I want one now.
Quote from: runawayjimbo on September 09, 2014, 02:09:21 PM
I swear I'll never understand this whole watch thing.
ETA: I'm getting vertigo just looking at this thing.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2014/09/zsh0206.jpg)
Does not interest me at all. I'm sure it'll be a big hit though.
OMG it's really expensive. $349
About 2 minutes ago I was going to pre-order two of them. Now... not sure.
Lulz. An iPad is more affordable than an Apple Watch. And it won't be ready for the holiday? Ball = dropped.
Investors loving Apple Pay. The watch? Not so much.
(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user3303/imageroot/2014/09/20140909_aaples2_0.jpg)
From my experience watching the market, anyone buying/selling Apple stock based on product rumours or product announcements is unlikely to make money.
Indeed. Saw something this morning that AAPL on average returns 23% in the 6 months following a new iPhone announcement. Always fun to watch the real time reactions though.
I don't see how apple isn't a buy right now for mid to long term.
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
STFU Neely, it's a watch. It tells time.
Does that thing even tell time?
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
Cause it has a picture with an apple with a bite out of it on it.
Quote from: Hicks on September 09, 2014, 03:13:54 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
Cause it has a picture with an apple with a bite out of it on it.
It comes in sweet colors!
Quote from: Hicks on September 09, 2014, 03:13:54 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
Cause it has a picture with an apple with a bite out of it on it.
Got it. Thanks.
It tells time with atomic clock precision (because it syncs with one).
Not selling them this year is not a ball-dropping move. It's strategic. Their customers will invest heavily in the new phones. then, next year, the watch will hit the streets. This ensures two amazing quarters for Apple. In the mean time, developers who were not in on the early access program for the AppleWatch will be able to develop for it increasing the number of apps to what will likely be an impressive amount.
AppleWatches will be on more than half of the major hollywood stars at the Oscars. People will flood to them.
People scoffed at the iPod.
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
NFC payment will be a big draw.
All the health/fitness/heart rate monitoring stuff
Controlling my AppleTV will be gimmicky but cool
Turn by turn walking directions
That said I wanted it to be a standalone product, with it's own internet connection, and some wireless Beats Audio bluetooth headphones for taking calls and listening to tunes.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
Not selling them this year is not a ball-dropping move. It's strategic. Their customers will invest heavily in the new phones. then, next year, the watch will hit the streets. This ensures two amazing quarters for Apple. In the mean time, developers who were not in on the early access program for the AppleWatch will be able to develop for it increasing the number of apps to what will likely be an impressive amount.
Yeah, I'm not buying this. Cash flow is king, and one jaw dropping quarter beats two good quarters. Plus, early adopters were always going to be preordering this the first day possible so lack of apps is not relevant to them.
They had promised new product lines in 2014 and they failed to deliver. No way this was on purpose.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
AppleWatches will be on more than half of the major hollywood stars at the Oscars. People will flood to them.
People scoffed at the iPod.
I don't doubt that they will be a hit. Because people are stupid.
Sorry, but this is all I can think of...
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(http://omegaforums.net/attachments/kgrhqvhjfyfg93wvj72brwds-hbjq-60_35-jpg.32780/)
Quote from: Hicks on September 09, 2014, 03:13:54 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on September 09, 2014, 03:05:55 PM
What are the reasons for needing this watch? I missed the blog due to work.
Cause it has a picture with an apple with a bite out of it on it.
people will use this watch to tell time just as often as they use an iphone to actually speak with someone.
Quote from: runawayjimbo on September 09, 2014, 03:51:55 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
Not selling them this year is not a ball-dropping move. It's strategic. Their customers will invest heavily in the new phones. then, next year, the watch will hit the streets. This ensures two amazing quarters for Apple. In the mean time, developers who were not in on the early access program for the AppleWatch will be able to develop for it increasing the number of apps to what will likely be an impressive amount.
Yeah, I'm not buying this. Cash flow is king, and one jaw dropping quarter beats two good quarters. Plus, early adopters were always going to be preordering this the first day possible so lack of apps is not relevant to them.
They had promised new product lines in 2014 and they failed to deliver. No way this was on purpose.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
AppleWatches will be on more than half of the major hollywood stars at the Oscars. People will flood to them.
People scoffed at the iPod.
I don't doubt that they will be a hit. Because people are stupid.
The iPhones constitute the new products for this year and they will take in the revenue.
