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Apple Watch Demand Slides Significantly in June as Launch Momentum Wanes
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When this whole smart watch thing started I likened it to the Netbook fad. I figured Apple was smart enough to see that just like they did with the netbooks and created something better.
....and then they go and jump on the band wagon and made their own watch instead of creating something better again.
Guess time will tell *rimshot*
....and then they go and jump on the band wagon and made their own watch instead of creating something better again.
Guess time will tell *rimshot*
Exactly...
I really question whether this will go the way of the Apple TV where it sits along the wall at the Apple Store and every once in a while someone goes over and buys one.
It is not a revolutionary product. It's an expansion device to the iPhone, much like a BT earpiece.
Mark my words, the Apple Watch will evolve into some other type of wearable, like a touch sensitive projector on the back of your hand or forearm, like this:
I laugh every time I see that image. There is no way that would work in bright light... ever.
(let alone work with all skin types, arm shapes, sweaty/shiny arms, arm hair, etc. Too many issues to overcome)Its almost as bad as those completely bezel-less iPhone/Macbook renders. No regard for reality.
My issue with the watch stems from the marketing of it. Putting it in boutique stores before Apple Stores, trying to turn tech into jewelry. They focused too much on making it the latest fashion trend instead of making it a damn good wrist gadget. But that said, IMO this is still the best Smartwatch on the market and while it has some short comings it does everything better than anything else I've used.
Sorry I hurt your feelings.
So we're supposed to take seriously data that's based on e-receipts from online shoppers who opted in to have their mail tracked? How many people do this? And of those that do how many had any intention of buying an Apple Watch? I can tell you there is NO analytics firm tracking my email. This stuff is as meaningless as those smartphone and PC market share reports and the silly supply chain analysis. Remember when the WSJ ran a front page story about the iPhone 5 claiming Apple suppliers were cutting their orders by 60%? Yet we never saw that materialize in Apple's quarterly financials so it was obviously bogus. Just like this data most likely is.
I got mine a week ago, and while I do like it, I'm probably going to return it in the next few days. It's pretty glitchy, slow, and not all that helpful to me. Maybe the 2.0 software will help, but by then it'll be only a few months until Watch 2 (assuming they do a yearly release) so I'll wait for that and see if there's anything compelling about the next gen.
I am puzzled by the watch. I think it is interesting and possibly great for workouts but I really don't like the aspect you need an iPhone and it is not waterproof.
Honestly when I go to the Apple store I look at it and it does not strike me as a must have like I feel about other Apple gear. I am not hating, I am being honest. I love Apple for more than 20 years and have tons of their stuff but the watch hasn't hook me yet. Maybe future versions. We'll see.
Honestly when I go to the Apple store I look at it and it does not strike me as a must have like I feel about other Apple gear. I am not hating, I am being honest. I love Apple for more than 20 years and have tons of their stuff but the watch hasn't hook me yet. Maybe future versions. We'll see.
Seriously, is that all you got? It is very early in the life cycle of this product.
The issue of having to have an iPhone for the Watch's full functionality is not an issue. No one thought this would be a wrist worn phone. Naturally, you are going to have a phone with it. Even when I cycle, I have my phone (just in case I need it) but it's tucked away and my Apple Watch does all that I need. It's incredibly convenient. I love not being tethered to my iPhone around the house or having to constantly retrieve it from my pants for a call or message.
The killer, defining Apps are not yet here in big numbers but there are some good ones thus far. This will make a great deal of difference.
Watch is hardly in the semi-dead precept heap (paraphrasing a prior poster) with Apple TV and iPod Touch.
I like it. My daughter can't wait to get one. I was behind a woman at Starbucks last weekend and, as she used her Watch for Apple Pay, asked her how she liked it. Her reply, "I love it".
Apple's had the most success thus far with a wearable product and it's less than 3 months since release. The wearables market will explode and Apple will be best positioned when it does.
The issue of having to have an iPhone for the Watch's full functionality is not an issue. No one thought this would be a wrist worn phone. Naturally, you are going to have a phone with it. Even when I cycle, I have my phone (just in case I need it) but it's tucked away and my Apple Watch does all that I need. It's incredibly convenient. I love not being tethered to my iPhone around the house or having to constantly retrieve it from my pants for a call or message.
