I think this is the worst money spend in the last 3 years... to expensive limited funtionallity.... i think a cheeper sports armband would have done the job just fine...

Bachus, first of all, thank you for responding. My experience pretty much mirrors yours. One thing I do find interesting though, is that most people that use them can't seem to go back to a conventional watch. Psychologically, it just feels like you're going from a computer (word processor) back to a typewriter. I was hoping for more responses but I guess in this age group, 'early adopter' may not apply (except for arranger keyboards ).

chas

I've tried 'em, but I'm sort of afraid to wear an expensive one because if I'm not working, I'll most likely be playing golf or fishing and don't want to lose or break it. I prefer just to keep the "phone" handy.
I'm on line with the tablet/p.c. at work, so I don't have much of a need for another device.
Besides that my fingers are big.

This happens...

I have some deep cuts in the glass of my apple watch.. Worst thing, it happened in the classroom while teaching and i dont know how...

I dont think i will go back either... as i said, there is some functionallity available, with heart rate and so...

I just think i much cheaper watch would have done the same... there is a fitbit at 1/3th the price of my applewatch that has all the functionallity i am using, and a build in GPS on top of that


This is probably the first apple product not worth its investment to me..

Chas,

I just read this post. I thought long and hard about an Apple Smart Watch. I did buy one it wasn't TOTL, but was a pretty decent watch. I must have watched 10 different You Tube videos before I decided on buying one, actually I didn't buy it, it was a gift for my birthday. Yup I'm a bit geeky otherwise I would have passed on purchasing one.

To answer your questions.

1. Yes I use it as an everyday watch, unless I'm doing some work around the home then I usually put on my Timex Ironman Triathlon watch.

2. I use many of the functions. I ride a bicycle and/or walk ( can't run anymore knees won't allow it) at least 5 days per week. I'm able to track distance, speed and heart rate. When I'm riding I want to keep my heart rate in an aerobic zone. Old habits die hard, this goes back to the days when I competed in road races, short distance triathlons. At one time I used a separate heart rate monitor and a Garmin GPS watch to keep track of activity. Those 2 devices back in the 90s cost more than the Apple Watch with just one sole function each. Now it's done with one watch. I do monitor texts and phone calls via the watch, if it's an 800 number or a number I don't recognize I can decline the call looking at the watch on my wrist and not have to dig the phone out of my pocket. This comes in handy at meetings.

3. I only have one smart watch and that's plenty.
4. It's an Apple Watch
5. I take the phone with me when on a bike or walk.
6. Mine does not have a camera, but I can use it as a remote to control the camera in my iPhone. That feature has limited use in my opinion but could come in handy for street photography.

I have a fitbit that I wore every day for a few months. I was wondering how I was getting 1000 steps playing golf, when I was riding in a cart. Then I realize that when you swing your wrist it registers as steps. I quit using it since it was really telling me how many steps. It did heart rate but I don't really need that and seldom looked at it. It was even registering steps when I was fishing, sitting in a boat seat!

Fitbit seems to be more of an activity tracker although it has some 'smartwatch' functions. At my age, the only thing I care about with my heart is that it's still beating . As for the pedometer, it's only going to show me how many times I went from my lounge chair to the kithen to the bathroom and back. I don't really want to know that .

chas

I haven't worn a watch since I got an iPhone. I'm not a jewelry guy, or very fashion conscious, so since I already have the functionality of a timepiece in my pocket, that's all I expect I'll use in the future. I'm not certain, but don't the smart watches have to be in very close proximity to your phone to work, anyway? (Maybe that's just Apple)

Or too SMART ...



True ... but arranger keyboards very often help to add to our income - a 'smart watch? - not so much ...

But, for those of you who can afford to purchase these items, keep at it ... it keeps the economy going ...

PS ... for several years I had admired a 'classic' style Movado watch ... about 6 years ago my wife surprised me with it for a Christmas gift ... it's the only watch I wear ...