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When Apple unveiled the iPhone, these above pictured phones were the most popular in the market at the time.
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Perhaps I was expecting more of the same from the watch.09-10-2014 03:32 PMLike 0 - The fact that it needs to be tethered to the iphone is a deal breaker for me. My main reason for wanting on would be to use as a fitness device. I'd want to use it when I run as a GPS to tell me hiw far I've gone, my pace, my avg. speed, etc. I'd also expect it to cross over to other activities such as biking and swimming. I'd also want to use it to send and receive text messages. However, having to also carry my phone while doing these activities defeats the purpose of a wearable device. I have a Suunto watch that does all of the things I mentioned, minus the text messages, without the need to carry my phone.
If apple can put all that together, plus he ability to receive texts as well as connect to wireless earphones the I'd be interested. I don't need photos. I don't need to send my heart rate to my friends, I don't need the ability to make little drawings, I need a device that stands on it's own without the need carry my phone. Apple failed as far as I'm concerned.09-10-2014 04:45 PMLike 0 - The fact that it needs to be tethered to the iphone is a deal breaker for me. My main reason for wanting on would be to use as a fitness device. I'd want to use it when I run as a GPS to tell me hiw far I've gone, my pace, my avg. speed, etc. I'd also expect it to cross over to other activities such as biking and swimming. I'd also want to use it to send and receive text messages. However, having to also carry my phone while doing these activities defeats the purpose of a wearable device. I have a Suunto watch that does all of the things I mentioned, minus the text messages, without the need to carry my phone.
If apple can put all that together, plus he ability to receive texts as well as connect to wireless earphones the I'd be interested. I don't need photos. I don't need to send my heart rate to my friends, I don't need the ability to make little drawings, I need a device that stands on it's own without the need carry my phone. Apple failed as far as I'm concerned.
You may want to wait a while and see what Microsoft has to offer. Yeah, I know, Microsoft isn't popular around here, but they are actually working on a device that focuses on health and fitness and will work with all of the phone platforms. Not sure if you'd actually have to have the pone with you.Last edited by taz323; 09-10-2014 at 06:09 PM. Reason: removed link
09-10-2014 05:08 PMLike 0 - I have used my iPhone while I train for triathlons for years. The only thing I can't use it for is swim training. I like the security of having the phone available in case of emergency, for music, I need it with me because I must take work call, and I use several apps such as Strava, Runkeeper, nike run etc. So for me its great. I also have the garmin 310XT and I use the iphone/pebble more than my Garmin.09-10-2014 05:38 PMLike 0
- Why is there always that person that looks too much into everything. My new Movado isn't very innovative either, but it's nice & the quality is impeccable & best of all...it's my preference. Same with this. People will love it because it utilizes features specific to their preferred device. Just like the Samsung Gear. It probably doesn't interest you if you're using a device other than Samsung.09-10-2014 11:21 PMLike 0
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Having the Digital Crown can cause wear and tear to its mechanism down the road, like the “Pearl” of the Blackberry Pearl phone.
Samsung and Google got it better, imo. They really highlight easy swipes and their respective voice commands.
Furthermore, the Digital Crown button looks way too archaic. Apple is known for simple, clean, and modern designs, that knob thing, although it looks classy, makes the whole look not modern at all, to me. Samsung Gear S, on the other hand, looks very modern and futuristic…and DIFFERENT, and can do way more than the Apple Watch.09-10-2014 11:30 PMLike 0 - Digital Crown, imo, is unnecessary and archaic because there is no need to zoom anything on an already small screen. Having that physical dial is clumsy and inefficient. By the time you turn it to zoom and then tap to select your target, mind as well fetch out your phone. A smartwatch is supposed to make things more quickly and easily via swipes or voice commands. Who in the own right mind would want to zoom to look at a pict on a tiny screen? When your hands are tied up, voice commands or swipes are far more efficient then to turn a dial.
Having the Digital Crown can cause wear and tear to its mechanism down the road, like the “Pearl” of the Blackberry Pearl phone.
