that support article is based on the S3 and earlier design. we are hoping the S4 with its for the first time redesigned optical HR sensor has 24/7 monitoring because with more modern lower energy green LEDs the competition from Garmin and Fitbit has been able to do so for the last TWO YEARS. Crossing my fingers but doubtful.
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Apple Watch Series 4 Hands-On: Larger Displays, New Finishes, Slightly Thinner, ECG, and More
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that support article is based on the S3 and earlier design. we are hoping the S4 with its for the first time redesigned optical HR sensor has 24/7 monitoring because with more modern lower energy green LEDs the competition from Garmin and Fitbit has been able to do so for the last TWO YEARS. Crossing my fingers but doubtful.
You may want to double check your metric conversions. .3 mm is just shy 1/8 of an inch, not 1/100. Or instead of your 0.01 (1/100) it'd be 0.1181 as a decimal.
Call that marketing. Of course they're gonna say that. Many men wearing the larger model, anyways. These days, no-one at Apple seems to consider smaller women wrists/hands (same with iPhones...while I love my X, I did have to change the way I use it just because my hands are too small). In reality, 2 mm in footprint make a BIG difference. 0.7 mm in thickness do not. It doesn't matter if the overall volume is smaller as that may sound nice on paper, but in reality it depends on the way it actually LOOKS. And just based on the pictures, it does not look...fitting/harmonic.
Contrary to popular believe, bigger is not always better...
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I’ve seen this incorrectly stated in multiple places online. The 40mm is 35% larger than 38mm, while 44mm is 32% larger than 42mm. Source:
Some hands-on reviews stated that they did notice it was louder, but actually measuring it next to impossible in a demo area. Wait for the hands-on reviews to start dropping next week for definitive confirmation.
[doublepost=1536799258][/doublepost]Also, unlikely that any of the members posting here were actually at the event to definitively confirm.
Watch updates was also my main anticipation and I’m quite stoked now. Still the keynote left me with a lot of questions. For example...
1. How does the new (single!) heart rate sensor score on accuracy? I thought the key for a good reading was having several sensors/lights.
2. The speaker is twice as loud (impressive!), but have they managed improvements in sound quality?
3. Still emphasis on sports, but are running and swimming still the main focus areas of research and upgrades in features? Bicycling anyone?
4. Does the fall alert not register if you pass out before you fall? It would be a different fall pattern than demonstrated, not swinging arms forwards or upwards/back.
5. What’s with the international availability?! Is carrier network, economic model or other carrier tech obstacles what stalls international rollout? (I suppose it’s all on the local carriers) I live in Norway and the LTE model is still not available here. Would be nice with a little idea of what’s stopping them so we could get some estimate on how long we have to wait for the full watch line.
6. How noticeable will the bump to Bluetooth 5.0 be? I think it’s really odd that Apple doesn’t show off some numbers for Bluetooth improvements over previous models (maybe that’s just me, I’m starting to realize that everyone isn’t as excited about the possibilities in the new Bluetooth standard).
Did the hands on experience or employees answer any of the questions?
1. How does the new (single!) heart rate sensor score on accuracy? I thought the key for a good reading was having several sensors/lights.
2. The speaker is twice as loud (impressive!), but have they managed improvements in sound quality?
3. Still emphasis on sports, but are running and swimming still the main focus areas of research and upgrades in features? Bicycling anyone?
4. Does the fall alert not register if you pass out before you fall? It would be a different fall pattern than demonstrated, not swinging arms forwards or upwards/back.
5. What’s with the international availability?! Is carrier network, economic model or other carrier tech obstacles what stalls international rollout? (I suppose it’s all on the local carriers) I live in Norway and the LTE model is still not available here. Would be nice with a little idea of what’s stopping them so we could get some estimate on how long we have to wait for the full watch line.
6. How noticeable will the bump to Bluetooth 5.0 be? I think it’s really odd that Apple doesn’t show off some numbers for Bluetooth improvements over previous models (maybe that’s just me, I’m starting to realize that everyone isn’t as excited about the possibilities in the new Bluetooth standard).
Did the hands on experience or employees answer any of the questions?
3 mm is just shy of 1/8 inch. .3 mm would be 10% of that.
No, 3mm is just shy of 1/8 inch.
But OP was wrong, the new watch is 0.7mm thinner, not 0.3mm. That’s just under 0.03 inches. It sounds small but it’s noticeable.
Shhh. He's happy with his measurement. Let him be.
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You are correct. Nice catch!
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.7mm is less than 3/100ths of an inch. That's YUGE!!!!!!!!
Interesting note, the new 40mm Series 4 actually has a larger display (in area) than the old 42mm Series 3. It's also thinner by 0.7mm. So, they've actually reduced the size and added more features over the old 42mm Series 3.
However, the 44mm Series 4 is bigger than the previously largest size, the 42mm Series 3. Maybe they should have called the new 44mm the Apple Watch MAX.
Here is a link to the Apple Store where you can compare the size and features of both models (Series 3 and 4):
https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/
However, the 44mm Series 4 is bigger than the previously largest size, the 42mm Series 3. Maybe they should have called the new 44mm the Apple Watch MAX.
Here is a link to the Apple Store where you can compare the size and features of both models (Series 3 and 4):
https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/
It's going to be a little bloated by comparison. I was surprised to see this, and more surprised that they were able to make the original bands fit the new dimensions. I can't wait to see the schematics on this thing ...
I am truly excited about the Apple Watch series 4. The new heart rate sensors look awesome. I can’t decide between the Stainless or the Space Black.
It’s a small cost for peace of mind too. Consider it like a form of insurance if you’re not worried about afib today.
