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Apple Likely Building Apple Watch Demo Area at Yerba Buena Center

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Apple is working on construction of an outdoor extension at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, as first reported by 9to5Mac. The tented space will likely serve as an Apple Watch demo area at the upcoming "Spring Forward" media event on March 9th, where Apple is widely expected to provide further details about the Apple Watch's features, pricing and release date.

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According to the tipster that submitted the original photo, there are security guards wearing "Apple Security" shirts monitoring the construction site, all but confirming that the external addition belongs to Apple. The company previously built a similar structure outside of the Flint Center as a demo area for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, so an exterior demo area would not be unprecedented.

Apple sent out invites for its "Spring Forward" media event earlier this week, and will also be providing a live stream of the event on its website for Mac, iPhone and iPad. The media event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on March 9th at 10:00 AM Pacific and should be focused on the Apple Watch ahead of the wrist-worn device's launch in April.

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Since we're sort of on the topic. Why should people skip out on the first generation products, such as the Apple Watch? The vocal majority seem to say that getting the second iteration of an Apple product is better, like getting Apple Watch 2 or iPhone6S+ etc.

Wouldn't it be better to get first iteration, skip the minor upgraded update to the product, and then if one feels to upgrade, get the first iteration of the newest product, i.e. iPhone 7,7+ etc. ? That way, one gets to experience the newest tech without having to worry about waiting for the inevitable update to the product.
 
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bluemonkeyguy said:
Since we're sort of on the topic. Why should people skip out on the first generation products, such as the Apple Watch? The vocal majority seem to say that getting the second iteration of an Apple product is better, like getting Apple Watch 2 or iPhone6S+ etc.

Wouldn't be better to get first iteration, skip the minor upgraded update to the product, and then if one feels to upgrade, get the first iteration of the new product, i.e. iPhone 7,7+ etc. ? That way, one gets to experience the newest tech without having to worry about waiting for the inevitable update to the product.
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It doesn't make sense to skip the first generation. The argument holds if you already have a device but given this is the first iteration there is no reason why not to buy and enjoy it.

I can't wait!

D
 
bluemonkeyguy said:
Since we're sort of on the topic. Why should people skip out on the first generation products, such as the Apple Watch? The vocal majority seem to say that getting the second iteration of an Apple product is better, like getting Apple Watch 2 or iPhone6S+ etc.

Wouldn't be better to get first iteration, skip the minor upgraded update to the product, and then if one feels to upgrade, get the first iteration of the new product, i.e. iPhone 7,7+ etc. ? That way, one gets to experience the newest tech without having to worry about waiting for the inevitable refresh.
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Apple's 2-year cycle has historically begun AFTER the second generation.

2007: iPhone.
2008,2009: iPhone 3G, 3GS.

2010: iPad.
2011, early 2012, late 2012: iPad 2, New iPad, iPad 4th-gen. These three all had the same external design.

So historically, the second generation has seen big leaps in design, missing features, etc. THEN the 2 year design cycle starts

For the  Watch specifically, I'm ignoring this advice though. It seems quite feature-rich. My only concern about getting "burned" later is that they may potentially add battery cell-containing straps later, and the first gen may not be compatible. Other than that, IMO there is no obvious missing feature analogous to the iPhone's 3G or iPad's cameras.
 
Can I ask, which site is best for breaking Apple news. MacRumors or 9to5mac?
 
Donoban said:
Can I ask, which site is best for breaking Apple news. MacRumors or 9to5mac?
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Each site has its merits.

I like 9to5 Mac for its breaking news and superior journalism, and MacRumors for its vibrant community and forum comments.
 
We need to get a spy planted into Apple security. They must see some stuff. [i figure getting into to Apple would be just about impossible]
 
I bet there will be killer apps when this thing integrates with the new SIRI.

Open and start your car, control your TV, smart home control, payments.
There will be hundreds of thousands of Apps. (The App store and developer program may be one of Steve's best ideas ever.)

It will take a while but it will probably turn into a must have item later.
 
acslater017 said:
Other than that, IMO there is no obvious missing feature analogous to the iPhone's 3G or iPad's cameras.
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One big missing feature in the first gen apple watch is independent gps. If it had gps, runners, bikers and hikers will be able to go out with just the watch and track their routes, not just :pthe distance covered.
 
bluemonkeyguy said:
Since we're sort of on the topic. Why should people skip out on the first generation products, such as the Apple Watch? The vocal majority seem to say that getting the second iteration of an Apple product is better, like getting Apple Watch 2 or iPhone6S+ etc.

