Wait for Gen 2 I guess. I know I will. But even then, would I want to take my 1000+$ watch on a run. I just don't think the watch shouldn't be aimed at runners.
Apple smartwatch conference - March 9th
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Wait for Gen 2 I guess. I know I will. But even then, would I want to take my 1000+$ watch on a run. I just don't think the watch shouldn't be aimed at runners.
RowdyReverb
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I'm pretty much sold on the gen 2 Apple Watch, whatever they end up doing.
Almost Samsung-esque?
Rockstar Beaver
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What??? Obviously you are not a runner...
The_Inquisitor
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If you need GPS you have to run with your phone.
My fitbit surge has a gps built in so I can run sans phone.
My fitbit surge has a gps built in so I can run sans phone.
Antiwhippy
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I really don't agree with this "smartphone on your hand" approach.
Any $100 GPS watch has far more functionality for health and fitness tracking than the Apple Watch.
Think of the profit margin and visibility.
Much like the crazy expensive "Edition" watch models, they won't need to.
but will that watch allow you to change songs playing on your phone or control your intervals on your running app?
just because it doesn't seem to be right for you, doesn't mean there isn't a pretty broad niche that AppleWatch fits into.
Not even close... yet.
RowdyReverb
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NERD!
Frustrated_me
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This is the guy from Adobe.. Who jobs killed (Flash).
lol
lol
Skellig Gra
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Lol, ok man. You are out of your depth here.
OricWindstar
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I feel that's the direction they're probably striving for in the next generation.
Face it Tiger..
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Dude looks like Mark Cerny
Milestoned
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This guy looks like Mark Cernys brother.
I don't see how it could without GPS in it. Other than telling you your heartrate.
I would think it's reasonable to assume it become just a dumb old watch at that point.
But you can always muck around with the Mickey Mouse fascia!
nhlducks35
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Can't wait to see the somber Instagrams full of cracked screened Watches.
They should just start selling them with cracked screens at launch.
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Does anyone actually do this stuff?
I've used Siri for reminders a few times, but does anyone really check the weather forecast?
I've used Siri for reminders a few times, but does anyone really check the weather forecast?
Imperial Hot
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My phone was going nuts during the "hey siri" part.
freenudemacusers
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eh none of this sounds compelling. cool that it's woven into the system cleanly I guess, but if I need to see sports scores or weather updates at the drop of the moment I can... pull out the phone that's feeding the watch the information?
edit: lol come on, do you really need to be reminded to stand up.
edit: lol come on, do you really need to be reminded to stand up.
I don't disagree. Still the serious, but not too serious runner niche seems too small to dedicate 10 minutes in the conference to.
OricWindstar
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TarpitCarnivore
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Have you been to any organized running event in the last 5 years? People run with phones strapped to their arms.
It's weird how pretty much everything else they make is thin and classy looking, but the watch comes out fat and ugly. I don't wear watches, so I've never been their market for this anyway. I am more inclined to buy a sports band though to track my exercise, which I've basically been doing with a phone up until now.
Antiwhippy
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Lol at random china pandering.
EroticSushi
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No there's a weather app for that.
Black Republican
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ShooterMcGavin
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8 GB GDDR5 confirmed.
SirMossyBloke
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Does this watch not have a keyboard????
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