Should I wait to get the new Watch or get the current version now?

[Haalcyon]

Best Buy has them for $100 off. Since I have 2 iPhones I got two Sports for just $550. I'm sure they an be found cheaper than $300/42mm and $250/38mm but I'm satisfied.

 

[duncanator]

After going on about me missing my MS Band 2 and dealing with their dead battery issues, I picked up an Apple Watch last week. I figured that even if they come out soon with v2, I'd be happy with this because my issues are not hardware, but software related. Plus, at 100 off, I figured that when v2 comes out, it will be some time before it is the same price.

I wish it had built-in sleep tracking and better weightlifting workout tracking, but for notifications and messages, I really like it. Plus, it's so much more comfortable than anything else I have tried (Band 1, Band 2, and both Garmin and Polar devices).

 

[Robert Merrill]

I could not agree with you more on the notifications for AW. It killed the experience for me.

 

[impaler]

I don't think I'd wait - I've had mine since April 2015, and I think I'd get a new one this year if it's compelling enough. You can always sell your first gen watch later.

 

[raskarl88]

I have been reading lots about reasons for/against getting the Watch and have just decided to go for it.
As there are no guarantees there will be a new version in September and also even if there is, the software updates will come up for some time to come. I also am really looking forward to having a great piece of Apple tech on my wrist!

 

[Snoweagle]

I'm just awaiting WatchOS 2.2 which is coming soon, probably next week.

 

[jarofclay73]

If you can wait until this fall, I would wait. A FaceTime camera would be very nice, not to mention it would be a very cool selfie camera. If it can slim down a little bit, that also would be nice. Those who bought one a year ago will get at least 1.5 years of use, which, to me, is worth it.

 

[schierholzr]

The link you posted is for the watchOS - do you have a source to say the physical device won't be updated until 2017?

 

[dchandler]

 

[agarwal.apar]

I have SGS watch.. Have been using since Jan 1st with no screen protector or case and no scratches until I bought a cheap Chinese made leather strap from Amazon and it rubbed the color off slightly at point where you slide-in the adapter Its hardly unnoticeable but I go paranoid whenever I see it! Lol

 

[loveseyecandy]

Re: Apple Watch

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That looks nice!

I'll get a glass screen protector tomorrow I think, and let someone help me put it on.

Amazon has em in 2 packs and cheap but they hold up good mine is been on my watch bout 3 month now still good

 

[lucky8919]

I need to get one too, but I think the smart approach is waiting till Watch 2

 

[Snoweagle]

I need to get one too, but I think the smart approach is waiting till Watch 2

If you can wait then wait. So far there's no confirmed date when the Watch 2 will be out, speculated by 3rd quarter this year.

 

[gagatronics]

It's official! No aw2 yet. Just new bands and a lower starting price. I wonder if the rest of the lines are price adjusted as well

 

[lucky8919]

It's official! No aw2 yet. Just new bands and a lower starting price. I wonder if the rest of the lines are price adjusted as well ��

When I heard that, I kind of think that they are preparing themselves for a Watch 2 release, that's the only thing that a price drop could mean.

 

[TripleOne]

When I heard that, I kind of think that they are preparing themselves for a Watch 2 release, that's the only thing that a price drop could mean.

That's what I thought too..

 

[SamNatale]

When I heard that, I kind of think that they are preparing themselves for a Watch 2 release, that's the only thing that a price drop could mean.

If Apple would offer an upgrade plan for the watch ala the iPhone, I'd get one now. As it is I'll wait for the 2.

 

[mfm77]

I have a shot at getting a barely used AW sport (42) for $260 total. I've been reluctant to buy one, but this is pretty darn tempting.

 

[Rob Phillips]

I have a shot at getting a barely used AW sport (42) for $260 total. I've been reluctant to buy one, but this is pretty darn tempting.

Go for it!

 

[mfm77]

Go for it!

Decided to sleep on it and lost out on the deal. Oh well, I'll wait for the next one!