Apple Watch: not a minimalist but a maximalist invention

[explorer2014]

You probably know the legacy of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc. He was known for his astounding vision of consumer goods with a minimalist design. Perfection was only achieved not when there is nothing more to add but nothing left to take away. This was applicable for the iPad, iPhone, iPod and iMac. The first introduction of these product categories were introduced by Steve at the stage in San Francisco. Yesterday we saw Tim Cook on the stage saying the words “there is one more thing…”. We knew that there was something big coming. After these words the expectations raise sky high, because these words mean a lot for Apple. Steve Jobs went popular by presenting ground breaking products to the world when he said “there is one more thing…”. But this time the expectations were not met. The Apple watch is not as groundbreaking as it was. There was a lot of speculation about the Apple watch. Samsung and Google already introduced the “wearable” products in their product range. Apple is not the trendsetter anymore but is falling behind the competition. This said we knew that it would’t be a revolutionary product..

More of this you can find on my blog by visiting http://knowiety.com/2014/09/10/apple-watch-not-a-minimalist-but-a-maximalist-invention/

 

[Ddyracer]

I know, gone are the exciting days. Apple does innovate as well as copy but the excitement and the wow factor has evaporated. That magical feeling you used to get when you looked and held an iOS device is gone.

It's still in their mac lineup, but perhaps not as prominent as it once was.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

I predict all you naysayers will be wearing the Watch in 1 or 2 short years.

 

[iBook_Clamshell]

You probably know the legacy of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc. He was known for his astounding vision of consumer goods with a minimalist design. Perfection was only achieved not when there is nothing more to add but nothing left to take away. This was applicable for the iPad, iPhone, iPod and iMac. The first introduction of these product categories were introduced by Steve at the stage in San Francisco. Yesterday we saw Tim Cook on the stage saying the words “there is one more thing…”. We knew that there was something big coming. After these words the expectations raise sky high, because these words mean a lot for Apple. Steve Jobs went popular by presenting ground breaking products to the world when he said “there is one more thing…”. But this time the expectations were not met. The Apple watch is not as groundbreaking as it was. There was a lot of speculation about the Apple watch. Samsung and Google already introduced the “wearable” products in their product range. Apple is not the trendsetter anymore but is falling behind the competition. This said we knew that it would’t be a revolutionary product..

More of this you can find on my blog by visiting http://knowiety.com/2014/09/10/apple-watch-not-a-minimalist-but-a-maximalist-invention/

If they came out with a stand-alone watch(that doesn't need to be linked to an iPhone or anything else) that could do everything a smartphone does, that would be a trendsetter!

 

[grahamperrin]

A great subject for discussion.

… http://knowiety.com/2014/09/10/apple-watch-not-a-minimalist-but-a-maximalist-invention/

"… Is this really necessary to put all these functions in a small watch that is on your wrist? …"​

… For me there's a faint odour of "we're doing it because we can"; not because a wristwatch is the ideal device for all of those purposes. … seeing the miniature GUI, I wonder about usability and recall a phrase that Apple used in relation to another miniature device in 2005:

"… You can do it all without looking. …"​

… whether a 'new Apple' has visions of 'the best' that differ significantly from Jobs' visions of the best.) …

… I would have ditched the problematic functionality in lieu of tech that is lean and extremely reliable. …

… a device, albeit a "one trick pony" device, that provides an excellent user experience for the functionality …

First, I wouldn't have designed the device from an "appeal to everyone" perspective. I would have designed the device to look fresh and unique as well as do a specific set of tasks extremely well. …

… Nike took the time and energy to create a form factor that is fresh and unique. The form factor of the FuelBand compliments the technology and doesn't hamper it. I wish Apple would have taken the same philosophical approach (not necessarily a band but an effort to create something unique). …

I believe it's technically feasible to design a product that has tech, health and fashion in a package that is fresh and unique. …

I can't comment on the Nike experience.

I share the wish for an Apple product to excel at specific tasks.

 

[sigmadog]

I predict all you naysayers will be wearing the Watch in 1 or 2 short years.

I haven't worn a watch in roughly 30 years, and I doubt I'll start now (or any time soon).

Given that I'm not the market for the Apple Watch, it nevertheless seems like a very well done product with some serious shortcomings (battery life, iPhone dependence, not waterproof). In other words, it seems like a first generation Apple product that will probably improve.

Personally, I don't particularly care for the size of the product. Then again, I hate the idea of wearing anything on my wrist that doesn't hold beer (still waiting for that iCozy, Jony Ive!).