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nikon133 wrote: » Circular shape is good for analogue watch, but IMO sucks for digital content. Square, or at least square-ish watch, like Omega De Ville, would be the way to go. Still good for analogue watch simulation, and much more natural f…
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Marvin wrote: » When speaking about a new product category from Apple, one must forget two words: 1. Traditional, 2. Name of the existing category - ie watch in this case. What we will get is a revolutionary, never before seen wearable device.…
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solipsismx wrote: » (I have nothing to add, I just don't want this post to be missed) Nothing changes with Apple. Apple is a premium, not a luxury brand. They sell iPods priced in hundreds, not hifi vinyl record players costing thousands. They …
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ascii wrote: » There will be two sizes, one for males and one for females. Women have smaller wrists, that's why you need a smaller, narrower device. And that's why the current smartwatches fail to find a massmarket succes. See eg Moto 360 - a…
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"the most expensive model in the lineup will carry a price tag of several thousand dollars" Another nonsense. Apple is positioned as the BMW of electronics, not a Ferrari. Reaching this premium positioning in consumers' minds takes many years, pro…
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solipsismx wrote: » Kinetic charging and/or a solar-panel in the face could happen but I would doubt that. Perhaps they can use that flexible battery tech to make an ergonomic wrist band that looks decent and can extend the life of the device with…
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As I got upset with the display size claim which is contrary to the most elementary Apple beliefs on software usability, experience, disruption and passion for paradigm shifts to bring products from the future, I totally overlooked this: "Battery …
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wurm5150 wrote: » Kuo just ruined his reputation on this.. Exactly. I used to respect the guy but he got played on this. 1.3" - 1.5" display can never work. This brings a crucial problem called baby software. Tiny fonts, limited room for apps a…
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SpamSandwich wrote: » Because puncturing or damaging a battery band could cause great physical harm. This does not apply for the latest flexible battery technology, though. In fact, I've seen a video demonstration showing how one can keep cutti…
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Quote: Originally Posted by leavingthebigG Solar + kinetic energies... http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2013/02/talk-about-timing-apples-wristwatch-patent-arrives.html. All the iWatch-related Apple patents are a must-read and gi…
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Quote: Originally Posted by jakeb This is where Apple's chip manufacturing is going to come in. They can make a very specialized, very low-power chip that uses very little power and offloads anything remotely intensive to the iphone. Couple that…
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Yes, solar cells might be the key. If the rumors are to be true, Apple wants you to wear the Iwatch all the time, eg by day while excercising and also by night to measure your sleep.
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My bet is they are more interested in the materials expertise. As to the device itself, I believe this concept has a tremendous potential being the desruptive, revolutionary and future-like product people would expect from Apple after iPhone. The fl…
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I am curious as to why we haven't seen a serious analysis on this topic yet. I am a hobby technology observer and enthusiast but I think based on the lessons learnt from the iPhone, Apple and wristwatch history, one can make a pretty valid assumptio…