Name ONE watch in the history of watches that has allowed lefties to switch the orientation of the controls. AFAIK, the apple watch would be the first.
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Apple Watch Will Allow Left-Handed Users to Choose Interface Orientation
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Name ONE watch in the history of watches that has allowed lefties to switch the orientation of the controls. AFAIK, the apple watch would be the first.
How thin do poeple think a watch can be, look at any watch it's quite think for it's screen size.
Just my impression, but the watch itself is gorgeous. Something about the form strikes a very pleasing balance. The digital crown is genius, and I'm glad that Apple added a second button to make for easier interaction. The two different touches, "touch" and "force touch" are an innovation that will likely make it to the iPhone 7, and potentially could surge iOS ahead of Android in user interaction.
The iOS icons are of course hideous, which is bad for a phone but terrible for such an elegant watch. The juxtaposition of day-glo icons on an elegant watch is jarring.
The watch faces are ugly and utterly lacking in elegance or austerity, once the foundation of Apple design. I wonder if Apple lost graphics designers after Jobs' death, because their graphic design is just horrible lately. After seeing the Moto 360 watch face, I expected better from Apple.
I don't wear watches but if I did, I guess I'd buy it, but I'd grumble about the ugly icon and watch face design. Hopefully there is a way to keep the screen dark and activate it with the wrist motion of glancing at it.
The iOS icons are of course hideous, which is bad for a phone but terrible for such an elegant watch. The juxtaposition of day-glo icons on an elegant watch is jarring.
The watch faces are ugly and utterly lacking in elegance or austerity, once the foundation of Apple design. I wonder if Apple lost graphics designers after Jobs' death, because their graphic design is just horrible lately. After seeing the Moto 360 watch face, I expected better from Apple.
I don't wear watches but if I did, I guess I'd buy it, but I'd grumble about the ugly icon and watch face design. Hopefully there is a way to keep the screen dark and activate it with the wrist motion of glancing at it.
Again Such a simple Idea No Body thought of it but Apple
This is such an Important but simple idea, traditional clock makers didn't think of it although we have digital watches for decades now.
Even the Samsung / Sony Watches of Android Camp didn't think about it.
This Shows How serious Apple is on usability.
This is such an Important but simple idea, traditional clock makers didn't think of it although we have digital watches for decades now.
Even the Samsung / Sony Watches of Android Camp didn't think about it.
This Shows How serious Apple is on usability.
Now the question is, how will Samsung address this for lefties?
They can change the orientation, but then the home button will be on top.
They can change the orientation, but then the home button will be on top.
True, the thickness doesn't even bother me. If any, the crown design looks a bit cheap. I am sure Apple has at least half a year to make it perfect, hardware and software. It's good that Apple allow lefties to reorient the face though.
But I want one now: Apple Watch Edition
Those of you concerned about the size and weight need not worry at all. Its smaller and lighter than most of the luxury cronograph watches sold by nearly all of the manufacturers. This is going to look downright small compared to my everyday watch. Lets see what people think when they get to try one on....
That said I wish Apple would ship a few demos to each store so we could check it out while we wait.......
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Can't say I agree with the watch faces but I do agree with the icons, there out of place on a luxury device, so how would Apple address this? I'm a tekkie, totally lacking in such things but I do understand what you mean, so what would be a good alternative to accomplish the same task?
That said I wish Apple would ship a few demos to each store so we could check it out while we wait.......
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Can't say I agree with the watch faces but I do agree with the icons, there out of place on a luxury device, so how would Apple address this? I'm a tekkie, totally lacking in such things but I do understand what you mean, so what would be a good alternative to accomplish the same task?
Hahaha! Love his comment about Windows Phone.
I have a Windows Phone and am very happy about it. And I've been using Apple products since 1981, I remember when there were about 23 people using them. Oh, and Windows Phones have been using optical image stabilizers for a while. Now Apple is catching up, finally. Oh wait, it's just one the 6 Plus, too bad.
Nickel allergy
Depending on the alloy a steel can contain nickel and not react all all, it depends if the element is properly locked up in the molecules. 316L is permanent implant grade medical steel and depending on the specifics L or LVM or some details they probably would have no bothered mentioning it would be very low very stable and bound up nickel.
And while they may have their own alloys, nickel is not one of the recognized elements in 7000 series Aluminum
Depending on the alloy a steel can contain nickel and not react all all, it depends if the element is properly locked up in the molecules. 316L is permanent implant grade medical steel and depending on the specifics L or LVM or some details they probably would have no bothered mentioning it would be very low very stable and bound up nickel.
And while they may have their own alloys, nickel is not one of the recognized elements in 7000 series Aluminum
Did you watch the keynote? It only lights up when you raise your wrist to look at it
Some might say totally pointless for anyone
Interesting that it is not mentioned, but clearly is happening, it's not the screen that is switched around, it is also the functional direction on the dial right? On the right hand scrolling down causes a counterclockwise rotation while in "leftie mode" down would cause a clockwise mode. So it is quite important that this was more that just the screen flipping like a iPhone does for example.
I never knew there was a "correct" wrist to wear a watch on. I am right-handed, but wear my watch on my right hand. (Its handy to be on your writing wrist for surreptitiously checking the time during a long boring meeting while you are writing down notes )
I guess I will have to see how easy the watch is to operate with my left hand. I'd really hate to get used to wearing a watch on my other wrist.
)I guess I will have to see how easy the watch is to operate with my left hand. I'd really hate to get used to wearing a watch on my other wrist.
Also, I noticed they said that the "black stainless steel" version of the watch has a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. I researched a bit more and it sounded like DLC coating actually prevented allergic reactions in medical implant settings for people that had certain metal allergies.
So there is hope! I wouldn't mind the black stainless steel version. I imagine it's a bit heavier than the aluminum, but if it doesn't make me break out, I'll take it!
Those of you concerned about the size and weight need not worry at all. Its smaller and lighter than most of the luxury cronograph watches sold by nearly all of the manufacturers. This is going to look downright small compared to my everyday watch. Lets see what people think when they get to try one on....
That said I wish Apple would ship a few demos to each store so we could check it out while we wait.......
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Can't say I agree with the watch faces but I do agree with the icons, there out of place on a luxury device, so how would Apple address this? I'm a tekkie, totally lacking in such things but I do understand what you mean, so what would be a good alternative to accomplish the same task?
Design more elegant icons for both the Watch and the iPhones. It would require a redesign of both the Watch OS and iOS, since the icons must be consistent over all devices. I doubt we'll see it without a major change in leadership at Apple. ahem, Ives, cough.
I'm sorry change is difficult for you. 7 didn't stop working all of a sudden and the updates to X have been fab.
No problem. No lefties (or anyone else) will buy it.
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Most watches are not smart watches. Smart devices generally allow you to change orientations. Assuming otherwise was stupid. I would be surprised if you can't switch the orientation on Android Wear watches (anyone know?).
I'm right handed, and I don't wear a watch but I have found that I have been able to get used to not wearing a watch on either hand.
Well, EVERYONE, including righties, is going to be adapting to it now, aren't they? It's not like lefties have been using a digital crown in the upper left before.