Alone as about every other person posting here that they don't want the watch. Everyone's heard this a billion times.
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Apple Watch Sightings Picking Up Ahead of Official Launch
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Alone as about every other person posting here that they don't want the watch. Everyone's heard this a billion times.
That is what I feel also, but I remember thinking "why would I need a giant iphone" when the iPad first came out.
So, I will wait and see what this phone has to offer.
It isn't hype. You can't live without the Apple Watch once you start using it. When you try to take it off, it injects lethal poison into your wrist.
While the price tag is not particular low for everyday spending as a "watch" or "multifunction watch". What most people don't realize is that items like this, and at this price point is somewhat average is terms of pricing.
Let's just compare apple to apple (no pun intended here). A typical Garmin GPS watch is anywhere from $100-$500, I call this a multi-function watch because unlike regular watch it has multiple functions (let's for now ignore whatever those functions might be). An apple watch, I'd say is in the same multi-function category, it is certainly aimed to do a lot of things. So doing an apple to apple comparison is it really that much out of the norm? What if they decided to stick a GPS into it at the end?
Sure not every one needs a watch like this, and the watch might not be useful for everybody. But is it really that expensive for what it can do? I certainly don't see many people making negative comments toward Garmin's $400+ watch.
So I guess what's I'm saying is, giving almost the same functionality as other type of multi-function watches and at almost the same price point (comparing with other high end models), why the disapproval?
Note, I'm only using Garmin as the main example, but I know many other companies with similar price point for their specialty watches.
Let's just compare apple to apple (no pun intended here). A typical Garmin GPS watch is anywhere from $100-$500, I call this a multi-function watch because unlike regular watch it has multiple functions (let's for now ignore whatever those functions might be). An apple watch, I'd say is in the same multi-function category, it is certainly aimed to do a lot of things. So doing an apple to apple comparison is it really that much out of the norm? What if they decided to stick a GPS into it at the end?
Sure not every one needs a watch like this, and the watch might not be useful for everybody. But is it really that expensive for what it can do? I certainly don't see many people making negative comments toward Garmin's $400+ watch.
So I guess what's I'm saying is, giving almost the same functionality as other type of multi-function watches and at almost the same price point (comparing with other high end models), why the disapproval?
Note, I'm only using Garmin as the main example, but I know many other companies with similar price point for their specialty watches.
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I'm glad to see you only read a single sentence of my entire post. Did you read the rest? The benefits of the location on your wrist is not changed in any way by needing an additional item in your pocket.
Once again, I invite you to read my ENTIRE comment. It doesn't do anything the pocket computer can't? I've already shared one example of the potential, enabled ONLY because it is something attached to your body. "Replacing" the iPhone in my pocket was not one of the things i mentioned.
Haha. It really does.
I'm a watch collector and the Apple Watch does not tickle my fancy. I would buy it for the functionality it offers (first world "needs"), not for its looks.
Whoah, an endorsement from the CEO of the company. I'm in!
In all seriousness, I have mixed feelings on it still, which may change after it's released.
As far as the fashion aspect of it, I do think one of its shortcomings is evident in the second picture. The vast majority of the time you will see this on someone's wrist, the screen will be blank. So it's essentially going to look like a bracelet with a chunky black rectangle in the middle of it. The ability to have your own custom watch face on it is really just self serving since the only one who will really see it is the wearer.
No, I don't regret buying it. It has come in handy at times while at work to quickly read messages (I do IT and am constantly moving about the building),
But honestly if it broke tomorrow, no, I wouldn't replace it. It's still just as easy to reach into my pocket and glance at my phone, expecially considering there are times where i need to respond, and while I can respond via voice to the watch, its still faster. easier and more private to just type out a message on my phone within seconds.
Like I said... I think smart watches are more of a novelty item. They try and fix a problem that does not exist.
I'm almost certain 12 years ago someone said about their Nokia phone. What's with all these Symbian applications? My phone does everything I want it to do... Lets me make phone calls.
Apple Watch Policies
Apple does not discriminate against any person(s), especially male, that chooses to wear an Apple Watch with a pink sweater. If you see or hear any employees discriminating against such persons, immediately report it to your nearest supervisor in accordance with the Apple Watch watch group.
In any case, compliment them on how nicely the Apple Watch compliments their pink sweater.
Apple does not discriminate against any person(s), especially male, that chooses to wear an Apple Watch with a pink sweater. If you see or hear any employees discriminating against such persons, immediately report it to your nearest supervisor in accordance with the Apple Watch watch group.
In any case, compliment them on how nicely the Apple Watch compliments their pink sweater.
You're right that you imagine it, because that never happened. Of course there were people who scoffed at the wristwatch, but it's not at all the same thing here. Back then relevant industry was not already saturated with choices. Nobody is debating that the wrist is the most logical place for a watch. The point is that today, unlike way back when, the world is littered with clocks and screens and all imaginable forms of information everywhere. Other than when I am sleeping, there is at least one screen around me at all times and they are all more compelling than some tiny thing on my wrist. Between the dual monitors at work, the ipad, the iphone, and the smart TV, there is really just no more room.
The consumer electronics industry is trying to create a "fifth" category of screens because they have already convinced everyone to buy the first four (phone, tablet, computer, tv) and the upgrade cycle for all four of those is slowing down (tablet, phone) or already slowed down (computer, tv). It's not logical to go bigger than TV, so they're going smaller than phone. I don't blame them for trying, but I doubt there is enough consumer demand for this fifth category to sustain it. As I said above, I'm already surrounded by screens at all times with limitless information.
While I hope Apple has their hand in the next big tech innovation, this isn't it.
He's the boss. What else is he going to say? "It's a bit rubbish and I'd rather have a Samsung Gear"?
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No, I didn't.
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Thanks. Interesting to hear the opinions of someone who actually has a smartwatch and it confirms what I've always suspected (which is nice).
Keep hating, haters. This is the same pattern as always.
iPod? An MP3 player? THIS is what they came up with to save the company? Why would I need that? It only works with Macs and it's too expensive anyway. Fail.
This is what they came up with for a smartphone? A $600 touch screen that doesn't do anything? And it's only on AT&T and doesn't even have 3G? Fail.
I can't believe they actually named it iPad. What a joke. Nobody is going to buy this thing. Especially because it's just on a blown up version of iOS instead of OS X like it should be. $500 starting price for a big phone? There's no way this thing takes off. Fail.
Fill in the blank with just about every hater comment on this thread for the Watch. I'm willing to bet that most people hating on it would have never bought one anyway.
iPod? An MP3 player? THIS is what they came up with to save the company? Why would I need that? It only works with Macs and it's too expensive anyway. Fail.
This is what they came up with for a smartphone? A $600 touch screen that doesn't do anything? And it's only on AT&T and doesn't even have 3G? Fail.
I can't believe they actually named it iPad. What a joke. Nobody is going to buy this thing. Especially because it's just on a blown up version of iOS instead of OS X like it should be. $500 starting price for a big phone? There's no way this thing takes off. Fail.
Fill in the blank with just about every hater comment on this thread for the Watch. I'm willing to bet that most people hating on it would have never bought one anyway.
Of course not. But that's not really tempering expectations now is it? If anything Cook is doubling down. Of course Cook is going to be biased. Even so, since he's using the product every day and none of us here have used it at all I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt that he's not blowing smoke.
However if Apple gives up on this product as easily as you suggest then I really question Cook (and the rest of the Executive team's) leadership.