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Apple Announces Swimproof 'Apple Watch Series 2' With Built-In GPS and New Ceramic Edition
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I'm going to guess that you can. I mean, those of us who bought the AW1 didn't have bands on hand; we had to buy a band with the watch. But with AW1 buyers upgrading to AW2 and already having bands, it's be silly not to have the option to just buy the watch, solo.
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Confused by the bold part. Is there a 'not' missing, and are you saying you purchased an original AW without a band? From an Apple store?
However, the last part of what you wrote is interesting, as an incentive to existing owners, being able to buy without a band (for a little less) would be terrific.
I'm sold. I already loved the look of the Apple Watch, but had promised myself not to buy the first generation product. This isn't a flashy update, but it's a very thoughtful one.
At least around here the AW has been 25-50% off at retailers for most of 2016..
Not exactly flying of the shelves..
For previous posts looking for it, the following link states battery life, style of glass on the sport and other comparisons. http://www.apple.com/uk/watch/compare/
Sorry ???
I am a first gen buyer for the past year and half. WatchOS 3 coming next week will pretty much bring the speed enhancement we need.
A gen 2 device with a modest speed bump, a GPS ( i do track mu running with the Apple watch but I am not in need an accurate run millage calculation as people who do "seriou" training)
No battery improvement mentionned as of yet !
To me I feel like a winner having had the watch the past year and using it!
To me watchOS 3 is more trilling then applewatch series 3 !! I will wait for gen 3 who is probably an other year and half away !
Having a product for 3 years without upgrading is winner to me
I can see the novelty of this band wearing off quickly when the owner has to fiddle about with 2 buckles every day
Apple Watch already has OLED...Does it show the time when you look at it?
I just switched to a Gear S2 (and Galaxy... just to see what I'm missing
(I'll switch back when the Apple Watch gets OLED and a cellular connection)
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How is this one so much better? It is literally just more water resistant and has gps (and a better processor). AND more expensive. This seems like a good upgrade if you have cash to blow and just happen to want it...but it's not a quantum leap by any stretch. In fact, I'll be getting the series 1 with upgraded processor for only $269 and passing my Apple Watch down to my daughter. If it wasn't for her wanting mine so bad, I wouldn't even buy a new one
Yes, I am confused. Doesn't "Didn't have bands" = "did not have bands" and so satisfy the "not" requirement you're looking for?
But the quote did need editing to fix the weird auto-correct which changed a misspelling to "being." It should read--and now does read--"those of us who bought the AW1..." Does that now make sense?
Heh. If you're got the money to buy that Hermes watch and band, you probably have a valet, maid or cabana boy who can buckle those for you
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Another good question. I'd say absolutely. I don't know for sure, but you CAN put a playlist on the watch now, and listen to it without the phone on wireless headphones. And we saw that once you connect the Air Pods to one device, you've connected to all, including the watch.
So...extremely likely you can listen to music from the watch on the Air Pods. In fact, I'm thinking the Air Pods probably pair with AW1 and you can do it with that watch as well as the AW2.
I feel sorry for everyone who bought a gold Apple Watch which was obsolete in 18 months instead of buying a mechanical watch which will last hundreds of years. Actually, I don't often sorry for stupid people who have more money than sense.
Series 2 is iterative but that's what I expected from the second release. It fixed all of the shortfalls of the first.
It's fast, has GPS for running without a phone (which was the point of the Watch anyway) and is now officially waterproof.
That's all they needed moving forward. Now, let's start pushing the envelope. Upcoming Apple Watches should push to be thinner, include a low powered cell radio for full iPhone independence, add sensors for blood oxygenation and pressure, and maybe some day the holy grail: non invasive blood sugar measurements.
I have a black Apple Watch Sport. I'm getting a ceramic.
It's fast, has GPS for running without a phone (which was the point of the Watch anyway) and is now officially waterproof.
That's all they needed moving forward. Now, let's start pushing the envelope. Upcoming Apple Watches should push to be thinner, include a low powered cell radio for full iPhone independence, add sensors for blood oxygenation and pressure, and maybe some day the holy grail: non invasive blood sugar measurements.
I have a black Apple Watch Sport. I'm getting a ceramic.
Wrong. The original 42 MM aluminum Apple Watch started at $400.00, with the 38 MM under that. The aluminum models have been discounted for while now. The Stainless version, which I own, have retained their normal pricing.
And all your Apple Watch posts are hateful, so hopefully no one reads into your anecdotal opinion, which holds no bar.
[doublepost=1473308568][/doublepost]My thoughts are by Version 3, we will see a round version. Now I welcome a round version after seeing Samsung's S3. I think Apple could please both parties who want square and round iterations. Hopefully the bands don't change quite yet.
You can already use BT headphones with the watch without a phone.
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Those people have enough money to laugh at you feeling sorry for them. They own 50 watches of all kind and don't give a crap what you think about them; except as comedy.
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Well, buy a Gear S3 then, see all is solved.
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Responsiveness will be much better with a faster processor (and Watch OS 3), so they'll be a difference.
That's especially true if you run third party apps as Apple native apps are probably well tuned and tightly integrated so you won't see much difference.
No the original started at $349. So it's up $20. And it owns 80% of the smart watch market. In fact, it sold more in preorder weekend then all smart watch sales combined previously.
What about the watch itself (edges, sides, area where links attach) -- has the black finish scratched to reveal plain steel beneath? I am wary of the stainless steel due to the gloss finishes - the non-colored stainless seems to show lots of scratches. I have the space grey aluminum watch, which is a matte finish - and there are no noticeable scratches as far as I can tell. I would like to upgrade to a SS black or simply SS, but they sound less durable.
Duh. The scenario worthy of a positive response would have been: cheaper initial price, 1 month battery life, half as thick, 5x faster, GPS, waterproofing, and a compelling use case.
So, I can make calls or check E-Mail when my phone is at home and I don't have any WLan?
Wow.
Nope, I'm pretty sure at this point they would have complained that the watch you describe doesn't come with free ice cream.
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It looks like a decent upgrade get ready to make your wallet just a little light this month folks
