Some miscellaneous thoughts on my new (first ever smartwatch):
- It is Apple Watch 3 with Cellular Stainless Steel Space Black (so people know).
Sales Experience: A+
I had no preorder so I made sure to be at the Apple Store at opening - I got the last one they had. I interacted with a greeter, general salesperson and a setup person. ALL of them were both knowledgeable and had an infectious enthusiasm that really set a light mood in the store.
The sale went smoothly - we did sizings and everything and I was the one who asked for Stainless Steel to get the sapphire crystal because I am notorious for expansive hand motions that smash lesser crystals. The setup went smoothly too with my Verizon cellular popping right up.
Of course, they also were giving out complimentary coffee and it was good stuff not cheap slop
Watch Build: A+ so far
I am impressed with the build. Everything is smooth and well sealed to my touch and look. The space black looks proper and perfectly blends with the band, and works with both casual and formalwear.
Hardware:
So far the speed is excellent. I have seen both Android watches and older Apple models in action and they were occasionally sluggish - not this one. I've been using it a lot too and not seeing any slowdowns. The physical activity and heat rate monitors work well and the GPS is highly accurate.
As to the cellular, I gave it a nice test by leaving the phone at home and going about 15 miles away to a gathering. Mail still came in properly, I sent and received texts, I also took a conference call and everything sounded fine.
Software:
I don't know what others experience is, but right now I am happy with WatchOS 4. It seems to do out of the box everything I want, and to be honest I'm not sure what other apps I would even want at this time. I've also been playing a lot with different watch faces, as the Watch app has a bunch and connects to the Gallery where there are even more. I am attaching a photo showing one of the faces I made by playing around with an existing face.
As to the packaging, I had people in the store envious of my nice box who had the other packaging. It was actually a bit funny.
Battery Life:
So far I am seeing excellent life even with the Cellular on and giving it work. Yesterday I had it on for 14 hours and only used 32% of the charge. Today I've had it on for 8 hours and about 5% of charge used (still at 95%).
Hope that helps.
- It is Apple Watch 3 with Cellular Stainless Steel Space Black (so people know).
Sales Experience: A+
I had no preorder so I made sure to be at the Apple Store at opening - I got the last one they had. I interacted with a greeter, general salesperson and a setup person. ALL of them were both knowledgeable and had an infectious enthusiasm that really set a light mood in the store.
The sale went smoothly - we did sizings and everything and I was the one who asked for Stainless Steel to get the sapphire crystal because I am notorious for expansive hand motions that smash lesser crystals. The setup went smoothly too with my Verizon cellular popping right up.
Of course, they also were giving out complimentary coffee and it was good stuff not cheap slop
Watch Build: A+ so far
I am impressed with the build. Everything is smooth and well sealed to my touch and look. The space black looks proper and perfectly blends with the band, and works with both casual and formalwear.
Hardware:
So far the speed is excellent. I have seen both Android watches and older Apple models in action and they were occasionally sluggish - not this one. I've been using it a lot too and not seeing any slowdowns. The physical activity and heat rate monitors work well and the GPS is highly accurate.
As to the cellular, I gave it a nice test by leaving the phone at home and going about 15 miles away to a gathering. Mail still came in properly, I sent and received texts, I also took a conference call and everything sounded fine.
Software:
I don't know what others experience is, but right now I am happy with WatchOS 4. It seems to do out of the box everything I want, and to be honest I'm not sure what other apps I would even want at this time. I've also been playing a lot with different watch faces, as the Watch app has a bunch and connects to the Gallery where there are even more. I am attaching a photo showing one of the faces I made by playing around with an existing face.
As to the packaging, I had people in the store envious of my nice box who had the other packaging. It was actually a bit funny.
Battery Life:
So far I am seeing excellent life even with the Cellular on and giving it work. Yesterday I had it on for 14 hours and only used 32% of the charge. Today I've had it on for 8 hours and about 5% of charge used (still at 95%).
Hope that helps.