- I got the Series 1 from target the other day (it's shipped I don't have yet), and I saw there's 15% off tomorrow and Monday which would bring the 2 down to like $313 or something similar. Is it worth that extra ~$120 for the 2 for the supposed battery improvements, water resistance and gps (that I don't think i need other than 911...)
This is my first Apple Watch and I figure a new one isn't that far off given they were trying to get cellular in this one and ran out of time. I'm skipping stainless in this purchase bec I would probably spend that much on one with all the bells.11-26-2016 01:01 PMLike 0 - If you're not a runner or a swimmer, AW1 is the sweet spot. Why pay for GPS and waterproofing that you won't use?
This is my first Apple Watch and I figure a new one isn't that far off given they were trying to get cellular in this one and ran out of time.
I don't think Apple has any intention to put cellular in the AW. IMO, until there's a huge leap in battery technology, that feature isn't practical.11-26-2016 07:19 PMLike 2 -
Sending an SOS, text, and even making a call, without the phone, would be great. Another cellphone bill wouldn't. Apple may do that IF there's that leap in battery tech.ame likes this.11-27-2016 08:11 AMLike 1 - I attempted and failed to get an S2 at Target today on sale in aluminum and ended up with steel but I am going to take it back I think. Had I gotten the 2 as a deal I would've kept that I think but I think you've done a good job explaining the difference between the models. I don't swim, and I don't expect I'll be a heavy user. I just want to not have to pull my phone out as much and drive my husband nuts as badly, plus I'd like more activity tracking that's better than my Fitbit has been doing.
Thanks!11-27-2016 12:29 PMLike 0 -
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There may still be deals to be had on an S2 Aluminum. Cyber Monday is coming up so you may want to check around.A_M_W likes this.11-27-2016 03:27 PMLike 1 - My main concern is that my phone is RARELY on wifi. Like, almost never. We have such a massive data plan that I almost never use wifi unless forced.11-27-2016 08:00 PMLike 0
- You may have misinterpreted Mac Guy. You don't have to have wifi to get notifications, reminders, take calls, etc. All that will work just find with cell data.11-27-2016 08:34 PMLike 2
- Ok just so long as the Watch still gets all that stuff with my phone not on wifi, and I'm assuming I need to leave my Watch wifi on for it to get that stuff? Or is that via bt? Which I also literally never turn on til I'm actively using and then immediately turn back off.11-28-2016 12:56 AMLike 0
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It uses both, alternatively, as needed.The default, if the phone and Watch are close enough is to use BT. If not it'll use WiFi if there's a compatible, trusted network available. With the Watch, they're always on unless it's put in Airplane Mode.11-28-2016 08:17 AMLike 0 - I got the Series 1 from target the other day (it's shipped I don't have yet), and I saw there's 15% off tomorrow and Monday which would bring the 2 down to like $313 or something similar. Is it worth that extra ~$120 for the 2 for the supposed battery improvements, water resistance and gps (that I don't think i need other than 911...)
This is my first Apple Watch and I figure a new one isn't that far off given they were trying to get cellular in this one and ran out of time. I'm skipping stainless in this purchase bec I would probably spend that much on one with all the bells.aximtreo likes this.11-28-2016 10:26 AMLike 1 - 11-29-2016 11:20 AMLike 0
- I strongly considered the Series 2 before buying the S1 but in my case I couldn't justify the extra cost, but that's just me. I don't go anywhere without my phone negating the need for self contained GPS and the S1 is sufficiently water resistant for my needs, I have always showered in my Apple watches and that's all the water resistance I need.12-04-2016 09:55 AMLike 0
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Never been happier!01-02-2017 06:41 AMLike 2 - There are 3 Apple Watch models. The original Apple Watch, the newer Series 1 and Series 2. Both the Series 1 and 2 have the newer dual core processor: The Series 1 has the Apple S1P processor, the Apple Series 2 has the Apple S2 processor.01-02-2017 08:50 AMLike 3
- Yeah that I know and I have the first gen original. In fact, original is S1 single-core, Series 1 is dual-core S1P and Series 2 is dual-core S2. I've tried the Series 2 but the difference is speed isn't phenomenal. For now I can still make do with my first gen.01-02-2017 09:07 AMLike 0
- Thanks, everyone, for the clarifications. Sounds as though the Series 1 would be enough unless you need the GPS and extra waterproofing.
