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Apple Watch Series 1&2 |OT| Better, Wetter
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I have the space black stainless steel and it looks great.
Well having a good Watch app is supposed to give them an advantage on the market. Only problem is the install base is too low for people to care and there's not that much in the way of reviews. I'm fairly certain a lot of devs whose apps support the Watch don't even have a Watch themselves. They just test it briefly in the Simulator, looks okay, and call it a day.
KennyLinder
Member
Trying to track down the Orange 42mm sports band by Apple is proving tough, thought they'd be loads on eBay.
I wonder what Apple do with all their old stock? It's discontinued now :/
I wonder what Apple do with all their old stock? It's discontinued now :/
Bruce Springsteen
Member
I was thinking about getting a new band but I always just keep coming back to the link bracelet
Got my Nike+ 42mm Volt today, really liking it. Not a fan of the band for anything but running so replaced it with a nice Milanese from Amazon.
Is anyone using a charger/dock different from the one the watch comes with? I was thinking of getting this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LZ9X0X0/
Or something similar anyway.
Is anyone using a charger/dock different from the one the watch comes with? I was thinking of getting this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LZ9X0X0/
Or something similar anyway.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-P...nd-Spigen-Charging-Premium-cradle/B0109I9W24/
If you want something with more functionality, I wouldn't go with this one, but I have one for me and my wife and we love it. Sticks to our nightstand and holds the wire in perfectly.
I second this one too. Nightstand mode is brilliant
That really sucks.
Can't you just send it back, go to Best Buy where they have them in stock, and buy one there? You can even open it up in the parking lot and make sure it's not broken. That's what I did.
Not excusing the shitty situation.
What's the new problem? That's rather uncharacteristic with Apple, but if I were in your situation, I'd probably just say "fuck it, give me my money back."
Sold out everywhere near where I live. But regardless im done with Apple Watches.
Same as before, the screen isn't completely flat. Its not as bad as the previous one, but it took me about half a second to see the light reflecting differently off a high point on it.
Selected my language, selected Canada, and when it was on the black screen just before pairing its so visible.
Apple Care systems are down until 11 EST tonight.
Literally could not make this shit up. Holy fuck.
The pictures of this were harder to take because of the lighting. I want an honest opinion from anyone who sees these, am I being too picky?
As you can see from the change in reflection, the display isn't flat in a section in the top left quadrant (Directly right of the light source). It extends further down, but there was difficulty taking the pictures with my iPhone and lighting setup.
Literally could not make this shit up. Holy fuck.
The pictures of this were harder to take because of the lighting. I want an honest opinion from anyone who sees these, am I being too picky?
As you can see from the change in reflection, the display isn't flat in a section in the top left quadrant (Directly right of the light source). It extends further down, but there was difficulty taking the pictures with my iPhone and lighting setup.
To be honest, all I can tell is a change in lighting. Definitely not as bad as you've shown before and I'm struggling to actually see it in that picture.
Anyway if you're not happy (I completely would be unhappy in your shoes) I'd send it back and get a refund. Maybe get it from somewhere else when you're less disappointed and they're back in stock. What a joke for you though. I legit cannot believe it.
Yeah, its difficult to see even with decent lighting. But at certain angles I can easily see it, and now its in my head that its there. Unfortunately, my photography skills are not the greatest in capturing this. Open up the two pictures in separate tabs and switch between them.
I've only come across a few people online that have had bulging Apple Watch screens, and somehow I've ended up with one quite bad one and another that is slightly noticeable.
I'm disappointed that its happened twice, and even more so with Apple and their QC on this. Im going to send this unit back, the stigma is already in my head that I spent $700 on a Watch with a defect.
KennyLinder
Member
When you go on a Walk workout, you can set Active Calories? Is that a goal that you are setting that you want to reach? And, is that linked to the red outta ring?
Zeyphersan
Banned
Yes and yes. The watch is always tracking two kinds of calories: active calories, which is what you burn thriiibohysical activity, and total calories which is that plus what you burn just by existing. The red ring is your active calorie burn for the day which is linked to exercises as well
KennyLinder
Member
Mine seems to be the same time. I have it set to every 5 hours (option in the Watch iPhone app).
aparisi2274
Member
Has anyone ordered a Nylon band from Amazon? Specifically 3rd party bands? I love the look of the Nylon band, but there is no chance I am giving Apple $50 for it.
I was searching around on Amazon and came across this one, which looks pretty spot on.
Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band, Biaoge Durable Nylon Wrist Strap Replacement Band With Classic Buckle for Apple Watch Series 1 Series 2 (42mm Black)
I was searching around on Amazon and came across this one, which looks pretty spot on.
Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band, Biaoge Durable Nylon Wrist Strap Replacement Band With Classic Buckle for Apple Watch Series 1 Series 2 (42mm Black)
Looks lovely. Let me know if you buy one and how good it isHas anyone ordered a Nylon band from Amazon? Specifically 3rd party bands? I love the look of the Nylon band, but there is no chance I am giving Apple $50 for it.
I was searching around on Amazon and came across this one, which looks pretty spot on.
Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band, Biaoge Durable Nylon Wrist Strap Replacement Band With Classic Buckle for Apple Watch Series 1 Series 2 (42mm Black)
Bruce Springsteen
Member
I got it for free and I like it but no way it's worth the $80 or whatever Apple is charging for it
$80? Its £80 over here! I have found one for about 60 but xmas is coming
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Zeyphersan
Banned
I mean, I like it. But I will be replacing it with this soon:
https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/timeporter
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Literally laughed out loud at this product, trying to do way too much
Does anyone else use Reminders on their apple Watch? I find it fantastic, but every now and again, I get a duplicate "Reminders" list added to my watch. Except it's not really a duplicate, as it has nothing in it. it's hard to get rid of too, requiring several reboots to get ti to resend and make it go away (and then it comes back at some point after a reboot).
