S1 still feasible?

[eeqlaehuje]

Hello,

I will primarily use the watch for checking the notifications while at work. I occasionally run too, but always with my phone. Will the lack of gps impact this in any way? I'd mostly like the watch to show me my hearth rate. Should I spend the extra money and go for S3? or do you think S1 is good enough for my needs?

 

[44267547]

Hello,

I will primarily use the watch for checking the notifications while at work. I occasionally run too, but always with my phone. Will the lack of gps impact this in any way? I'd mostly like the watch to show me my hearth rate. Should I spend the extra money and go for S3? or do you think S1 is good enough for my needs?

Series One would easily be manageable for your uses. Series 3 would be more suitable if you decided you want the freedom of LTE away from being tethered to the iPhone. You have to ask yourself if can justify the difference in price for using both Watches primarily that offer the similar capabilities aside from LTE, GPS and 50 Meter water resistance rating.

 

[eeqlaehuje]

Series One would easily be manageable for your uses. Series 3 would be more suitable if you decided you want the freedom of LTE away from being tethered to the iPhone. You have to ask yourself if can justify the difference in price for using both Watches primarily that offer the similar capabilities aside from LTE, GPS and 50 Meter water resistance rating.

I forgot to mention that S3 with LTE is out of the cards as it's not supported in my country.

 

[44267547]

I forgot to mention that S3 with LTE is out of the cards as it's not supported in my country.

Then if you don't have access to LTE, I don't see Series 3 being a direct benefit to unless you wanted to take advantage of all the newest features and capabilities. Especially given your circumstances are fairly light, Series one would likely be applicable for your situation.

 

[pika2000]

Series 1 is practically just a non-waterproof series 2. So I would think it's still usable.

 

[skillwill]

Also worth factoring in though the fact that yes it's usable NOW, but will it continue to be? You'd imagine an S3 will probably take you up to Watch OS 7/8 without issue. It's unlikely S1 will take you much past next year's Watch OS 5, so yes you save some money now, but you'll be upgrading (so re-spending) much sooner too when your Watch is crippled. I'd say it's a false economy - but it's up to you!

 

[eeqlaehuje]

Also worth factoring in though the fact that yes it's usable NOW, but will it continue to be? You'd imagine an S3 will probably take you up to Watch OS 7/8 without issue. It's unlikely S1 will take you much past Watch OS 5, so yes you save some money now, but you'll be upgrading (so re-spending) much sooner too when your Watch is crippled. I'd say it's a false economy - but it's up to you!

What about if I don't update the watchos? Is it possible to use watchOS 3 with say, iOS 11?

 

[SoN1NjA]

What about if I don't update the watchos? Is it possible to use watchOS 3 with say, iOS 11?

You'll be forced to during setup

If it were me I'd buy a S3 non cellular, it's only a $70 difference and you get a future proofed Apple Watch (as well as benefits you'll see today―such as the brighter display and enhanced water resistance)