Surprised not to see a thread started already but anyone getting an Apple Watch. Stayed up to order one last night in by 12:02 and still gonna be 4-6 weeks for the black aluminum sport with black band. I went and tried them on today and there were a lot of people in the store so it seems the interest is pretty high. The watch is really light and a smooth UI. Been waiting a couple years for Apple to make a watch. Almost went with Samsung for my last phone upgrade just to have an integrated watch...glad I didn't. Anyone else getting one?
I may get a pebble. Battery life is supposed to be good. I hear you'd be lucky to get a day of wear on an apple watch with moderate wear, so it'll probably last 4 hours with my useage. https://getpebble.com/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/09/apple-watch-features-revealed During today's press event, Apple took the lid off the upcoming Apple Watch. When the device launches on April 24, you can expect a number of features working in congress with the company's iOS and Mac ecosystem. And prices range from $350 USD/£299 GBP/$499 AUD all the way to a staggering $10,000 USD/£13,500 GBP/$14,999 AUD. Apple claims every Apple Watch is super accurate, within 50 milliseconds of UTC. And speaking of speed, the new "Glances" feature allows you to check notifications, the weather, or even your heart rate, with just a quick swipe. Of course, Apple Watch will also contain a number of communication options, working with the just announced iOS 8.2. You can receive iMessages, as well as answer voice calls like Dick Tracy. But one of the newest features is Digital Touch, which allows you to communicate with friends from Apple Watch to Apple Watch, even sending doodles you make on the watch face. Apple Watch will communicate with your iPhone either through WiFi or Bluetooth. An Apple Watch app for iPhone will be available via the App Store. Apple played up the health and exercise benefits of Apple Watch during today's event, pointing out how the device will send helpful reminders for your exercise routine. Of course, the workout app will track your daily movement, and deliver stats like calories burned and miles traveled. But Apple Watch's biggest conveniences likely come from its use of notifications and its sense of place, making it easy to do things like check into a hotel and even use the watch as your room key. Be sure to check out IGN's coverage of all the apps for Apple Watch discussed today. Apple claims the Apple Watch should last for about 18 hours. And charging the watch is simple, thanks to a magnetic charger. Apple Watch Sport The Apple Watch, as previously announced, will be available in more than one flavor. The Apple Watch Sport features an aluminum body, and will be available in Space Grey and silver. The Sport is $350 USD/£299 GBP/$499 AUD for a 38mm version, or $400 USD/£339 GBP/$579 AUD for a 42mm version. Apple Watch Steel The stainless steel variety of the Apple Watch is 80 percent harder, and more resistant to scratches. The model, available in Space Black, will retail for $550 USD/£479 GBP/$799 AUD to $1050 USD/£899 GBP/$1549 AUD, or $600 USD/£519 GBP/$879 AUD to $1100 USD/£949 GBP/$1629 AUD, depending on the watch band associated with the model. Apple Watch Edition Finally, the--"very limited"--third version of the Apple Watch is clearly not for the general public. Boasting an 18K solid gold body, the Edition will start at $10,000 USD/£8,000 GBP/$14,000 AUD. Yowza. Pre-orders of the Apple Watch will begin on April 10. The device will launch in Australia, Canada, United States, Japan, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, and United Kingdom on April 24. Be sure to read IGN's coverage of all the announcements from Apple today, andcheck out this IGN Wiki for a comparative breakdown of the specs of Apple Watch, Pebble Watch, and the Asus ZenWatch
I am an Apple guy and have all the stuff, but I just don't see myself needing this. I have a Macbook, iPhone and iPad and even I think this is overkill. Unless I get the super hookup, don't think I will have one of these. And I'm a watch nut by the way!
NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR G-SHOCK BRO. I'd be good if the battery lasted more than a fucking day. 2nd or 3rd generation is when you should buy this, if you're the type that always needs to be connected like I am. Depends on how well you can read tweets and crap like that.
You need an iPhone on you to get messages, phone calls, etc so what's the point? Still, I think I'll get one cuz it will help with my marathon training.
You don't have to take the phone out of your pocket though. That is the point. A lot of people run an armband like this. When the phone rings, or you get a notification on screen, it's awkward to get a good view of the screen or to interact with it.
bump. is this apple watch still good? thinking about getting the LG G watch for $99. Not sure if it'll be good to wear or not. http://www.lg.com/global/gwatch/one/index.html#main
