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Bloomberg: Apple May Launch Rugged Apple Watch Model for Extreme Sports as Soon as This Year

I was skeptical of Apple Watch and waited until recently to buy one. I've come around and find it really useful with the cellular option. I can't wait to see what they put out if true. I would definitely look at a more rugged version. I mean, what's not to like about something that can potentially protect your $500+ investment that you swing around on your wrist all day long?
 
ForkHandles said:
For running/cycling Garmin is the bee’s knees, a you say, it’s pricey, but there really is nothing to compare with the metrics it creates for you.
If I didn’t have garmin I would be tempted by AW, as it’s a great all rounder.
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I would agree, however I am not a runner. I started out with a Jabra UP then a fitbit, then a better fitbit. I have not used a watch is decades...seemed unnecessary seeing that I have time on the iPhone. I then went to the AW because of the Apple ecosystem.
 
pshufd said:
I have a Felix 5+ and it’s fantastic and i may upgrade to the 7 when it comes out. I originally bought it after a cardiac episode but it’s great for running and Garmin Connect is great for managing your sports and health data. I look at the AW from time to time but Garmin Connect, battery life and special device support keep me with Garmin.

I also prefer a round watch. There are some rumors that Apple is working on a round watch and I may look at that. AW is a much better smart watch and that’s what the vast majority want. Garmin is for people who want more fitness functionality, and battery life.
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Can you link the rumor to the round smart watch? I have never heard that. It would be HIGHLY doubtful even if there has been a rumor. It’s likely more wishful thinking.

do not hold your breath
 
RPhoto said:
Agreed, I don’t think they’d ever do a direct competitor (or could) but something that offered the more robust outer shell would be a good start.
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Garmin is giving their users a considerable amount of cloud storage with Garmin Connect, definitely more than Apple is providing free with iCloud.
 
Let’s be realistic here. Apple is more likely to be considering making a rugged watch band and case combo, and will charge $150-$200 for it, than design protection into the watch hardware itself.
 
And please stop ignoring mountain biking 🚵‍♀️in the list of potential sports within workouts.
Just in case you have noticed... MTB is by far much more popular than most other sports in the lists. :rolleyes:
 
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pshufd said:
Garmin is giving their users a considerable amount of cloud storage with Garmin Connect, definitely more than Apple is providing free with iCloud.
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That’s great but has no appeal. To others it will. I’m just saying a more robust Apple Watch would be welcome for certain situations, whilst retaining activity rings, notifications etc

It’ll all good if it’s not for everyone because nothing in life really is 👍
 
I used to own a LiquidMetal tennis racquet but my guess is the quantity in the racquet wasn't enough to make a difference in performance.
 
firewire9000 said:
I would love to see an Apple Watch more like a Casio G-Shock.
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I love that, not only was I going to say this, but someone already did and it was the FIRST reply.

I love my G-Shock. It's a "wear it and forget it" watch. I bang it against things all the time yet it still looks brand new.

If Apple released something like this I might actually finally get an Apple Watch!
 
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zorinlynx said:
I love that, not only was I going to say this, but someone already did and it was the FIRST reply.

I love my G-Shock. It's a "wear it and forget it" watch. I bang it against things all the time yet it still looks brand new.

If Apple released something like this I might actually finally get an Apple Watch!
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Or, just add ApplePay and iMessage functionalities for the G-Shock Sports line and call it the Rugged Apple Watch? That would be a wilder collaboration than with Nike.
 
zorinlynx said:
I love that, not only was I going to say this, but someone already did and it was the FIRST reply.

I love my G-Shock. It's a "wear it and forget it" watch. I bang it against things all the time yet it still looks brand new.

If Apple released something like this I might actually finally get an Apple Watch!
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If you had a smaller watch would you bang against things less?
 
RPhoto said:
Those of us who just want to track outdoors activity whilst in harsh environments, whilst keeping in the ecosystem.

This would be a no brainier for me and I’m sure others, if Apple tried to target some of the Garmin crowd.
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So the full version of Apple Watch, an additional $100 more, you would not buy it?
 
is it really the case that needs to be more rugged?? Will they put the next gen Ion-X Glass in the rugged version?
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It's the battery that kills its utility not the ruggedness. I've worn my Apple Watch on a lot of rough field work strips (doing remote fish biology, etc.) and it held up fine, it's when I want to do a very long trail run or multi-day hike with the GPS on that it becomes useless compared to my old Garmin watch that could run for most of a week doing the same.
 
jz0309 said:
is it really the case that needs to be more rugged?? Will they put the next gen Ion-X Glass in the rugged version?
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Garmin gives you these choices for the case:

Stainless Steel
Titanium
Titanium with Diamond-Like Coating

My Garmin is three years old and there are no scratches on it.
 
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