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Apple Watch Received Estimated 1 Million Pre-Orders in U.S. on April 10

I really want a Smart Watch, they were a thing of dreams when I was a kid watching my morning cartoon shows. However, I don't think Apple delivers on that dream. I'll wait for :apple:Watch 2.0 or even 3.0 before I spend $700 on the one I want. :eek:
 
Number of Preorders vs. Number of MacRumors members

maflynn said:
Wow, kind of surprising - at least to me. I knew a lot of people here in MR were very eager for it, but I hadn't realize that also translated in to the typical consumer.
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Not sure why you're surprised. I think it's perfectly explainable:

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:D :D :D
 
chukronos said:
According to the linguistic analysts, "great" = apple fail. "Great" should not actually mean, "great".
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You're right of course, the proper term for him to have used would have been "mind-blowing". And he would have rightly used it, hadn't he thought to himself "how on earth are we going to make all these watches?" while looking around anxiously for the nearest toilet :D
 
pdqgp said:
For a mere $10mo, $5 for some carriers, it's well worth it. I love being able to run errands around town, especially in the summer and not having to take a device in my pocket yet still not being disconnected from it.
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"mere" - that's what they love hearing, those evil telcos, are you sure you don't work for one?<jk>

For me I'll happily trade the SIM in this device for longer battery life and a slimmer form factor.
 
ninethirty said:
I truly, 100% believe that this thing is a solution in search of a problem, and I've been saying that since it was first announced. It was no surprise that reviewers echoed that thought, and that after seeing it in person myself, I felt the same.
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I've held off purchasing a HR monitor to use in the gym for the past 6+ months. Apple Watch has solved my problem, I can't wait until the 24th. Additional watch features inc. rest timers, workout notes, notifications and music are excellent bonuses.
 
I had an actual encounter with the watch over the weekend. I walked in planning to buy one just because I'm curious and a gadget geek and I walked out deciding to truly pass, which will be the very first time I've ever done with this with ANY Apple product post iPod.

Apple missed the mark with the watch because they've tried to have it do too much and they focused on the wrong things. The real winner here isn't being able to send a quick text reply to say you're going to reply later. It's health and fitness, and in that angle, they didn't go near far enough. Imagine if Tim Cook had gotten on stage and presented a product that could built a comprehensive daily report of your actual health but provided it in a glanceable way.. similar to how we all step on a scale each morning. It could look for and detect signs of serious medical conditions long before you'd actually notice symptoms yourself and see a Dr. Heart problems, blood sugar levels, possible signs of cancer, I don't know. I'm not a Dr. and I don't know what's possible with biometric sensors. What I do know though is that everything they showed off with the watch was just "Yeah.. so a smaller iPhone on my wrist, right? No room for a keyboard, so enhanced reliance on Siri, and since I can't read full webpages, let's condense things down into glances." MIND BLOWN right? Not quite.

Apple's earned a reputation over the years for being the guy that brings that kind of amazing stuff to the table, and there's no denying that they have a cult following of people who WILL line up to buy whatever they're putting out next. So when Apple says "Hey, we're making a watch," naturally people get excited, but this time it's different, because all those amazing details that existed with past products just aren't there this time, at least not in the experience. Yes, they've made a lot of nice bands and straps so the watch can truly feel your own, but does anyone need this watch? No. Do they want it, sure, but not int he same kind of numbers. This is gonna be a slow seller for a while, even if there was a massive surge over the weekend. Now everyone who wanted one has one. So now what. Are my Mom and Dad going to buy this next? Absolutely not. And while this isn't proof positive of much, when you have a guy like me, who was that dude that lined up for and camped for Apple products not believing, and there's many others saying the same thing, you might be in a tiny bit of trouble. Time will tell.


dotnet said:
Well, I'm going to have to say, speak for yourself. Maybe you're just lacking that last bit of imagination. In that case, the actual encounter with the watch may change your mind :)
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I can't believe this accessory sold more pre-orders then the iPhone 6/6 Plus combined orders at launch :eek:

They do know its only only a smart-watch right ?
 
ninethirty said:
It's health and fitness, and in that angle, they didn't go near far enough. Imagine if Tim Cook had gotten on stage and presented a product that could built a comprehensive daily report of your actual health but provided it in a glanceable way.. similar to how we all step on a scale each morning. It could look for and detect signs of serious medical conditions long before you'd actually notice symptoms yourself and see a Dr. Heart problems, blood sugar levels, possible signs of cancer, I don't know. I'm not a Dr. and I don't know what's possible with biometric sensors.
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it's a stepping stone.. i don't think millions of people would sign up to get an apple product implanted inside their body just yet.. step one is to get people to put the product on their body.
 
CNBC this morning

An analyst that tracks Apple advised that this AM delivery dates for the watch are back to June and July. He further advised that sales will not be limited by demand but by supply.

Kramer pushed the watch very hard. He said people will buy 4 and 5 bands to use it for multiple occasions. He said college kids will buy a watch, a computer or phone at the same time so it will be a multiplier.

Kramer ended by saying , however, that Apple pay will be the big bucks and they need to get pay installed in Walmart and Target.
 
