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Apple Watch Ultra Available for Pickup Today Without Pre-Order
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As I and others have mentioned in other threads, those are the only bands that were listed as available today anyway. The trail loops were all October delivery estimates.
Then skip the articles about it
Yup it’s a pig. I’ve got one with a trail loop on order. I think it’s going to be great.
It is compatible with the 42-45mm bands.
Older 42-45mm Bands Compatible With 49mm Apple Watch Ultra
The new 49mm Apple Watch Ultra will work with most existing Apple Watch bands, according to Apple's website. The device is compatible with bands...
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You know you can try them on in store...
Yeah I just cannot justify another $800 (especially after upgrading to my new 14 ProMax LOL which I did want). My AW 7 does me just fine. I am not an athlete (am 72) or super outdoor hiker, climber, or diver so what would I need it for? Niche product it seems in my needs. UPDATE: But as someone correctly stated I cannot generalize for all just more my age group that is not into level of activity in most cases.
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Even just for the sake of battery, I think Apple Watch worth it for folks who needs to wear Apple Watch away from their iPhone often. I bet half of the people ordering this Apple Watch don't give a **** about those "advanced" features designed for athletes.
Another bonus is the flat surface. I find it irritating to tap the corner of the screen just to go back to the previous level, or do anything that needs me to tap the edge. Flat screen is definitely a welcome change IMO.
Another bonus is the flat surface. I find it irritating to tap the corner of the screen just to go back to the previous level, or do anything that needs me to tap the edge. Flat screen is definitely a welcome change IMO.
9 articles on the home page exclusively on the watch may create some interest though. I think it'll be a bit like the SS watches but easier to tell when someone has it. What I think will be niche is the number of people who use the additional features. I think this will be mainly a fashion accessory for many.
Not everyone live in areas where store is just 30min walk away or 10min drive away you know. -_-
Yeah would like the battery life that it gets but most of the other features are not for me my AW 7 does all I need for exercise tracking (walking in my case at 72 years old LOL)
I would like one simply to get the larger screen. As it has the same CPU as my old watch though, I'll wait for a significant sale or gen 2.
Doesn't justify ordering one simply to try it on when you know you have no intention of keeping it.
For folks that were paying for the SS or titanium version already, the price I don't think was an issue, this looked like a value compared.
I get why this watch is an attractive upgrade - unsure why people with first gen AirPod Pros would feel they need to upgrade.
No offense intended, but you appear to be in a different, perhaps narrower niche demographic than the one to which this is targeted.
2 hours after store availability opened up at my local store and you can still pick up an Ultra with Alpine today. If mine was not out for delivery today I would have pounced.
I was pretty sure some people would be snatching them up and then reselling on CL in my area to take advantage of those on the late October list. But guess I am wrong.
I was pretty sure some people would be snatching them up and then reselling on CL in my area to take advantage of those on the late October list. But guess I am wrong.
The orange isn’t the trail loop?
Maaaaan. This product ain’t for me if I can’t even get the bands right :/
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at least you can use any 44mm/45mm apple watch band with it which is kind of nice
EDIT: many others beat me to it
72 yrs old. It’s not for your targeted age group. Of course you see it as a niche product and that’s fine but you can’t make a general statement for an entire group
I am upgrading. Had the AirPods Pro since launch and it’s almost 3 years old. The battery has degraded quite a bit. You’re right the upgrade is modest, but when you add it all up it’s worth it for me.
I waited a few days before deciding to order the Apple Watch Ultra. Estimated shipping is in October. Cancelled web order and picking up in store today. Nice surprise for me.