Wtf what kinda of logic is that lol. Look at how many tech companies start in the pacific west coast. It’s not an accident the big companies come from there and not some **** hole part of the country.
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Who is the Ultra for? Athletes or Wanto be Athletes?
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I don’t think many people care where Apple are based and there’s probably a significant number who don’t know where their headquarters are in all honesty. It might mean something different in the US to people who are familiar, but Apple is also a global brand.
I got it because it’s my money and I’ll spend it how I please.
I run a 5k every other morning, walk 2 miles on the other days, and walk 2 miles every evening. On weekends, I ride between 20 to 40 miles on blue/black MTB trails. That’s more than most people, but still not “ultra”. I’ll be happy with the bigger screen and larger battery.
I run a 5k every other morning, walk 2 miles on the other days, and walk 2 miles every evening. On weekends, I ride between 20 to 40 miles on blue/black MTB trails. That’s more than most people, but still not “ultra”. I’ll be happy with the bigger screen and larger battery.
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I actually thought he’s the exact type of ‘athlete’ that makes gyms extremely unwelcoming to ‘cough potatoes’ who want to make a lifestyle change, but feel shamed and judged to the point that they don’t go.
Holy elitest, Batman.
I weight train, walk and row and manage very nicely with my 'standard' Apple Watch Graphite S7 and have done with every previous year's version.
I do fancy a change though after having the same shape on my wrist for so many years. Of course the extra battery is good, the brighter screen is welcome too and I will be grateful for the extra button. Am thinking flashlight for that will be handy now the nights are starting to get longer.
I've always had two Apple watches on the go. One for day and one for bedtime, but this time I think the Series 7 'bedtime' watch will also get formal dress duties too. Will see what the Ultra looks like with dressier straps, but I doubt it will look as classy as my Graphite watch with Space Black Link Bracelet.
I'm pretty sure the amount of rock climbers and SCUBA divers will be a tiny percentage of Ultra owners.
I do fancy a change though after having the same shape on my wrist for so many years. Of course the extra battery is good, the brighter screen is welcome too and I will be grateful for the extra button. Am thinking flashlight for that will be handy now the nights are starting to get longer.
I've always had two Apple watches on the go. One for day and one for bedtime, but this time I think the Series 7 'bedtime' watch will also get formal dress duties too. Will see what the Ultra looks like with dressier straps, but I doubt it will look as classy as my Graphite watch with Space Black Link Bracelet.
I'm pretty sure the amount of rock climbers and SCUBA divers will be a tiny percentage of Ultra owners.
I'm surprised he had time to even post the thread. I would have thought he would be too busy lifting weights, grunting and letting them slam on the floor the entire time. I'm also quite positive he doesn't re-rack his weights when/if he's done with them. All in a day's work for the toxic masculine gatekeeper.
40% of sales happen in the US. So more than 60% of buyers dont give a damn about California or Indiana, heck might not even know any exists.
The curved screen of my Series 7 always made me nervous in the gym around all the metal equipment, iron plates, and dumbbells. I do think the protective screen lip on the Ultra will be much safer in the gym. I’m also looking forward to even greater route tracking accuracy for my outdooor runs around large trees and rocky areas.
But I won’t wear the Ultra when “dressing up”. I’ll leave that for my Hermes Series 7.
But I won’t wear the Ultra when “dressing up”. I’ll leave that for my Hermes Series 7.
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Good news everyone. I just washed the dishes with the Ultra on, and it handled the whole thing beautifully. Depth gauge didn’t quite kick in, in the sink full of water but otherwise it’s definitely a keep.
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(Bloody love this thing!!)
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(Bloody love this thing!!)
To be fair like 98% of dive watches ever sold in history, that’s about as much action as it’s likely to get on most peoples wrists lol. It’s different at the moment and new, so will be attractive. It’s a shame it’s only aimed at certain people.
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Careful, some in this thread might come and mock you for not being ULTRA enough for the watch.
I have a pilots watch that I’ve never taken in a plane
My take is that the Ultra is an example of another iterative step in Apple’s quest to put a dent in Garmin’s, Suunto’s, Polar’s and (insert brand here)’s entry-level segments.
For running, the really early models did nothing more than measure the time elapsed, km/mile time, current heart rate and total distance (and some other metrics I cannot recall now). With the exception of HR, these are things most phones can do with the right app. Then Apple added (not in chronological order) pace alert, heart rate zones, custom workouts, and more.
At this point, the Ultra and/or WatchOS9 are becoming a very viable alternative to the likes of the Forerunner 45 and its competitors, and Watch owners who recently completed C25K or a milestone run and want to up their training will be even more persuaded to keep using an Apple Watch instead of turning to Garmin.
So my opinion is that besides people who don’t care much for the athletic features but want it regardless (more power to them - not my money on the line), other prospective Ultra buyers will be those who want some Garmin features from their entry-level models, and maybe a couple from their midrange models.
For running, the really early models did nothing more than measure the time elapsed, km/mile time, current heart rate and total distance (and some other metrics I cannot recall now). With the exception of HR, these are things most phones can do with the right app. Then Apple added (not in chronological order) pace alert, heart rate zones, custom workouts, and more.
At this point, the Ultra and/or WatchOS9 are becoming a very viable alternative to the likes of the Forerunner 45 and its competitors, and Watch owners who recently completed C25K or a milestone run and want to up their training will be even more persuaded to keep using an Apple Watch instead of turning to Garmin.
So my opinion is that besides people who don’t care much for the athletic features but want it regardless (more power to them - not my money on the line), other prospective Ultra buyers will be those who want some Garmin features from their entry-level models, and maybe a couple from their midrange models.
I have 4 or 5 dive watches and never been deep sea diving in my life either.
If you distill the sports metrics and capabilities between non AWUs running iOS 16 and AWU and mid to high end Garmins it’s clear UWU is closer to the regular AWU than Garmin. So it’s doubtful people are buying for extreme sports training despite the watch’s name. But I’m sure people are buying to replace an older AW and might use it for a day hike or 5K just because it’s the new kid on the block & they are bored with the older AW design. I am.
Nobody does anymore. There is not enough useful info compared to a dive computer.