I can get a pristine condition series 3 SS for $325. Should I get that or a brand new aluminum series 4?
Series 4 is mostly aesthetics, save for a few different internals. If money’s no worry, the 4. If yr not into that price hike, the 3.
I’d argue it’s the other way around. The S3 is the fancy SS version, whereas the comparison is to a normal S4 which gives much faster processor and a larger screen.
So if it’s about aesthetics, get the SS S3.
It’s a good price for a SS model but as someone who went from an (aluminium) S3 to an S4 I think the larger screen is going to be a bigger benefit long term.
I’d argue it’s the other way around. The S3 is the fancy SS version, whereas the comparison is to a normal S4 which gives much faster processor and a larger screen.
So if it’s about aesthetics, get the SS S3.
It’s a good price for a SS model but as someone who went from an (aluminium) S3 to an S4 I think the larger screen is going to be a bigger benefit long term.
Yeah SS version for the series 3. That’s why I’m torn
At the same price, I’d say the series 4. At $325 vs $400 (or $500 for the LTE, which the series 3 has), I’d go with the series 3.
Series 4 got a lot of hype when it was released but I’m not sure why. it adds very little besides a bigger screen and a faster processor (not that the series 3 is slow). EKG and fall detection will never be used by 99.9% of people and shouldn’t factor into your decision unless you know you have a medical condition that makes one of those things relevant.
Im also considering this coz a local seller offering a grey ceramic s3 with applecare plus same price as series 4 aluminum.....
Decisions decisions
Why would you want a Series 3 when you already own a Series 4 from reading your previous posts? Genuinely curious.
I could never get past that giant red dot on the Digital Crown on the SS Series 3 models. One of the uglier aesthetic choices Apple has made on a product in recent memory in my opinion. I’d opt for the Series 4 if it were me.
If you already had the S3, then I would tell you not to spend the money to upgrade, and instead wait until next year and the S5 (or whatever they call it). (I say this even though I did upgrade from a S3, but functionally, they virtually the same for me.) But if you are choosing a first Watch, then I recommend getting the S4 unless you already have a bunch of bands you like that don't go well with an aluminum Watch. The S4 is just a nicer experience, and likely won't feel as outdated next year (v. the S5) as the S3 does to the S4 this year, because of significant design change and upgraded internals.
I’m waiting for the S5 too. I have the S3 Edition and the fact the S4 doesn’t come in ceramic is a bummer. Also, lots of people seem to be having issues, so would rather wait for the next revision and production issues to be ironed out.
I don’t think ceramic will be offered again with the Apple Watch. I think it was generally to high of a cost and it really wasn’t meant to be for the average consumer, where is the aluminum model is at the top of the hierarchy. I do think Apple will add another type of casing option in the future, it’s difficult to say what it is, even though they did add to gold stainless, I would still like to see titanium.