Apple Said to Be Planning Three iWatch Models from 1.6 to 1.8 Inches, Sapphire on High End

[StyxMaker]

not everyone, just the ones with common sense.

I'd be willing to bet that you've purchased items that others, with just as much 'common sense' would consider to be extravagant and not worth the money you spent. We all have varying degrees of disposable income and we all spend that income on what makes us happy. No matter what other's think of those purchases.

 

[mozumder]

None of the people, or organizations, I've worked for cared more about where you bought your clothes, or what type of watch you had on your wrist, than they cared about the quality of your work.

So, that implies you exist among a low social status.

What did you wear to your job interview? Did you at least wear shoes and a shirt?

How many millionaire friends do you have?

Do you date hot models?

Or are you "too good" for that sort of thing?

 

[StyxMaker]

So, that implies you exist among a low social status.

Believe whatever makes your life more tolerable.

 

[GeneralChang]

This is what children and freshmen libertarian nerds do: they live in their own, self-absorbed world.

Adults are more concerned with other people's opinions of themselves.

Your opinion about yourself is insignificant compared to others opinion about you.

Other people determine your quality of life, not you.

Do you think you would have a job if other people didn't think positively of you?

Boy, your world sounds depressing.

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Are you implying people should stop being snobs?

Because I am implying people SHOULD be snobs.

The last thing YOU want is to be treated the same as a person of a lower class. You want to be treated better than a person of lower class.

This is the ultimate meaning of life: to get ahead of other people, not to be treated the same as other people.

Life is unfair, as it should be.

Oh, no wait, I get it! You probably enjoy Ayn Rand books, don’t you?

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So, that implies you exist among a low social status.

What did you wear to your job interview? Did you at least wear shoes and a shirt?

How many millionaire friends do you have?

Do you date hot models?

Or are you "too good" for that sort of thing?

Your posts represent the most cartoonish and bizarre world outlook I think I’ve ever encountered, even on an internet where everything is cartoonish and bizarre.

So does this mean you’ll be buying the iWatch based on what we currently think it will be? Or does it need to hit a certain price-point to qualify? I’m interested in your thoughts.

 

[Trius]

Knowing Tim Cooks Apple, we would be lucky to get an updated iPhone before the holiday season let alone an entirely new product segment .

What are you even saying... there has been a new iPhone released before every holiday season since Tim Cook took over as CEO

 

[StyxMaker]

So, that implies you exist among a low social status.

What did you wear to your job interview? Did you at least wear shoes and a shirt?

How many millionaire friends do you have?

Do you date hot models?

Or are you "too good" for that sort of thing?

Why is it your posts always make me think of Patrick Bateman?

 

[rmbpuser]

I'd be willing to bet that you've purchased items that others, with just as much 'common sense' would consider to be extravagant and not worth the money you spent. We all have varying degrees of disposable income and we all spend that income on what makes us happy. No matter what other's think of those purchases.

if thats what it takes to make you happy there is nothing wrong i guess with purchasing something with an extortionate price tag as long as you are aware that it is overpriced just because it carries a certain brand name.

and i would like to think that the "extravagant" stuff i own like say my iPhone have more to offer in comparison to something those other people with the different "common sense" as you said would believe to be a more reasonable choice, than the Apple logo.

 

[TallManNY]

It is pretty well known that iOS started out on a project to build a tablet. It is only after Steve realized that it would make a great cell phone OS that the project was refocused on iPhone.


That is garbage in so many ways. To begin with iOS was used on iPad because the original project was in fact an attempt to build a tablet. Beyond that the biggest problems seen with iOS are policy related not technical.


Of course. I see these mock ups that basically shrink an iPhine screen to watch size are non sense. However that doesn't mean that iPhone won't be running iOS just that the user interface will change dramatically. People are far too willing to link the UI with the operating system.

First, I thought what I said was that the UI needs to change. I don't know what version of Linux the OS will run. It will probably be a version of iOS similar to how AppleTV runs something that is like iOS. But I was just talking about the UI.

But for the customers the UI is the OS in that it is what you interact with.