The killer, defining Apps are not yet here in big numbers but there are some good ones thus far. This will make a great deal of difference.
Watch is hardly in the semi-dead precept heap (paraphrasing a prior poster) with Apple TV and iPod Touch.
I like it. My daughter can't wait to get one. I was behind a woman at Starbucks last weekend and, as she used her Watch for Apple Pay, asked her how she liked it. Her reply, "I love it".
Apple's had the most success thus far with a wearable product and it's less than 3 months since release. The wearables market will explode and Apple will be best positioned when it does.
Will the watch soon be given the 'it's a hobby' tag?
I can tell you - I know everyone in Canada and I have yet to see one.
In my opinion, the MSRP for the sport watch is too high, given the nominal battery life, not waterproof, and the fact it has to have its conjoined partner, the iPhone.
I agree with those who said that if Apple can make it independent, ramp up batter life, it will sell better. Cutting $100 off the price wouldn't hurt either.
I agree with those who said that if Apple can make it independent, ramp up batter life, it will sell better. Cutting $100 off the price wouldn't hurt either.
I don't think so, but I think it's unfair to look at the graph of this story and say that demand is weak. Demand was so high on launch day and even if Apple continues selling 20,000 per day that's about 600,000 per month which isn't that bad.
And keep in mind the graph only counts the United States.
It is pretty much independent , just dependant on wifi networks. Pity when we all basically have wifi in first world countries we don't have a open network by now.
Like my headphones? Which I take with me everywhere I go?
Well, I'm loving mine!
It's beautiful, it's responsive and it's not bulky at all.
And it gives me a nice, subtle way of seeing my notifications.
I'm so glad I don't have to pull out my phone out of my pocket all the time anymore.
It's beautiful, it's responsive and it's not bulky at all.
And it gives me a nice, subtle way of seeing my notifications.
I'm so glad I don't have to pull out my phone out of my pocket all the time anymore.
See i'm finding the opposite, the Apple Watch has changed my daily life, where as the iPad is nothing more than a gimmick for me. I buy everyone one because I like to own it, but its the most unnecessary bit of tech I own and I barely ever use it. Given the choice the Watch wins hands down as there are 4-5 things Id rather not live without daily that it does now.
The watch can only tell time without having an iPhone. I'm amazed that is sold as many as it did, but just liked I figured people would see if for what it really is.... I still find mine useless, but I do like the ping feature since I always lose my phone.
I was glad to not have to need a watch after I was supplied with the first iPhone years ago.
I could never see wearing another watch, outside of a rolex for a business meeting or to dinner - or other wetwork.
Why would anyone bother with the encumbrance of tiny screen. Takes me about 2 seconds to grab my iphone.
I could never see wearing another watch, outside of a rolex for a business meeting or to dinner - or other wetwork.
Why would anyone bother with the encumbrance of tiny screen. Takes me about 2 seconds to grab my iphone.
If you think the Apple Watch was 'highly anticipated' you'd be wrong. Launch was soft and now sales are in the toilet. Maybe this can be a lesson to Apple to come out of the gate strong with a new product - don't neuter it, hit a homerun.
It wasn't going to be a major seller off the bat. It's also incredibly stupid to even acknowledge Slice's data as they only see online order receipts. More and more people are going to stores to buy these now that they're available. Sorry, Slice, you're only looking for clicks.
I enjoy my watch. It's not in the necessary category but I love the fitness features of it. My return period ends on Thursday but I can see myself keeping it at this point. I love having a watch again and the little things like prompting me to stand up and move are what I need. I could have gotten a cheap fitness tracker but it would have lacked these things and I would have had to always have my phone with me for those prompts.
I enjoy my watch. It's not in the necessary category but I love the fitness features of it. My return period ends on Thursday but I can see myself keeping it at this point. I love having a watch again and the little things like prompting me to stand up and move are what I need. I could have gotten a cheap fitness tracker but it would have lacked these things and I would have had to always have my phone with me for those prompts.