Apple Watch goes on sale at Best Buy's online & retail stores
As promised, the U.S. branch of Best Buy began selling the Apple Watch on Friday, offering a range of models through its website and some retail locations.
The electronics chain is carrying a more limited selection than that available directly from Apple. While all Sport models are on sale, the only stainless steel models available are those with a black or white sport band, or the Milanese loop. As was previously announced, no gold Edition units are being carried.
Watches ordered online today should be delivered early next week, and can also be selected for in-store pickup. Only 100 retail outlets are carrying the Watch, though Best Buy is working to expand that to over 300 within a few months.
A variety of accessories have also gone on sale, including Apple's sport and Milanese bands, and third-party gear such as cases, stands, and unofficial bands.
The Canadian branch of Best Buy is due to start carrying the product on August 14.
Best Buy is the first third-party retailer to carry the Apple Watch apart from a handful of luxury boutiques scattered around the world. Until June, even Apple didn't didn't sell the device from its outlets, instead limiting shopping to online orders.
The electronics chain is carrying a more limited selection than that available directly from Apple. While all Sport models are on sale, the only stainless steel models available are those with a black or white sport band, or the Milanese loop. As was previously announced, no gold Edition units are being carried.
Watches ordered online today should be delivered early next week, and can also be selected for in-store pickup. Only 100 retail outlets are carrying the Watch, though Best Buy is working to expand that to over 300 within a few months.
A variety of accessories have also gone on sale, including Apple's sport and Milanese bands, and third-party gear such as cases, stands, and unofficial bands.
The Canadian branch of Best Buy is due to start carrying the product on August 14.
Best Buy is the first third-party retailer to carry the Apple Watch apart from a handful of luxury boutiques scattered around the world. Until June, even Apple didn't didn't sell the device from its outlets, instead limiting shopping to online orders.
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Sort of art that'd put people off the product
Can you pay for an Apple Watch with an Apple Watch (i.e. Apple Pay)? No? I didn't think so...
1) Yes, at an Apple Store.
2) I don' think it will be too long before Best Buy is also accepting NFC payments.
edit: Later this year for in-store and right now for in-app. That means you may be able to buy an Apple Watch with an iPhone 6 Series from the app or delivery or in-store pick up.
Loving my Watch after a week with it so far. My local best buy stores don't have it but maybe that's because I have 5 Apple stores in my metro area.
Good for you....my daughter just got one and she loves it.
Not if you're J.P. Prewitt.
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It's frustrating because I haven't yet filled all three rings. That damn calorie ring...
What level do you have it set? That is always the easiest for me to fill.
Been waiting for this since the watch first dropped. Now I can take advantage of buyer's remorse a score an Open Box Apple Watch. There's always a good selection of Open Box Apple products at my local Best Buy.
I haven't messed with it yet so it's whatever the default is.
I think you have to tell it your exercise level when you first set up Watch.
That's 340/390 Move calories.