Everyone seems to have the sport model

[Chupa Chupa]

I guess most people buy it for the technology, and not the jewelry part of it. And then the cheapest model is the way to go.

Bingo. As much as Apple wants it to be a fashion item or viewed as fine jewelry, it's a tough sell for the average consumer given the relatively short tech life, high repair expense (w/ or w/o AppleCare) and unknown resale value a year or two hence.

I'm enjoying my AW Sport. I could buy into a higher range, but why? I don't really getting anything more for my money other than cosmetic enhancements. The money I don't spend on a "better" model is money that can be put to good use elsewhere or just saved.

I know people with more expensive AW's are happy and excited now, but I wonder how they will feel when next year's model ships. Invariably Apple will add new functionality not compatible or available with this years model. That's what Apple does. And we know now AW could use some processing enhancements based on it's sluggishness that seems to be more than s/w issues. Using iPad's as a guide, resale value could be as poor as 50-60%. Withe Sport you limit your losses so it's easier to move into the up-to-date model.

 

[Wrathwitch]

Is it because its cheaper, or because its a first gen product or it looks better than SS? Or is it a little bit of all 3?

I for one have the SS but I am thinking about returning it due to the sheer number of people who own the sport model, I can't help but think that these people were more educated in their decision as oppose to me who just preferred the look of the SS to the sport.

I guess I will wait to see what your responses are.

When I first read this I was going to blast you verbally but then the coffee kicked in. You make reference to Everyone being Youtube age/people. If you are in that age range (demographics) then perhaps the mass attitude of approval may appeal to you.

However, once you realize you made a decision based on your own preferences, why should you falter and second guess yourself? If thousands of people on youtube said they love oatmeal and you don't, would you second guess your tasty breakfast choice of waffles?? I should hope not!

I have no interest in buying a smartwatch ever (may change in the future but with the way tech changes so fast) no way in hell so far will I take the leap. HOWEVER most people will jump for the most affordable. Not everyone can afford the premium bands etc. However!!! What I would do is buy the type of watch that was most compatible with all of the knock off straps that are going to come out on the market! Best of both worlds. Apple watch AND tonnes of strap varieties!

 

[TrueBlou]

The SS or the screen?

The screen and the case got bumped on the slabs. It wasn't as if I'd dropped one onto the watch or anything but hard enough that I did expect there to be some damage.

 

[Ceribis]

I ordered the sport because of the weight. There's not a huge difference between the AWS and the SS but it was noticeable enough during the try on that I decided to go sport.

 

[Oppressed]

I'd love to hear your trick of dropping the watch while it's tethered to your wrist

During the zombie apocalypse if the arm gets chewed off and thrown to the side it could shatter the screen.

Although Apple Care should cover this I don't know for sure if zombie users are covered in the terms of service.

 

[Arran]

If thousands of people on youtube said they love oatmeal and you don't, would you second guess your tasty breakfast choice of waffles?? I should hope not!

Yeah, but oatmeal is healthier for you and cheaper. I think this is what this is about.

It's not about blending in with the crowd: OP is clearly not afraid of being noticed.

 

[AFDoc]

Is it because its cheaper, or because its a first gen product or it looks better than SS? Or is it a little bit of all 3?

I for one have the SS but I am thinking about returning it due to the sheer number of people who own the sport model, I can't help but think that these people were more educated in their decision as oppose to me who just preferred the look of the SS to the sport.

I guess I will wait to see what your responses are.

I think you have no hope to be successful in life if you can't make your own decisions.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Hmm, I do have to say I don't really agree with this. Several people actually thought I was wearing jewelry, while it's 'only' the Apple Watch Sport.

It doesn't really matter what other people think you are wearing, it comes down to what the buyers buy it for.

 

[Wrathwitch]

Yeah, but oatmeal is healthier for you and cheaper. I think this is what this is about.

It's not about blending in with the crowd: OP is clearly not afraid of being noticed.

I disagree (not about the oatmeal). The OP has a nicer band and is second guessing him/herself because he/she wonders if they have made a poor decision based on the fact that everyone seems to have ordered the sport band and the OP did not. It's not about being noticed, it's about not having the strength of one's own convictions.

My oatmeal reference was just a comparable. Me I eat both oatmeal AND waffles! Why limit yourself? If I could only afford oatmeal then I would eat oatmeal.

Haha this is getting silly. Must be the cold meds.

 

[Arran]

I disagree (not about the oatmeal). The OP has a nicer band and is second guessing him/herself because he/she wonders if they have made a poor decision based on the fact that everyone seems to have ordered the sport band and the OP did not. It's not about being noticed, it's about not having the strength of one's own convictions.

I think the OP has confused both of us. I thought it was about a sport model, whereas you're talking about sport bands.

In any case, the OP presents three buying criteria in this order:

• Cost
• First gen (essentially boils down to cost, viz: "Don't waste too much money on an item that will be obsolete soon")
• Looks

The OP has put looks last. Cost first and second. Says it all.

 

[chrysee]

We ordered Sports. I wanted SS. But, it's 1st gen and a new product. What if I don't like it? What if no one likes it and it bombs? We went with Sport because it's cheaper, so when the next version comes out (hopefully thinner, better battery, whatever other improvements), we can justify upgrading quickly. If I had SS now, I probably wouldn't buy the next one as soon as it comes out.

 

[nfl46]

I am still thinking about getting the SS version. I am not sure, through. I wanted to be sure I loved the device first, so I got the Sport version.