiking remote trails, swimming at the pool, and drunken Friday night shenanigans at the local dance club all come to mind.
^^^^ Yeah, that's my temptation, too. The times when I'd like to not carry my phone -- mainly due to just being awkward, like for a walk or jog -- are also when I don't feel comfortable being disconnected completely.
I'd think that it'll be enough for me to be reachable by text or voice, and I wouldn't need all the other smartphone functions anyway.
If they can manage to do this without obliterating battery life, I'll be awfully impressed.
I'd think that it'll be enough for me to be reachable by text or voice, and I wouldn't need all the other smartphone functions anyway.
If they can manage to do this without obliterating battery life, I'll be awfully impressed.
There's nothing in the rumours so far to make me want to rush out and replace my 1st gen, especially as it seems like it's going to look exactly the same. I wonder if there will be any surprises in store like an always on display?
Sold my 42mm SS S0 a month ago and I don't miss it as much as I thought I would. Definitely upgrading to an LTE Watch when its available, especially if carriers will put it on a payment plan.
I assume we'll see the standard $129 LTE upcharge? ~$478, $528, $678 $728, $1,378, $1,428?
I assume we'll see the standard $129 LTE upcharge? ~$478, $528, $678 $728, $1,378, $1,428?
I'm traveling to NYC (from the UK) to run the New York marathon on Sunday 5th November and have decided to treat myself to an AW3, as a present!
Not sure I'm fussed about an LTE model, but obviously don't know if they will sell a non LTE model?
Not sure I'm fussed about an LTE model, but obviously don't know if they will sell a non LTE model?
Agree with the above comment. Only upgrade if the watch could make and receive calls independently and has significant different design than the previous cycle. Apple Watch is not as important as iPhone since it is just an iPhone accessory or extension.
LTE has zero interest for me, like a FaceTime camera wouldn't either. Like I've said many times before, the watch isn't meant to be an iPhone on your wrist. Happy with my Series 2.... the brighter screen, GPS, speed and better battery over the 0 make me happy.
I have bought and sold every itineration of the AW. This will be no different.
I can't ever seem to make it "stick" for what I pay for it but I can't seem to quit it either.
I will say my waistline has suffered right after I sell it as it definitely keeps me motivated to run every day more than not having it.
I will be grabbing an LTE version whenever it comes out. Going to be an expensive keynote with new AirPods, phone, and watch.
I can't ever seem to make it "stick" for what I pay for it but I can't seem to quit it either.
I will say my waistline has suffered right after I sell it as it definitely keeps me motivated to run every day more than not having it.
I will be grabbing an LTE version whenever it comes out. Going to be an expensive keynote with new AirPods, phone, and watch.
Rumors are not as encouraging as I might hope. sounds like no major changes except for processor and adding the ability to use cellular data with an e-sim. Cellular is supposed to use the same number as the phone so it can get messages sent to your phone but I don't understand how that would work since the current method just connects to the phone to do that.. If no new screen then I don't see a need to upgrade. Hope the watch gets something exciting.
I have bought and sold every itineration of the AW. This will be no different.
I can't ever seem to make it "stick" for what I pay for it but I can't seem to quit it either.
I will say my waistline has suffered right after I sell it as it definitely keeps me motivated to run every day more than not having it.
I will be grabbing an LTE version whenever it comes out. Going to be an expensive keynote with new AirPods, phone, and watch.
Yep, thats my order list too. It is going to be an expensive month
I have 2 series 2 SS AW's which I doubt I will upgrade, unless something earth shattering gets revealed tomorrow. I don't get the draw of LTE, although I respect if some like and use that. I just don't see myself screaming into my watch anytime soon. But I have my phone on me at all times.
I do wish Apple focused their efforts on other things that I would have found useful like making it thinner AND having better battery life.
With that said maybe I'd pick one up on a couple of months. In buying and selling multiple AW's I've realized they have poor resale value, and the sales/discounts on them are almost constant. Might be nice to pick one up for cheap.
