Tim Cook: Apple Watch Launch in April Won't Be Exclusive to United States

[DriedTurnip]

If it gets released in China for the first wave (highly unlikely), then maybe those of us the the US will actually get a spot in a line at a store and get a Watch

Considering the potential size of the market in China Apple would do well to prioritise it for all releases.

 

[JGIGS]

Is it weird I have zero interest in the iWatch?

 

[iSee]

I was guesstimating on the hardcore people who line up would be around 10% of the lines that normally form for an iPhone launch. I did not say that 10% of iPhone owners would get an Apple Watch as that's simply not going to happen.

From what I have seen and witnessed so far, the Apple Watch is a very niche product that no one really needs. It will be able to do some cool stuff, but then my blender can do some cool stuff too.

Practically everyone has a blender.

 

[Steve121178]

Practically everyone has a blender.

No they don't.

 

[heeloliver]

Wait, you don't even want to try the watch on before you order it?

Good point I guess. But considering I can return it, and knowing I'd most likely enjoy it, I'd go for it. I miss the convenience of my Pebble but I want something with Apple design.

 

[OllyW]

Their marketing efforts have been distinctly global. That's a strong hint to me that it's getting a global launch.

Have you noticed the countries they have been focusing on?

 

[Steve121178]

The other thing that gets me about the Apple Watch is that the cheap versions look cheap. Only the premium versions look half-passable.

 

[Rogifan]

I think that means..they overestimated the market, built way too many and need to sell them all.

Overestimated what market? So now launching in multiple countries on the same day is a bad sign?

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Have you noticed the countries they have been focusing on?

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Where is Switzerland on that list?

 

[OllyW]

Where is Switzerland on that list?

I don't think it's one of their major export markets.

 

[jotwee]

Is it weird I have zero interest in the iWatch?

No. But it's kind of weird to post this again and again.

 

[ipedro]

I was already preparing to fly to New York or Chicago to get my Apple Watch. Good to know that I will probably be able to walk to a nearby Apple Store in Toronto instead.

 

[GizmoDVD]

From what I have seen and witnessed so far, the Apple Watch is a very niche product that no one really needs. It will be able to do some cool stuff, but then my blender can do some cool stuff too.

Pretty much exactly what we heard about the iPad before it launched. But then it did. And now everyone is doing tablets.

 

[gcooldude86]

I was already preparing to fly to New York or Chicago to get my Apple Watch. Good to know that I will probably be able to walk to a nearby Apple Store in Toronto instead.

I'm also from Ontario, good to know we will be getting the watch in April too.

 

[heeloliver]

Is it weird I have zero interest in the iWatch?

considering the comments on the site, you are normal

 

[bushido]

can't wait to buy some bands for it on aliexpress
I don't actually need one so I am gonna get the cheapest edition possible. I just want sth new to play around with. I know first world problem

 

[MacFather]

Deleted.

 

[marioguarneros]

The other thing that gets me about the Apple Watch is that the cheap versions look cheap. Only the premium versions look half-passable.

So you have seen them live? where? what made them look cheap according to your live testing?

Looking forward to your feedback since you seem to have a lot of insight before the public launch.

 

[Steve121178]

Pretty much exactly what we heard about the iPad before it launched. But then it did. And now everyone is doing tablets.

No, the tablet was always a great idea but no one had done it properly until Apple released the iPad.

 

[Max(IT)]

They would be stupid to keep it US exclusive for a long period.

US exclusive is generally made just to keep shortage under control. I'm not sure this will be the case for the Apple watch.

 

[Flow39]

I hope they launch it in other countries so we don't have the scalping problem like the iPhone 6 launch :/

 

[agsystems]

The other thing that gets me about the Apple Watch is that the cheap versions look cheap. Only the premium versions look half-passable.

Actually - the "42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band" looks quite decent and very muted as opposed to the green, white and pink colors.

 

[Max(IT)]

No, welcome to the world of the internet. Where you can buy clothes and shoes online without trying on.

If it does't fit, I'll exchange. It's worked fine so far with my previous Pebbles and MetaWatch.

Well, this is an almost totally new device. I'd like to see one, try one and read as many reviews I can before buy it.

 

[Recognition]

No, the tablet was always a great idea but no one had done it properly until Apple released the iPad.

<Steves post in 12 months time>

No, the smartwatch was always a great idea but no one had done it properly until Apple released the Apple Watch.

 

[LordQ]

Hopefully this will be easy to buy online and export.

 

[Steve121178]

So you have seen them live? where? what made them look cheap according to your live testing?

Looking forward to your feedback since you seem to have a lot of insight before the public launch.

The colours of the straps, particularly on the Sports straps demoed are an acquired taste, they reminded me of the late 90's Nike sports watches. I personally didn't like them as to me they looked dated & silly and pretty awful in the flesh. Lets just say they look better in photos and if I had to choose I'd go for boring black. The actual watch part is lighter than I imagined. Can't comment on the software side as it was too early to tell and it's unfair to comment on unfinished software, unless we are talking about Yosemite.