I think you are assuming way too much that just because there was a tablet in the works back in 2004 or 2005, that that means that the UI for iOS is optimized for a tablet. I'm almost certain that the iconic rows of app icons was something that got finalized in connection with the smaller iPhone screen and it would not be where we would be if Apple were making just a UI for the full iPad.

 

[bushman4]

Another day another rumor. My question is how often are people going to upgrade an iWatch once it comes out? The first year will be good no matter what the second year will have momentum but by the third year what's going to drive sales?

 

[IJ Reilly]

Another day another rumor. My question is how often are people going to upgrade an iWatch once it comes out? The first year will be good no matter what the second year will have momentum but by the third year what's going to drive sales?

Wow, great question. I'm sure Apple has never faced that one before.

 

[jephrey]

Too small. I'll wait until Samsung releases a bigger one because that will make it better.

 

[iPhysicist]

Um… Did this really just happen?

Yes, or what ever you intend with this sentence.

 

[Reds622]

No way. iWatch won't have a touchscreen, it'll have a 3D beamy thing giving a hologram effect like off Star Wars, all which is fully interactive. This means if you need more real-estate or add new features, it's not a problem; one of the main advantages when the iPhone didn't come with a physical keyboard. Otherwise there's no advantage to a small touchscreen; it won't add any functionality to the ecosystem. It won't be as good as an iPhone/iPad for browsing, making calls, or anything else. It'll be redundant.

My money's firmly on Apple popping in some technology 5-10 years ahead of their competitors' pipelines. If they perfect it they could easily have it running in tandem with an iPhone to make calls (much like OS X 10.10 will), without the limitations of the Galaxy Gear (crappy sluggish interface and tiny screen).

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Boy I hope you're right. Count me on the side of skeptical as to a wearable device. Tim Cook has already mentioned previously you need to make people wear something they normally do not. If Apple were to come out with something like this, however, all skepticism would vanish, instantly. This type of product would be revolutionary, even more so than the Iphone IMO. I am not an engineer, so I am unaware of a device like this is even feasible at this point.

Anyone out there have any ideas? Is this something that Apple could actually achieve? A hologram like projector that would enlarge the image coming from the wearable device? That's Star Trek stuff too me, but would be AWESOME if they indeed were able to deliver something like that.

 

[Aniseedvan]

I hope the rumours are wrong about this and the iPhone. There's a trend here that the bigger must be better in terms of specs.

I'm a girl with tiny wrists and hands. That alone does not make me a tech klutz...

They do have a design conundrum with those of us with smaller wrists as larger watches are uncomfortable on the wrist bone. I can only wear my Garmin fenix for a few hours max when not out and about with it as it hurts...

I suspect I'll be passing on this and the rather nice looking Withings watch for them all being too big... Pity - the iOS notifications on the fenix actually does come in handy when I can put my phone in my bag and not have it to hand..

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

I'm sure it will have a mic for input, but I've been thinking, it is surely going to be water resistant. Can you have a mic on a water resistant watch?

Why wouldn't you be able to? Sound waves travel through matter - there's no reason that matter can't be watertight. If you wanted to wrap a vacuum around the microphone it wouldn't be very useful, but obviously there's no reason to do that.

 

[jephrey]

This is what children and freshmen libertarian nerds do: they live in their own, self-absorbed world.

Adults are more concerned with other people's opinions of themselves.

Your opinion about yourself is insignificant compared to others opinion about you.

Other people determine your quality of life, not you.

Do you think you would have a job if other people didn't think positively of you?

I see what you did there... That's funny. A little confusing, but funny.

 

[cdmoore74]

That makes absolutely no sense. If someone can afford a $500 to $1000 smartphone they can obviously afford a smartwatch of equal cost... and a tablet... and a computer. Judging by the amount of tech sold by Apple and Samsung alone your 1% is a gross underestimation.

You can’t really compare a smart watch to a phone or tablet. The uses are so different. Some people can justify paying for a phone/tablet because they do so much. There is only so much interaction you can do with a watch screen. At $500 to $1000 you’re paying more for the bling factor. Maybe if the watch can make calls without the assistance of an iPhone, have a facetime camera, rear camera and speakers I can make an argument for your case but why duplicate the iPhone on a tiny tiny screen? Just whip out the iPhone for a better experience.