Wouldn't it be better to get first iteration, skip the minor upgraded update to the product, and then if one feels to upgrade, get the first iteration of the newest product, i.e. iPhone 7,7+ etc. ? That way, one gets to experience the newest tech without having to worry about waiting for the inevitable update to the product.
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It is a vocal minority. You sell Your $350 watch for $250 next year and buy a new one. You essentially spent $100 to use the watch for an entire year and live your life instead of hiding in the corner fearing and complaining about change and risks. Plus with your new watch you get another year of warranty.
 
Night Spring said:
One big missing feature in the first gen apple watch is independent gps. If it had gps, runners, bikers and hikers will be able to go out with just the watch and track their routes, not just :pthe distance covered.
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Now riddle me this. Who actually leaves home without their phone these days?

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OriginalMacRat said:
Yup, clearly this is about the Apple Television set finally being released! :eek:
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YES! Alongside the Apple Car!
 
I still don't get it but I'm happy for everyone who finds a good use for it. I don't make many phone calls, the few messages I get I'll just answer on my phone and fitness? LOL -screw that. BUT it'll be interesting to see if Apple can get the Wearable market going. If the predictions are correct, then all of the sales of Pebble*and Android Gear will be pretty much annihilated within a short time. Not that that matters, to anyone, but it's a fact.

*don't forget, Pebble 1 had 66K backers!!!1!!!
 
japanime said:
I like 9to5 Mac for its [...] superior journalism
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Fa – HA – lse!

BUT, I do agree that they're usually quick with Apple news, even if it does seem like 9to5 gets stories from MR & vice versa.

The reason I still like 9to5 is that they're still active on the weekend, whereas you can take a hiatus every weekend from MR and not miss much of anything.
 
dec. said:
I still don't get it but I'm happy for everyone who finds a good use for it. I don't make many phone calls, the few messages I get I'll just answer on my phone and fitness? LOL -screw that. BUT it'll be interesting to see if Apple can get the Wearable market going. If the predictions are correct, then all of the sales of Pebble*and Android Gear will be pretty much annihilated within a short time. Not that that matters, to anyone, but it's a fact.

*don't forget, Pebble 1 had 66K backers!!!1!!!
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I'm finding all this weird myself. Whats the problem that this device will solve. What are the amazing features it will have that we cant do without. For fitness/health there are solutions I find far more elegant, like the Withings watches etc. No other features on the watch seem (to me) compelling.

What I find weird is that people are arguing over 1st gen vs 2nd gen. Why arent people asking - "will this device improve my life in any substantial way?", or more to the point - "do I personaly even need this device in my life?" . If you answered yes to those questions, I am genuinely curious as to how and why.
 
Night Spring said:
Not leave home. Go on a run. Or a walk in the park. You just go out, get your daily excersie for 30 minutes, then come back.
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Whenever I got for a walk I take my phone and everyone I see also has theirs. Plenty of runners seem to be into those arm band straps, but I suspect its more for their playlists but might also be if they pull a hammy mid run they can call in for backup.

Anyway, point I wanted to make is I don't think it's a deal breaker.

I just watched SamSung Unpackaged 2014 (is that what its called?) Eps 1 & 2. Man, I was so disappointed in what they were showing compared to Apple. Yeah they had Carmack come out at the end but he just rattled off some technical jingo which blew my mind. Did you know this VR stuff they are working on has done away with page flipping? They write the graphics to just before the scan line of the display? Bloody awesome.

What was I saying, ah oh yeah, the Samsung watch has a GPS and 3G but I feel the form factor has suffered greatly for it.
 
alvindarkness said:
I'm finding all this weird myself. Whats the problem that this device will solve. What are the amazing features it will have that we cant do without. For fitness/health there are solutions I find far more elegant, like the Withings watches etc. No other features on the watch seem (to me) compelling.

What I find weird is that people are arguing over 1st gen vs 2nd gen. Why arent people asking - "will this device improve my life in any substantial way?", or more to the point - "do I personaly even need this device in my life?" . If you answered yes to those questions, I am genuinely curious as to how and why.
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I think you said this perfectly...
When the first iMac was released, I was really impressed with the all in one design and simplicity of the feature set.
When the first iPod was released, i thought, "Wow! Music everywhere!"
The iPhone? - phone, internet, text, e-mail all in my pocket!
iPad? The potential of a truly functional tablet computer.
The Apple watch?
WTH do I need this thing for?
To save me from having to reach into my pocket and grab my phone to tell me that X just texted me?
I admit that I'm kind of underwhelmed here.
Perhaps I'm completely missing the boat on this, but I can't remember feeling this underwhelmed by an Apple product since I can remember...
 
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