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No GPS? Fail for runners
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3000$ Mac Pro = ~3300 Mac Pro in most of EU and 2500 £ (4000 $) in England. That makes it more expensive economically. Same goes with all apple products.
Here's a really good cheaper alternative.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/tomtom-runner_GPS---Sat-Nav_review
Be serious.
Accelerometers can't 'track' anything. They can guess your stride if you input data about your height etc. A nice toy for children starting out in sport. They certainly have no way to 'track' a run as GPS can.
In the early 2000's this was acceptable as GPS was out of the budget for a lot of people. However GPS watches are available sub £100 now.
Indoor runners will buy a footpod to pair with their GPS watch for the complete package.
Well if you're a cyclist, mountaineer, trekker, hiker, swimmer, triathlete or whatever it is you describe yourself as.
AppleWatch still blows for you.
If u just do some lifting and cardio indoors, then it's fine
Watchless and spend the $$$ on whey is even better
So.
Even though there are better watches in every way - style, weight, functionality, that are available now. You still won't buy one.
You just want a shiny Apple toy. That's cool, just say that. Don't try and make it seem like it's anything to do with sport
. And ignore articles about tech - nearly all are shilling it for web hits and early access begging.So.
Even though there are better watches in every way - style, weight, functionality, that are available now. You still won't buy one.
You just want a shiny Apple toy. That's cool, just say that. Don't try and make it seem like it's anything to do with sport
I do have some better watches; not sure if you're talking about smart watches but I have no interest in the other smart watches currently available.
They all look like ****.
Now you're just being silly. There is no reason whatsoever to use an Apple watch if you're a runner/walker/cyclist etc because you still have to carry your phone to get the mapping/logging capabilities. I just think that was a feature that should have been included.
Fenix 2 is regarded as the best looking sports watch on the market. From a man's POV it's incredible. All blacked out and mean looking. You can't even compare Apple's toywatch to something like it.
Garmin. Garmin make the Fenix 2.
You're a fashion guy, that's why you've never heard of it.
That's why you like the AppleWatch
I'm not into fashion, but I know people who are. My gf follows it and is really stylish. My hangup here is that Apple used the moniker 'sports' for one of their watches - and have no place doing so - it's misleading.
Only around 4mm thickness difference between the two and this is full-on 50 hour GPS watch with ANT+ BT LE etc
It's only 90 grams too. AppleWatch will likely be significantly heavier due to having a metal chassis.
Garmin. Garmin make the Fenix 2.
You're a fashion guy, that's why you've never heard of it.
That's why you like the AppleWatch
I'm not into fashion, but I know people who are. My gf follows it and is really stylish. My hangup here is that Apple used the moniker 'sports' for one of their watches - and have no place doing so - it's misleading.
Mm I don't know.
My Patek may be fashionable in some circles but they're going to last far longer than any electronic gadget I own.
You didn't buy a Patek for longevity
You can buy a 10 dollar Casio that's more accurate than any Patek and will give you better value/time.You bought the Patek for style and status. I post on WUS, I'm familiar with the watch scene
You didn't buy a Patek for longevity
You bought the Patek for style and status. I post on WUS, I'm familiar with the watch scene
I bought it with the next generation in mind.
I did buy the other watches for status and style but not a single soul notices my Patek when I wear one.
The history of the brand was important for me but not for status per se.
A white gold Calatrava is hardly something you buy for showing off (except on Instagram).
Regarding a $10 Casio, I'm not really into buying cheap things.
I go out walking a lot as we have a dog and i track a lot of them with Runkeeper. Will be handy with the watch to be able to glance at how far etc we've gone rather than having to take the phone out of a coat pocket, unlock it and get the Runkeeper app up on screen if required especially if the weather is wet\cold\both. Also in the same situations it will be useful if the phone goes off to be able to see who it is, what it is etc without having to dig around the coat pocket for the phone.