It doesn't show up on any of my other reminders apps, and does not exist in iCloud.
I gather it's something the watch is doing with the way it syncs...like maybe it does an initial sync and can't see anything so adds a default placeholder, then it catches up and add s the rest, while leaving the place holder.
I dunno. It's annoying though.
It doesn't show up on any of my other reminders apps, and does not exist in iCloud.
I gather it's something the watch is doing with the way it syncs...like maybe it does an initial sync and can't see anything so adds a default placeholder, then it catches up and add s the rest, while leaving the place holder.
I dunno. It's annoying though.
I would say it's doing too much too, but that's because I have no need for a travel case at this stage. Fine if you do, I guess.
I have the official dock and I love it. I did get it as a gift though. I think the cost is pretty high for what it is, even though it's probably one of the best of its kind. I like how it came with a 2m lightning cable, which I detached and used as my main phone charger (so now I get extra reach with my netflix in bed!).
Zeyphersan
Banned
I don't travel a lot, but I'll definitely use it to house the small assortment of bands I have. Right now they're just loose all over my nightstand
Oh maybe that's the other thing... I don't have any extra bands
drunkendonuts
Member
got a space gray S1 about a week ago and i must say, after a week of using it, i absolutely love it! still trying to figure out which apps are good for it and am now looking into bands to get for Christmas, it's all very exciting
Has anyone ordered a Nylon band from Amazon? Specifically 3rd party bands? I love the look of the Nylon band, but there is no chance I am giving Apple $50 for it.
I was searching around on Amazon and came across this one, which looks pretty spot on.
Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band, Biaoge Durable Nylon Wrist Strap Replacement Band With Classic Buckle for Apple Watch Series 1 Series 2 (42mm Black)
Most of the 3rd party nylon bands have bad or mixed reviews. I went ahead and just purchased the apple version.
Also Toms (shoe maker) released watch bands this week. They're the same price as the Apple Nylon bands. $49.
http://www.toms.com/toms-for-apple-watch
Leona Lewis
Banned
Just got my Series 1 this morning.
Not sure what to feel. It's not what I expected.
1) Siri has no voice. I can't even have it read messages back while driving to make sure it heard my dictation correctly. Half the reason I bought the watch was for hands-free, eyes-on-the-road Siri, and it seems that's just not possible right now.
2) Why on earth can I not change the calendar that an event is on using my watch? It would literally be just another menu option to change the color of the event. Such limited functionality in places you need more, and too much functionality in places you don't (the animated emoji is nightmarish).
3) I don't get the "Don't Send" option when sending messages. What option do I click to make sure it goes through? It just has the message with no option to confirm sending it.
How is a 3.0 iteration of an OS so half-baked? I'd be appalled if I'd actually splurged for the Series 2.
Not sure what to feel. It's not what I expected.
1) Siri has no voice. I can't even have it read messages back while driving to make sure it heard my dictation correctly. Half the reason I bought the watch was for hands-free, eyes-on-the-road Siri, and it seems that's just not possible right now.
2) Why on earth can I not change the calendar that an event is on using my watch? It would literally be just another menu option to change the color of the event. Such limited functionality in places you need more, and too much functionality in places you don't (the animated emoji is nightmarish).
3) I don't get the "Don't Send" option when sending messages. What option do I click to make sure it goes through? It just has the message with no option to confirm sending it.
How is a 3.0 iteration of an OS so half-baked? I'd be appalled if I'd actually splurged for the Series 2.
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Deleted member 22576
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Well, for number 3 the confirm action is do to nothing. If you hit the crown to "exit" out it will send. If you do nothing it we'll send. Don't send is a last chance cancellation.
Number one is just kinda the way it is. The watch speaker isn't loud enough to hear while driving without straining you senses.
Number 2 might be solved by Siri? Just say "add this even to that calandar at this time"? Maybe?
Number one is just kinda the way it is. The watch speaker isn't loud enough to hear while driving without straining you senses.
Number 2 might be solved by Siri? Just say "add this even to that calandar at this time"? Maybe?
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
The animated emoji has the raise the roof emote. FYI.
Leona Lewis
Banned
I mean after the event has already happened. I like to label certain events using the colors, which are tied to specific statuses.
Hopefully one of these third-party calendar companion apps has the option.
Lots of little annoyances like this get quickly overshadowed when I open Vine on my freaking wrist, though. Pretty awesome
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Deleted member 22576
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Have you tried force pressing? Not sure if it'd work because I use fantastical, but when in doubt forced press.
Leona Lewis
Banned
PhoncipleBone
Banned
A 5K walk I believe.
Yeah, that's two laps around my neighborhood. These little challenges are fun. Wish they'd do like weekly/monthly ones that award a sticker or achievement. Just some little game stuff to push people like my family.
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Deleted member 22576
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Yeah it was a pleasant little surprise. I'd like it if it happened more often.
bodyofanamerican
Member
Any hands on experience with the brown leather buckle strap? Thinking of taking the plunge with an aluminum Sport and grabbing the brown leather strap as an accessory.
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Deleted member 22576
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The classic buckle? I have it, its very nice. The new one has stitching, which mine does not have. I think it would look great with the silver aluminum. It looks great with my steel watch.
I still use the brown modern buckle as my daily strap though. The clasp is just too damn convenient.
bodyofanamerican
Member
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Came down with a cold yesterday and still managed to squeeze in my move goal. But today I feel like utter ass. Now to see how low I can come in. I will probably barely crack 100 calories.
There goes my streak. Oh, well. Happy thanksgiving.
There goes my streak. Oh, well. Happy thanksgiving.
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