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schlack said:

I wonder what the upgrade cycle will be on these watches. I have a Series 0 which I bought 2 yrs ago. I have zero interest in upgrading it at the moment. What might change my mind? Health sensors (glucose, blood pressure, tension/stress tracking) are about the only thing I think would make me jump. Battery life is more than adequate. I don't see a compelling use case for LTE.

Schlock:

I would disagree with you about having cellular connectivity as an option. I have a child, who loves for me to play at the park with him when we go. It is extremely difficult to play with him and have an iPhone in my pockets. So, I typically leave it in the car rather than receiving phone calls for emergencies if they are. I don't like doing that, but my wife knows not to call me first if something happens. I also love to run. It would be very helpful and convenient if I could leave my phone at home, listen to my music from my watch, and still receive phone calls if I need to or make a phone call. I also sometimes walk to the grocery store, as it is not very far from me. Again, I would love to walk there without my phone, but can't. Their are far more other reason that I will not go into for why having the option to have cellular connectivity is good for some. Speaking of some, I will take from a fellow Apple Watch enthusiast, who was quoted as saying that "One thing that stands out to him as he reads from many of us that are regulars on various tech blogs seem to forget that we are so very far from the regular customer and who the meat and potatoes for Apple and other tech companies are." He goes on that state that "The average customer wants and will buy a lot of what many of us are saying doesn't really interest you. Cellular capabilities in an Apple Watch is a prime example. I get it that some of you don't see the need and wouldn't pay extra for this. What several of you don't get is the vast majority of their target market will die for this kind a capability and will pay for it in a heartbeat regardless of how much use they can or will make of it." The key word being SOME. I know that not everyone would like to be untethered from their devices and that's understandable. However, to have that option would be a great one. I also think that paying another $5 a month (Verizon current cost) is not that much considering the convenience you are receiving in return and peace of mind that you get if you do ever forget your phone, you can still receive and make phone calls and/or send a text if you need to.