I do wish Apple focused their efforts on other things that I would have found useful like making it thinner AND having better battery life.
With that said maybe I'd pick one up on a couple of months. In buying and selling multiple AW's I've realized they have poor resale value, and the sales/discounts on them are almost constant. Might be nice to pick one up for cheap.
I have bought and sold every itineration of the AW. This will be no different.
I can't ever seem to make it "stick" for what I pay for it but I can't seem to quit it either.
I will say my waistline has suffered right after I sell it as it definitely keeps me motivated to run every day more than not having it.
I will be grabbing an LTE version whenever it comes out. Going to be an expensive keynote with new AirPods, phone, and watch.
sounds like a nice bundle with the AirPods, iPhone and Apple Watch. I still use my Apple Watch almost every single day, and Have m had zero issues with it. The AirPods have been an excellent purchase that I frequently use only for fitness. But the iPhone has my interest Piqued this year as well with all the reported changes.
I will likely get the LTE version for these reasons ..
- Music streaming (I hope Apple allows Pandora to work untethered)
- Running .. I don't run with my phone, so it will be good to have connectivity if I need it
- Cycling .. often go on long bike rides (5+ hours) will be nice to leave the phone at home and still have a way to get in touch if needed.
- I am hoping some of the running/cycling apps allow you to sync directly to their server without having to sync to the phone first ... i.e. Strava.
I don't run with my phone either, so I may be interested in an LTE version too.
But I don't understand the desire for leaving the phone behind on bike rides. On the bike, jersey pockets make carrying the phone easy. And there is no way that the battery life on an LTE watch is going to be good enough to support long bike rides (3-5 hours) listening to music on AirPods and using GPS. (AW2 battery life for GPS+AirPods is barely good enough to get through a 20-mile long run.) But throwing the phone in a jersey pocket and listening to music from that makes the battery life problem go away.
If there is a way to make an LTE AW3 work with my company-provided iPhone, I will probably buy one. I'd then hand my AW2 down to my teenage son and reclaim my AW0 from him to use for sleep monitoring.
Series 0 SG Sport here, a bit beat up and scratched all over from wearing it over 2 years (was a day 1 preorder). Has some screen burn in from the date on the calendar with the utility watch face but other than that it's fine.
I would consider upgrading had I not just gotten married and bought a house. So anything out of budget is now a no-no and there's no way I could justify $$$ on a watch when the one I have works just fine so I'll be sticking it out till it breaks or the battery is totally shot. Right now it still easily goes a day with around 30% left on OS 3 anyway.
My only complaint is the random delay in opening things or frame drops in animations. It's a rather slow device coming from Apple. Not as bad as an iPhone 3G on iOS 4 though.
Here's to hoping it holds up for a couple more years.
I would consider upgrading had I not just gotten married and bought a house. So anything out of budget is now a no-no and there's no way I could justify $$$ on a watch when the one I have works just fine so I'll be sticking it out till it breaks or the battery is totally shot. Right now it still easily goes a day with around 30% left on OS 3 anyway.
My only complaint is the random delay in opening things or frame drops in animations. It's a rather slow device coming from Apple. Not as bad as an iPhone 3G on iOS 4 though.
Here's to hoping it holds up for a couple more years.
Both are non issues for me as I don't listen to music while riding, nor do I use the AW for tracking my rides (I have a Garmin Edge 520).
Agreed, carrying the phone on rides isn't a big deal, but if I have the LTE watch, it would be redundant as I always wear my watch anyway.
I should add that I only listen to music riding on the bike trail, which is 90% of my rides and 95% of my mileage (virtually everything except the occasional commute). On the bike trail, except for an occasional road crossing, I can ride for as long as I want without fighting traffic. I have a Garmin too, but these days I only use it for workouts and races (mainly because it's easier to see while aero). The AW2 is fine for ordinary rides.