Samsung and Google got it better, imo. They really highlight easy swipes and their respective voice commands.
Furthermore, the Digital Crown button looks way too archaic. Apple is known for simple, clean, and modern designs, that knob thing, although it looks classy, makes the whole look not modern at all, to me. Samsung Gear S, on the other hand, looks very modern and futuristic…and DIFFERENT, and can do way more than the Apple Watch.Last edited by HankAZ; 09-11-2014 at 09:14 AM.
nikkisharif and phreddyl like this.09-10-2014 11:38 PMLike 2 - 09-10-2014 11:39 PMLike 0
- Why is there always that person that looks too much into everything. My new Movado isn't very innovative either, but it's nice & the quality is impeccable & best of all...it's my preference. Same with this. People will love it because it utilizes features specific to their preferred device. Just like the Samsung Gear. It probably doesn't interest you if you're using a device other than Samsung.09-10-2014 11:45 PMLike 0
- Vote with your wallet. If "Samsung and Google got it better" is your mantra, why are you even here? Go buy what you think will work in your situation. Opinions are just that - opinions. They aren’t universal facts. So buy what you want and allow others to buy what they want. I see this constant picking and "mine is better than yours" garbage as nothing more that insecurity. But rather than being happy with what you have, you want to tear down the options.09-10-2014 11:49 PMLike 0
- I guess I expect too much out of Apple. They have the benefit of knowing the competition, so I was hoping they would have produced something more compelling with another WOW factor. Doesnt matter if Im a big Samsung fan or not. What motivate me on a smartwatch are these things: modern & clean design, quickness & efficiency, stand alone, good battery life, and price.
Edit: BTW...I also have a GS5 & wouldn't even consider the Gear because it's not very fashion forward. You & so many others love it. It's just a difference in opinions.09-10-2014 11:50 PMLike 0 - Of course not. It would be different if we all went to your house an peed in your punch bowl.nikkisharif likes this.09-10-2014 11:54 PMLike 1
- Understandable but someone else may feel these things are already evident. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe the next iteration will be better for you.
Edit: BTW...I also have a GS5 & wouldn't even consider the Gear because it's not very fashion forward. You & so many others love it. It's just a difference in opinions.nikkisharif and DINGSTER1 like this.09-11-2014 12:05 AMLike 2 -
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- Too soon to say anything really .. Battery life is huge for me and charge every night won't work for me .. They said about local storage ? How many gb etc and only entry price was released .. I'll see how this plays out before I even think about getting one
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk09-11-2014 04:28 AMLike 0 - I'm a traditional watch guy I like my swiss automatic's over these smart watches any day, with that said I was disappointed with the apple watch also. Was hoping for a nice small watch that accented my 5S not something that reminds me of a chunky bar and needs to tether to my phone.
I'm sure refined versions will be released in the future.09-11-2014 06:06 AMLike 0 - Having that physical dial is clumsy and inefficient.By the time you turn it to zoom and then tap to select your target, mind as well fetch out your phone.A smartwatch is supposed to make things more quickly and easily via swipes or voice commands.Who in the own right mind would want to zoom to look at a pict on a tiny screen? When your hands are tied up, voice commands or swipes are far more efficient then to turn a dial.
Having the Digital Crown can cause wear and tear to its mechanism down the road, like the “Pearl” of the Blackberry Pearl phone.
Samsung and Google got it better, imo. They really highlight easy swipes and their respective voice commands.
Furthermore, the Digital Crown button looks way too archaic. Apple is known for simple, clean, and modern designs, that knob thing, although it looks classy, makes the whole look not modern at all, to me. Samsung Gear S, on the other hand, looks very modern and futuristic…and DIFFERENT, and can do way more than the Apple Watch.Last edited by JustMe'D; 09-11-2014 at 08:00 AM.
09-11-2014 07:19 AMLike 0 - with that said I was disappointed with the apple watch also.Was hoping for a nice small watch that accented my 5S not something that reminds me of a chunky bar and needs to tether to my phone.
I'm sure refined versions will be released in the future.09-11-2014 09:23 AMLike 0
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