The ? watch has got haptic feedback. It is going to be very discrete: your watch will tell you when it is time to go to your next meeting with a subtle tap on your wrist. No one will notice but you. You no longer have to worry about being late. Your watch will tap you earlier when there is a traffic jam on your way to the next meeting because of a recent car crash on the motorway.
That is Intelligent Time: a seamless integration between iCal, Apple Maps and Notifications. iCal could be to the ? watch what iTunes was to the iPod.
I do not care about playing games on the ? watch or getting useless twitter/facebook notifications. I just want to be fully engaged in the meeting without having to worry about time or freak events.
If it really does have all this your post is the first I've seen that remotely justifies the product.
You're right that I shouldn't have written some of it, like that silly "those who have something..." - that was stupid of me.
Yes, I know you're an Apple fan, and like many posters here enjoy reading your views. And no, of course you shouldn't be happy with every announcement. As for the Watch, I'd hardly call it vaporware, even though technically it is (it's not released but announced). To me, vaporware relates mostly to all thing MS has announced but never delivered. Plus I don't think Tim's view vision is 'limited, analyst-driven' but yes, you can share your views on him, obviously.
Certainly hope I didn't offend you - that wasn't my intention.
No worries - I am aware that written exchanges can often lead to some misinterpretation, particularly in a forum where most if not all people love all things related to Apple; but as said before, I do not take such staff personally, and also sincerely appreciate your views here.
In more "down to earth" words: I sincerely do not believe in the value proposition of the AWatch as it currently stands - as much as it seems like a nicely designed device, it just can't be equated with phones or media players; and I do think that battery life is something way too important for what is, first and foremost, a timepiece. In a few years? Absolutely. But right now the AW looks more like a solution in search of a problem; and SJ's RDF is no longer there to influence us.
What happened to all the new energy technologies? Wrist movement should be able to charge the watch. Solar/light should be able to charge the watch. Body warmth should be able to charge the watch. There are technologies already commercialized in watches for years.
What happened to all the new energy technologies? Wrist movement should be able to charge the watch. Solar/light should be able to charge the watch. Body warmth should be able to charge the watch. There are technologies already commercialized in watches for years.
You are forgetting that the energy needed to run an Apple Watch is a couple of orders of magnitude greater than what is required to run a normal watch.
Have no intention of getting a Rolex, nor an Apple Watch, knock off or not, so yes that does rather make me cleverer than "some".
I've always found a persons interests and passions a very poor judge of intelligence. Especially since the people passionate enough about watches to spend thousands of tens of thousands of dollars on for example a Rolex, tend to be highly educated people with
And when did we need help getting through the day?
You do realise this is vaporware and an essentially useless product that only the simple minded and easily manipulated will even contemplate spending silly amounts of money buying?
The accusation that Apple buyers are somehow easily swayed by advertising is so old it doesn't even warrant a comment.
But I must say, that if you really have almost God-like powers of being able to know the needs of millions of people, AND you can see into the near future, and know how a unreleased product will meet those needs, perchance your powers are a little wasted on an Apple forum. Perhaps there's a coming war, election or earthquake that is more deserving of your talent?
I can not see one thing about the smart watch that actually justifies buying it.
Irregardless of price.
But there are people who have started salivating on cue, with an irresistible compulsion to buy it and work out what the heck it is good for after.
Any purchase can rationalized out of existence. Why buy a 60$ pair of jeans when I can get them for 20$ Why get a new jacket, just wear an extra sweater etc. etc.
But As I wrote earlier, it's not aimed at the gadget market.
It's aimed at the fashion market. Or people who love watches. People who don't mind paying for a premium product because they appreciate a thing of beauty. And who like how it complements their iPhone.
In fact, it's a vaporware that is gonna end up costing a LOT to Apple - tks to Cook's limited, analyst-driven vision.
Yet, what is most interesting is the fact that, after a couple of years, the USD 14,000 "Gold" model is gonna be just a nice useless souvenir to wrap your wrist; shall we melt it for gold afterwards?
Why would you do that. You're thinking about it the wrong way. It won't get obsolete since it's not a gadget. Instead it'll rely on your iPhones computing power, and that way get upgraded every time you get a new one.
And there's nothing to stop Apple from exchanging the SOC in it every 2-3 years, along with the battery for a small fee.
