Yeah and rather than buying a phone every year why not buy the watch instead if you've got cash like that.
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Apple Watch Review Roundup: The 'World's Best Smartwatch', But 'Not For Everyone'
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Yeah and rather than buying a phone every year why not buy the watch instead if you've got cash like that.
Kind of unusual for the New York Times to say something nice about Apple.
Overall, a favorable and realistic review IMHO.
Reinforced my decision to buy one, for sure.
Overall, a favorable and realistic review IMHO.
Reinforced my decision to buy one, for sure.
Will be interesting to see how Apple manages the narrative. Apple is so much bigger now and has so many more people following it. People that assume every gen 1 Apple product launched to rave reviews. Heck I don't even remember some of the gen 1 iPhone and iPad reviews.
The gold one is "Not For Everyone". I can only see Apple executives and Kim Kardashian have those.
Looks like you'll be able to pull bits from those reviews to confirm whatever opinion you currently hold about the Watch.
Feels a lot like when the first iPad reviews came out.
The wonders of confirmation bias.
Joanna Stern's review in the WSJ was she liked it, particularly the Milanese Loop, but she is telling most people to wait for Gen 2. Of course, she also humblebrags about the Cartier watch she received for graduation.
I'm surprised he gave it a 7 considering he's been less than positive about it since day one.
The reviews so far suggest it is a rare device with a learning curve, and a definite Gen 1 device, but with a lot of potential. I think a lot is riding on the first update. That's when a lot of people, even Apple fans, first jump on board. The key themes from the reviews seem to be to make it simpler and improve the battery life.
He kind of annoyed me when he wrote: "Apples first smartphone was revolutionary not just because it did what few other phones could do, but also because it showed off the possibilities of a connected mobile computer."
Of course, Pocket PC's and devices like the Palm Treo were "showing the possibilities of a connected mobile computer" for at least 5 years before iPhone was a glimmer in Steve Job's eye. The iPhone was evolutionary, not revolutionary. They streamlined it and made smartphones look good enough that people wanted them. And their connectivity to Apple's own store, as well as devices around them (like now, with iOS 8), were great achievements in moving things forward. But they didn't invent the concept of the smartphone. My PocketPC phone in 2002 was running apps, playing media, had wifi and bluetooth, and had GPS well before iPhone. Apple just made a better PocketPC.
Yes, I also only buy the products Apple accidentally made. None of this "on purpose" design for me.
7 is average by Verge standards. Most Apple devices get high 8s or 9s. Again, I'm most surprised by the dearth of non-tech reviews.
I'm sure a lot of people are asking the same question, which is "why do I need a smartwatch?"
The
Watch could be the product that makes them say "yes, I need one" but it may take until the 2nd or 3rd generation. If Apple can't win them over then I can't see a big future for this device category.
It's interesting how many of the reviewers say this. But the same was said about the iPad. And the iPhone. And the iPod. Nobody needs expensive tech. But people will want it.
Have you listened to the vergecast. He quite literally called it garbage when it was announced. Basically he didn't miss one chance to call the watch pointless or bad.
Funny that I literally used the phrase, "Solution in search of a problem" yesterday". This really wasn't hard to see. I was only planning on buying one just to be familiar with it in case I had to design something for it, and I still will, but I'll pass for now.
Mine too. I'm now questioning the whole device category to be honest. That notification thing was painful to watch in their video. Almost makes me glad I can just leave my phone in my pocket on silent and not be instantly taken out of the moment when new ones come in allowing me to just check all of them at my leisure in one go later on.
The iPhone is different from the iPad, iPod, and apple watch. The latter three reproduce functions of the iPhone. Smartphones are still the best balance between portability and functionality. Most people will need/want one, but the other devices are much less "must-have".
Nothing wrong with that. Not every device can be a huge hit with all consumers.
I'm sure as hell getting one. This is an Apple accessory I need in my life. The cool points are so high with this.