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Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by MrScruff »

TheOtherHobbes wrote: post #70
stock_toaster wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you seen the price of higher end (fashion) watches? Even relatively "plain" ones without gold/jewels are not cheap.

But this product isn't ostentatious enough or pretty enough for the fashion market, and it's way too expensive for the functional geek watch market. $199 might fly. $350 is too damn high.

This is true fashion oriented technology in the same vein as Beats headphones. If it becomes a fashion statement to wear it, people will buy one at $350. Probably not many HN readers though.

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by marincounty »

georgemcbay wrote: post #29

Who would have thunk that of all the end-of-2014 smartwatches, the one that would make you look the least like a dork would be the one from Motorola? Shame about the battery life, though. Please fix that Motorola, I want to give you my money so bad, but cannot do it until you fix the battery life.

Yea--it's like they went out of their way to screw up the design? Tim should have taken off the watch and smashed it on the floor--said sorry; we will be back!

The Swiss are going to sleep well tonight.

I really wanted to like this?

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by taude »

georgemcbay wrote: post #29

Who would have thunk that of all the end-of-2014 smartwatches, the one that would make you look the least like a dork would be the one from Motorola? Shame about the battery life, though. Please fix that Motorola, I want to give you my money so bad, but cannot do it until you fix the battery life.

You know, I was thinking the same thing. I think I prefer the roundness of the 360, than the rectangular Apple design. However, you won't catch me wearing either of them until you don't have to have a phone with you.

I'm thinking Minimum Viable Phone (or communications device) that I can wear on my wrist when doing thing, and have some casual interactions with text messaging, and glancing at emails)...

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by Cookingboy »

dwild wrote: post #104
acjohnson55 wrote: post #67

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I feel like the next gen Moto watch will have the better SoC, much better battery life (as many Android watches already have) and higher resolution. And maybe more sensors. And hopefully match some of Apple's innovations. I think I'm about a year from being able to join the bandwagon.

Which Apple's innovations?

Watch to watch direct communication, haptic feedback, force sensitive screen on a sapphire display, just to name a few?

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by Igglyboo »

laichzeit0 wrote: post #49
Igglyboo wrote: post #38

really hate the curved look, bringing back memories of the 3GS. I thought we moved on to sharp corners.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one on this. Really dislike the curved / beveled designs.

The iPhone 6 is meh but I really dislike the look of the watch.

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by stock_toaster »

masklinn wrote: post #91
stock_toaster wrote: post #64

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> 2. Insulin sensor. How would it detect/monitor insulin levels? Have a needle on the back?

Bloodless glucometry via spectroscopy: http://www.groveinstruments.com/

Now that is seriously cool. I imagine patented heavily. Are they actually available, or still in the trial phase? (I couldn't tell from the site)

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by unclebunkers »

xgbi wrote: post #62
unclebunkers wrote: post #47

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It will be the most used feature by young lovers everywhere...

> It will be the most used feature by _rich_ young lovers everywhere... FIFY. At $349 a pop, I doubt you want to cruise in college with this on the wrist.

A $350 watch is a too expensive, but $325 beats headphones are chill? When I walk through the seedier parts of town where most of the rent is paid in food stamps and wishes, I still see beats headphones.

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by k-mcgrady »

antr wrote: post #100
k-mcgrady wrote: post #80

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>> (I won't comment the lack of info on battery life and water resistance) Did they comment on water resistance? I thought they had a photo of someone pouring water over it...

There is a difference between submerging and just a sprinkle of water. I don't think the Apple Watch is submergible/usable for swimming.

Yes, waterproof is submersible and water resistant is rain/shower etc. Your comment referred to water resistance which that displays.

I would hope they make it waterproof as I don't want to have to leave an expensive watch with my bag on the beach unattended. But then I already have to do that with my phone I guess.

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by 4thjuly »

masklinn wrote: post #77
georgemcbay wrote: post #29

Who would have thunk that of all the end-of-2014 smartwatches, the one that would make you look the least like a dork would be the one from Motorola? Shame about the battery life, though. Please fix that Motorola, I want to give you my money so bad, but cannot do it until you fix the battery life.

> the one that would make you look the least like a dork would be the one from Motorola? The band connection to the very bottom is really too bad, it makes the watch look extremely thick.

Although it makes it much more comfortable to wear.

Re: The Apple Watch

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Post by antr »

zimpenfish wrote: post #73
antr wrote: post #68

My two cents: I don't know any person who is into serious running (I'm into triathlon, so add cycling and swimming) who would spend $350 on the Apple Watch and additionally you are required to have your iPhone with you to use the GPS. A sports watch without GPS, IMHO is a no go at $350. For (I won't comment on the lack of info on battery life and water resistance). *Edit: changed from water resistant to waterproof.

I doubt "people into serious running" run into the 10s of millions that Apple are aiming the watch at though. (I agree with your point though - I have a 910XT for the battery life - the Apple Watch would be useless as an activity tracker for me since the iPhone 5S doesn't really cope with 5h+ activities.)

I agree with you too. The Apple Watch is a mass market product, not for heavy users. However, I can imagine many people wearing this watch at gyms, where people tend to look after themselves (healthkit, etc)... but I don't see professionals using it (unless endorsed).
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