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Apple Watch Now Available for Purchase in Apple Retail Stores
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I'm speculating that when the Watch is widely available for retail purchase there won't be lines, which is weird considering the history of iPhone and iPad launches.
Got mine about three weeks ago and I feel the same way. I feel sad if, for whatever reason, I have to take it off and leave it behind, and I look forward to putting it on every morning. Odd, I'm sure, as I imagine people seeing me through the day would think I hardly use the watch at all. But that's the thing about the watch. You use it differently than a phone or iPad, mainly because you can't lift your arm and stare at it for long stretches of time. It's for glances, not staring. You get a tap, see a message, maybe send a quick response...then go back to whatever you were doing. Ditto with most everything else. Check the time (glance), note reminders when they pop up (glance), incoming phone calls, etc.
I use to miss texts and calls a lot because my phone was in my bag and I didn't hear it, or I did and thought it was someone else's phone. The taps on the wrist make sure I don't miss texts or calls nearly so much. And I'm finding that most of the things I used to do on the phone, I now do on the watch, like check my shopping list, do quick calculations, pay for groceries/coffee; I like that it don't have to juggle it hand to hand as I often did the phone in a lot of those situations (and I'm not going to drop it like I sometimes dropped the phone).
As for phone calls...I think we've found the weakness in Dick Tracy. It's tiring lifting your arm for a long conversationBut I did impress my father by showing off the watch's phone-call-making abilities to him. And it's certainly useful as it not only lets you know if you want to answer that call, but if you do, it keeps you from missing it. I sometimes missed calls as I tried to find my phone before it stopped ringing. And, no, it was never a tragedy when that happened...but it's nice to have it happen less.
I've found I don't even need to lift my arm, as long as I'm in a relatively quiet place like home or my office. I've talked while moving around my house doing other things, or at my desk with my arm resting at the keyboard. If the place I'm at is noisy however, like a restaurant, then yes you need to go into Dick Tracy mode.
Same here...but I am waiting for the refurbs to arrive....AW Sport at 249 would be sweet
On the contrary, I've seen probably 10-15. I've even seen someone with a SS Link, which was pretty cool. I have also had people say something about mine and tell me they're either waiting on theirs or getting one when things calm down a bit.
Also, it has been about 50/50 in regards to men vs women having them. I've been kind of surprised as to how many I have seen, but I think they're doing alright.
Got mine about three weeks ago and I feel the same way. I feel sad if, for whatever reason, I have to take it off and leave it behind, and I look forward to putting it on every morning. Odd, I'm sure, as I imagine people seeing me through the day would think I hardly use the watch at all. But that's the thing about the watch. You use it differently than a phone or iPad, mainly because you can't lift your arm and stare at it for long stretches of time. It's for glances, not staring. You get a tap, see a message, maybe send a quick response...then go back to whatever you were doing. Ditto with most everything else. Check the time (glance), note reminders when they pop up (glance), incoming phone calls, etc.
I use to miss texts and calls a lot because my phone was in my bag and I didn't hear it, or I did and thought it was someone else's phone. The taps on the wrist make sure I don't miss texts or calls nearly so much. And I'm finding that most of the things I used to do on the phone, I now do on the watch, like check my shopping list, do quick calculations, pay for groceries/coffee; I like that it don't have to juggle it hand to hand as I often did the phone in a lot of those situations (and I'm not going to drop it like I sometimes dropped the phone).
As for phone calls...I think we've found the weakness in Dick Tracy. It's tiring lifting your arm for a long conversation
Great writeup - it's nice to see.
People who are expecting an iPhone on the wrist will be disappointed but that's not the point! For every person who says "I don't get the point, what do you use it for, I can do that on my phone" there was someone back in the day saying "why do you need a PDA or iPhone, I have that information in my filofax"!
I don't even remember how many weeks I've had mine now, it's just there and useful, convenient. Like you said, quickly checking messages or reminders, even Siri. I even use the map directions sometimes - on a motorbike it's easier to glance at your wrist than pull out your phone!
And to all those who are worried about Apple's marketing strategy, why was it done this way, are they hiding real figures, will it be a flop. I don't care, I really don't. If it flops, it flops - I'm still dead happy with mine
Everything you did on your Apple Watch can be done easier & more through/options on the iPhone.Got mine about three weeks ago and I feel the same way. I feel sad if, for whatever reason, I have to take it off and leave it behind, and I look forward to putting it on every morning. Odd, I'm sure, as I imagine people seeing me through the day would think I hardly use the watch at all. But that's the thing about the watch. You use it differently than a phone or iPad, mainly because you can't lift your arm and stare at it for long stretches of time. It's for glances, not staring. You get a tap, see a message, maybe send a quick response...then go back to whatever you were doing. Ditto with most everything else. Check the time (glance), note reminders when they pop up (glance), incoming phone calls, etc.
I use to miss texts and calls a lot because my phone was in my bag and I didn't hear it, or I did and thought it was someone else's phone. The taps on the wrist make sure I don't miss texts or calls nearly so much. And I'm finding that most of the things I used to do on the phone, I now do on the watch, like check my shopping list, do quick calculations, pay for groceries/coffee; I like that it don't have to juggle it hand to hand as I often did the phone in a lot of those situations (and I'm not going to drop it like I sometimes dropped the phone).
As for phone calls...I think we've found the weakness in Dick Tracy. It's tiring lifting your arm for a long conversation
I can do EVERTHING and more using my iPhone and it's only 1-2 seconds away from my back pocket.
Also, some us use keyboards or work on HW using both hands.
I can place my iPhone in viewing distance to monitor notifications.
You would need to take your Apple Watch off and place/balance it closely within your view to do the same.
Also if a phone call comes through, I can answer it quicker since the screen is right in front of me.
Once they get calling and other options on a smart watch, I think the general public will dive in.
Buyers remorse makes you say strange things to justify the expense.
*I've only seen one Apple Watch in the wild and that was my friends!
Where are these Apple Watch owners?
May be Seattle is not in to the Apple Watch???
Remember that this in-store availability has not been advertised."The thrill is gone..."
The only people who know are people who frequent tech sites. And majority of those people who wanted them, got them already.
Yeah saw that too. Wonder if it just hasn't gone live yet there for some reason. You would think California for sure would have this going on though....
I don't really think this launch can compare to recent iPad and iPhone launches, since you could get them in stores on launch day. The watch has been available onilne for so long that anyone who would have been waiting in line probably has one in hand or at least ordered.
I saw a previous post that hit the nail on the head, I think apple lost a lot of sales by having customers try them on in-stores, but then direct them to the website to order it. The inability to purchase the watch at the store the same day you tried it on was not a good idea IMO.
Oh. Mine came two days ago, wore it for the first time yesterday. So...I guess I felt "special" for one day.
The iPad mini 2 / first retina mini had this sort of soft launch; could order online for either home delivery or in-store pick up, but not available in-store for walk in customers. Personally prefer it this way vs some of the ugly scenes with scalpers for the past couple of iPhone launches. The days of friendly queues of enthusiasts on launch days have given way to groups of professional scalpers. Whilst they're just as entitled to stock as anyone else it's far from a pleasant experience queuing on launch days now.
Man that was easy, NJ resident here went to Apple website picked out my watch (Sport 42 with Black Band) scheduled an in store pickup this afternoon.
Originally ordered online in mid-May and was given a mid July delivery.
Originally ordered online in mid-May and was given a mid July delivery.