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Apple Watch |OT| Apple invents the watch!
- Thread starter SuperPac
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Apple has had zero qualms with changing the iPhone and iPad form factors over the years, requiring new cases and accessories as a result. Most consumers just suck it up.
I doubt they'll have any hesitation making gen 1 bands obsolete if future Watch generations dictated it.
eighty(one)
Member
I think this combo would look hot.
Frank Serpico
Banned
I'd be shocked if the bands weren't exactly the same for at least another 2 generations, when they make gen 2 Apple watch thinner and lighter, it shouldn't necessarily have to change the size of the band clip attachment
LyleLanley
Banned
I agree, I'd be surprised if the bands don't work for at least the next generation. The watch can get a fair bit thinner before it starts cutting into the necessary space for the bands.
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
I would really hope that the band mechanism sticks around for a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooong period of time. I don't have my watch yet and I only tried them on that one time, but it should be a 30pin>lightning transition period. Like, a decade. It didn't seem that thick....
They could keep the watch design around too (while updating specs), and expand the lineup instead of replacing. Or keep it up to a certain thickness for aesthetic reasons, or crown usability or something if they plan to keep it around.
Another thing about keeping the band form factor around is continuing to sell to the same customers without needing them to buy another watch entirely (and those wouldn't be lost watch sales if they weren't going to buy regardless at whatever time). Then if/whenever they do want to replace the watch, the bands can push them to staying with Apple, essentially a form of hardware lock in.
The nice thing about bands (from a business standpoint at least) is that they're more about wants rather than needs. They don't need to change the form factor and require people to get new bands, they can just introduce new ones and get people to want them. Compare that to something like the charge cables, once you have what you need there's only so much they can do to make you want to buy more without requiring a change.
Another thing about keeping the band form factor around is continuing to sell to the same customers without needing them to buy another watch entirely (and those wouldn't be lost watch sales if they weren't going to buy regardless at whatever time). Then if/whenever they do want to replace the watch, the bands can push them to staying with Apple, essentially a form of hardware lock in.
The nice thing about bands (from a business standpoint at least) is that they're more about wants rather than needs. They don't need to change the form factor and require people to get new bands, they can just introduce new ones and get people to want them. Compare that to something like the charge cables, once you have what you need there's only so much they can do to make you want to buy more without requiring a change.
it seems they got some server problems in moment, don't panic =)
in germany right now:
"Sorry, our orderstatus-service is overloaded in moment. try later"
it seems they got some server problems in moment, don't panic =)
in germany right now:
"Sorry, our orderstatus-service is overloaded in moment. try later"
I hope so! I'm gonna be hella pissed if I don't get my Watch in the next two weeks.
Just used Passbook at the airport for the first time.
For the scanner at security, I had to hold my wrist high over the desk and upside down, and be rock steady. Yoga-like focus. They should make these scanners front-facing.
Just like the iphone version, the boarding pass stays in the Watch's notification area for immediate pulldown access.
For the scanner at security, I had to hold my wrist high over the desk and upside down, and be rock steady. Yoga-like focus. They should make these scanners front-facing.
Just like the iphone version, the boarding pass stays in the Watch's notification area for immediate pulldown access.
Have you seen watches with nato/Zulu style straps as default?
Those are even quicker to change than the Apple watch bands.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Yeah it works well for handheld and outwards facing scanners like they have at Heathrow Express and Heathrow terminals. Not so much for the other type of scanner where you can't fit your hand between. I tried though!
Frank Serpico
Banned
I have 96 posts in this thread and don't even have the watch yet, yikes
jts
...hate me...
Finally! Ordered at 12:07 on the 10th.
Awesome, enjoy. I got mine a couple days ago, ordered at 12:06 - same model. Think I've finally got it all figured out.
pharmx
Member
Hang in there, my wife's 38mm arrived on the 7th, but my 42mm still shows May 29-June 11th for shipping. Both were ordered around 3:30am EST April 10th, both are the SG Sport with black band.
aparisi2274
Member
I do not have the watch yet (trying to hold off until Gen 2), but that passbook QR code feature is really nice!
It does.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Kanye rocking that edition
LyleLanley
Banned
I want a gold link edition. Why won't Apple give me one? What do Karl Lagerfeld, Beyonce and Kanye have that I don't?
Fractology
Member
A gold link Edition
I'd like a space gray link band. I assume there will be aftermarket ones out soonish?
Thought that was nice too, although Passbook failed horribly at the movies. None of the kiosks have enough room to get your hand underneath, and turning your arm sideways fails to scan.
LyleLanley
Banned
A link band for the sport watch?
10/10
Yes, in space gray. Do you know of one?
Didn't realize movie theaters had QR scanners nowadays.
(mindblown)
Same here. Don't know why Apple hasn't checked my Apple Support Profile to see all the Apple goodies I've bought and registered in the past. They should see I "deserve" one.
infiniteloop
Member
wish there was an option for the Watch to respect the ringer switch on the iPhone. Annoying to have to go into the glance to turn Silent Mode on.
Chittagong
Gold Member
It's finally here.
Had to remove three links from both sides for a perfect fit
#doievenlift
Had to remove three links from both sides for a perfect fit
#doievenlift
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
My order hasn't budged. ><
Still says delivery window starts on the 12th.
Still says delivery window starts on the 12th.
LyleLanley
Banned
I'm jealous, two links from both sides is a little bit too lose for me and three links is a bit too tight.
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah see I got one that comes with a leather modern buckel.
It seems like the only leather that has shipped are the classic buckles.
It seems like the only leather that has shipped are the classic buckles.
Chittagong. you got a London Tube app so you must be a commuter. Would love to know how that app runs, especially when you're underground. That one is a paid app too isn't it?
Narpas Sword0
Member
Do you have to sign for delivery?
Pops Maellard
Member
That band is stunning. My link bracelet order is still stuck in July :/
Wrestlemania
Banned
I got to try on a friend's stainless steel watch with a milanese loop over the weekend. I'm really glad I went with the space grey sport - the shiny stainless steel just looks far too flashy for me.
Black would look excellent though, shame about the price.
Black would look excellent though, shame about the price.