Oh, and before people flame me, Apple says that the battery has to drop to less than 50% capacity before they will replace it under the warranty.
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Apple Watch Fulfills Promise of All-Day Battery Life in Early Reviews
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I see your points, thank you for explaining that. Now I would suggest to wait and see (by yourself or general public). Watch is highly individual, the amount of usage differs among the people. Generally from the review, there is nothing to be afraid of in terms of battery. It was and is still expected that people need to put the watch away at night and recharge it during the sleep time (which is hardly new). The good thing is, and this compare to iPhone, the watch apps is designed to be light weight, quick and not "dwelling" - align with the purpose of the watch as a quick device vs iPhone. So do not expect "Angry Birds" or similar things that one can play on the screen of the watch (which is a bit silly). There is tool for different usage and different situation. And Watch is designed to be light use, which means you won't find it appropriate to spend much time on it. Just my 2c. In the end of the day, it's up to individual how they use the watch anyway.
I have the opposite reaction. Apple is betting you're an outlier. Or a late-adopter.
I think all the reviews praised the battery even the bad reviews. Easily made it through the day on heavy usage. Easily made it 18 hours and still not below 20% on heavy usage. Made it well into the second day without a charge on heavy usage. There was one review that said it made it to 10% at 7pm under heavy usage but also said he was impressed.
I don't think one review mentioned "fairly moderate usage" and not making it through the day. Please post...
However, if your iPhone 6+ (that's what I have) can't make it to 5pm without dropping to 10%, you are right!
Though if I was your boss, I would wonder what you do and why you don't plug it in. Kidding...
It seems like the exact same maintenance as an iPhone to me. Except it charges much faster.
Oh I'm not buying one for many reasons, but this is one that I thought would be an issue if I ever DID try one for everyday use. Between checking and dismissing/interacting with the tons of texts and emails I get a day, plus about 3 hours of working out (running and powerlifting), plus listening to music, it's not going to make it all day. That's going to be a lot of "screen on" time, and the battery isn't designed to handle it. That's why I'll continue to wear my mechanical watches for real watch use, and if I get an Apple watch, it's definitely destined to be a workout only piece now.
LOL - I was the same before, then I saw the Watch in person, and I'm like "wow, those picture do not do justice." Hand-on, and I start to appreciate the details they craft this thing.
Are you using your gps tracking fenix while you sleep? Otherwise the battery isn't going to do much for you
However, if your iPhone 6+ (that's what I have) can't make it to 5pm without dropping to 10%, you are right!
I've explained before...I'm outside most of the day typically. I operate a golf course. Course ownership would have more of a fit if I WAS inside in my office charging my phone. That's not where my money is made.
It's a very well made and craftsmanship. My opinion only... It looks really good... especially stainless steel to me with milanese band, leather band and link band. Worth $300-$500 as just a watch to me. But I like professional looking watches without paying $1000's.
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Totally jealous of you and operating a golf course!!! I agree with you on the iPhone 6+ not making it through the day. The watch isn't for you... not even sure which phone is right for you. Still super jealous.
It's not all it's cracked up to be. Don't get into the golf business if you love to play golf. Because you won't play once you're at the operations level. It's too much like the work you need an escape from. So don't be jealous. And the 60-70 hour work weeks stink too. But, it provides funds for my crazy watch hobby. So it's not all bad.
I didn't realize the battery was replaceable during all the posts by people saying an "X expensive time-only" watch is better because it'll last forever. Since that fancy single-function watch will also need a new battery eventually and probably isn't something one can do themselves, the AppleWatch is just as long-lived as a Rolex if you compare equal functions: telling time. Maybe it doesn't have the traditional "mystique" as a Rolex but I know I would much rather inherit a 30 year old Gen 1 AppleWatch than a Rolex and would probably get more from selling it. Plus, if it also stored my Mom or Dad's pictures and favorite songs in it, it would have much more sentimentality for me. It would be like a friggin' time capsule
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I literally am so hyped to see how many students will have this on campus when it releases. There's over 35,000 and the vast majority have a smartphone and a laptop or a tablet.