Now the big question: whether to retire my Pebble Time in favor of the S1. Pebble, of course, is in some sort of limbo, with its future yet to be determined by FitBit. I was using it with a BlackBerry Passport before I got my iPhone 7, but the Pebble works well with the IPhone, has the always on watch face and the e-paper screen with great battery life.
Anyone here migrate from Pebble to the Apple Watch?01-02-2017 11:09 AMLike 0 - Me.
I have a Gen 1 Pebble, and used it until I got an Apple Watch Sport on Day One. The Pebble went into a drawer and only sees the light of day when I open the drawer for something else.
When the rumors started showing up about the Watch, I couldn't bare the wait and got the Pebble, on sale. There were no other versions at the time, but some others may have been announced.
Gen 1 Pebble didn't do much, and all it needed to do for me was provide notifications. It was a chore to use. I had to drill down and up to navigate, pressing one button to get a category and another to drill down in that category. It was cool for a few days, but I new Apple's implementation would be better for me. And so it was.
I assume the latest/last Pebbles are more sophisticated and provide a better user experience. But if I were to buy a smartwatch now, for the first time, it would be an Apple Watch Series 1. Even an Apple Watch (original) at a good price, could be a really good, satisfactory deal.01-02-2017 08:01 PMLike 0 - Me.
I have a Gen 1 Pebble, and used it until I got an Apple Watch Sport on Day One. The Pebble went into a drawer and only sees the light of day when I open the drawer for something else.
When the rumors started showing up about the Watch, I couldn't bare the wait and got the Pebble, on sale. There were no other versions at the time, but some others may have been announced.
Gen 1 Pebble didn't do much, and all it needed to do for me was provide notifications. It was a chore to use. I had to drill down and up to navigate, pressing one button to get a category and another to drill down in that category. It was cool for a few days, but I new Apple's implementation would be better for me. And so it was.
I assume the latest/last Pebbles are more sophisticated and provide a better user experience. But if I were to buy a smartwatch now, for the first time, it would be an Apple Watch Series 1. Even an Apple Watch (original) at a good price, could be a really good, satisfactory deal.
I have the Pebble Time and was waiting for the Pebble Time 2, which as we know turned out to be vaporware with the shutdown of Pebble. No one knows what Fit-Bit is going to do with the Pebble hardware or software. The Pebble Time still does everything it did before, for now, as long as they keep the Pebble server going, I suppose.
The Pebble Time was an improvement over the original Pebble (which I had but later sold, or maybe gave away would be a better term). The Time has a color screen, is faster, has its own set of apps, etc., and coordinated well with the iPhone, but as you say, the navigation is cumbersome, and you can't do all that much with it. It's more passive than active.
I'm not much of a fitness tracker, so that part doesn't interest me too much. Getting messages and being able to do some of the iPhone functions through the watch is appealing. One thing I don't like about the Apple watch, from what I've read, is that the time itself isn't always on the screen (to prolong battery life). Do you find that annoying?
So--I need to first convince myself to buy the Apple Watch, then convince my wife that I need it, just to keep things sane at home. :-) My dog (pictured) said to just go ahead and buy it, but only after I gave him a treat.01-03-2017 01:38 PMLike 0 - My two cents - if you can afford the extra for the Series 2, go for it. Some really great new features, and the beefier specs will help futureproof it a bit. That said, absolutely nothing wrong with the Series 1. If you don't need GPS or could care less about the waterproofing, it's going to do you just fine!01-05-2017 12:54 AMLike 2
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The Apple Watch, S1, 42mm, blows my Pebble Time out of the water. The Apple Watch is a Porsche, and the Pebble is a VW. Wow! Why did I wait so long?
Details: Apple refurbished Gold Aluminum with Cocoa sport band ($249). I found a tan leather band at Best Buy (Nomad), which goes well with it, and costs about $40. No, it's not the same quality as the Apple genuine leather band, but it doesn't cost $150, either.
I am a convert.
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