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Apple Watch Sightings Picking Up Ahead of Official Launch
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Because this is a forum. A place for people to air and discuss their opinions. Opinions can be positive as well as negative.
Mate , that's what happen here on a daily basis.
People hating Apple and basically everything Apple design, still commenting on it in a very vocal way.
Is it just me or does the quote in the OP and the link to VentureBeats just sound like a diehard Apple fanboy who believes that Apple is the only thing that exists in the world?
I mean this is what I read to click the link:
"Sullivan got a bit more than a glimpse -- he had the opportunity to see the Apple Watch in action for several minutes and his account on how it was used is a great read for those who want to learn a bit about how it integrates into daily life. "
And what I read on VB was "I saw a text reminder on the screen, and then, briefly, a map ... You want one." And then he drives home with a conclusion:
"But I got the distinct impression that the Watch has already become integrated into the daily life of this user. I could see it as a powerful personal assistant that's always just an arm's lift away to help you make sense of the minutiae of daily life: the schedules and reminders and appointments and social media and everything else we all have to process every minute of every day."
But the issue here is he barely got to see what this thing did, he saw a few screens and he made a huge assumption about it's role in one's life.
But I just don't see the value in the iWatch anymore. It's a cool concept and I'll love watching reviews about it, but I just don't think it's a huge revolution of any sorts
I mean this is what I read to click the link:
"Sullivan got a bit more than a glimpse -- he had the opportunity to see the Apple Watch in action for several minutes and his account on how it was used is a great read for those who want to learn a bit about how it integrates into daily life. "
And what I read on VB was "I saw a text reminder on the screen, and then, briefly, a map ... You want one." And then he drives home with a conclusion:
"But I got the distinct impression that the Watch has already become integrated into the daily life of this user. I could see it as a powerful personal assistant that's always just an arm's lift away to help you make sense of the minutiae of daily life: the schedules and reminders and appointments and social media and everything else we all have to process every minute of every day."
But the issue here is he barely got to see what this thing did, he saw a few screens and he made a huge assumption about it's role in one's life.
But I just don't see the value in the iWatch anymore. It's a cool concept and I'll love watching reviews about it, but I just don't think it's a huge revolution of any sorts
I'm curious about the Watch, like a lot of people and my penchant for Apple products sets me squarely in the sights of being a potential customer to buy the Watch, but the two main specs that Apple is not ticking on what I want/need a watch to do are battery life and water resistance.
I'm a watch wearer, have a nice Seiko automatic that has been bulletproof for the past 10 years in all the tough situations I've subjected it to. I don't have to worry about swimming with it, even if swimming is just an occasional summertime thing for me. I really don't have to think about it at all, other than wearing it keep it charged, which I do everyday anyway.
I understand that like with the iPhone I always have with me, I have to do things to protect it, but adding a watch to the list of things to take off or put somewhere safe for those times where I know something is likely to damage the Watch, let alone worrying about being put in a situation where I can't protect it, makes the Watch something they will have to significantly improve upon before I bite on getting one.
Maybe Apple will figure out how to make a traditional automatic watch movement produce enough power to run a smart watch, but I don't see that happening anytime in the next decade.
I'm a watch wearer, have a nice Seiko automatic that has been bulletproof for the past 10 years in all the tough situations I've subjected it to. I don't have to worry about swimming with it, even if swimming is just an occasional summertime thing for me. I really don't have to think about it at all, other than wearing it keep it charged, which I do everyday anyway.
I understand that like with the iPhone I always have with me, I have to do things to protect it, but adding a watch to the list of things to take off or put somewhere safe for those times where I know something is likely to damage the Watch, let alone worrying about being put in a situation where I can't protect it, makes the Watch something they will have to significantly improve upon before I bite on getting one.
Maybe Apple will figure out how to make a traditional automatic watch movement produce enough power to run a smart watch, but I don't see that happening anytime in the next decade.
Most Apple Watch operations will be extensions of usual watch operations. Talking to your wrist won't seem any stranger than talking to Siri or Google on your phone.
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I will leave talk of revolution to others. Same with innovation. The Apple watch could be a giant success and people would still have personal opinions about whether it is innovative or revolutionary.
Most Apple Watch operations will be extensions of usual watch operations. Talking to your wrist won't seem any stranger than talking to Siri or Google on your phone.
I can just see (hear) it now in the grocery store.
I think thewatch is neat and will be successful. As a retiree, it is just not a must have for me.
That's exactly my point.
Actually I'm running with this:
I'd like to use my
Watch and sync it with my iPhone when back at home.I basically can't, because they don't put a GPS on a 400$ smartwatch????
Well.....
That's exactly my point.
Actually I'm running with this:
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I'd like to use my
I basically can't, because they don't put a GPS on a 400$ smartwatch????
Well.....
I see a lot of people running around with their smartphones strapped to their <insert body part here>s. All they need now is the Apple Watch and a fanny pack to hold their phones now. It'll be *much* better. (seriously)
If the AppleWatch doesn't have unique functionality. Need for it will not be as great as expected. While its a fashionable accessory it still needs to bring us closer to features only the AppleWatch has
Time will tell. 1st generation usually leaves a lot to be desired
If they put a GPS receiver in the
Watch, I wouldn't need to take my iPhone with me while running....FYI, I'm buying one on day one.
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But it really looks like Jony's boyfriend...
with Ive you can be sure it's gonna be slimmer
But will any pencils be harmed in the making of the advertisement for that slimmer model?
How do you compare it to the people who incorrectly use "iPod Touch" instead of the correct "iPod touch"?
According to 9to5Mac, Apple stores are being outfitted with safes to hold the Edition watches.
http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/31/apple-stores-to-be-outfitted-with-safes-to-house-gold-apple-watches/
http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/31/apple-stores-to-be-outfitted-with-safes-to-house-gold-apple-watches/
That's exactly my point.
Actually I'm running with this:
Image
I'd like to use my
I basically can't, because they don't put a GPS on a 400$ smartwatch????
Well.....
Even Microsofts Fitness band has GPS. I want to be able to sync with Strava after my run via built in GPS on my Apple Watch. One can only hope. Apparently version 2 is said to come with more fitness tracking capabilities for what it's worth. The new Garmin Fenix looks nice, and there will be an update to the Forerunner series this year so I will be holding out.