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Yeah let’s play the guessing game. It’s 7 days until we know for share.

S4 LTE only 399$ Aluminum
S1 WIFI with S3 Chip 249$ Aluminum only
 
Hi

Rare poster, frequent reader.

I have the S1 and am looking to upgrade, not necessarily to the S4 as I want non-cellular and this may not be an option for me, but do we think the S3 42mm will come down in price from £359 or remain the same, just wondering the best time to purchase.

Thanks!
 
I could see them killing both the S1 and the S3 LTE. The S3 WiFi becomes the new entry point at a reduced price.

i really hope there is a non-LTE S4.

There will definitely be a non-LTE version of S4. Thanks to Apple, we can only choose between the three Aluminium Sport models here in Finland, and none of the carriers offer an eSIM yet. :rolleyes:
 
Yeah let’s play the guessing game. It’s 7 days until we know for share.

S4 LTE only 399$ Aluminum
S1 WIFI with S3 Chip 249$ Aluminum only

Guessing
S4 will have improved/more sensors and thus priced as a premium model.
S1 (with S3 Chip) would be aluminum only with WIFI or LTE optional.

Both available in the 'larger' displays
 
There will definitely be a non-LTE version of S4. Thanks to Apple, we can only choose between the three Aluminium Sport models here in Finland, and none of the carriers offer an eSIM yet. :rolleyes:
Why is that Apple's fault? Seems like none of the carriers want to support it.
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Guessing
S4 will have improved/more sensors and thus priced as a premium model.
S1 (with S3 Chip) would be aluminum only with WIFI or LTE optional.

Both available in the 'larger' displays
I find it hard to believe that they will update the guts of an S1, with S3 insides and S4 screens. That is just a hodgepodge of a Watch. Could see the S1 continuing or the S3 replacing the S1.
 
S3 WiFi replaces S1

All S4’s are LTE at current S3 WiFi pricepoint. Apple takes a lower margin (but never a loss), but then recoups some of that additional margin through deals with carriers from all the people who have to pay extra for the watch LTE plan. The revenue share will, of course, not be publicised - but will contribute to Apple’s services/other revenue in quarterly reports.
 
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Not enough people activate LTE on the watch to make up the difference. While my preference is WiFi only, I'd be OK with only a LTE model if it's a modest increase from the current WiFi.
 
Not enough people activate LTE on the watch to make up the difference. While my preference is WiFi only, I'd be OK with only a LTE model if it's a modest increase from the current WiFi.
What would you consider modest? I am in a similar boat - do not want LTE, but want stainless steel which requires cellular. The current increase is just $70 - an aluminum GPS to aluminum GPS+cellular.
 
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