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Apple announces Apple Watch
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jakonovski
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Can't wait until the price points for different versions are revealed.
Extra Sauce
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I just watched their video review of the Moto 360. My favorite quote: "It's smaller than it looks".
What does that even mean?
Orbis Tabula
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Lol, what? The features seem basically identical, and Android fans have been complaining about rectangular watches for months.
BertramCooper
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I don't think anyone is arguing that it looks worse than Samsung's half-baked crap. I'm certainly not.
But it's considerably uglier than the Moto 360. It will probably function better, but aesthetically, the 360 blows it away.
freenudemacusers
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the reactions to the 18k watch pricepoints are gonna be awesome
edit: looks pretty nice in photos
imo it does look worse than the moto 360 or LG G watch R though
greenhadoken
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I do not get this insane hate at all. I thought at first it might be clunky, but looking at some of the pictures of them on people's wrists, it looks pretty awesome. I mean, I'm not sure if I would get one yet, but that's how I felt about the iPhone (smart phones in general) and the iPad (tablets in general), so I'm willing to let Apple wow me with this thing. I can't wait to try it at one of the Apple stores.
Haha, there are absolutely a number of posts in the stream thread saying Samsung's looks better.
The Moto 360 I could see an argument for.
neogaffer1
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The problem is with the Apple Watch is that it tries to cram in apps already on your phone on your wrist so that you don't have to use your phone. I'd rather it be something like Pebble where the phone handles notifications, music and a few other small things that you shouldn't need to grab your phone for. Android Wear is closer by making a focus on notifications but it still misses the point a bit.
Initial Internet response was "That watch looks huge."
After the hands-on, The Verge was calming that concern by telling people it's not as big as the initial images made it seem.
Jazzy Network
Member
People still go there?
BertramCooper
Banned
It's definitely better-looking than the Gear.
But I'd say it's pretty much on par with the Gear 2/Gear Live in the looks department.
jakonovski
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the reactions to the 18k watch pricepoints are gonna be awesome
Oh hell yeah. I'm hoping they're adopting the ridiculous margins tactic across the board, Tag Heuer style.
GuitarAtomik
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It's not a "vs" situation. Smart watches are largely going to be compliments and extensions to/of your smart phone. The only time it will replace it is probably for fitness purposes where you won't want to carry your phone while jogging or whatever.
sadly
I mean the site's tech is pretty nice. Too bad everything else fell off a cliff.
AstroNut325
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I don't get the hate. I think it looks fantastic. Very futuristic. Something I would expect people wearing in movies like Minority Report, Avatar, 2001, or Star Trek/Star Wars.
I'm interested in alternatives. I mostly go because I like they layouts and I look at their videos and pictures. No sound, no reading, and it's all good.
BertramCooper
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This thing? Because I'd say that's crazy talk.
Not really.
The Apple Watch will almost certainly have a better band selection, which will help, but I don't think it's substantially more attractive than Samsung's watch designs. But, opinions and all.
Gunmetal one doesn't look too bad.
This is one of my favorite configurations for the watch. The Space Black Stainless Steel is my favorite one.
I actually really like the look of this watch. I think it's the crown that does it for me.
Holy crap, that's taking the piss.
Stop drinking the kool-aid man.
So Hollywood movies that released in theaters 6 years to 4 decades ago prescribe chic and applicable fashion sense for you. Interesting.
gutterboy44
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I feel bad for the watch enthusiasts who have to make the tough call of showing off their $5,000 watch or their brand new $350 iWatch. I smell a 90's multiple-watch fashion comeback!
disagree?
entremet
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Bboy AJ is far from an Apple fanatic.
What is this?
What's gonna replace The Verge?
Canis lupus
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They couldn't design an uglier watch, coming from Apple: WTF?
I was expecting something like the beautiful Moto 360 with Apple's design philosophy and premium finish. =(
I was expecting something like the beautiful Moto 360 with Apple's design philosophy and premium finish. =(
Arozay
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That's a DIGITAL crown you pleb
No, I agree with you is what my post meant after going to the Verge and checking the new article list.
Demon Lizardman
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The buttons look small as fuck, how the hell am I going to click on any of the apps?
freenudemacusers
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they can simply show off their $2000 18k Apple Watch!
On the other hand, the leather and metal bands look great:
Can't imagine how anyone thinks these two look worse than, say, this:
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diggmcbadass
Member
I still don't get smart watches. It's less useful than a phone, but requires both hands to operate? I'd rather get my phone out of my pocket while leaving one hand free to use than to use both hands to operate a cramped interface.
SquiddyCracker
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Gunmetal one doesn't look too bad.
The sensor protrudes?
I wonder if that might not chafe like hell.
gutterboy44
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Did they announce the gold watch price? I have just seen the $350 price being thrown around.
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