Apple Watch (SE?)

[Marlon DLTH :)]

Would you like to see an Apple Watch with the S3 display and chassis but with an updated chip and health features like fall detection? Would you buy it? How much would you pay for it?

 

[TimothyL]

The Apple Watch already has fall protection

 

[Marlon DLTH :)]

The Apple Watch already has fall protection

Yes, I’m talking about a cheaper Apple Watch with fall detection (the S3 doesn’t have it)

 

[edhchoe]

I would buy one without heart rate monitor for thinner profile.

 

[QCassidy352]

I think when s6 comes out, s5 will move to the cheaper slot, and that will take care of this. I don’t think a distinct model is needed.

 

[PaladinGuy]

I think when s6 comes out, s5 will move to the cheaper slot, and that will take care of this. I don’t think a distinct model is needed.

That would be interesting. It would mean series 6 would have to be a huge leap from the 5. Otherwise, they’ll drop the 5 to stop it from cannibalizing the 6.

 

[Sirious]

That would be interesting. It would mean series 6 would have to be a huge leap from the 5. Otherwise, they’ll drop the 5 to stop it from cannibalizing the 6.

Agreed. I can't really see them doing that. They might spec bump the S3 and give it another year.

 

[Starfia]

The Apple Watch has always been a little bulky (he says, referring to a world-class leading achievement in compact technology). I'm sure it will get thinner, but I'm guessing thinness will be a main feature of a flagship watch – it won't be like the "Air" way, where the thin one is offered alongside the "best" one.

(But I could be wrong. We'll see.)

 

[QCassidy352]

That would be interesting. It would mean series 6 would have to be a huge leap from the 5. Otherwise, they’ll drop the 5 to stop it from cannibalizing the 6.

Depends on the price difference. If we’re talking about dropping the price on the 5 all the way to where the 3 is now, then i agree with you.

 

[44267547]

The Apple Watch has always been a little bulky (he says, referring to a world-class leading achievement in compact technology). I'm sure it will get thinner, but I'm guessing thinness will be a main feature of a flagship watch – it won't be like the "Air" way, where the thin one is offered alongside the "best" one.

(But I could be wrong. We'll see.)

Until the display technology can change From OLED v.s. micro-Led, the Apple Watch thickness isn’t changing. And it’s obvious why, because Apple has a rather thick lithium ion battery, and when the display changes to micro LED, that will be far more efficient over OLED—>which requires less power draw—>thus not requiring such a large battery. Make sense? That’s why Micro-led Will probably be offered for the Apple Watch first before ever makes its way to the iPhone, [which we know mini-LED is coming for the future iPad models.]