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Who’s upgrading from Watch 4 to Watch 5?
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I will be. I purchased the Space Gray Aluminum Series 4 last fall. I loved the watch itself but I was in constant fear of the display getting scratched or damaged because of the Ion X glass. So I will be selling this one and going Series 5 Stainless Steel.
Order already placed! Going from a cellular aluminum 44mm S4 to a 42mm aluminum non cellular model. I activated the cellular on my watch for a few months and just hardly used it so skipping that thus go around.
No. Always on, while nice to finally have, is not worth the upgrade cost alone to me. No other really compelling features.
I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade from my aging series 2 or hold out for next year...argh
That would be an easier sell. I went from Series 0 to S4 last year. Night and day.
Nope, not enough features to go from my SS S4 unit... not to mention the trade in from apple this year is crap.
I think if I had an aluminum watch I might have but with a SBSS S4 that I paid $750 and Apple is offering $110!!! for I will just wait for Series 6. I am torn if I should go to aluminum as I don't think I truly care about the SBSS vs. SG Aluminum look but I do care about the sapphire screen but $750 a year for yearly upgrades with only $110 (Apple) or maybe $250-300 on Ebay make it seem to frivolous even if I have the cash.
exactly, why I’m holding off on watch 5 and getting Watch 6.
I went from SS / Sapphire to Aluminum / ion. No issues with either after 10 months. Not a mark on the body or any abrasions in the glass, despite workouts and everyday use, plus some deck building this summer. Would not hesitate to do again.
You will not regret it. It’ll be like an entirely different device.
My S4 still doesn’t do “spontaneous” Siri (i.e., raise to invoke) well, but it is an exceptional device in all other respects. If you’ve never experienced the Infograph face, you are in for a treat. You’ll never miss not having true Widgets on the phone.
Thanks, for a split second I was thinking of upgrading, but your thought process makes a whole lot of sense, as I'm in the exact same position. I love the sapphire screen, which I have without a protector and no worries about damage. And selling on eBay makes MUCH more sense, but I think I will wait for Series 6. I sold my Series 3 on eBay, got a great price, and was able to make someone else very happy.
Ahh awesome, you’ve got me excited!
I think it’ll be huge for sure coming from series 2.
Went with the aluminum space grey, 44mm
Great choice! That’s what I got, with one of the sport bands. I kept my Milanese loop from my Series 0. Pairs nicely with the aluminum.
$110? I checked twice and it said $120 both times. Either way, it's SUPER offensive of Apple. Last year the trade for AW3 was $250. Bad, but not as bad as $120. Absolutely ridiculous.
So short answer? Maybe. My AW4 is giving me issues recording exercise minutes...again (probably software related).
Pretty much the only reason why I would upgrade, aside from more storage - having said that with my S4, I’m barely using half the storage anyway, so it’s not really a deal breaker...
Nope! Same with iPhone. I have a feeling next year is going to hit my wallet HARD!