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Apple Watch Tidbits: Charging Retail Box, Water Resistance, Calls, Offline and More
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The amount of "hate speech" this watch receiving is comparable to one that original iPad had. This can only mean that a watch will be a huge success for Apple. 
Which is why I said improved and where some innovation would come in. These watches are going to be a burden as is. My opinion of course.
Main Concerns
I'm always excited for new tech, but I think the main problem with this watch is that it does not provide enough value for the price. I don't think it matters if it's the best yet or that it's and Apple product. In order to be successful it needs to fix a problem if it's going to last. I don't think it really fixes a problem. It's like the tried to reinvent the watch but they didn't think about if the watch was even worth reinventing. Seems forced.
I think the one of the strongest parts of the iphone equation is that it's price is set at a reasonable amount for the market and perceived value.
On record, the success of a product is largely based on early adoption and depends on it to keep it's energy going. I don't foresee a strong adoption number based on this price point with the apple watch.
I would consider purchasing it for $150 to $200 but I'm not going to purchase what is essentially an add on to my phone for $150+ when it doesn't do anything without the phone. I don't want to feel like I'm spending hard earned cash on something that is questionable in value and gimmicky. There is so much that it doesn't do! And the "do's" are huge!
I could be wrong though. Only time will tell.
I'm always excited for new tech, but I think the main problem with this watch is that it does not provide enough value for the price. I don't think it matters if it's the best yet or that it's and Apple product. In order to be successful it needs to fix a problem if it's going to last. I don't think it really fixes a problem. It's like the tried to reinvent the watch but they didn't think about if the watch was even worth reinventing. Seems forced.
I think the one of the strongest parts of the iphone equation is that it's price is set at a reasonable amount for the market and perceived value.
On record, the success of a product is largely based on early adoption and depends on it to keep it's energy going. I don't foresee a strong adoption number based on this price point with the apple watch.
I would consider purchasing it for $150 to $200 but I'm not going to purchase what is essentially an add on to my phone for $150+ when it doesn't do anything without the phone. I don't want to feel like I'm spending hard earned cash on something that is questionable in value and gimmicky. There is so much that it doesn't do! And the "do's" are huge!
I could be wrong though. Only time will tell.
Agreed! I'm still going to keep buying G-shock watches for my leisure and outback activities but the Apple Watch looks like a nice premium watch that I could use for business/professional and dress wear.
You also forgot for a second this article is about the Apple Watch, not the iPhone 6.
Nah, I'm ecstatic that the aWatch is water resistant. Just wish it carried over to the iPhone as well. I didn't even think about it during the keynote until this blog was written.
Dude... It's made of gold!!! Have u priced gold lately???? R/D alone is expensive!!!! Geeeezzzz u guys are relentless?!?!?!?!? Have u ever seen/priced an expensive time piece?? A Tag Heuer? A ROLEX!!!???? And they only tell time???? And that's all about a name!!! It's just like cars bro!! Ppl expect to pay 100$K -200$K for a Benz, Beamer?! And Huyndai makes a 90$k flagship model!!!!! U gotta start somewhere!!!!!!
Except for it's not a water proof to 250m. And it's not as durable either. "And it's the latest and greatest." It's like they made it thicker so they can say they made it thinner next year. Don't take me to serious. not an expert just speculating and opinion.
Oh well you just gave me a bit of info that I wasn't aware of. The Apple Watch is water resistant? Cool. So much went on yesterday I guess I missed that.
I wonder when these will finally come out? I want to see people real world test them.
Looks interesting, $349 threw me off.
Looks interesting, $349 threw me off.
Dunno, I have to take off my glasses and clothes when I go in the shower; not exactly a leap to have to take off my watch at the same time...
If all Apple had released was yet another smart band, people would have been even more upset, me thinks.
I'm still a bit disappointed by the design; for the price it's not as sleek as I would expect from Apple, much too chunky. Now, while I realise that the battery has to go somewhere (or else be pathetic, like some other smart watches so far), Apple could have given it a longer, curved body, or even integrated the battery into the wrist strap as several separate cells.
It wouldn't be so bad if the chunky design were capitalised upon more in terms of modularity. For example, I was hoping they'd actually replaced the iPod Nano, and simply let you choose whether you wear it on your wrist or an armband, then offer two models; one (relatively) inexpensive model serving as just an iOS accessory, and one with a decent chunk of memory for doing more on its own (mainly in the form of music and fitness). It could even detect which band it was on and switch the display on/off accordingly (since the armband version wouldn't need the screen to be on all the time).
Instead this just feels a bit too much like catching up; sure there are nice touches here and there, but it's just far too expensive for what it is. The iPhone can get away with it because it comes "free" or heavily subsidised with contracts, but for an accessory the iWatch just costs too much, and does too little. If the accessory only version were $150 then it'd still be pricey, but not so bad. I'd only pay $350 if it had some useful autonomy, but as it stands it doesn't really have any value on its own.
It wouldn't be so bad if the chunky design were capitalised upon more in terms of modularity. For example, I was hoping they'd actually replaced the iPod Nano, and simply let you choose whether you wear it on your wrist or an armband, then offer two models; one (relatively) inexpensive model serving as just an iOS accessory, and one with a decent chunk of memory for doing more on its own (mainly in the form of music and fitness). It could even detect which band it was on and switch the display on/off accordingly (since the armband version wouldn't need the screen to be on all the time).
Instead this just feels a bit too much like catching up; sure there are nice touches here and there, but it's just far too expensive for what it is. The iPhone can get away with it because it comes "free" or heavily subsidised with contracts, but for an accessory the iWatch just costs too much, and does too little. If the accessory only version were $150 then it'd still be pricey, but not so bad. I'd only pay $350 if it had some useful autonomy, but as it stands it doesn't really have any value on its own.
Based on the keynote he isn't. Never seen such ridiculously exaggerated motions to look at a watch.
Doesn't need the iphone for everything, the price isn't high for what your get. Look up the build quality and comparable. Serious content will be there by launch. Non of the other are water proof. It is water resistant. Some other desinformation you want to rant about?
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It has more than twice the functionality of the MOTO (and most other watches) and no other watches are even close in build quality and customizability... So, how on earth are they just catching up?
You do know that before the Ipod, Iphone and Ipad, there were already other products in those categories.
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No, it does not because GPS, cell and wifi are battery killers with current battery tech. If it was just a a exercise band it maybe would have had GPS, but because of its extra functionality, it does not.