When I had it in my cart yesterday, those were the dates I was shown. So a little surprised that it slipped to October, but at least it’s not too long of a wait. Wish we had gotten a Sports band in the plum color as well.
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Anybody buying the Apple Watch 6?
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When I had it in my cart yesterday, those were the dates I was shown. So a little surprised that it slipped to October, but at least it’s not too long of a wait. Wish we had gotten a Sports band in the plum color as well.
Worth a read: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/features-specific-to-watch-6.2254379/page-2
May not change your thoughts, but has some addl differences for you to factor.
I doubt consumers are using 70% of all the health technology Apple is including. But that still says something that how many options are now available on the Apple Watch given all the health detection/sensors, but I generally find people are using the Apple Watch at least 50% for the ease of communication without having their phone with them all the time.
Anyways, I’ve said it’s at least a dozen times throughout various threads, but you’re not the audience Apple wants for the Series 6, it’s mainly directed at S3 owners and below.
Upgrading from S4 to S6. Was hoping the S5 was going to go on sale so I could grab one instead but since they are pretty much the same price as the S6, ended up just getting one and selling my 4.
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Did you get one on sale?
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I’m buying it this time. Had no watch for a week whilst Apple had my watch for an issueAnd this is why I opt’d for applecare+. Best of both worlds.
got it back and smashed the screen the next day
Shall I buy the band separately? But anyways, I have the feeling that I will get around October.
I'm aware the cost for them is low, I'm just thinking more in the line of what they would retail the brick for if they sold it in the store (I couldn't find it, if they even sell it?).
That would make more sense. Ship without charger brick (for the environment), knock $10 off the price of the watch, then sell the brick in the store for $10 for those who absolutely need it. I could totally defend a decision like that.
But the way they do it now it's only about margins, nothing else.
Entirely depends on whether it's worth the $$$ to you to get the watch sooner and have an extra band.
Except that you can't possibly think they'd eliminate a brick that costs them maybe 50 cents to make(*) and then knock $10 off the price.
If someone *really* needs a 5W single port adapter, there's tons available at ~$5 at retail at Target, convenience stores, drug stores, etc. If OEM Apple is required, they're under $5 delivered via ebay.
(*) look at volume pricing of 5W bricks on Alibaba and they're sold for ~60 cents each, so I'd expect Apple's cost to be below that.
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All you want to know is right here: https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/
Click on "Compare all models"
It wasn’t me that was interested in knowing but I’m sure they’ll see this link
I was intending that as a general comment to the thread readership, springboarding from yours, rather than a direct reply. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
So I'm curious as a fellow S4 user, what pushed you over the edge for S6? I'm in that divide between s6 is not that different from the s4 and s7 will be REALLY new!
Well I do tend to upgrade my watches on a 2 year cycle so I was due, but I was planning on grabbing the 5 until I saw that there were none on sale. The blood oxygen feature is nice to have, but if I could’ve gotten the S5 at a discounted price, I would’ve.
oh and not to mention, that blue is gorgeous.
Just ordered two series 6 40mm watches for myself and my wife. One thing I wish they would add to their site is the ability to order without a band for less money. The bands stand alone are at least $50 from apple but say you have one you bought for a previous gen or aftermarket. Would be nice to save the money they’re charging extra for one. Also, sold my series 3 a couple years ago so of course the next one I buy is the one they remove the included charger. 🤷🏼♂️Haha
Oh well, just an excuse to get a new wireless charger to take care of the phone and watch. Either way I’m excited.
still REALLY crossing my fingers for a round one some day.
Edit: well damn I just realized they are including a charger but not the adapter. I thought it was both the charger and adapter being excluded... 🤦🏼♂️
Oh well, just an excuse to get a new wireless charger to take care of the phone and watch. Either way I’m excited.
still REALLY crossing my fingers for a round one some day.
Edit: well damn I just realized they are including a charger but not the adapter. I thought it was both the charger and adapter being excluded... 🤦🏼♂️
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Without a band would be good for the higher end watches. At least you can sort of swap them now when buying except for the Hermes and Nike watches. Those you have to get separately.
Speaking of bands, any of you who've already ordered getting a loop or braided loop? I personally hate the sport bands but I love the woven sport loops. I'm thinking of getting a series 6 and I like the idea of the new buckle-less loops, I'm just not sure if I'll like them on my wrist. Very curious what people think of them in real life. Is the woven worth $50 more?
Nope, my S4 does everything I need it to. Provided it does not break or anything I have no intentions of upgrading until the next major redesign occurs.
There's only been a few unboxing reviews posted so far on Youtube. So far, the braided solo loop has been well loved by reviewers. I think it's going to be exceptional.