Except that I wore a watch decades ago and did not buy the Watch to wear as . . . a watch. As others have noted in this thread. But that's OK; I shall slink away now.
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If you bought an Apple Watch last year...
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I think you're primarily correct, although there is some cross over with Gen X and boomers. Oddly enough, here in Portland, I see a ton of Sport models on baby boomer women, for whatever reason.
Do you mean smart watches? I don't see many nokias anymore
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I'm curious what you do wear it as? A necklace?
I've always loved beautiful watches and owned a few nice ones which I kept for many, many years before changing. Before getting the Apple Watch I wore a 10-year-old Tissot, and before that I had a Seiko, and before that, an Omega (which I still own). I also used to wear Swatch watches when dressing casually. My Apple Watch was a present, which I didn't choose, but which I have now grown to love, and has now entirely replaced all my other watches.
The Apple Watch combines the psychological need to have a time-giving device on the wrist, which appeals to the baby-boomer in me, whereas the technology freak appreciates the multiple, practical smartwatch features. So it's not either one or the other, it's both. Right now I'm thinking that I'll probably never buy a "normal" watch again, but then, we never know... my dream watch is still an Omega Seamaster, but I'm afraid I'd miss the smartwatch features
The Apple Watch combines the psychological need to have a time-giving device on the wrist, which appeals to the baby-boomer in me, whereas the technology freak appreciates the multiple, practical smartwatch features. So it's not either one or the other, it's both. Right now I'm thinking that I'll probably never buy a "normal" watch again, but then, we never know... my dream watch is still an Omega Seamaster, but I'm afraid I'd miss the smartwatch features
My Apple Watch Sport replaced a Fitbit Charge HR... and frankly, I miss the Fitbit.
Crap battery, no sleep tracking, no social fitness features, the apps can be slow and finicky... I like the notifications from my phone and the ability to reply to items on my wrist in my car, but I'm putting serious thought into kicking it to the curb in favor of a Garmin (I run), or even the Fitbit Blaze which comes out this week or next.
The Apple Watch is still, a year later, shockingly half baked for a Apple product. I think most first gen Apple products have their issues, but what makes it worse is you are constantly mentally comparing it to your phone, which at this point is a very polished and exceptional experience.
Crap battery, no sleep tracking, no social fitness features, the apps can be slow and finicky... I like the notifications from my phone and the ability to reply to items on my wrist in my car, but I'm putting serious thought into kicking it to the curb in favor of a Garmin (I run), or even the Fitbit Blaze which comes out this week or next.
The Apple Watch is still, a year later, shockingly half baked for a Apple product. I think most first gen Apple products have their issues, but what makes it worse is you are constantly mentally comparing it to your phone, which at this point is a very polished and exceptional experience.
I answered: because I never saw the need to wear a watch before the Apple Watch was released.
I would also add: because I used my iPhone so heavily for messaging, alerts, alarms, etc. that it was nagging me all the time, and the Apple Watch was the perfect solution.
It's been an interesting year. I got the cheapest model (sport) because I just wanted the functionality. Ended up upgrading to the SS within the return window because, after I became sold on the functionality of the watch, I wanted a nicer looking one. Nine months later, I sprung for a genuine Link Bracelet. So only a year after seeing no need for a watch at all, Apple has progressively convinced me to spend more than a grand on theirs. And I love the thing. Nicely done, Apple.
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It has a way of growing on you, once you figure out what it's great at (notifications, alarms, quick glance info, hands-free Siri) and what it's not (most third party apps, anything more than a glance). I think a lot of people who shun it now are going to change their minds. Apple doesn't mind, they are going to be patient and persistent.
I would also add: because I used my iPhone so heavily for messaging, alerts, alarms, etc. that it was nagging me all the time, and the Apple Watch was the perfect solution.
It's been an interesting year. I got the cheapest model (sport) because I just wanted the functionality. Ended up upgrading to the SS within the return window because, after I became sold on the functionality of the watch, I wanted a nicer looking one. Nine months later, I sprung for a genuine Link Bracelet. So only a year after seeing no need for a watch at all, Apple has progressively convinced me to spend more than a grand on theirs. And I love the thing. Nicely done, Apple.
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It has a way of growing on you, once you figure out what it's great at (notifications, alarms, quick glance info, hands-free Siri) and what it's not (most third party apps, anything more than a glance). I think a lot of people who shun it now are going to change their minds. Apple doesn't mind, they are going to be patient and persistent.
Sorry mate, but the Fitbit might have additional sensors/features, but as a watch it's just terrible design. Way too nerdy looking and nothing like a watch...
I was just thinking the same "nerdy" thing for the Apple Watch!
You danish have great tastes
I was just thinking the same "nerdy" thing for the Apple Watch!
You danish have great tastes
They look very similar, LOL.
So how do you like the Blaze so far? Is it roughly the same size as the AW? Do the notifications work pretty well, and all the usual "Fitbit stuff"?
I was just thinking the same "nerdy" thing for the Apple Watch!
You danish have great tastes
Well design is always a personal taste question, of course. But yes being Danish I'm very used to minimalistic designs we Scandinavians are quite fond of, and like the design or not, the Apple Watch is pretty much as simplistic and minimalist as smart watches come - The Fitbit is really not simple design to my eyes, with the massive steal border and big bezel around the tiny screen.... But as I said, design is personal taste (would be a pretty sick and boring world if everyone liked the same stuff anyway...)
I tend to agree with our Danish friend (I admit I'm biased - I travel to Copenhagen at least once a month and have been over 50 times there - love the city).
Both watches look quite similar in their functionality - but from a design point of view, I'd say, based on the photos, that the Blaze looks much "clunkier" than the AW. As a woman, I couldn't imagine wearing one of these clunky things on my wrist. But it's a question of taste, I guess. The Fitbit must have better functionality for preferring it over an AW.
and have been over 50 times there - love the city).Both watches look quite similar in their functionality - but from a design point of view, I'd say, based on the photos, that the Blaze looks much "clunkier" than the AW. As a woman, I couldn't imagine wearing one of these clunky things on my wrist. But it's a question of taste, I guess. The Fitbit must have better functionality for preferring it over an AW.
Notifications work very well. HR is greatly improved and even works when you arm is moving!
To me the fitness aspect is most important. That is why I have been using the Charge HR.
The Blaze will do until something else comes out and tops it. Right now it's features are exactly what I want/need.
Points well taken. The main thing that separates the two is one works well and the other does not.