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Apple announces Apple Watch

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kudoboi

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EXTREMELY disappointed

I was hoping apple's smartwatch would have a watch that looks as good as the moto 360

it just looks so bland... everything.. from the UI to the overall outer design

this is moto 360 for comparison
moto-360-smartwatch-580-90.jpg
 
I don't get it. I guess I can expect everyone to be wearing these soon though. Apple could make a refrigerator with an iPad in it and tech journalists would hail it as this transformational device.
 

Bboy AJ

My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
The hardware doesn't look surprising but the interface blows Android Wear out of the water. Apple Watch's interface was clearly thought out very carefully and not half assed.
 

magnetic

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The very concept of a smartwatch just dies for me at the point of being too tiny to actually use it for anything that couldn´t be done more efficiently on your phone.

I´ve been wrong before with my own judgement - for instance, I really love tablets, first my iPad Mini and now my Nexus 7, while I initially thought that the iPad would be a massive flop - but I just don´t think a watch like that can be revolutionary if you phone is just a couple of seconds away anyway.
 
Dissaapoointtteeeeeed.

Actually I'm not allowed to wear smart connected devices at work ... especially when they have internet access ... cameras ... microphones ... hell even been electronic is bad ... and it's made of metal?

I will wait for iteration 5000x when I change career path.
 

Santiako

Member
I honestly can't think of any use for a smart watch. But then again, I didn't see the point of tablets when they started coming out so what the fuck do I know lol
 

Fuchsdh

Member
Why does the watch have to be round? I don't understand why anyone who doesn't want an analog timepiece demands this.
 

Vanillalite

Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Look if your over 30 in a professional setting save up some cash and get a nice watch that looks classy, works with your look, and can last you your whole life if you take care of it vs trying to jump on the Casio smartwatch bandwagon.
 

PSGames

Junior Member
I think the watch will grow on you guys. Looks great to me especially with the metal bands. And the interface is on another level.

The hardware doesn't look surprising but the interface blows Android Wear out of the water. Apple Watch's interface was clearly thought out very carefully and not half assed.

Exactly.
 
Dissaapoointtteeeeeed.

Actually I'm not allowed to wear smart connected devices at work ... especially when they have internet access ... cameras ... microphones ... hell even been electronic is bad ... and it's made of metal?

I will wait for iteration 5000x when I change career path.

You must have security clearance at your job. A friend of mine has a job like that at a company with gigantic government contracts.
 

Aesius

Member
I like the idea of a smartwatch.

I need something to capture my attention between checking my smartphone, tablet, television, and laptop.
 

JordanKZ

Member
EXTREMELY disappointed

I was hoping apple's smartwatch would have a watch that looks as good as the moto 360

it just looks so bland... everything.. from the UI to the overall outer design

this is moto 360 for comparison
moto-360-smartwatch-580-90.jpg

The Moto 360 would be perfect... But the battery life is shocking due to the TI OMAP that they use. It's inefficient, plus the battery itself is tiny (300mah). Design wise? Beautiful.
 

Con_Smith

Banned
Laughing as I see some people who shag on the square design justify this as good. Friend bet me Apple would shit on android and now he's hyped over this shit.
 

Toparaman

Banned
I think it's good that they didn't call it "iWatch".

Design wise, could be better, could be worse.

Functionality wise, the verdict is out until I see video.

As with the iPhone, I'll wait a few years before deciding to bite.
 

sgjackson

Member
The biggest issue I have with the idea of smartwatches is I'm not sure why I want one. There's not really a huge difference between "getting phone out of pocket" and "turning wrist", especially when the phone provides a significantly better experience. I wouldn't mind being convinced otherwise, though.
 

Jzero

Member
Looks as shitty as the G Watch and Gear Live yet people are excited as shit for it. WTF.
That bias.
 
That is just about the ugliest watch I have ever seen in my life.

Like, that's one of those things you see that a person has and it is clearly for show and status and not for actual use.
 

Maxim726X

Member
It looks almost exactly like the Sony Smartwatch... Though somehow I'm sure this will be lauded as the next great gadget of our time.

The Moto360 is a million times more aesthetically pleasing.
 

PSGames

Junior Member
It looks almost exactly like the Sony Smartwatch... Though somehow I'm sure this will be lauded as the next great gadget of our time.

The Moto360 is a million times more aesthetically pleasing.

It's not so much about the looks but the functionality compared to android wear watches.
 
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