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[finalflame]

I don't see any lag in these apps... Maybe they are on an updated OS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6otCIpLeaB4

Someone clarified over on /r/Apple that it's not native Apple Watch apps that lag (what's shown in the video), it's 3rd party apps that do, because they need to communicate with your iPhone for pretty much everything. Because of this, they are limited to the data transfer rates/reliability of bluetooth.

Basically, as things stand, Apple is not allowing 3rd party developers to directly access the OS on the watch. The watch is just a front for information being sent to apps from an iPhone.

 

[Blastoise]

I don't see any lag in these apps... Maybe they are on an updated OS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6otCIpLeaB4

This video actually makes it look useful. Gen 2 will be amazing.

 

[Cloudy]

15 minutes!

 

[subrock]

It also seems to be connected to that demo console

 

[billeh]

To get Space Black stainless steel I have to also commit to the expensive buckle? Give me the cheap plastic thing and the sexy watch.

 

[TurtleSnatcher]

It also seems to be connected to that demo console

The demo units with the actual OS is something they don't want people walking off with I believe.


EDIT: Frickkkkk.. Kinda want the black stainless.. Why? Why???

Ugh 10 mins and I gotta figure out if I want the Sport Black or the Stainless Black (with the link bracelet)

 

[jts]

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

 

[ckohler]

(from instagram)

http://i.imgur.com/7vMlMS5.png

Yay or boring as hell?

Looks boss. This is the one I'm ordering.

 

[subrock]

The demo units with the actual OS is something they don't want people walking off with I believe.

I just meant that they seem to be linked to the larger demo screens in an intrinsic way. Maybe they have a beefier processor feeding it data than the iPhone can.

 

[Dreamwriter]

To get Space Black stainless steel I have to also commit to the expensive buckle? Give me the cheap plastic thing and the sexy watch.

Don't sneer at the Sports Band - it's apparently amazing.

The Sport Band is a downright revelation — I’d go so far as to call it the most comfortable watch band I’ve ever worn. I’ve rolled my eyes at Apple’s use of fluoroelastomer in lieu of rubber to describe the material of these bands, but it truly does have a premium, richly supple feel to it. The way the end of the band tucks under the other side of the strap — a design Marc Newson first used at Ikepod — is brilliant. Up until now, it struck me as odd that the $10,000 Edition models came with the same bands as the entry-model $349/399 Sport watches. Having worn it, it now strikes me the other way around — that the $349/399 Sport watches are equipped with straps that can genuinely be described as luxurious, fluoroelastomer or not.

 

[billeh]

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

Sport space grey? Worried about the non-sapphire display.

 

[Cloudy]

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

Looks decent and will go with 3rd party straps too. Can't go all in on gen1 IMO

PS: I am just about sick of the closeups on hairy arms

 

[TurtleSnatcher]

I just meant that they seem to be linked to the larger demo screens in an intrinsic way. Maybe they have a beefier processor feeding it data than the iPhone can.

Somehow doubt that. I'm guessing it is native apps like reviewers mentioned and the gaffer above mentioned.

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

This is the Sport? Fuck.. Locked in. LET'S DO THIS. That is sexy as hell.

 

[subrock]

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

Fucking yay. That's my baby right there

 

[Juice]

*yawn*

Checking in.

 

[jts]

Looks boss. This is the one I'm ordering.

It looks sexy, but so... blacked out.

Sport space grey? Worried about the non-sapphire display.

Yes. I'll be worried as well but the 1st gen of an all new product is not the time to splurge on expensive premium materials for me.

 

[iFirez]

(from instagram)

Yay or boring as hell?

The exact one I'm about to try to preorder. Space Grey Sports Watch with Black Band. Don't want to put to much into this as its a first gen Apple product - going to see how much I like it and if I actually use it/like it then I'l upgrade next time.

 

[Nothing1016]

Good luck everyone.

 

[Littlebigbenny]

So what am I supposed to do now?

Hit F5 in the store until it's back online?

 

[Fox1304]

Going full black. As many, I might go SS with gen 2, but for now it'll do !

 

[StillEdge]

I went to bed early my eyes are half opened. Hopefully I don't order the wrong one. 🙈

 

[dc89]

I am merely a spectator in all of this.
Good luck erryone.

 

[border]

So what am I supposed to do now?

Hit F5 in the store until it's back online?

That's all you really can do. And keep refreshing the Apple Store app on your phone or iPad.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

I'm ready for the shitstorm of server errors!

 

[ckohler]

It looks sexy, but so... blacked out.

But when the screen comes on, it'll look amazing. Being all black makes the screen really pop.

 

[Juice]

Why are people in this thread so worried about scratches on the glass?

I've owned every iPhone, most of which have had much much weaker gorilla glass than this watch is going to get, and the glass has never scuffed or scratched on anything. And I beat the hell out of my iPhones compared to my wrist.

If anything, look at how scuffed up and schmutzy the stainless steel looks in all these reviews this week. Looks bad compared to the annodized sport IMO

 

[billeh]

Veteran of the great iPhone 6 wars, I wish you all the best. Looks like I'm gonna try for a Space Grey sport.

 

[kaskade]

Good luck everyone.

 

[Cloudy]

But when the screen comes on, it'll look amazing. Being all black makes the screen really pop.

Yep and the off screen on silver ones look silly to me honestly

 

[LumpOfCole]

source.apple.com (Apple Employee login) already down; hold onto your butts

 

[Littlebigbenny]

That's all you really can do. And keep refreshing the Apple Store app on your phone or iPad.

I do it on three devices now... this is stupid .

 

[Ambient80]

May the odds ever be in your favor, ladies and gents.

 

[Cloudy]

mobile app is up

 

[Got the Shakes]

Well that was easy. 42 mm sport gray/black ordered through the iPhone app. Good luck everyone!

 

[Keylime]

Done, app worked first.

Shit took 1 minute, literally... Apple Pay is boss as fuck.

 

[billeh]

Got mine through the App, Apple Pay'd and done.

 

[Nazgul_Hunter]

Done. That was fast. Edit: ship date is 4/24 - 5/8 :/

 

[Liquid_015]

Best of Luck! "Spread Your Wings and Fly"

 

[Souless_PJ]

Store is up on app

 

[Pops Maellard]

Crap, I can't use the app to pay for it. Have to go through site because paypal, blergh.

 

[jts]

My heart is set to silver/blue.

I am ready.

 

[kaskade]

Well that was easy. 42 mm sport gray/black ordered through the iPhone app. Good luck everyone!

Same here. Not too bad. I'm excited that stress is done. Thank you apple pay and Touch ID.

 

[JustProgress]

Pretty sure I just bought one with Apple Pay. Hope it went through.

 

[TurtleSnatcher]

Force closed app.. Still says it's down. wtf

 

[jimbobsmells]

aaaand... ordered. 42mm Stainless Steel with black sport strap. Very easy this time lol.

 

[TKR92]

Yay. Space Gray order done

 

[Got the Shakes]

Oh also looks like the delivery window for the watch I ordered was 4/24-5/8.

 

[Juice]

Ordered both our Apple Watches in under 30 seconds with Apple Pay. Wow.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Thank you for your order.
We will notify you as items are dispatched!

 

[Deleted member 22576]

LOL the steel one with the leather buckel is at 6wks at 12:01.
thats not possible