And don’t you dare inserting yourself in a conversation that I placed on a public forum. How rude! 🙄
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Returning the Ultra? [MERGED]
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Don’t walk around like this then
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Is this the “official “ thread? Just return it IF you don’t like it and move on. No need to have 3 pages of discussion. Return it!!!!
Why did you buy it in the first place?
Seems most of what you don't like about it are the strongest differentiating factors compared to the Series 8, which TBH were evident with the reveal.
My criticism is purchasing something without understanding what you're purchasing.
Seems most of what you don't like about it are the strongest differentiating factors compared to the Series 8, which TBH were evident with the reveal.
My criticism is purchasing something without understanding what you're purchasing.
I'm afraid to say it, but I returned my watch this morning. I liked it, but I didn't love it. I had a hard time continuing to justify it. There are some products that I gradually warm up to over time and can see myself using it in order to be more productive. I didn't see the personal value on the amount I spent coming back in its usage FOR ME. I commend everyone for making the choices they need to in order to properly use and enjoy their products. It wasn't the case this time for me, maybe another itineration of the Ultra in the future. Enjoy your products everyone!
I understand what I'm purchasing. If what you say were actually objectively true, then every single physical retail store such as Apple Stores might be able to be abolished because nobody would need to try anything on physically and make a decision on whether it works for them or not.
Now that I own it, not just looking at pictures and videos of reviews... now that it's on my wrist and I can try it in daily operation... I can then... and only then... form an opinion and make a final decision. Imagine that... a wearable item like this that goes on your wrist where your wrist is uniquely shaped to you and the way you live your life etc. is uniquely you... needing to try this item physically.
These posts like "You don't understand what you're buying" are absurd and redundant and off topic.
I upgraded from a Series 6 and am very pleased.
I like the screen, and for me it being flat makes a big difference.
Also happy with styling, I’ve always liked larger watches so this was a very welcome update.
I’m sure I will find something, but so far nothing has irritated me yet about my Ultra.
Seeing extra metrics whilst running has been good, and accessing workouts from button rather than complication is nice.
I like the screen, and for me it being flat makes a big difference.
Also happy with styling, I’ve always liked larger watches so this was a very welcome update.
I’m sure I will find something, but so far nothing has irritated me yet about my Ultra.
Seeing extra metrics whilst running has been good, and accessing workouts from button rather than complication is nice.
In a previous post, you asked what the Ultra does that the S8 doesn't do. Given that the differences were well documented, assuming you understood, then your aim is clearly to argue. And your defensiveness here and in your similar iPhone thread reinforce the notion that you have an axe to grind big time.
What I don’t understand is how can people repeat the same thing over and over for seemingly years?
Like what is the point of entering into a discussion and telling people to “just return it, thread closed” or “You don’t understand what you’re buying”?
It’s absurd. Yes, I personally understand what I’m buying. Why discussions like this exist is 1. Because they can. 2. So people can talk this through and help solution.
I am struggling with Apple right now. From the 14 PM iPhone to this AW Ultra.
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The question I asked was rhetorical. And I’m challenging people to list the main differences because there aren’t many.
I didn’t actually know this but I really like the ultra. My previous watch was the S4 and the ultra is a big improvement, and the screen seems much bigger (I don’t know how the S4 and S7) compare.
I disagree with much of your objections like it coming in a paper sleeve rather than the environmental waste of the synthetic sleeve for the AW 6,7,8. Who really gives a f* about the sleeve. Most people toss it regardless of its material. And the “action” button is a nice add, if not customizable enough.
But ultimately you are 100% correct that AWU is just an AW in a different case - same as the SS or Hermes. The functionality differences are minimal compared to a S8 yet quite wide when compared to a mid or high end Garmin (to Garmins favor). Eventually Apple will get there but it’s in no rush because it makes more $ slow dripping out features than pushing out a “Garmin Killer” in one fell swoop.
When I saw the title on this thread, I just assumed it was sponsored by MR, Apple, Apple Watch Ultra Returners Int'l LLC, The American Apple Watch Disapproval Guild, the Society For Those Who Don't Like New Things and all advertisers at this site. That would be very official.
I agree on several of your points. But the paper sleeve was hilarious. I opened the Ultra and S8 at the same time and noticed the nice sleeve on the S8 and the trash tissue paper on the Ultra. That sleeve can come in handy when storing the watch, etc. If Apple was so into environmentalism then why not put the tissue trash paper on the S8 as well?
You (OP) sound very much like someone who was recently banned from this forum.
Exactly the same posting style ….. becoming more and more irritated and aggressive as the thread grows 😉
Time will tell.
Exactly the same posting style ….. becoming more and more irritated and aggressive as the thread grows 😉
Time will tell.
Apple really needs to work on their watch packaging.
Given the size of the watch (compared to iPhone) the packaging is ridiculous and now even more so with Ultra* (which is bigger).
Combine that with UPSing empty trade-in boxes..... Apple has a long way to go. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. There is a reason why Reduce is first....it's the most impactful.
*I get Ultra is new and they want to showcase it, but the box/packaging/book etc is over engineered.
It's reminiscent of the folks asking for constant camera upgrades on the iPhone, yet complaining about the size of the camera bump. You can't have it both ways.
Hahaha. I see your sarcasm there. I am glad you love your Ultra.
Thats a good question why Apple didn’t use tissue paper for S8. My guess is the S8 design is identical to the S7 and Apple probably contracts minutia like that for a few runs to get the absolute best price. The AWU is all new so it could start fresh with packaging and soon the regular AW will get paper too.
Honestly, if Apple really wanted to eliminate waste it would do what interchangeable camera makers have offered for years - a “body only” package in addition to a complete kit. At this point of AWs life a lot of us don’t need a new band or charger. We just need the watch.