I've enjoyed discussing the Apple Watch with you all over the last week, but there's not much new for anyone to say and the whole thing has driven me a little crazy. So I'm off until 10th April, when I'll be back to tell you all about how I ordered my SS with Milanese loop as soon as the online Apple Store let me. And then again on 24th April to share my unboxing story! And then again in October (?) to explain why I definitely won't be upgrading to the Apple Watch 2. And then again in March 2016 to discuss which Apple Watch 2 I'm going to get.
Final thoughts . . .
1. I think Apple is going to bank on making a lot of money refreshing the line-up of straps. Radically changing the watch itself may well alienate a lot of people, though perhaps they can afford to do that. But they can certainly eke more money from us by offering us new and exciting straps to refresh our watches, and at lower cost that replacing them. I'm already planning on getting the black leather loop.
2. Even if I had the money I wouldn't buy an Edition. I like the look of yellow gold (though not rose gold) but the strap choice is so limited. Do you really want a solid gold watch with a rubber strap?
3. I think Apple has left money on the table by not designing a charging stand. The existing solution is clunky. I expect to see one later in the year. I know I'm nuts, but I'm not a fan of pairing non-Apple products with Apple products.
4. Talk of screen protectors drives me crazy. I've never bought a screen protector for any Apple product and I've never scratched the face of any of them. I even ditched the case for my iPhone 5S. iPhones (and the Apple Watch) are beautiful, beautiful things. Why would you cover them up? If you were dating a supermodel, would you make her wear a bag on her head?
See you in April!
Final thoughts . . .
1. I think Apple is going to bank on making a lot of money refreshing the line-up of straps. Radically changing the watch itself may well alienate a lot of people, though perhaps they can afford to do that. But they can certainly eke more money from us by offering us new and exciting straps to refresh our watches, and at lower cost that replacing them. I'm already planning on getting the black leather loop.
2. Even if I had the money I wouldn't buy an Edition. I like the look of yellow gold (though not rose gold) but the strap choice is so limited. Do you really want a solid gold watch with a rubber strap?
3. I think Apple has left money on the table by not designing a charging stand. The existing solution is clunky. I expect to see one later in the year. I know I'm nuts, but I'm not a fan of pairing non-Apple products with Apple products.
4. Talk of screen protectors drives me crazy. I've never bought a screen protector for any Apple product and I've never scratched the face of any of them. I even ditched the case for my iPhone 5S. iPhones (and the Apple Watch) are beautiful, beautiful things. Why would you cover them up? If you were dating a supermodel, would you make her wear a bag on her head?
See you in April!