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Apple Targeting March for Apple Watch Launch, Retail Training Begins Next Month
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Generally you're right in that's kind of a strange attitude to have. But when it comes to brand new products, it's not necessarily a bad idea. The first iPhone was kind of cool when it first debuted, but really didn't hit its stride until the 3G model and the app store. Unless you're the type to buy every iteration of a device, then waiting around for the 1st revision isn't a bad idea.
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Holy hyperbole Batman!
False. They had to announce the product well in advance to avoid leakage via FCC filings. They did the same with the original iPhone and iPad.
Even if it were true that it took them six months, that is much faster than most of the vaporware being demoed at CES this week that won't ship for a year, or in most cases, never.
It is often quite true that waiting for v2 is a good thing.
And, I think we can understand it pretty obvious why.
You design a product in-house, and you get very caught up in the project.
You give it to a select small group for Real World testing of sorts, but still, you may not really be totally in, wanting to listen mode as it's your baby so to speak.
It's not until millions get it, and you get all the major issues and problems come in does it become obvious where the faults are and what you need to address.
It just has to get launched to the general public before you will find this out, so v2 can often fix a lot.
And, I think we can understand it pretty obvious why.
You design a product in-house, and you get very caught up in the project.
You give it to a select small group for Real World testing of sorts, but still, you may not really be totally in, wanting to listen mode as it's your baby so to speak.
It's not until millions get it, and you get all the major issues and problems come in does it become obvious where the faults are and what you need to address.
It just has to get launched to the general public before you will find this out, so v2 can often fix a lot.
Apple pre-announced the original iPhone 6 months in advance, and the original iPad about 3 months in advance. This device needs to get FCC approval (since it has wireless functions) and so would have leaked sooner or later. Apple probably wanted to get the sneak preview out of the way so that they could get developers interested and gauge demand in advance.
My $35 Timex works just fine... And I don't need to charge it.
No, really - I don't recall an Apple product that I've cared so little about.
No, really - I don't recall an Apple product that I've cared so little about.
I challenge you to find a smart watch in production (not concept) that looks better than this.
I keep seeing this argument in the scope of comparing Apple's product to common wristwatches that have far less functionality. The reality is that very few, if any, of the current crop of wearables are fully waterproof.
I suspect that in time this will be remedied, but I don't think it is realistic to expect for a first generation product from any company.
I think you confused what you read. She's a good kid. She's just mad. Teenagers ya know. That shouldn't be equated with demanding. There was no expectation in her request for me to add my credit card to her iP6. She asked, I said no. Maybe you're reading more into the horrible parent comment than is there. To be fair, the misinterpretation could be the way I wrote it. Apologies.
I know. But it's not as though the US gets that honor because it's inherently better than any other country.
As a citizen and resident of the US, and as an Apple fan, I do hope that trend continues.
She has an iP6. Both my kids have savings accounts and they must contribute 10% of their allowance to it (I do a 50% matching contribution). I do like (not like, love. Member since '90) that sub account idea with Amex, especially the fico benefit. Thanks for that. Still not tying it to
Pay though. She is really tight with cash and hates spending her money (there's an inappropriate joke in there somewhere). Credit and my money? She's a bit more liberal.
I know at least one person that has to have one. My teenage daughter. She's mad because I emphatically told her no. 2nd gen maybe, but definitely not 1st gen. I am a horrible parent because I won't allow her to use Apple Pay (she has no job and wants to use one of my credit cards. Too damn funny) and I won't buy her a Gen 1
That's practically child abuse! Shameful.