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WLS

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awesome update! However no information on the kind of glass that is on the Series 2. I'm hoping for the new Gorilla Glass SR+. Also no mention of a barometer either. No word as to what upgrades the series 1 gets other than the processor - waterproofing?
 

Oblivious.Robot

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Could be just the way it's organised, but it sure as hell confused me. :confused:

Also, clicking Edition links to Ceramic and not the Gold ones anymore! Now how will I ever match it with my gold plated Lamborghini. :p
 

IJ Reilly

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Jul 16, 2002
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So Apple Watch detractors said it needed more battery life, speed, water resistance and GPS.

Apple added exactly that.

Now what's the excuse now?

If there's "nothing worth caring about this upgrade", then you should have bought the OG.

Wait for it.
Because it still isn't round?
 

Otaviano

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awesome update! However no information on the kind of glass that is on the Series 2. I'm hoping for the new Gorilla Glass SR+. Also no mention of a barometer either. No word as to what upgrades the series 1 gets other than the processor - waterproofing?

I thought the original was only getting the processor.
 

sohilpandya

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Nov 26, 2013
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The new model is £399 in the UK. Wasnt expecting it to be that high.

Does anyone know if the 1st gen 42mm cost the same when it was released? I thought it was lower?
 

Otaviano

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I'm fairly interested in an Apple Watch now that it has GPS. The only thing that is holding me back is the price. If they could just get it down another 100 dollars it would be a fairly competitive product.
 

WLS

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Jul 10, 2008
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Did putting the S2 in the current gen and calling it Series 1, just kill the resale value of my Gen 1???
Yep. Not only did they improve it, they dropped the price so you are SOL trying to sell it now. Sell on the rumors buy on the new with Apple.
 
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lra108

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Dec 4, 2013
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So that's it then? Just ceramic, steel and sport models ... the end of the $10k 'Edition' line?
 

xraydoc

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Reasonable evolutionary upgrade, but definitely not a revolutionary upgrade... so not feeling the "need" to upgrade. Which is just fine with me as my wallet will thank me.
 
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Nanotyrns

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Oh no, no word on battery life.

Incredibly modest upgrade imho.
Yeah but didn't we just see rumors the other day of a thinner display and bigger battery? I guess with the newer features though it might all equal to similar battery life. Apologies if someone already quoted your post with a similar answer.
 

bobob

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Jan 11, 2008
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Oh no, no word on battery life.
They don't need to mention battery life, because there's plenty of battery get you through the day - - you simply charge it with your iPhone every night - - it's not something you need to think about.
 

Nanotyrns

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Reasonable evolutionary upgrade, but definitely not a revolutionary upgrade... so not feeling the "need" to upgrade. Which is just fine with me as my wallet will thank me.
I'm going to wait and see how much better my current one performs under watchOS 3 but yeah not as pressing an update decision for me as the phone. I waited until they were available in-store for last year's watch.
 
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Aniseedvan

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May 14, 2012
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Have you worn any other GPS watch? The AW is actually quite slim for what it is.
I have a vivoactive watch which is thinner. The display isn't the same though, so it's a trade off between battery life and the display still.
You can receive notifications but not action them, which was my compelling reason to buy an AW.
 

erasr

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Sep 18, 2007
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I said it before and will say it again, why would you want a think watch? Obviously apple think the same. Watches are better bigger.
 

daveak

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Jun 28, 2009
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The new model is £399 in the UK. Wasnt expecting it to be that high.

Does anyone know if the 1st gen 42mm cost the same when it was released? I thought it was lower?

Brexit (read idiot) tax, not looking forward to the same being applied to new macs, 128 gig phone is up £30 on last year, 256 jet black + is a staggering £919
 
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