Apple Watch Event - Mon 09 Mar

[afv011]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Spring Forward





Not only is it expensive ($349), but it's also really ugly.

Agreed on both accounts.

[Purple Lady]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Spring Forward





Not only is it expensive ($349), but it's also really ugly.

But there's a 12 page spread in Vogue - doesn't that mean it's not ugly?
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple...s-vogue-2015-2

[rdfry]

Now Apple will claim they invented the smart watch and try and sue everyone.

[Shane R]

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

But there's a 12 page spread in Vogue - doesn't that mean it's not ugly?
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple...s-vogue-2015-2

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

iPhones aren't for everyone. Macs aren't for everyone. Apple Watches won't be for everyone either.

So far I've seen nothing of interest from any of the smartwatches to be released from any of the major players. They have all tied their limited function smartwatches to their own smartphone lineup. Unless a smartwatch can do it all without a smartphone, and do it well, then it is just the stupid little brother of the smartphone and tagging along for the ride. Boring and senseless in most cases. But I wasn't wowed by the first smartphones either as they had so few apps and not much functionality. It took a few years before they got my attention. So maybe smartwatches will evolve into a truly useful device in a few years, but I doubt it.

[tubemonkey]

How much will the Apple Watch cost? Last-minute predictions

In Saturday’s Apple Watch Prelude Gruber predicts that the steel model could cost, depending on the band, anywhere from $849 to $1,999.

Below: His final price list for the two form factors, 38mm and 42mm.

Apple Watch Sport (all colors): $349/399
Apple Watch, steel, Sport Band: $749/799
Apple Watch, steel, Classic Buckle: $849/899
Apple Watch, steel, Milanese Loop: $949/999
Apple Watch, steel, Modern Buckle (38mm only): $1199
Apple Watch, steel, Leather Loop (42mm only): $1299
Apple Watch, steel, Link Bracelet: $1499/1599
Apple Watch, space black steel, Link Bracelet: $1899/1999
Apple Watch Edition, Sport Band: $7499/7999
Apple Watch Edition, Modern Buckle (38mm only): $9999
Apple Watch Edition, Classic Buckle (42mm only): $10,999
Apple Watch Edition, Gold Milanese Loop: $14,999/$16,999
Apple Watch Edition, Gold Link Bracelet: $17,999/$19,999

It’s a well-reasoned piece by a seasoned Apple watcher with good sources in the company’s marketing department. Highly recommended, even if it will be moot by Monday afternoon.

[pastanley]

I just don't understand this overhype about $400 watches. Who needs a watch when we all have smart phones.

[mgbino]

Originally Posted by pastanley

I just don't understand this overhype about $400 watches. Who needs a watch when we all have smart phones.

Nothing says "I have a lot of money" quite like a really expensive watch.

[pwalker8]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

How much will the Apple Watch cost? Last-minute predictions

Gruber is wrong more often than he's right when it comes to predicting things Apple. He's been predicting a TV from Apple since 2012. His explanation of why such a device hasn't appeared is that something went wrong at Apple rather than he had the story wrong. We will see if his price list is right or not.

The Sport price matches what I've seen elsewhere and from what I read, is expected to be what most people buy. I would be a bit surprised if the starting steel edition really is twice the price of the sports edition, unless there is some difference other than simply the exterior.

[pwalker8]

Originally Posted by pastanley

I just don't understand this overhype about $400 watches. Who needs a watch when we all have smart phones.

In theory, that's what the event will explain. I will say that since I tend to stick my iPhone in a pocket rather than carry it in my hand, begin able to look down at my watch, and see who is calling before I answer is appealing. I wear a watch anyway, so it's not a stretch for me. For someone who doesn't wear a watch anymore, I would imagine that Apple will need to make a compelling case of why you would want to buy one.

[tubemonkey]

Woo-hoo, Apple reinvented aluminum, steel and gold

[fjtorres]

As far as "SmartPhones" go, this is as far as I might go:

http://www.gearbest.com/sports-led-w.../pp_58112.html

And even that is a stretch.
Though the battery life looks good.

[pwalker8]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Woo-hoo, Apple reinvented aluminum, steel and gold

Well, if that's all you got out of it, then you were not paying attention.

The Sports watch starts at $350
The Steel model starts at $550 (yea, Gruber was somewhat off on this one) and goes up depending on the band you buy.

Basically, they are pitching the Apple Watch as a way to access various features on your iPhone without having to pull it out of your pocket. It also comes with the necessary sensors to monitor various physical activities (exercise etc...), use Apple pay with the appropriate sales device, answer the phone, connect to wifi, respond to text messages, get notifications. It can also act as your boarding pass and hotel key with the appropriate airline and hotels.

All in all, interesting. I tend to prefer not carrying my phone around with me when I'm at home, so being able to answer the phone via my watch is pretty nice. I've already answered my phone via my iPad and it's quite handy.

If the battery really does last 18 hours, then that would work for me. Just charge it on my night stand when I go to bed.

[Phogg]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Woo-hoo, Apple reinvented aluminum, steel and gold

So they have a higher end model exactly copying the naming scheme of Pebble's higher end model.
I would foresee trademark infringement possibilities.

[pwalker8]

Originally Posted by Phogg

So they have a higher end model exactly copying the naming scheme of Pebble's higher end model.
I would foresee trademark infringement possibilities.

Pebble named their higher end models "Apple Watch"?