If you doubt, go ahead and sell your apple stock now.
Looks cool, will buy.
I really love the Apple hate... it's pretty simple: If you don't like it, don't buy it.
Quote from: aphineday on September 09, 2014, 05:42:11 PM
Looks cool, will buy.
I really love the Apple hate... it's pretty simple: If you don't like it, don't buy it.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 05:29:54 PM
Quote from: runawayjimbo on September 09, 2014, 03:51:55 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
Not selling them this year is not a ball-dropping move. It's strategic. Their customers will invest heavily in the new phones. then, next year, the watch will hit the streets. This ensures two amazing quarters for Apple. In the mean time, developers who were not in on the early access program for the AppleWatch will be able to develop for it increasing the number of apps to what will likely be an impressive amount.
Yeah, I'm not buying this. Cash flow is king, and one jaw dropping quarter beats two good quarters. Plus, early adopters were always going to be preordering this the first day possible so lack of apps is not relevant to them.
They had promised new product lines in 2014 and they failed to deliver. No way this was on purpose.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 03:19:03 PM
AppleWatches will be on more than half of the major hollywood stars at the Oscars. People will flood to them.
People scoffed at the iPod.
I don't doubt that they will be a hit. Because people are stupid.
The iPhones constitute the new products for this year and they will take in the revenue.
If you doubt, go ahead and sell your apple stock now.
A new iPhone is clearly not a new product category, and Cook has at least implying (I'd argue he's done more than that) for a while now that this was the year (http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/24/5644896/apple-closer-than-ever-to-entering-new-product-category-ceo-says). In the scheme of things, it doesn't matter when it goes on sale, but there's no way an early 2015 rollout was a part of some concerted strategy. COmpanies want cash now, not in two quarters. Factor in the required pairing with iPhone and no mention of battery life (spoiler alert: it'll suck), and this comes across to me as a disappointment. I'm not saying Apple won't revolutionize the wearable market, I'm just saying this doesn't look to be it. But yes, I LOL'd at the iPad, so...
I don't have any shares of Apple to sell but I have considered shorting them. That's a dangerous strategy in a "market" that's not allowed to go down though.
Quote from: aphineday on September 09, 2014, 05:42:11 PM
Looks cool, will buy.
I really love the Apple hate... it's pretty simple: If you don't like it, don't buy it.
Full disclosure: I'm a fanboy
Per a twitter account that I follow.
Quote$350 is really not that much money for a nice watch. Let's see a Rolex log on to your youporn account
Case closed.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 06:11:13 PM
Per a twitter account that I follow.
Quote$350 is really not that much money for a nice watch. Let's see a Rolex log on to your youporn account
Case closed.
Cool gadget.
Horrible comparison.
Thumbnail sized porn? Pass
On the flip side,
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/09/apple-watch-much-ado-about-nothing/
I think it's a cool gadget for them.
Was always intrigued by the Pebble.
But I use a Garmin for fitness and other apps on my iphone.
No need for me to drop close to 4 beans to incorporate the 2.
all i have to say about smart watches is i hope apple has made theirs with a good battery life. because if that shit dies in 12 hours then you are just stuck wearing a piece of plastic on your wrist that does nothing.
Quote from: rowjimmy on September 09, 2014, 06:11:13 PM
Per a twitter account that I follow.
Quote$350 is really not that much money for a nice watch. Let's see a Rolex log on to your youporn account
Case closed.
Who the fuck has a "yourporn account?" Shit is free!
I think this is a fine start for them in the "wearable" market. It's an easy pass for me since I don't wear a watch. The fact that I can already do a majority of the same stuff with my phone isn't motivation enough to start.
Anyone going to pre-order next month?
Looking at a 42mm SportWatch then maybe get a nicer band for my work day.
Sounds stupid but the past few days I've been thinking about how much time I waste pulling out my phone every time I get a notification... the Watch will kill a lot of those unnecessary distractions.
I want one but don't see it in the cards this year before xmas.
We should also be talking about the sweet new MacBooks announced yesterday.
(http://chainsawsuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150309-applewatch.png)
http://www.theonion.com/articles/apple-fans-demand-other-products-they-can-feel-dir,38174/
I'm intrigued and will try it out in a store before committing, but they definitely have potential. I agree with mattstick in that it will reduce having to constantly check notifications on my phone all day.
