Apple Watch

[Bozza]

It's pre-order day and it seems that expected delivery is already stretching back to June for all the models I looked at.

Reviews...

NY Times: Bliss, but Only After a Steep Learning Curve

The Verge: There’s no question that the Apple Watch is the most capable smartwatch available today.

re/code: Smartwatches are still unproven, but Apple has made a pretty strong case for them.

David Pogue/Yahoo!: In the end, therefore, the Apple Watch is, above all, a satisfying indulgence.

Has anyone pre-ordered today?

 

[TomandJerry]

 

[Mattywerewolf]

I don't think they will take off in as big a way as other apple products. (Do bear in mind, however, that i wrote a thesis 30 years ago predicting mobile phones would never take off!)

 

[Tom Bombadil]

What do they actually do beyond telling the time?

 

[gripper stebson]

VIZ TOP TIPS: An Apple Watch will easily paper over the void that is usually filled by friendships and feelings of self-worth.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I'm strongly considering a black Sport model. But want to wait until I can actually see and touch one first.

They'll be scoffed at now, but they'll get better and better with time. Maybe the 2nd/3rd gen will be the ones to buy

 

[wehatepalace]

Yeah I've pre ordered the watch with sport strap.

 

[Bozza]

I'm strongly considering a black Sport model. But want to wait until I can actually see and touch one first.

They'll be scoffed at now, but they'll get better and better with time. Maybe the 2nd/3rd gen will be the ones to buy

Agreed and for that reason I wouldn't pay any more than the Sport. I'd go 42mm/blue strap.

How changeable are the straps on the Sport? I'm assuming there'll be a flood of third party straps, official and otherwise, flooding the market two weeks or so from now.

I wouldn't be surprised if the June delivery orders are actually with people well ahead of then. It doesn't do Apple any harm to introduce the perception of scarcity from the off.

 

[Normal Rob]

it's going to be great. Now it'll be easy to see who to avoid at parties.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Might get the new Pebble one

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Agreed and for that reason I wouldn't pay any more than the Sport. I'd go 42mm/blue strap.

How changeable are the straps on the Sport? I'm assuming there'll be a flood of third party straps, official and otherwise, flooding the market two weeks or so from now.

I wouldn't be surprised if the June delivery orders are actually with people well ahead of then. It doesn't do Apple any harm to introduce the perception of scarcity from the off.

I'm 99% sure the straps are compatible throughout all models. That being the case, my idea was buy the cheapest watch, then buy more straps for different occasions. I prefer the look of the Space Grey Sport model, but not so sure it would look any good with a smarter strap.

Tough decisions these.

 

[SteveTheSeagull]

Waste of money IMO. Probably doe's everything the same as the iPad/iPhone/iPod doe's.

 

[wehatepalace]

Waste of money IMO. Probably doe's everything the same as the iPad/iPhone/iPod doe's.

Except wear them on your wrist.

 

[clippedgull]

I'm an Apple fan but this product will not be added to my stable!

I haven't worn a watch for years and I can't ever see myself wearing one again. I'm out!

 

[SteveTheSeagull]

Except wear them on your wrist.

Not hard to wrap sellotape round your iPhone and your wrist

 

[MORTY]

Straps all compatible across range. 3rd party straps on their way. Pre ordered today and I was told June delivery. Don't get that since the man said they'd pre ordered 3 that morning and the release date is 24th April. Odd. Went sports with black band.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Daughter has just ordered one as have most of the staff at apple. I think they get a decent discount on them too

 

[Dan The Man]

all these modern gadgets...

you've got the i-pod, then the i-pad, the i-phone and the i-watch. but the best one is the what I bought my missus the other day and she loves it, it's called the i-ron....

 

[Bozza]

You can book an appointment to try them on to help you select what you want. There seems to be slots as of tomorrow...

Navigate to the Apple Watch section on the Apple Online Store.
Scroll down to the section that reads, “Pick your favorite Apple Watch models. And try them on.” Or, go directly to the concierge page.
Click on “schedule a try-on appointment.”
Select a store.
From the available list, find a store near you and click on “View available times.” You can choose from Sport and Watch appointments, or Edition appointments.
Sign in using your Apple ID and password.
Find an available time.
After you select the time you want, click “Make Appointment.”

 

[Bry Nylon]

I'm an Apple fan but this product will not be added to my stable!

Apple should stick to their core products.