Next generation Apple Watches will likely have circular shape options, especially since the UI seems perfect for that shape!
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I'm gonna hold out for the Apple shoelaces... (iLaces)... I hear they're gonna be amazing, and a touch under 1k.
You didn't read the OP, did you? The OP was referring to spending $5k-$20k and how it should be like any other tech product. The reference was not to the base model.
However, I would still argue that cost is an issue if the watch is obsolete in a year. In reality, $349 will only be paid by a small minority. Most will at least buy a new strap, and since I would imagine that the vast majority of buyers will be male, especially for the Sport, you are realistically looking at spending well over $400 to get a 42mmWatch with an extra band. That is a hefty price tag for a device that does very little on it's own, and could be surpassed by a far superior product in a year. The other collections are an even worse proposition value-wise.
You're right but my point and one I don't see mentioned much here is that the ONLY reason anyone would spend more than $349-399 is looks... fashion... cool factor, dare I say... vanity. The TECH is ubiquitous. QED: one cannot bitch too much about cost vs. obsolescence when one is ramping cost up purely for non-tech reasons... e.g. personal taste in materials/colors/finishes.
Well, there is a big difference between the 6 Plus and the 5S: The size of the phone! I think a lot of people who handled the 5S when it was new didn't think their 5 was suddenly a paperweight. Same with the 4S and 4, the 3GS and the 3G. Once you change the design the differences will be more apparent, but the functional aspects aren't massively different between one gen and the next, it's usually just one or two added features. The jump from 5S to 6 was much more apparent because of the big difference in screen size.
I think the watch will probably be upgraded in about a year. It may slow down after that depending on how fast they get all the kinks out. The critics will be out tearing it apart comparing it to what's on the market.
Samsung's first watch got upgraded pretty early due to problems the first version had: heavy , not waterproof , bulky, etc. the next version came out and had been out for a while, then they added the gear fit. They also had three versions at different price points : gear, neo, and fit. Now they have the one that has a data plan, the Live, is what I think it's called .
I think if Apple doesn't have a lot of things they have to tweek, they may not have to come out with a new watch every year, maybe every two. Just my thoughts.
I have the first version of the Samsung gear, it works fine for me. Haven't had any problems , so I didn't upgrade . I'm interested in seeing the apple watch, I'll probably get the sports model and be content, although the Edition is beautiful : )
Samsung's first watch got upgraded pretty early due to problems the first version had: heavy , not waterproof , bulky, etc. the next version came out and had been out for a while, then they added the gear fit. They also had three versions at different price points : gear, neo, and fit. Now they have the one that has a data plan, the Live, is what I think it's called .
I think if Apple doesn't have a lot of things they have to tweek, they may not have to come out with a new watch every year, maybe every two. Just my thoughts.
I have the first version of the Samsung gear, it works fine for me. Haven't had any problems , so I didn't upgrade . I'm interested in seeing the apple watch, I'll probably get the sports model and be content, although the Edition is beautiful : )
iPhones are replaced usually every 2-4 years.
iPads are replaced usually every 3-5 years.
Macs are replaced usually 4-8 years.
I'm guessing the watch won't be crippled by new software, considering how basic it's function is. Therefore, it will mainly be replaced because a new Watch will have new features, not because the watch isn't useable anymore. How much could they add to a watch?
iPads are replaced usually every 3-5 years.
Macs are replaced usually 4-8 years.
I'm guessing the watch won't be crippled by new software, considering how basic it's function is. Therefore, it will mainly be replaced because a new Watch will have new features, not because the watch isn't useable anymore. How much could they add to a watch?
Stupid idea; it's the iCufflinks that will be the next amazing product from Apple. No need to glace at just one arm. It will be far more convenient to have two spots to glance at the see notifications.
exactly my thoughts. I think Apple may add more bio sensors as the kinks get worked out (reason why they left some out to begin with).
Might increase the chip inside, add more sensors. I agree though, nothing much you can add to a watch. And if they have a program to replace battery, etc. then they might support the watches software wise for quite some time.
the UI is designed specifically for rectangular watch faces...if they wanted a circular watch they would have designed one. Ive has already explained why they wanted a rectangular face - its to make natural text fit, among other reasons.
Exactly. It's the same thing I hear all the time from people that are on whichever cycle of the iPhone listing reasons why their 2 year upgrade cycle is the smartest. I have a new iPhone every year. I sell the old one and buy the new one with minimal out of pocket expense. I'll do the same thing with the watch. I really don't understand why people can't wrap their heads around this.
Looks like the rumor is true. Do you still agree with this statement after the fact?
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The watch is the only thing currently that is connected to your skin. I predict that the watch will eventually turn into a health monitoring device. As technology grows you can easily treat and prevent certain diseases with the watch. Think star treks tricorder attached to your wrist. Think of the military usage, space exploration usage, daily civilian usage of it. It's going to be a multi-trillion dollar revenue stream for someone that does it right.
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The watch is the only thing currently that is connected to your skin. I predict that the watch will eventually turn into a health monitoring device. As technology grows you can easily treat and prevent certain diseases with the watch. Think star treks tricorder attached to your wrist. Think of the military usage, space exploration usage, daily civilian usage of it. It's going to be a multi-trillion dollar revenue stream for someone that does it right.
LOOOOL. OK, I was putting my money on the outside chance that the 10k+ estimates would be wrong. But I was only 23k off the mark. Not too bad right?
A Rolex displays the time for 50 years. I see no reason why an Apple Watch wouldn't do the same. Yes, I know, the Apple Watch does so much more than merely display the current time, but paying thousands of dollars for a wristwatch like Rolex is, in my opinion, silly to begin with.
Think about Blackberry and Symbian, we don't really hear much about them these days. Who's to say some new mobile offering won't crop up next year and have Android and iOS go the way of the Dodo five years from now? Android and iOS did it to BB and Symbian, it could happen again.