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Thai
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LOL...i am sure that you lost respect for me long time ago...so, no biggie!
Why do you think that it is crap?
Intruder
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Everything the company has put out since Tim Cook took over has been. Why stop now? You should get the $10k gold-plated one and a gold MBP to match.
Thai
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Beyond your bias, why do you think that it is crap? The one above is $549.
BTW, the $10k Apple Watch Edition is SOLID gold with ceramic mixed for extra durability.
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Intruder
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It's not bias, it's the opinion of someone who has worked in tech for 20 years and used a lot of Apple hardware. I owned the first four iPhone models that came out, then I tried a Nexus phone and never looked back. I've had Powerbooks and now MBPs (I'm typing this on an MBP) and I just feel that the company has stopped innovating. I'd go into more detail, but it's time for me to leave the office and go fishing
Thai
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It's not bias, it's the opinion of someone who has worked in tech for 20 years and used a lot of Apple hardware. I owned the first four iPhone models that came out, then I tried a Nexus phone and never looked back. I've had Powerbooks and now MBPs (I'm typing this on an MBP) and I just feel that the company has stopped innovating. I'd go into more detail, but it's time for me to leave the office and go fishing
Nexus...that's your bias. Go into details later then....
wadle5
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I do agree with Apple being a mild product with stolen ideas and no real self built product in a while. When they first marketed the iPad it was the smallest the world had ever seen and everything else was gargantuan. Now they market the big ones and tell of how great the HUGE display and how big it is and to use anything less than these enormous size screen devices is dumb. They are often behind in their products line and often withhold features so that they can release them on the next model 6 months later and believe it or not the Apple fans believe it and go buy it. I had an apple, but big picture and moving forward I don't think I can go back to them with their lack of innovation and their marketing of a new release product every few months with ONE new feature that could have been on the initial release. . is well like :deadhorse:
4Running Daily
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I'll admit, I was going to buy one, until I found out it isn't actually waterproof. It's just water-resistent. Screw that haha
Thai
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Do you mean iPhone instead of iPad?
Apple is slow for sure. But they take their time getting it right in terms of user experience. See Apple Pay vs. Google Wallet. See Facetime vs. others. See iMessage vs. others.
Google and Android are like throwing up all sorts of ideas and hope that one sticks. Often times, the consumer suffers from bugs and inadequate experience. Unfinished.
Example? Android first came out with 2k display, right? Of course, we all know that 2k display is pure marketing...but, it is nice for sure. Unfortunately, processors at the time could not power it adequately, resulting in lag, overheating, stuttering, and dim display. Is that what you want?
Or the Android's hilarious attempts at fingerprint sensor...that only got it right 2 years AFTER Apple introduced it. Yes, Atrix had it first (crappy one), but not until Apple introduced TouchID that fingerprint became relevant.
Now, as for Apple withholding features...you're right. Everyone does that. Or it could be that Apple needs time to research a feature before implementing it...because Apple Maps was a diasaster when it was released (too quickly). I think Apple has learned its lesson from that.
Apple Watch may be late to the game (like Apple Pay, FaceTime, iMessage, etc.), but it is a FAR superior product than anything else on the market. I can list for you how superior it is to Android Wear products if you want.
Or do you prefer Samsung route...release 10 million Galaxy phone variants every year and hope that people buy it? Hey, a person just bought Galaxy S6...but wait, next month, there will be S6 Active! DAMN IT!!!
And then next month, Samsung will release another S6 with faster processor...and so on. You prefer this route? And with all these variants...how long do you think you have to wait to get software updates?Or do you prefer NEXUS route? Great software update cycles, but poor camera, audio, and construction.
Apple may be slow...but it is Apple who controls where the market goes. Did Google Wallet catch on? Not until Apple Pay became official. Did Android Wear become relevant? Nope...and most Android Wear OEMs are hoping to ride the gravy train of Apple Watch.
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Thai
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Were you wanting to go swimming with it?
From the top of my head, i cannot think of one product that allows for accurate heart rate monitoring AND waterproof. I think some of those extreme Garmin sports watches maybe.
There is something with HR monitoring sensor needed whatever and waterproof. For example, newest Fitbit Surge ($250) has a good HR sensor, but splashproof only. Garmin Vivoactive ($250) has decent waterproof...but HR sensor not included (separate device).
NONE of the Android Wear products have a half-decent HR monitor...more Fischer Price than anything useful. Again, i don't think that they are any more proof than Apple Watch.
My Garmin Vivosmart ($170) is waterproof, but has no HR sensor.
And with Apple Watch having a microphone, i think that rules it out for any deep sea adventures!
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4Running Daily
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Were you wanting to go swimming with it?
From the top of my head, i cannot think of one product that allows for accurate heart rate monitoring AND waterproof. I think some of those extreme Garmin sports watches maybe.
There is something with HR monitoring sensor needed whatever and waterproof. For example, newest Fitbit Surge ($250) has a good HR sensor, but splashproof only. Garmin Vivoactive ($250) has decent waterproof...but HR sensor not included (separate device).
NONE of the Android Wear products have a half-decent HR monitor...more Fischer Price than anything useful. Again, i don't think that they are any more proof than Apple Watch.
My Garmin Vivosmart ($170) is waterproof, but has no HR sensor.
And with Apple Watch having a microphone, i think that rules it out for any deep sea adventures!
Swimming along with other day to day situations. I couldn't wear to work because my hands are often submerged in water.
Thai
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Submerge > 1 meter? It is fine with washing hands and showering even, as Tim Cook apparently does with his Apple Watch.
hikenbike
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Thai
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hikenbike
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Thai
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Yes!!......and it kills me!!
Here......for you........
Nice watch...and? You need a watch to tell people how manly you are? Yikes. Compensating much? :second:
What movement does it have?
EDIT: found it...SL35...good movement, no regulation at all from factory...and apparently shoddy oiled too per reports. I hope that you got it for cheap....
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