And yes, those new MacBooks are amazing. I'm really hoping that Thunderbolt doesn't go the way of Firewire, as I love my Drobo...
Quote from: mattstick on March 10, 2015, 08:44:44 AM
Anyone going to pre-order next month?
Looking at a 42mm SportWatch then maybe get a nicer band for my work day.
Sounds stupid but the past few days I've been thinking about how much time I waste pulling out my phone every time I get a notification... the Watch will kill a lot of those unnecessary distractions.
Yes, I am intrigued by the health/exercise monitoring aspects of this watch. I am looking at the same model, black band. One band will do. If it can truly do what it says it can do in terms of calories burned, memory of past activity, etc...it is pretty slick, and being a nurse I always need to count rhythms/rates so watches are a necessary evil.
That said, NOT thrilled this has to be charged daily, or tied into a minimum level of iPhone (obv trying to get one to propel the other and vice versa). The latter is particularly lame. They should be selling these to you for $49.99 whenever you upgrade on your phone if they want to do that nonsense.
But, I am in for this first round.
Pre-ordered a 42mm Sport in Black, ships in June...
Def interested to see how these go.
https://youtu.be/4NUqsX8NVqY (https://youtu.be/4NUqsX8NVqY)
I'm still a couple of weeks out on my delivery window - hoping it shows up early but so far have not had any updates...
Anyone getting theirs today?
Got a huge teaser email from Apple saying my watch would ship in 4-6 weeks.
Lolz
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/science-technology/mans-first-day-of-wearing-apple-watch-to-work-not-going-as-hoped-2015042797777
Quote from: mattstick on April 27, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
Got a huge teaser email from Apple saying my watch would ship in 4-6 weeks.
I didn't even get that - mine is one of the only models that still hasn't shipped to
anyone...
Which model? Space Grey Sport 42mm?
Quote from: mattstick on April 29, 2015, 10:40:24 AM
Which model? Space Grey Sport 42mm?
42mm SS w/ Link. looks like some of the SG Sport are starting to ship at least...
I'm a bit confused about whether other bands are compatible with the Sport - website looks like they are but I thought I read they may not be.
compatible, yes - just may not look as good necessarily... but all bands of the same size fit all lines of watch.
check this out: http://mixyourwatch.com
Any truth to the rumors about Apple watch heart sensor not working on people who have tattoos near their wrist?
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2015, 10:55:04 PM
Any truth to the rumors about Apple watch heart sensor not working on people who have tattoos near their wrist?
(http://i.imgur.com/yeocePX.png)
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2015, 10:55:04 PM
Any truth to the rumors about Apple watch heart sensor not working on people who have tattoos near their wrist?
http://www.imore.com/heres-why-apple-watch-does-not-play-nice-with-some-tattoos
Quote from: mbw on April 30, 2015, 01:03:27 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2015, 10:55:04 PM
Any truth to the rumors about Apple watch heart sensor not working on people who have tattoos near their wrist?
(http://i.imgur.com/yeocePX.png)
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Got it yesterday - arrived a day before the promised shipping window - and LOVING it so far!! The build quality on this is just phenomenal, and as I've been a watch-wearer my whole life, it's really a natural progression for me...
Damn...
You've got 2 weeks to put a report on my desk about the best apps.
Pretty good article in this month's Wired about the development of this doohickey.
Quote from: mattstick on May 13, 2015, 01:43:23 PM
Damn...
You've got 2 weeks to put a report on my desk about the best apps.
Unfortunately those won't be out until the official Watch SDK ships and you can have real apps ON it that load quickly, but that's probably in the fall... so in the meantime, the stock apps kick ass, and if you've used Dark Sky before, it's just as great on the Watch. Right now the killer app is that it is just a natural extension of the Apple notification ecosystem, and does so seamlessly. If you exercise (or want to), those abilities are awesome too.
Shipped! Should be here on Monday.
Completely unrelated, I may take a sick day from work on Monday.
Quote from: mattstick on May 21, 2015, 04:10:01 PM
Shipped! Should be here on Monday.
Completely unrelated, I may take a sick day from work on Monday.
Monday's a holiday - oh, wait. Maybe not in the Great White North.
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
The only Queen we celebrate in the States is Latifah.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 22, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
The only Queen we celebrate in the States is Latifah.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/queenonstage_580.jpg)
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Quote from: phil on May 22, 2015, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 22, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
The only Queen we celebrate in the States is Latifah.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/queenonstage_580.jpg)
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QuoteQueen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970.....
