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Best Buy selling Gen1s for cheap!
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Sounds like you are waiting for Fitbit pricing.$219 is cheap? Come back to me when it's $99.
My next concern though is how it will hold up for OS4? Will it stay relevant?
Would the cost of putting AppleCare on it be worth it? What happens in 2 years with series 0 doesn't exist? Would they replace it with a series 1?
Have you been running a beta of Watch OS3 on the original watch? I'd hoped that the new OS would make it a bit speedier. If so this is great news for those of us not upgrading to the new hardware.
I do view it as them raising prices. Price of entry is higher, highest end price is higher, and average selling price will be higher. You just get more capacity for your money.
I have been running the beta and its loads better than OS2. OS3 is basically what the watch should have been from the start.
I can't speak for OS4 as I don't know. I would say that it should get OS4 and it shouldn't be a problem, but I really don't know, for the price though I can't complain. Also I think AppleCare is worth it for $49 dollars I've used it twice and both times I got an express replacement and they didn't even charge me the $99. As for what will happen in 2 years, I can't tell ya. I'd assume they would have refurbs or something.
After having my first gen for 3 days I'm glad I passed on the series 1 for $299. I only want the watch for notifications and the built in core apps such as calendar and the heart beat stuff. I upgraded to Beta 3 and the watch works fine for what I want it to do.
However I do plan on upgrading it when Apple updates it in the next 12 to 18 months. I'll sale it for maybe $100 to $120 so that's another reason for buying cheap upfront. Just look at what happened to the current resale. Many people paid $400 to $1000 for these watches so how can you resale a first gen Apple Watch when you can buy a new AW Series 2 for $400?
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I still see Apple supporting the first gen when it comes to OS4 but only if OS4 is released next year. When the third generation comes out in roughly 18 months I would say no. Now if Apple releases OS4 in 18 months I would say no. Just an educated guess because in 18 months the first gen will be 3 years old.
For me I'm just going to enjoy the Watch for the next 12 to 18 months. So many things tech wise could happen in that time
Picked up an open box black SS for 200! I've had a silver sport since launch, which I've loved, but this ss black model looks fantastic.
I'd rather have a stainless steel series 0 than an aluminum series 1 or 2. The aluminums still look ugly to me. And that's without the inevitable scratches it'll accumulate.
I grabbed a 42 mm space gray sport last night with a gray band. With AppleCare I still spent less than I did my wife's 38 mm sport without AppleCare.
New on Best Buy's website this morning: $449 for Gen 1, 38mm SS link bracelet. That's $500 off.
The strange thing is, I don't think Best Buy sold any link bracelet models before today? I don't remember seeing any on their website.
The strange thing is, I don't think Best Buy sold any link bracelet models before today? I don't remember seeing any on their website.
42mm Space Grey and Nylon Band (hate those rubber ones...). $219
They were out of the smaller, but am glad I got the bigger one.
Plus I think the Nylon Bands are extra now with the new series?
Didn't think I'd ever wear a watch again, but I have to wear one at work.
Plus there's more apps I'm interested in.
I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would.
The retail is $349, but all too often I'd walk in there and there's always a sale on them for $100 off (and the smallers were $75 off).
So the savings was really only $30...
They were out of the smaller, but am glad I got the bigger one.
Plus I think the Nylon Bands are extra now with the new series?
Didn't think I'd ever wear a watch again, but I have to wear one at work.
Plus there's more apps I'm interested in.
I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would.
The retail is $349, but all too often I'd walk in there and there's always a sale on them for $100 off (and the smallers were $75 off).
So the savings was really only $30...
The SS link band is $450 on it's own. If you're getting a S2 and wanted the SS Link bracelet anyway, this is like getting a Gen1 for free.
I was thinking grabbing a Series 0 instead of replacing my refurb Jawbone Up2 that keeps slipping off my wrist whenever I work out. I was looking at the Fitbit Charge HR since it displays the time and has a HR monitor - but instead of another "fitness tracker only" device for $120-$130 I figure why not pay another $40-$50 and get something that does more - especially if Watch OS3 is a winner - which it sounds like it is.
Grab one on sale and try it out, you can always return it.
Run, don't walk though as supply is definitely dwindling especially at Best Buy.
Why does it say "smooth Grenada leather band" Yea that's probably a typo.
Ok you talked me into it since payday is tomorrow lol
I preordered the S2 Nike+ Apple Watch for my wife which won't be in until late next month - she was pretty adamant about that one being the one she wanted. I don't think she'll like that I got an Apple Watch before she gets hers even if it is the older model - but I'll just let her know that you told me to do it and that I cracked under peer pressure