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Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by robterrell »

AVTizzle wrote: post #4

>> "When are you separated from your iPhone? When you’re exercising. What do you miss most when you’re away from your phone? Messages and phone calls." Anecdotal, but personally, this is one of the most refreshing and cherished qualities about my exercise time: it's ME time. No messages, no phone calls. Phone goes on airplane mode, and I'm in my own zone for those 60-90 minutes. After reading My Year with a Distracti…

I do like having a distraction-free iphone, but I also like to run and hauling a huge phone with me is stupid. But I like to run on the trails on Mt Tam and it can feel surprisingly remote quickly, so I want to keep the ability to make phone calls somehow. I am looking forward to trying the watch for just this use case. (Also, music while running!) I'm assuming I can turn off notifs on the watch just like on the phone.

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Post by martijn_himself »

jhugg wrote: post #9
martijn_himself wrote: post #7

A camera is the one thing I miss when I leave my iPhone at home and go for a run. I have no idea how a camera could work ergonomically on a watch. Maybe it’s just not feasible. But it is mildly frustrating when I’m out on a run and see something interesting that I’d like to photograph. Why can't you just enjoy that something interesting there and then? Do we really need to capture everything and share it with everyon…

He doesn’t really need a watch either then? If you concede it’s a gadget review for something you don’t strictly need, why not indulge him?

I suppose so. I guess I'm just arguing this is a bizarre feature request.

He is out on a run. Will it need a separate processor for image stabilization because he is running?

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by jhugg »

alienreborn wrote: post #16

Verge[1] (5/10), WSJ[2] has pretty negative reviews esp reg. battery and LTE reception and Apple acknowledged that problem in their statement. This has to be one of the worst reviewed Apple products in a while. However Wired[3] has good things to say about it and NYT[4] found it alright. 1. https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/20/16334066/apple-watch-seri... 2. https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-watch-series-3-review-unt.…

It says this has something to do with connecting to unsecured Wifi networks. That seems, amazingly, like something Apple testing might overlook. Who has unsecured networks these days?

It also sounds like a bugfix that could come shortly and make the review seem pretty dated.

EDIT: To clarify whoever is downvoting me, I’m not arguing that Apple shouldn’t have tested this. They really really should have. I just can see how they might not run across too many unsecured networks in their employee real-world tests.

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Post by sp332 »

martijn_himself wrote: post #7

A camera is the one thing I miss when I leave my iPhone at home and go for a run. I have no idea how a camera could work ergonomically on a watch. Maybe it’s just not feasible. But it is mildly frustrating when I’m out on a run and see something interesting that I’d like to photograph. Why can't you just enjoy that something interesting there and then? Do we really need to capture everything and share it with everyon…

Some people have a creative impulse. They get inspiration and want to express what they're feeling or get an urge to make something. And he doesn't even mention sharing the photo.

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Post by minimaxir »

m_st wrote: post #5

My wife ordered one, upgrading from her first gen model. The single biggest reason is GPS tracking while running without being forced to carry her iPhone 6S Plus. And the (much) improved battery life over her first gen model. She ordered the Series 3 with cellular, just in case it becomes affordable. But boy do we both agree that this red dot looks ugly. As Gruber mentions, we also worry that it won't work well with…

I have a Series 0, and will be upgrading to a Series 3 nonLTE (once Target/Best Buy offer discounts) since my watch is too slow to do anything other than serve notifications. (many of the new WatchOS 4 features are not present in the Series 0 either)

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Post by jhugg »

martijn_himself wrote: post #23
jhugg wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

He doesn’t really need a watch either then? If you concede it’s a gadget review for something you don’t strictly need, why not indulge him?

I suppose so. I guess I'm just arguing this is a bizarre feature request. He is out on a run . Will it need a separate processor for image stabilization because he is running?

I love having a camera with me everywhere I go. I love seeing something weird or amazing and being able to share that with my friends or family in seconds.

There is value in not letting devices control us, but there is also value in shared experiences that were previously impossible.

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Post by bpicolo »

m_st wrote: post #5

My wife ordered one, upgrading from her first gen model. The single biggest reason is GPS tracking while running without being forced to carry her iPhone 6S Plus. And the (much) improved battery life over her first gen model. She ordered the Series 3 with cellular, just in case it becomes affordable. But boy do we both agree that this red dot looks ugly. As Gruber mentions, we also worry that it won't work well with…

Can it be painted over, or does it serve a purpose?

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by xutopia »

TomSawyer wrote: post #22
stepcellwolf wrote: post #15

I will buy it only when they fix the issue swimming in an ocean and loosing your watch. It happens to me in an open ocean. First fix the wrist and then I'll buy a new one.

Were you swimming with a band that uses a magnetic clasp?

I have the band that comes with my watch and I lost it carrying luggage (thankfully someone found it and I got it back). It's easy to lose it.
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