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logged onto apple storr to buy at $49
saw price
logged off
lol
i can certainly afford it
but i refuse to contribute any more to them being greedy butwipes
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Apple Refreshes Online Store With New Apple Watch Bands and iPad Cases
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agree
logged onto apple storr to buy at $49
saw price
logged off
lol
i can certainly afford it
but i refuse to contribute any more to them being greedy butwipes
Not only that, but betting it will stretch when wet. That's an issue I have with my sports loop when sea kayaking. Have to switch to the sports band.
I buy knockoffs on Amazon because I think $50 is too high for a watch band. But I was considering going for the braided loop until I saw the price tag: $100? You've got to be kidding me.
Indeed. But I think they're geared towards kids lol. I have very skinny wrists and I'm a size 7 or 8 out of 9, so they definitely aren't gonna fit a lot of guys. But they obviously get pretty small.
Everyone whining about the price: you don't *need* an Apple Watch. You don't *need* a smartwatch. You don't *need* a watch, at all. These are luxury items. And you're on an Apple forum.
Not sure I’d trust that leather link without any kind of link/loop or clasp. Begging to come undone.
I just tried it and I came out a 12. I am definitely not a little guy though, so I think most folks will be able to find a fit. Tim did say they're really stretchy.
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I'm sure there's more than a single magnet in there. Every bump is probably a piece of steel and a matching magnet, or perhaps even opposite poled magnets for extra strength.
I just don’t see the value in Apple’s products anymore. I used to. I used to feel like when I bought something from Apple it was this excellent, quality product. Now I just sort of feel a bit short changed.
Leather loops are pretty nasty, but they look better than 99.9% of the leather bands available aftermarket because they still integrate into the pieces that insert into the watch. I've always hated the cheap look of a leather band hanging onto the lugs.
What's the deal with the loop? Is it elastic? How do you get this on?
Edit: so the regular loop isn't elastic? I don't understand how you take this off if you can't reach the release tabs on the underside of the watch? It's a shame, I would have really liked an elastic model.
What's the deal with the loop? Is it elastic? How do you get this on?
Edit: so the regular loop isn't elastic? I don't understand how you take this off if you can't reach the release tabs on the underside of the watch? It's a shame, I would have really liked an elastic model.
But having a good whine, as juvenile as it is, seems to help people feel better about themselves afterwards. It's about having a tiny bit of control. For a very short period of time.
Seems reasonable to me. Definitely looking forward to trying one.
I don’t really need more bands, but if I did, the braided one looks interesting (though I’m skeptical of any single size band, as I don‘t always like to wear mine at exactly the same place). I’ve always found the sport loop very uncomfortable, so the solo loop isn’t likely to be any better.
I'm a guy and I measured at a 5. Before you say I'm little I'm 5 foot 10 inches tall. No need to make it about age or gender, humans come in all shapes and sizes.
Decided on Blue Aluminum this year with the $100 braided Atlantic band. Had to have it. Price is no factor. Measured in around size 9. You can rest assured this material has never existed before and it will have its own beautiful quirks. I look forward to more colors of this style and suspect it will end up being my favorite. Is it swimproof/waterproof? Being it’s just yarn I want to say... yes.
The only other band I had to have was the Black Blue/Bright Mango Nike Band. Mmm that’s a nice and unique color combo. Both previously unseen colors.
The only other band I had to have was the Black Blue/Bright Mango Nike Band. Mmm that’s a nice and unique color combo. Both previously unseen colors.
it’s possible you aren’t one to notice finer details and that’s okay. But Apple bands are priced the way they are for a reason. It’s because they’re the best of the best the planet has to offer right now. I won’t even waste my precious time listing out every difference.
Oh Jesus... I had to check your post history to be absolutely sure you weren’t being sarcastic. It’s possible you just lap up marketing like a thirsty dog and that’s okay.
You know, I’ve got these magic beans...