Comments on: Watch: Initial thoughts

By: Don Brandt

Don Brandt — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:17:58 +0000

Not only the charge fact, but the fact that the technology will be outdated in a couple of years. I do not want to spend that kind of money either every couple of years. I have a very nice collections of watches that I own as a jewelry collector, which I could never see happening with a collection of Apple watches. Once outdated, they have very little retained value. Not even worth handing down to the kids.

I understand a phone being replaced every couple of years, but a watch being replaced, just goes against my nature when I have owned some of mine for over 25 years and they still work and look perfect. Don’t get me wrong, I am not against them and think they are brilliant, just not for me.

By: Chris Nielsen

Chris Nielsen — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:01:52 +0000

This would be the only watch I would buy if I wore watches. Just not a watch guy. But, the innovation and design that has gone into the Apple Watch hardware and software is exquisite. Even though I’m not considering buying one, I agree they will sell many millions. One reason this was a rumored product for so long is Apple took their time and really got this one right.

By: Rett Campbell

Rett Campbell — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:00:05 +0000

Certainly the era of the wearable is here. If not this thing, or the google glasses, then maybe the molar implant. What ever it is or will be, we will be there. This thing is pretty well thought out, but it is very thick, and clunky, so I think I’ll wait until they get to the 2nd or 3rd gen, when it’s as thick (thin) as a nice watch. Additionally, I do wear my TAG in the ocean: it’s a DIVE watch. And, there are plenty of TAGs to choose from for well under $2,000.00. The Apple Watch must create it’s own niche to sell, as it is not going to win over the fine-watch guy. And then there is the oft-mentioned charging issue. What’s the charger look like? Will it connect to an iPhone cable? Wouldn’t that be nice?

By: Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:19:35 +0000

Good stuff. Left handed had me but it looks to be swappable, the crown button just sits lower. Us left handers have dealt with worse.

It all comes down to the battery. It would be great if it last three days (if you weren’t futzing too much with it). Or at least make the 20 hour mark after two years. Apple may want you to buy a new one every two years to get the new amazing features and that tactic worked on the iPods but at least you felt the old one was useable and you gave it to your kids.

The usable by Android will be interesting. I’m sure Apple made it so it works much better with the iPhone. They want to own the digital hub.

The hidden cool thing might be auto-pay. Go out to dinner and leave your phone and wallet at home? Seems inconceivable now but so did not standing in line at the bank 30 years ago. It is time for credit cards to vanish.

By: Graphic Mac

Graphic Mac — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 02:44:30 +0000

Can you get a Tag for under $2,000? I dunno.

But I get your point, and that’s my main reservation. I don’t want to be spending $400-$500 every three years when the thing stops holding a charge for more than 4 hours.

By: Don Brandt

Don Brandt — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:38:55 +0000

I like you suspect they will sell millions as well, just because they are Apple. But for me it is a NO. I would rather spend that kind of money on a watch that will retain its value down the road such as a good Tag, Bulova and so on. I have an iPhone for doing what the Apple Watch will do. Why spend the extra $350? Does not make sense to me, and have seen this same comment made on many forums. From what I also understand, it will leave the android user out as it works in combination with the iPhone, unless Apple is trying to pull them over to the iPhone side. Just my thoughts. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of my points.

On another point. As for the magnetic bands, if they use earth magnets, there would be no issue of them coming apart. Earth magnets are extreme powerful magnets.