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Apple Watch Hands-On: A First Look at Software, Apple Pay, Water Resistance, and More
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I don't typically wear a watch and wasn't interested in this when it first was reported.... But as with you I do get a ton of notifications daily and it would be nice to be able to flip the wrist to see what it is rather than pull out my 6+. This is pretty much the reason I'll be getting one. Some may not think it's a big deal but when you're dealing with patients, charts, meds, ect ect sometimes your hands are full and it's tough to pull out the phone.
It's going to drop in few years tho imo. The original 8GB iPhone was 599 on contract.
Do you think it's also amasing that people are throwing thier money at a product before even seeing or holding it in person?
Fyi, the bargain that is the watch is, $649+$349. The cheapest option
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I was thinking about that last night, if Tim would be wearing one. Given how uncomfortable he was announcing the price, maybe he also feels uncomfortable wearing one. Maybe the bloke is just modest.
Your questions above are NOT answered correctly.....A phone is not only used to communicate with people, Computer is NOT only used for processing data, a car is NOT only used to travel a distance and watch is now a multi use tool for every day living.... pay for your coffee with it, get updates on weather, stocks, texts ect with it. Yes it is a workout buddy and yes it can track your runs.....Why do you need it to focus on one thing? It does all these things... for good or bad it does them.
I dunno about that. You'll need a free hand to click on and navigate through the messages on the watch. While easier than a phone, I don't know how it's possible to use the watch if your hands are full. Unless you were talking about it figuratively.
I can point a finger with something in my hand... I can't reach into my pocket for my phone with something in my hand. Trust me.... I've tried lol.
Yeah...we all need constant glucose level checks! You should work for Apple because your idea would sell MILLIONS!
I'll get one in 3 - 4 years when it's insanely cheap.
We don't know yet what the product update interval will be, a new watch every year or two years? What can be added to this watch software wise? It's major shortcoming is obviously the battery life so Apple is likely to play on this notion with every release cycle.
We don't know yet what the product update interval will be, a new watch every year or two years? What can be added to this watch software wise? It's major shortcoming is obviously the battery life so Apple is likely to play on this notion with every release cycle.
This is Apple going for the mass consumer market. Unlike previous devices and unlike other SmartWatch manufacturers, they're not really selling technology.
That is, they're targeting watch buyers rather than tech buyers.
The traditional marketing approach is to go for early adopters and then expand out. Google Glass did this, and the Samsung smart watches are doing this.
The problem then is expanding out into a bigger market. Instead, Apple is bypassing the early adopters and targeting those who can afford to treat themselves or their loved ones to a personal gift.
Personally, I'm also not sure I can see a use for it, but there will be a lot of people looking for a new watch who will pick this up because it's new and does something different to other watches. The existing watch market is basically pointless above a very low threshold but it still thrives. You could see the very odd situation where a new piece of tech is not seen as cool by the techies, but is perceived that way by the non-techies.
Give it some time
Personally I'd never own one of these. Just like the iPhone thick and has been slimmed down as the years go on and the technology develops to smaller and smaller. Charge every night ? WTF just more cables / charger's to carry with you.
I really like apple but there always playing catchup to what other companies have already done
Personally I'd never own one of these. Just like the iPhone thick and has been slimmed down as the years go on and the technology develops to smaller and smaller. Charge every night ?
WTF just more cables / charger's to carry with you. I really like apple but there always playing catchup to what other companies have already done
Seriously underwhelmed if I am honest, although I have never really bought into this smart watch fad. The fact you need your phone next to you to even do relevant things with it just makes me wonder why not be so lazy send simply lift your 1000 dollar phone out of your pocket and use that.
The price is super crazy, dont like the design and the whole zooming in UI concept looked crap.
The price is super crazy, dont like the design and the whole zooming in UI concept looked crap.
Watch Faces
When you look at the details for the Sport vs. Stainless Watch, the Sport version doesn't show as many watch faces. I liked how the Stainless Watch has faces showing your next appointment. I didn't see these listed when scrolling through the Sport face options. Does anyone know if they are in fact the same on both?
When you look at the details for the Sport vs. Stainless Watch, the Sport version doesn't show as many watch faces. I liked how the Stainless Watch has faces showing your next appointment. I didn't see these listed when scrolling through the Sport face options. Does anyone know if they are in fact the same on both?
As far as we know all versions of the watch will have the same hardware and operating system. The only differences between the models are in the case and strap materials.
I believe the main point here is that Apple Edition watch is technology product trying to be life style investment product. As many know high end mechanical automatic watches hold their value very well. For example the most expensive non-diamond wrist watch is Patek Philippe from 1943 (watch ref. 1527) (current value aprox. $5.50 million) has gain in value tremendously over the years so one can view them as an investment. However, can product like Apple Edition Watch which has no use in few years be good investment. We shall see.
When treating some one with truly personal gifts, people tend to favor something that can stand the test of times. It is as if the gift needs to last longer than any personal relationship is ever humanly possible and hence the gift of classic watch is made.
I don't really care if I'm alone in my thoughts are not. I also will leave my thoughts precisely as I stated them.