Apple Watch in store

[TS19]

Hi guys and girls,

I plan to go to my local Apple store on Saturday to see the Apple Watch. I don't actually plan on getting one (well, not the first gen) but I know that they will do walk-in appointments.

The thing is I don't really intend on actually having an appointment (but I definitely want to see one), so I'm wondering if anyone knows if there will be normal Apple Watches on display that someone can use, like the iPads, iPhones etc.

I know they have the new table to display all the models, but I'm not sure whether you will actually be able to use those models. If you can't, then surely the only way to use an Apple Watch (before release date) will be to have a try-on appointment- pre-booked or otherwise.

Thanks.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

From what I've read appointment is required to guarantee a feel. An employee must assist. No security cabled units like the iPhone.

 

[Totalkharnage]

Yes you can play with a watch using the display in the picture but to try one on, you'll need a reservation which you can try to get one on the day or book one online from the 10th.

 

[TS19]

Yes you can play with a watch using the display in the picture but to try one on, you'll need a reservation which you can try to get one on the day or book one online from the 10th.

1. Thanks

2. Where did you get that picture from?

3. Is that a guess render, have 9to5Mac got some info or is it not even a render but an image from Apple?

4. Do you know if that will be available from April 10th, or only from April 24th?

 

[omgitscro]

1. Thanks

2. Where did you get that picture from?

3. Is that a guess render, have 9to5Mac got some info or is it not even a render but an image from Apple?

4. Do you know if that will be available from April 10th, or only from April 24th?

I believe they are images from Apple Retail training materials.

 

[sterl320]

Hi guys and girls,

I plan to go to my local Apple store on Saturday to see the Apple Watch. I don't actually plan on getting one (well, not the first gen) but I know that they will do walk-in appointments.

The thing is I don't really intend on actually having an appointment (but I definitely want to see one), so I'm wondering if anyone knows if there will be normal Apple Watches on display that someone can use, like the iPads, iPhones etc.

I know they have the new table to display all the models, but I'm not sure whether you will actually be able to use those models. If you can't, then surely the only way to use an Apple Watch (before release date) will be to have a try-on appointment- pre-booked or otherwise.

Thanks.

no. You wanna touch it? make an appointment.

 

[Mr.C]

The only way to actually handle it and try it out would be to make a reservation online. I very much doubt due to security issues you will be able to handle it by walking up to one like you can with other devices.

 

[Uccle]

The only way to actually handle it and try it out would be to make a reservation online. I very much doubt due to security issues you will be able to handle it by walking up to one like you can with other devices.

I think Apple might initially have a bit of a PR snafu with this. I was surprised when speaking to a bunch of more, ahem, mature women (not techies) that three of them said they were absolutely going to get an Apple watch. They knew exactly why they wanted one and were really excited.

But they wanted to wait and try them on first to see which one they wanted. One said "yea, they arrive in the stores on Friday and I want to try it in then". I replied that she'd better get online early to snag a reservation (this being Palo Alto). They all stared at me blankly. No one knew you couldn't just walk in and try one on. All they had heard was "April 10". I'm not even sure they believed me

 

[jbachandouris]

I think Apple might initially have a bit of a PR snafu with this. I was surprised when speaking to a bunch of more, ahem, mature women (not techies) that three of them said they were absolutely going to get an Apple watch. They knew exactly why they wanted one and were really excited.

But they wanted to wait and try them on first to see which one they wanted. One said "yea, they arrive in the stores on Friday and I want to try it in then". I replied that she'd better get online early to snag a reservation (this being Palo Alto). They all stared at me blankly. No one knew you couldn't just walk in and try one on. All they had heard was "April 10". I'm not even sure they believed me

Of course they didn't believe you. And when they show up at the store without a reservation and can't try one on, they will claim they never heard that even though you told them. Selective listening.

 

[TS19]

I think Apple might initially have a bit of a PR snafu with this. I was surprised when speaking to a bunch of more, ahem, mature women (not techies) that three of them said they were absolutely going to get an Apple watch. They knew exactly why they wanted one and were really excited.

