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No smart watches in the foreseeable future
I was following the apple launch with interest, not because I am a huge fan, but the fact that they spend time trying to make the smart watch similar to a high end watch, especially the one that is going to have the gold case. This is where I think it will test consumers seriously - everyone knows that when we buy tech gear, a smart watch included, we don't expect it to last more than a few years. Go with a few versions of software upgrades and a degrading battery, it is only a matter of time before it is chucked aside and replaced with a new one. The Apple watch needs to go with an iPhone...and just like it won't work with anything below an iPhone 4S, it pretty much tells you that even Apple won't be supporting it beyond a few product launches and some upgrades.
Unlike a good mechanical watch with a gold case that we can use for our lifetimes and then pass it down to our children, I can't think of any reason of spending that sort of money for a gold smart watch. Doesn't seem like a smart move IMO.
Richard
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SS, Alu, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold ...
.. different straps/bracelets ... a very cool design !!! And then the possibilities ... :-) Bim
Starwood, BMW, and American Airlines...
Starwood hotels is doing a app where you can openthe door of your room while American Airline's app will assist you in the boarding process. BMW is supposed to have some kind of interaction with your vehicle. During the CES 2014 we saw a bunch of smart wa...
Am I getting a smart watch?
I think my AP's are really smart. :-) If you do not think they are smart then the answer is NO. Best, JerryW
IMO...
IMO these watches are not there yet. The Apple Watch requires it be connected to a phone to work (at least that's what is speculated as of the press release). Just like you JerryW, I think I will be keep my AP on my wrist for a while! -MW
I'll probably end up ...
.. with one somewhere next year. The only disadvantage is the fact you won't be able to wear a real watch .... so i'm not 100 % convinced, but i do think it will be a succes and a lot of other people will buy it. I would prefer it above any other quartz, ...
re: probably
Maybe someone will design a replaceable module that you can swap out as technology advances? A JLC Reverso...mechanical on one side, gadget watch on the other! :) -MW
No smart watches in the foreseeable future
I was following the apple launch with interest, not because I am a huge fan, but the fact that they spend time trying to make the smart watch similar to a high end watch, especially the one that is going to have the gold case. This is where I think it wil...
Maybe ... just maybe ...
We experience a trend just like one that I saw two weeks back on a meeting. A participant was wearing a nice mechanical watch on the left wrist and a smart watch on the right. He stated that he loves mechanical watches but he was extracting benefits of th...
Agree Richard N...
You hit same valid points about these gadget watches. One they figure out the battery I think it will sway a bigger interest. I almost got a Galaxy Gear 2 as you can root it and unlock it's potential but I'd rather have a regular mechanical watch on my wr...
I think this new Apple Watch is a huge let down and overhyped
It looks like all the other smart watches on the market today including the strap. I don't think it'll sell well at all. And the worse part of it is the battery may last a day. Battery life needs to be at least 2 or 3 days IMO! - AT
re: hype
The battery is one of the biggest problems with these wearables. The Apple Watch has limited function so it's power requirements are less. What they allowed the attendees at the big press release handle was a non usable device so it will be interesting to...