Great. So us "wearers" will be able to 'fool' people because they'll never know if our watches are asleep, or if we're just walking around with a useless device strapped to our wrist.
"Excuse me sir; can you tell me the time?"
"Uh… no, I can't"
"???"
What trauma or awful pain have you poor soul been through, that makes you so preoccupied and concerned with what random strangers think of your appearance and what's on your wrist?!? Whats behind this distasteful urge to use subterfuge to convince people your wearing a luxury item?!?
Or are you perhaps unfortunate enough, to live somewhere where complete strangers bend down to inspect your watch closely for authenticity if they think you're wearing a Rolex.
You have my deepest sympathies.
I guess the rest of us, who live in countrprosperous
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If it really does have all this your post is the first I've seen that remotely justifies the product.
You're right that I shouldn't have written some of it, like that silly "those who have something..." - that was stupid of me.
Yes, I know you're an Apple fan, and like many posters here enjoy reading your views. And no, of course you shouldn't be happy with every announcement. As for the Watch, I'd hardly call it vaporware, even though technically it is (it's not released but announced). To me, vaporware relates mostly to all thing MS has announced but never delivered. Plus I don't think Tim's view vision is 'limited, analyst-driven' but yes, you can share your views on him, obviously.
Certainly hope I didn't offend you - that wasn't my intention.
No worries - I am aware that written exchanges can often lead to some misinterpretation, particularly in a forum where most if not all people love all things related to Apple; but as said before, I do not take such staff personally, and also sincerely appreciate your views here.
In more "down to earth" words: I sincerely do not believe in the value proposition of the AWatch as it currently stands - as much as it seems like a nicely designed device, it just can't be equated with phones or media players; and I do think that battery life is something way too important for what is, first and foremost, a timepiece. In a few years? Absolutely. But right now the AW looks more like a solution in search of a problem; and SJ's RDF is no longer there to influence us.
What happened to all the new energy technologies? Wrist movement should be able to charge the watch. Solar/light should be able to charge the watch. Body warmth should be able to charge the watch. There are technologies already commercialized in watches for years.
Chip rot.
What happened to all the new energy technologies? Wrist movement should be able to charge the watch. Solar/light should be able to charge the watch. Body warmth should be able to charge the watch. There are technologies already commercialized in watches for years.
You are forgetting that the energy needed to run an Apple Watch is a couple of orders of magnitude greater than what is required to run a normal watch.
I've always found a persons interests and passions a very poor judge of intelligence. Especially since the people passionate enough about watches to spend thousands of tens of thousands of dollars on for example a Rolex, tend to be highly educated people with
The accusation that Apple buyers are somehow easily swayed by advertising is so old it doesn't even warrant a comment.
But I must say, that if you really have almost God-like powers of being able to know the needs of millions of people, AND you can see into the near future, and know how a unreleased product will meet those needs, perchance your powers are a little wasted on an Apple forum. Perhaps there's a coming war, election or earthquake that is more deserving of your talent?
Meh, those never really caught on. Too ugly, besides not providing enough power.
Any purchase can rationalized out of existence. Why buy a 60$ pair of jeans when I can get them for 20$ Why get a new jacket, just wear an extra sweater etc. etc.
But As I wrote earlier, it's not aimed at the gadget market.
It's aimed at the fashion market. Or people who love watches. People who don't mind paying for a premium product because they appreciate a thing of beauty. And who like how it complements their iPhone.
Why would you do that. You're thinking about it the wrong way. It won't get obsolete since it's not a gadget. Instead it'll rely on your iPhones computing power, and that way get upgraded every time you get a new one.
And there's nothing to stop Apple from exchanging the SOC in it every 2-3 years, along with the battery for a small fee.
They all either take up too much space, are too inefficient, or are too ugly or all of the above to be of use.
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What trauma or awful pain have you poor soul been through, that makes you so preoccupied and concerned with what random strangers think of your appearance and what's on your wrist?!? Whats behind this distasteful urge to use subterfuge to convince people your wearing a luxury item?!?
Or are you perhaps unfortunate enough, to live somewhere where complete strangers bend down to inspect your watch closely for authenticity if they think you're wearing a Rolex.
You have my deepest sympathies.
I guess the rest of us, who live in countrprosperous