But they wanted to wait and try them on first to see which one they wanted. One said "yea, they arrive in the stores on Friday and I want to try it in then". I replied that she'd better get online early to snag a reservation (this being Palo Alto). They all stared at me blankly. No one knew you couldn't just walk in and try one on. All they had heard was "April 10". I'm not even sure they believed me

You can walk in and try one on

 

[Andy0568]

You can walk in and try one on

Per 9to5mac, though, the try-on models are in demo mode only. I don't think there are any floor models you can actually play around with

 

[Uccle]

You can walk in and try one on

Well, it is my understanding that you can certainly walk in and look at the apple watches. If they aren't too busy they may be able to take you straight away to try the watch on or you may be placed on a "walk in" wait list. But to be 100% sure of being able to walk in and try on an Apple watch you'll need to make a reservation (at least for the time being).

 

[TS19]

Per 9to5mac, though, the try-on models are in demo mode only. I don't think there are any floor models you can actually play around with

Do you think they will have floor models when it is officially released on April 24th?

If they will only have demo models before then, I might not bother.

 

[AFDoc]

You can walk in and try one on

if there are walk in apt available.

 

[dacreativeguy]

Yes you can play with a watch using the display in the picture but to try one on, you'll need a reservation which you can try to get one on the day or book one online from the 10th.

THIS is the stand I'm going to buy for my watch!

 

[kdarling]

THIS is the stand I'm going to buy for my watch!

GRIN. Cool idea.

Except, it's not a stand. The demo watch is embedded in the case, and apparently connected internally to the iPad mini via the Watch debug port.

Apparently as you choose different demo actions on the Watch, the iPad reflects those choices by displaying implementation details and marketing hype.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

1. Thanks

2. Where did you get that picture from?

3. Is that a guess render, have 9to5Mac got some info or is it not even a render but an image from Apple?

4. Do you know if that will be available from April 10th, or only from April 24th?

Apple Watch training materials for retail employees.

 

[Rogifan]

Apple Watch training materials for retail employees.

Image

Interesting that all the charging happens on this demo unit. I wonder how that works. Where did they hide the cables?

 

[bbeagle]

Interesting that all the charging happens on this demo unit. I wonder how that works. Where did they hide the cables?

The bands are probably made to look like the real bands, but really are fake bands that have wires inside them which travel behind the case to charge.

 

[nwlondonlad]

Has anyone heard any info or leaked stuff about what time on the 10th April the try on reservations go live from?

So lets say the Apple reservations site goes live at 08:01am (UK preorder time) would you be able to book a try on appointment for 09:30am for the same day?

I'm gonna pre order first but still want to try them on and decide if to cancel the order

 

[5105973]

I think Apple might initially have a bit of a PR snafu with this. I was surprised when speaking to a bunch of more, ahem, mature women (not techies) that three of them said they were absolutely going to get an Apple watch. They knew exactly why they wanted one and were really excited.

But they wanted to wait and try them on first to see which one they wanted. One said "yea, they arrive in the stores on Friday and I want to try it in then". I replied that she'd better get online early to snag a reservation (this being Palo Alto). They all stared at me blankly. No one knew you couldn't just walk in and try one on. All they had heard was "April 10". I'm not even sure they believed me

Agreed. There should be an opportunity of at least two weeks, ideally three, before even Pre-orders, for people to get in and get to try them on. If they could have extended the lead time even more then even appointments might not be necessary for the try-ons. I'm probably about the same age as the "mature" women you mention and yeah, I know unless it's for something very high end, women I know are not accustomed to being turned away and told to go make an appointment just to try on an item. And if they do have to make an appointment they're not going to like being limited to seeing just two or three choices and then shown the online ordering system or the door. It's not like anyone I know would get snippy, but it would sour the introduction for them.

 

[Uccle]

Agreed. There should be an opportunity of at least two weeks, ideally three, before even Pre-orders, for people to get in and get to try them on. If they could have extended the lead time even more then even appointments might not be necessary for the try-ons. I'm probably about the same age as the "mature" women you mention and yeah, I know unless it's for something very high end, women I know are not accustomed to being turned away and told to go make an appointment just to try on an item. And if they do have to make an appointment they're not going to like being limited to seeing just two or three choices and then shown the online ordering system or the door. It's not like anyone I know would get snippy, but it would sour the introduction for them.

Agreed. I'd sour pretty quickly if I arrived all excited only to be told "we can take you next week." I hope things aren't that crazy or that, at least, the retail folk are going to be very, very understanding and helpful.

 

[TS19]

I've looked at some pictures/videos and it seems like you can play with one without an appointment, but obviously you can't try it on. It looks like it's half-demo, half-interactive as it guides you through apps but you can still perform some actions.