Convince me to not cancel my order.

[xraydoc]

Okay. Again, I'm asking what FEATURES from the watch make this stupid wait worth it? I could care less about my spot in line, or if the watch will get scratched. What makes the Apple Watch worth it? Can anyone even answer this question?

There are many threads about what makes the watch a great device. I encourage you to read through a few.

It's your call then if you feel it's not for you. There's plenty of stuff Apple makes that I don't own because I don't need it.

Personally, the watch acts as a second screen for my iPhone, giving me an almost heads-up display of the items I've chosen (emails from my VIP list, iMessages, notifications only from specific apps I've selected, etc). Plus it makes for a very nice watch -- I'm a watch wearer so I appreciate the polished stainless steel, quality strap and sapphire crystal.

Can one live a complete and fulfilling life without the Apple watch? Of course. Do I personally think it was worth $699? For me, yes, I do.

 

[nutmac]

Wow. I didn't know the Remote worked to control the Music app. That's awesome. This whole list has convinced me that I'll wait and not cancel my order. I appreciate the assistance, everyone.

It is also worth noting what it isn't. Apple Watch isn't a device that is meant to be used for anything more than just a series of quick interactions.

Don't buy it for:

• Games, even though there are many games for it.
• Writing anything.
• 3rd party apps. Some are surprisingly usable, but for now, most remain proof of concept. I am confident that WWDC 2015 will enhance WatchKit in a whole new way, but don't buy Apple Watch today because you like how some of the 3rd party apps look.
• If you have little patience. As a 1.0 product, Apple Watch demands to be explored. It is incredibly ambitious product and many of its functionalities will require you to explore and acquire new habits. And some are just baffling and can frustrate you (e.g., tiny app icons and rearranging them).
• If you hate charging devices. Battery life is great if you are used to charging phones daily, however. I only charge mine from 9 pm to 11 pm (and I sleep with it) and battery has never gone below 40%.

 

[Rooskibar03]

Cancelled my 42 SG order. The excitement has worn off of having something new from Apple.

Frees up some gun money.

 

[SixtyK]

In all seriousness, I have seen basically two camps as far as being happy with the watch.

The first group seems to have come in expecting the Apple Watch to be a Dick Tracy communicator or something similar and have been disappointed.

The second group seemed to expect the Apple Watch to be an extension of the phone and not so much an independent device. The reviews from this crowd tend to be much more favorable.

Figure out what your expectations are, convince yourself not to cancel your order, or don't.