The point was, the wow wasn't there like it was for other Apple products that may have also been lacking (Original iPhone without an App store). Nothing about the Apple Watch is worth anything near it's price tag (although the sport model is close - but still, it's just an Apple Watch). I think you're going to see a lot of people having no interest in being part of a stepping stone.

flat five said:
it's a stepping stone.. i don't think millions of people would sign up to get an apple product implanted inside their body just yet.. step one is to get people to put the product on their body.
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ninethirty said:
It's health and fitness, and in that angle, they didn't go near far enough. Imagine if Tim Cook had gotten on stage and presented a product that could built a comprehensive daily report of your actual health but provided it in a glanceable way.. similar to how we all step on a scale each morning. It could look for and detect signs of serious medical conditions long before you'd actually notice symptoms yourself and see a Dr. Heart problems, blood sugar levels, possible signs of cancer, I don't know. I'm not a Dr. and I don't know what's possible with biometric sensors. What I do know though is that everything they showed off with the watch was just "Yeah.. so a smaller iPhone on my wrist, right? No room for a keyboard, so enhanced reliance on Siri, and since I can't read full webpages, let's condense things down into glances." MIND BLOWN right? Not quite.
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Omg what nonsense - what you're describing is simply not possible ano won't be for many years. It's foolish to criticize Apple for not releasing a product that isn't possible at this point in time.

The fitness stuff actual released here in real life, are good enough to start. As an office work Im sedentary and need activity reminders. I can't wait.
 
pjh said:
I hadn't actually considered wearing both watches. Having thought about it, I don't think I will, it would just seems odd and I suspect I would feel self-conscious.

I work in places where you would not want to wear a Rolex, unless being found in a ditch is a lifetime goal. I also value it quite highly and will some day give it to my son (who will undoubtedly lose it or trade it for a night of a lifetime :eek:). I'll therefore wear the :apple:watch when at work (about 50% of the time). While it is also expensive, it does not catch the eye quite so much and certaintly won't have the resale value of a blood drenched, stolen Rolex.
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You can use a stolen Rolex. You cannot use a stolen Apple Watch (if the owner has set it up so that it cannot be used).
 
ninethirty said:
The point was, the wow wasn't there like it was for other Apple products that may have also been lacking (Original iPhone without an App store). Nothing about the Apple Watch is worth anything near it's price tag (although the sport model is close - but still, it's just an Apple Watch). I think you're going to see a lot of people having no interest in being part of a stepping stone.
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how so? every bit of technology is a stepping stone to the next bit.. i used to lug around a cd player so i could listen to 12 songs.. that was ALL i could do with it.. and it was sweet.. at least, back then, it was sweet.


(not trying to convince you that you like the watch when you actually dont.. most people on the planet will not own an apple watch.. you're one of them.. no biggie)
 
Kiwi 99 said:
I think what you say is true of traditional watches. But these aren't traditional watches. People plunk down $1000 every two years for a phone. They'll do $500 for a watch if it provides enough value (which it probably will)
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That's a good point, but I think that a lot of people (at least in the US) don't pay $1000 for a phone. I bought a fully loaded iPhone 6+ 128MB w/AppleCare, and it came to $650 (including tax). That is my one luxury that Mrs. thequick and I agree on. As for the subsidy, I pay that whether I have a new phone or not, so it's actually a waste of money (in my mind) to not have a new phone, as AT&T doesn't lower my bill by $10 if I don't get a new phone.

Plus, the new phones every two years do add substantial value:

3GS -> 5 (I waited an extra year on that one...) larger retina screen, 4G speed
5 ->6+ Larger screen and Apple Pay
6+ -> 7 ???

I do think that you're right on the first few iterations of the watch, but as it matures, it will revert to a 3-5 year purchase. The next few years should have large improvements building on the basic design, which would prove your point correct.
 
OH EM GEE! I was making a point about being blown away by something we couldn't have imagined. Apple used to be good at that. Now all I hear are excuses about what's possible and it's a start. You guys really need to listen to yourselves the way you make excuses for a mediocre product.

mdelvecchio said:
Omg what nonsense - what you're describing is simply not possible ano won't be for many years. It's foolish to criticize Apple for not releasing a product that isn't possible at this point in time.

The fitness stuff actual released here in real life, are good enough to start. As an office work Im sedentary and need activity reminders. I can't wait.
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fullauto said:
I've held off purchasing a HR monitor to use in the gym for the past 6+ months. Apple Watch has solved my problem, I can't wait until the 24th. Additional watch features inc. rest timers, workout notes, notifications and music are excellent bonuses.
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I purchased a TICKR RUN chest strap 6 months ago. It's an amazing product. Tracks heartrate and gives you analysis of your running technique, like are you leaning to one side more often etc. I think it did cost around 250$.

When the watch gets more sensors in the future, I'll switch to it as my fitness tracker. For now, already have a reliable heartrate monitor.
 
Sure, and what Apple announced was Light Years ahead of that. 1000 songs in your pocket, compared to the CD with 12, or the MP3 player with 24. Not 50, not 100. 1000. They blew people away.

flat five said:
how so? every bit of technology is a stepping stone to the next bit.. i used to lug around a cd player so i could listen to 12 songs.. that was ALL i could do with it.. and it was sweet.. at least, back then, it was sweet.


(not trying to convince you that you like the watch when you actually dont.. most people on the planet will not own an apple watch.. you're one of them.. no biggie)
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gnasher729 said:
You can use a stolen Rolex. You cannot use a stolen Apple Watch (if the owner has set it up so that it cannot be used).
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That's an interesting aspect, and one of probably many new-age treats that haven't made it into the public consciousness yet.

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ninethirty said:
Sure, and what Apple announced was Light Years ahead of that. 1000 songs in your pocket, compared to the CD with 12, or the MP3 player with 24. Not 50, not 100. 1000. They blew people away.
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Even though that wasn't an actual novelty. There were MP3 players around at the time that had larger storage capacities.
 
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