 

[firewood]

but most of the 1000$+++ watches have no difference from the ones that cost 200-300$ except for a brand name and some promise of precision hand crafting and a nice box.

Not much different from the expensive $200+ sports sneakers that kids in some neighborhoods buy. Flashier colors, but manufactured from similar materials in the same 2nd/3rd world country at the $20 ones. Humans do that.

 

[jmpage2]

I bought, and still have, a Rolex from 1984. It is in no way obscolete.

How do you bring a digital watch to market made of quality material knowing in one, definately two, years it will be a dinasaur. And how do you get someone to pay the premium for said watch over and over and over again.

Hard to argue that but we'll see what they are able to do. I do believe the bulk of their sales will be in the lower to mid level product where replacing it once every several years is less of a burden.

A wristwatch is typically the only piece of jewelry (other than a wedding band) most men will ever wear. Watch says something about the owner, whether that is that he's a pompous ass, moderately successful or simply a fan of timepieces.

My current timepiece of choice is Omega Speedy Pro 9300 coaxial. People will still be drooling over those 25 years from now regardless of what Apple is doing... but I still think Ives will try to make a design statement with the iWatch.

 

[TheGenerous]

If there is ever an iWatch, IMO Apple will definitely follow other design principles than what we know as a common watch (a rounded object with leather straps).

Similar to the Nike Fuelband, Apple may continue the shape of the device in that direction. More like a jewel or bracelet, and less than a watch or iPod shuffle.

 

[882188]

remember those iPod nanos,

and their watch bands...

yep, no one bought those

USELESS DEVICE!

Useless? Nope, they were perfect for cheating at exams.
I cheated on all my exams in the last 3 years with that little thing, never had to study.

 

[DryHeave]

From 1.6 to 1.8 inches??

I'm skeptical of the "from 1.6 to 1.8 inches" part. I mean, three models in that range? That means 1.6", 1.7", and 1.8" — which are barely any different from each other. I seriously doubt it. I would believe 1.4", 1.6", and 1.8", maybe.

 

[Moto G]

Rumour without terrible "concept" image is semi credible. Rumour with terrible "concept" image is not to be taken seriously, if the person gathering said rumours is also responsible for choosing mock-up shot which they think are a likeness to something Apple would consider releasing.

Do your rumours - okay, as stupid as they are, but do yourself a favour and let our imaginations fill the blanks, coz' they're sure better at it than this crap.

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[69Mustang]

You can’t really compare a smart watch to a phone or tablet. The uses are so different. Some people can justify paying for a phone/tablet because they do so much. There is only so much interaction you can do with a watch screen. At $500 to $1000 you’re paying more for the bling factor. Maybe if the watch can make calls without the assistance of an iPhone, have a facetime camera, rear camera and speakers I can make an argument for your case but why duplicate the iPhone on a tiny tiny screen? Just whip out the iPhone for a better experience.

Argument still doesn't hold water. You can purchase a smartphone/tablet outright for under $200 that performs the same basic tasks as a high end phone or tablet. At $500 to $1000 you're paying for the bling factor of smartphones as well since, as I said, the basic functionality can be had for far less.

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Why is it your posts always make me think of Patrick Bateman?

+1000. If I could give you multiple thumbs up I would.

 

[Reds622]

Boy I hope you're right. Count me on the side of skeptical as to a wearable device. Tim Cook has already mentioned previously you need to make people wear something they normally do not. If Apple were to come out with something like this, however, all skepticism would vanish, instantly. This type of product would be revolutionary, even more so than the Iphone IMO. I am not an engineer, so I am unaware of a device like this is even feasible at this point.

Anyone out there have any ideas? Is this something that Apple could actually achieve? A hologram like projector that would enlarge the image coming from the wearable device? That's Star Trek stuff too me, but would be AWESOME if they indeed were able to deliver something like that.

Can anyone who is an engineer or is familiar with these sorts of things provide some insight as to whether we are at a place where something like this patent would actually be feasible?