My bet...zero.
Well, at least its not useful for this one demographic.
My bet...zero.
Well, at least its not useful for this one demographic.
I didn't realize the battery was replaceable during all the posts by people saying an "X expensive time-only" watch is better because it'll last forever. Since that fancy single-function watch will also need a new battery eventually and probably isn't something one can do themselves, the AppleWatch is just as long-lived as a Rolex if you compare equal functions: telling time. Maybe it doesn't have the traditional "mystique" as a Rolex but I know I would much rather inherit a 40 year old Gen 1 AppleWatch than a Rolex and would probably get more from selling it. Plus, if it also stored my Mom or Dad's pictures and favorite songs in it, it would have much more sentimentality for me. It would be like a friggin' time capsule
Is this a serious post? Get more for selling a 40 year old gen 1 Apple watch than a Rolex? You do realize that for the past 40-50 years, the most popular Rolex watches have appreciated in price 4-7% per year on average, depending on model. And it's accelerated in the past 15 years. And Rolexes never need a battery, unless you're speaking of the very few Quartz models they sold. Rolexes (and other high end Swiss mechanicals) have been known to routinely go decades without being serviced. It's not recommended, but they can and do often.
That polished stainless steel....
I know it's "advanced" and "hardened," but all I can think about is the old iPod touches!
I don't know what you do at work that you can't get past work hours with your 6+... Maybe you should look into getting an iPad?
Apple Watch Fulfills Promise of All-Day Battery Life in Early Reviews
Can't carry around an iPad outside most of the day. Not very practical. But when I do use one of my iPads, I can kill that sucker in less than 48 hours. I can bring the Mini down to less than 20% by 6pm.
I'm not the only one that gets crap battery life from a 6 Plus. I have a friend with one that can deplete it in a day. Not to the level I do, but couldn't go into the next day without charging.
Can't carry around an iPad outside most of the day. Not very practical. But when I do use one of my iPads, I can kill that sucker in less than 48 hours. I can bring the Mini down to less than 20% by 6pm.
I'm not the only one that gets crap battery life from a 6 Plus. I have a friend with one that can deplete it in a day. Not to the level I do, but couldn't go into the next day without charging.
I didn't realize the battery was replaceable during all the posts by people saying an "X expensive time-only" watch is better because it'll last forever. Since that fancy single-function watch will also need a new battery eventually and probably isn't something one can do themselves, the AppleWatch is just as long-lived as a Rolex if you compare equal functions: telling time. Maybe it doesn't have the traditional "mystique" as a Rolex but I know I would much rather inherit a 30 year old Gen 1 AppleWatch than a Rolex and would probably get more from selling it. Plus, if it also stored my Mom or Dad's pictures and favorite songs in it, it would have much more sentimentality for me. It would be like a friggin' time capsule
I would actually want the Rolex but I wold never wear it... way too big and bulky but I would sell it...The Apple Watch is well worth the price (SS Version) as just a watch but not $1100 in my opinion but $650. No one knows how much it costs for a new battery but many will say they know. Many posts here will say things as fact but the won't admit that they are guessing... They don't want to say anything nice because they have an agenda. Many more are just nice people with constructive criticism.
The Apple Watch is not for most people here...
Ever seen what an old original Apple product goes for at auction? There's a reason I said Gen 1.
In my research on what old watches go for, the watches DON'T increase in value. They simply depreciate slower. They HOLD their value better, They don't appreciate in value (unless you call melt-down for gold prices going up "appreciation").
http://www.lajollalight.com/news/2014/aug/27/which-luxury-watches-hold-their-value-best/
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They were polished stainless steel through the 4th generation, and switched to aluminum for the 5th gen.
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Lol. Ok. Are you a watch collector? Do you know anything about the hobby first hand? Rolexes are actually one of the, if not the most solid "investments" in watches. Hold their value better than most if not all. Especially the stainless steel models. Now no one should be buying watches for "investment" anyway, I certainly don't. I buy and collect them because I enjoy them.