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Quote from: mbw on May 22, 2015, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: phil on May 22, 2015, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 22, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
The only Queen we celebrate in the States is Latifah.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/queenonstage_580.jpg)
?
QuoteQueen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970.....
(http://assets7.capitalxtra.com/2014/28/queen-latifah-will-smith-fresh-prince-1405424427-view-0.png)
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Quote from: phil on May 22, 2015, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 22, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Only suckas don't observe Victoria Day. (The Monday before May 24)
The only Queen we celebrate in the States is Latifah.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/queenonstage_580.jpg)
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Meh
First day out with it, so far so good.
very cool.
8-)
Quote from: mattstick on May 26, 2015, 11:15:21 AM
First day out with it, so far so good.
nice - enjoy!!
Sweet Pink Floyd bottle.
Picked up the "Classic Buckle" to class up the Sport Watch, trying out a new watch face as well.
2 things:
1. Bob and Phil both wearing Apple Watch last night
2. I wore the watch for almost 24 hours yesterday and only got the battery down to 27%
Quote from: mattstick on June 22, 2015, 11:22:14 AM
Picked up the "Classic Buckle" to class up the Sport Watch, trying out a new watch face as well.
damn that looks really good with the black sport!
noticed Bobby's watch, not Phil's - will have to pay more attention tonight.
and yes, the battery life is significantly better than i hoped for too. i've gotten 2 full days of usage out of it...
Phil wore one?
I didn't know they were making a sweatband edition.
Quote from: rowjimmy on June 29, 2015, 08:20:23 AM
Phil wore one?
I didn't know they were making a sweatband edition.
OMG that would be awesome
Phil wore one first night.
Super late to the party, but I just got the Apple Watch and this thing is AWESOME.
It's especially convenient for me because I get to listen to music thru my headphones for a good part of my work day, and it's nice to be able to navigate my library via a watch.
However, I got the 38mm, and quickly realized I think I want the 42, so am going to have to exchange it.
I'll be an apple watch guy come 12/25. I know it. The wife is no good at surprises.
Love mine. Kinda want Series2 but will probably wait a few more years to upgrade.
Found a buyer for my Series 1, got a gift card, yadda yadda I ordered a Series II...
Quote from: mattstick on December 03, 2016, 09:23:57 PM
Love mine. Kinda want Series2 but will probably wait a few more years to upgrade.
https://youtu.be/CxKnNwRdSk4
Might get my wife a series 2 for mothers day this weekend. Kind of on the fence. I think it might end up being one those presents you buy someone because really it is something you want. Not sure if she will like it.
I want my wife to wear one so I can mute her amazingly loud notifications.
Quote from: mattstick on May 13, 2017, 07:46:06 AM
I want my wife to wear one so I can mute her amazingly loud notifications.
Ha. Well, my wife always lets her phone just go dead, so I think she might do the same with the watch. She down;t check notifications or anything. She has like 2500 unread emails lol. Drives me crazy.
Got the Tag Connected watch as a gift.
Super sweet piece, but seems kinda crazy just to get some alerts and stuff.
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mudtheotter/3B0FFD0F-012C-44DA-8CD6-19F0AA4CEB60_zpsn6vgzfeo.jpg)
Chicks dig it, tho.
Quote from: Augustus on May 14, 2017, 04:31:20 PM
Got the Tag Connected watch as a gift.
Super sweet piece, but seems kinda crazy just to get some alerts and stuff.
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mudtheotter/3B0FFD0F-012C-44DA-8CD6-19F0AA4CEB60_zpsn6vgzfeo.jpg)
Chicks dig it, tho.
Looks sweet
The Carrot apps are great. Esp the weather app (carrot5). They use humor and have a cool layout. Plus, its a face complication, so I have the weather/forecast, including a funny one-liner on my watch face at all times.
New watch pic while holding baby... not much noticeable improvement with the Series II, gold watch and cocoa band looks slick though...
Cool run!
Thanks, trying to get out for 20-25 minutes every morning to keep sane with the lack of sleep and baby...
Keep it up!
Quote from: mattstick on May 18, 2017, 07:01:40 PM
Thanks, trying to get out for 20-25 minutes every morning to keep sane with the lack of sleep and baby...
Good on ya for being motivated enough to do it.