Apple Watch Has 8GB of Storage, Limited to 2GB for Music and 75MB for Photos

[technosix]

I think the watch will sell well initially. I think there will be a supply problem as usual, whether real or planned. There may be a big initial demand, and it would be good marketing if there is a shortage for a few months to keep people interested. But how will it sell after a year or two? Will sales peak quickly and then drop off? How often will it be updated? Another key point. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Very well said. I find the Watch project particularly interesting to follow. With so many variables and potential outcomes, it'll make for a very intriguing story to follow.

What makes it even more fun for me is the fact that while I can fully understand and appreciate what Apple is doing, I don't have a horse in the race so to speak. With absolutely zero interest in buying one I have no ties to the outcome.

 

[Bryan Bowler]

You would think so many people on an Apple board wouldn't be so clueless about Bluetooth. Also, the hilarity of headphones plugged into a watch. Why is there no headphone jack? Um, the diagnostic port is barely the size of a human hair and a headphone plug is about half as long as the watch.

Totally agree. I thought these forums were full of people up-to-date on tech, but I guess I was wrong. I find it unbelievable that people are screaming for a headphone jack, on a watch.

Bryan

 

[poppy10]

Bluetooth headphones are the answer to this question.

But then why not connect the headphones to your phone's bluetooth connection, and get access to a much wider range of music?

 

[Andrei90]

Apple has become so big, so wealthy and well known it doesn't matter what the specs are on this watch. Nor does it matter how many they sell.

This is the flavor of the month presently, but it won't make a huge difference on Apple's bottom line even if it sells in rather large numbers.

The iPhone has the crown within Apple's lineup as the top seller by a very wide margin, a fact that's going to remain steady for some time.

Should the Watch meet with more scepticism and lower sales than Apple's secret internal projections that won't matter either. Apple can deal with any eventuality when it comes to the Watch. At best it's only another product to boast about.

They surely don't want brand degradation and that's what they'll get if this product fails miserably.

 

[J.C]

I agree that it's a shame the Watch has no GPS but there are plenty of great uses for it still. I mountain bike, trail run and run on the streets. It'll be great to have my phone in my hydration pack and still be able to quickly control music, look at maps, record my exercise, shoot off a message to friends I'm meeting on the trail, or call for assistance in an emergency. I've been riding with people who have broken bones and needed an ambulance and when I'm riding alone it would be reassuring to know I can call from my wrist.

Even though the GPS doesn't work without the phone I often go for a run on the streets and I'm not concerned with GPS functionality. What I do want is accurate heart rate data for fitness tracking and to see how many calories I've used. I expect that will work just fine.

Same goes for tracking calorie burn when in the gym. GPS is not needed there. The Watch will be great for that.

At home when I'm not near my iPhone or I'm working in the garage with greasy hands I'll be able to quickly send/receive a call or message, change tracks over AirPlay, take notes etc.

 

[Sodner]

I don't understand the whole problem with the SS Models expect for link bracket.

All this from people carrying around $1000 iPhones that many replace every year.

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

But then why not connect the headphones to your phone's bluetooth connection, and get access to a much wider range of music?

I'm guessing and hoping you can do that and control the music from the watch.

 

[Michael CM1]

But then why not connect the headphones to your phone's bluetooth connection, and get access to a much wider range of music?

In short, it's a 1.0 product. You can't fit everything into such a small space without compromising speed, cost or something else. Apple will start by going after iPhone users and then later add models with cellular connectivity. I mean these things are $350 to start as is, so cellular would've added $20 or so at least.

 

[adammull]

I'm buying the Sport model purely because I do see it as tech item and not a jewelry item so I wouldn't be in the market for the Edition.

But I'm wondering if anyone is in my boat. I own two rather upscale watches that I've worn for years. I plan on having them forever and handing them down as heirlooms. I won't name drop because it doesn't matter.

But I'm worried about loving the Apple Watch so much I'll never wear my nice watches again. After seeing what it can do in some of the demo videos, my mind is blown at the possibilities, which render my rather expensive time pieces as solid gold wagon wheels.

So maybe that is why Apple is making the Edition.

Plus I still think there will be an upgrade or guts swap option. Just a hunch, completely unsubstantiated, but we shall see.

I do find it absurd that people complain about the price of this but buy a new $1,000 phone every year. You'll do the same thing with this watch. Flip it to a guy on Craigslist for 75% of original price and buy the new one.

It's like everyone on this forum has lost their damn minds.

 

[LordQ]

Not even close. The Shuffle has a headphone port. And that's why for music the shuffle wins.

Yep, I was referring to the Shuffle

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I do find it absurd that people complain about the price of this but buy a new $1,000 phone every year. You'll do the same thing with this watch. Flip it to a guy on Craigslist for 75% of original price and buy the new one.

It's like everyone on this forum has lost their damn minds.

LOL!

Bryan

 

[swarmster]

But then why not connect the headphones to your phone's bluetooth connection, and get access to a much wider range of music?

Because, as a number of people have already explained, not everyone carries their phone around 24 hours a day, everywhere they go. I'm sorry if you do (I truly am).

 

[captain kaos]

The IOS won't take up that much, WTH is it doing with the rest of that storage?!

