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Holy crap. Just realizing the Apple Watch sport only works with the sport band. Well, Watch it is then.

"Bands work with all collections" - right there under the chart

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And now, as a Specialist, you are officially a peasant. Helping rich people try on their watches. It's sad.

Right, all of these people should just magically be rich and moved into management positions...
 
Why are people complaining about obsolescence? I seriously doubt it will be the same as the phones. And people spend thousands of dollars on watches now that never get software updates?

Why are people not bitching about someone spending $5K on a Rolex that will only ever do one thing, but they are bitching about $350 on a watch that will do over a thousand things? People are acting like the $17,000 model is the only option and like they don't waste $350 a year on coffee, movies, or even one time things like sporting event tickets. I'm about to drop $500 on a Bonnaroo ticket that will be obsolete after three days.

The reason people aren't complaining about those expensive watches that only do one thing is because this is a tech site and most probably don't care about those particular status symbols. I feel like even the $350-400 base is a bit steep considering most of the Android Wear's are $200-300 and I'm skeptical that aside from the OS that there's much difference between them (subpar battery, similar materials, similar utility). You're definitely right though, the $17,000 one isn't the only one. That being said, I'll probably still buy the Sport Edition because even if Android Wear is getting some iOS integration, it will probably be nowhere near as solid as the Watch.
 
You are right, that explains why they kept the most expensive watch out of reach for 99% of potential customres, because they want people do buy it. Genius!! :rolleyes:

Maybe if you had actually read the post I replied to you wouldn't make that statement. :rolleyes:
 
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Holy crap. Just realizing the Apple Watch sport only works with the sport band. Well, Watch it is then.


At the bottom of the poster pictured in the article it says 'All bands work with all the models'. If you want something other than the spot band on the sports model you'll have to purchase it separately.
 
Why are people complaining about obsolescence? I seriously doubt it will be the same as the phones. And people spend thousands of dollars on watches now that never get software updates?

Why are people not bitching about someone spending $5K on a Rolex that will only ever do one thing, but they are bitching about $350 on a watch that will do over a thousand things? People are acting like the $17,000 model is the only option and like they don't waste $350 a year on coffee, movies, or even one time things like sporting event tickets. I'm about to drop $500 on a Bonnaroo ticket that will be obsolete after three days.

Agreed...people are acting like they will be running Infinity blade on the watch - this is running an A5 type CPU so it will be supported for 3-5 years easily. If you don't believe me, look again at the manufacturing video, Apple will need to amortize that investment as there is nothing off the shelf in their process.
 
Nonsense. You can still buy a subsidized phone from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.


My understanding is that they are no longer 'subsidizing' the phones they are 'financing' the phones. So when your phone is paid off your monthly bill will be reduced by the amount that represented the payment on the phone
 
My understanding is that they are no longer 'subsidizing' the phones they are 'financing' the phones. So when your phone is paid off your monthly bill will be reduced by the amount that represented the payment on the phone

You can still get a subsidized phone with a 2 year contract from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. You pay $199 or whatever and agree to a 2 year contract.

With the Next and Edge plans you pay per month for the phone in addition to the service. Technically there is no contract this way, but you must pay full price for the phone. If you decide to leave before the phone is paid for, you owe the remaining balance. And it still comes out cheaper to take the 2 year subsidy.
 
I am not sure what size I want, so going in on the 10th to try it on works for me. I'm leaning towards the 38mm sport, but I need to see how hard it is to read the display.
 
Water resistant !?

So, would you buy a 349/399 $ sport watch that cannot be use on water sports ? Its just water resistant not waterproof, what a joke !
 
when it is below $100 i'll buy 1 for my son. $350+ for a watch that you can answer calls or read emails? seriously? then we do we have big screen on IP6 for.
 
Which also includes static electricity that can be generated by movement. But it would not happen overnight, it would take time. so if you were to use a sports band for work out situations and use the ss band for other situations, it shouldn't be a big problem


We are also dealing with anodized aluminum.
 
Are you sure? why not 2nd generation?

What will the 3rd or 4th gen have?

Why not indeed. Well it's just a wild guess, I have some points I would like to see being developed by Apple.
First, a much flatter watch for instance, this current model is way to thick i.m.h.o.
Second much longer duration of the battery. I already have problems with recharging my iPhone 6 each day, I find it quite annoying the need for thinking about it on time to make sure I don't walk around with an not working iPhone. With the current Apple Watch that experience will be doubled.