 

[friedmud]

What's the point of 2GB music with no headphone socket port?
Bluetooth is not the answer here unless you consider having the watch require bluetooth headphones just like it requires an iPhone.

Do you honestly want a cord going from your head to your wrist while you're working out?! Bluetooth is the only sensible option here.

I'm pretty happy as I just snagged a nice pair of bluetooth headphones that I've been using with my iPhone. It will be great to use them with the watch while working out.

My only issue is that there is no Spotify on the Watch yet. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for that (hopefully Apple allows it at some point!).

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Another thing is that listening trough bluetooth will kill battery in an hour.

They claim 6.5 hours of music listening over bluetooth: https://www.apple.com/watch/battery.html

Don't you people even do a _little_ bit of fact checking before posting?

 

[joshkhaos1]

Because you've come from a place where money matters.

I've seen first-hand how some wealthy people spend $10,000 on a dinner with 10 people. That money is gone *poof*. An Apple Watch lasts longer.

Lol, ok...More power to those people then I suppose...

 

[LeilaW]

Haha, so that's fun.

 

[Max(IT)]

Not even close. The Shuffle has a headphone port. And that's why for music the shuffle wins.

You'd really like to have an headphone jack on your watch?

 

[Max(IT)]

lol. 75mb for photos.

Lol. Photos on a watch.

 

[bushman4]

Still too many unanswered questions about the AppleWatch. Being that this is a new category people want to know. More before they buy it
Let's see how fast the Apps come out. Which will determine the real functionality

 

[Max(IT)]

Not even sure why you would want to look at photos on such a small screen if you have a phone in your pocket.

The storage for music is decent, enough for a workout playlist.

Even if you don't have the phone in your pocket, photos on such a screen are a ridiculous idea.

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...I want to use this at the gym for music and don't want to carry my 6 Plus. However, what's Bluetooth 4.0's distance range? Wondering if I can leave it in my car.......

I think distance range will be just a few meters

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It also measures heartbeats as well as tracks the distance ran, which are also nice perks.

I'm wondering how precise is it in tracking distance, because the lack of GPS is my major concern here.

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The new watch is a perfect answer to the question absolutely no one asked*.


*Unless someone really wanted to know how to look like a brand whore and gain zero functionality from it.

Wake me when they reanimate Jobs. This is crap.

Yes, Apple is doomed.
Wake me up in a few months commenting Apple watch's sales numbers.

 

[Max(IT)]

I run marathons. I take my iPhone with me.

I'm using this. No big deal.

 

[Max(IT)]

Because we take our phones with us everywhere anyway.

I actually need to.

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I thought it was great too, but the torrent of whining and complaints on here was rampant. It really was no different than the tone of this thread. (Unfortunately.)

Bryan

It's the same every time Apple introduces something.

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How could someone complain about the iPhone? Multitouch was obviously going to revolutionize everything, it was brand new technology!. It's like if Apple introduce a Flying car today, would people seriously complain? lol.

They complained. Very vocally.

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Unfortunately, if Apple released a flying car there would be a lot of complaining on here. But that's my whole point: people didn't realize just how much the idea of the modern-day smartphone would revolutionize the way they communicated and received information, just like most posters in this thread apparently feel about the Apple Watch today. But in three years, they will understand.

I'm saving the link to my statement above and I will re-surface it in three years. Not in an effort to say I told you so, but simply to show folks that sometimes it's hard to understand what it is you need, when you don't even know that you need it yet. That is where Apple really shines: they are pushing us towards the future...

Bryan

Correct.
I don't even know if I'm going to buy one (probably not), but I'm going to judge the Apple Watch one year from now.

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In your opinion.

I don't like the sound from either of these two brands. Beats have got better, but still far to much emphasis on the bass. The Bose soundlink, though better sounding than Beats are on ear headphones, not good for running.

C'mon! If you are running, or in a gym, does the sound quality really matter so much ? Your own body is disturbing.

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And let's not forget that it is the most accurate watch in the world..for about five hours.

Nice try to troll the thread, but it's 18 hours iirc.....

 

[elgrecomac]

Cmon Beta users...get on this already so I can buy this in about 2 years...lol

You nailed it right on the head. A friend asked if she should buy one now and I told her to wait until gen 2 and let other people beta test the 1st gen watch.

 

[mistertomlinson]

The first company that makes some sort of GPS adapter that can be attached to your shoelaces, for example, and connect directly to the watch over bluetooth or wifi is gonna make A FORTUNE! I dream of the day I can go for a run with nothing more than an Apple Watch and bluetooth headphones. Specifically, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit pictured here.

However, GPS is absolutely crucial. But I would definitely rather not strap my iPhone 6 to my arm. Running with a phone on your arm just seems dated to me.

 

[Bane-Thunder]

It blows my mind that the $350 version and the $17K version have the exact same tech specs. I realize the price is directly related to the fashion factor. It's just weird to see a gadget that does the same exact job across the board regardless of price, aside from the screen size which is a surprisingly modest price increase.

It's not about fashion. It's about the value of the materials. If you do not know the difference between Gold, Stainless Steel and Aluminium metals then you need to go back to school.

Obviously a Solid 18k Gold watch will cost FAR more than a Aluminium watch.

I have no plans to buy any of em atm but its ridiculous for you to think they should all cost the same cause they have the same tech specs.