I think it's great that Apple has going this category of "smart" devices. But, I compare it with the first iPhone in the context of evolution, compare the first iPhone with that of the iPhone 4. World of difference.

Soto answer your question, I don't have a specific deadline in mind here, I'll just follow it's evolution and when I think the time is right I might consider buying an Apple Watch.
 
I have a genuine question. I'm not being sarcastic,but I'm genuinely wanting to know. What's the point of "waiting until the next gen"? Unless it's financial reasons. I mean,isn't then next gen ALWAYS going to be better than the one before it?

So why buy a iPhone 4,I should just wait for the 4S? Why by the 4S,should I wait for the 5,it'll be better? Why buy the 5,if the 5S will be better? Maybe I shouldn't get a iPhone 6 and wait for the 6S? You see my point?
There are times when it makes sense to skip a generation. I skipped the iPad 2 which was announced a few months after the iPhone 4 came out with a Retina display. My first reaction to the iPad was, "No Retina? Must be a supply chain constraint. I'll wait for the iPad 3." Since the iPad is basically a big screen, Retina was the only sensible upgrade worth waiting for.

As for the Watch, there's no way Apple's going to eke out more than two or three extra hours of battery life given it's feature profile. They might by able to shave off some thickness by a couple of millimeters. Realistically, I don't see anything specific that the next gen will offer that makes it worth waiting for.

I think the holdouts aren't really waiting for the next version, they're waiting to see if a critical mass of users develops, and how the Watch gets used in the wild. In the same way that the iPhone developed a lot of use cases that weren't obvious at launch (Instagram, Uber), I expect a similar trajectory of lateral development from the Watch.

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I'm betting the Magic Apple Ring will replace the watch.
Probably not. Tim will announce, "It requires an Apple Watch."
 
There are times when it makes sense to skip a generation. I skipped the iPad 2 which was announced a few months after the iPhone 4 came out with a Retina display. My first reaction to the iPad was, "No Retina? Must be a supply chain constraint. I'll wait for the iPad 3." Since the iPad is basically a big screen, Retina was the only sensible upgrade worth waiting for.



As for the Watch, there's no way Apple's going to eke out more than two or three extra hours of battery life given it's feature profile. They might by able to shave off some thickness by a couple of millimeters. Realistically, I don't see anything specific that the next gen will offer that makes it worth waiting for.



I think the holdouts aren't really waiting for the next version, they're waiting to see if a critical mass of users develops, and how the Watch gets used in the wild. In the same way that the iPhone developed a lot of use cases that weren't obvious at launch (Instagram, Uber), I expect a similar trajectory of lateral development from the Watch.


As for me,I had the 1st iPad. Then once the iPad two came out I liked that one better and so on and so on. My basic point is,the next will always pretty much be better than its predecessor.

So to the people referring to the watch (unless it's for financial reasons) isn't worth it now,but gen 2 will be better is funny. Because once they buy gen 2,gen three will eventually be better. Lol.

As far as the rest of what you wrote. I found it intelligent and insightful and agree.
 
As for me,I had the 1st iPad. Then once the iPad two came out I liked that one better and so on and so on. My basic point is,the next will always pretty much be better than its predecessor.
I had the first-gen iPad, but didn't see the point of upgrading to the 2 just for a faster processor and smart covers. To this day I haven't upgraded from the iPad 3, despite the sex appeal of the Air 2. The thinner bezel, lighter weight and Touch ID are nice additions but they don't result in new use cases.

On the other hand, I don't need to be sold on the Watch. I've been a lifelong watch wearer, and have never been able to get used to using a phone as my sole timepiece. I'd much rather have most communication functionality on my wrist than in my pocket. So I'll be preordering one sight unseen.
 
I had the first-gen iPad, but didn't see the point of upgrading to the 2 just for a faster processor and smart covers. To this day I haven't upgraded from the iPad 3, despite the sex appeal of the Air 2. The thinner bezel, lighter weight and Touch ID are nice additions but they don't result in new use cases.



On the other hand, I don't need to be sold on the Watch. I've been a lifelong watch wearer, and have never been able to get used to using a phone as my sole timepiece. I'd much rather have most communication functionality on my wrist than in my pocket. So I'll be preordering one sight unseen.


I'll be pre-ordering at 12:01am 4/10/15 right along side you.
 
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