Apple watch, are they on too something?

[Griffin Donavon]

I read recently a interesting article

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33618485

 

Recently I had a friend who bought a apple watch, were he could make phones and various other activities on his wrist. I started to ponder on were this technology is going? is this the next starting platform of were technology is going? Will we start ditching are phones to something that is classy and is always on your wrist to prevent from getting lost? Will we start seeing our data on holograms instead of screens? Is apple starting to go into a market that could be the next thing into technology? Its very fascinating to think about, how fast technology is going and the dreams are endless were we can go... From space travel and beyond.

[corndog]

I have an Apple Watch, and I'm really enjoying it.

 

Having said that, with all the hype, it's important to understand what the watch isn't:

- It isn't, at this point, a life-changing device. It isn't going to lead to world peace, isn't going to guarantee you a hot boyfriend, and isn't going to turn lead into gold.

- It isn't a replacement for a phone. It's a phone accessory. Much of the magic still happens in your iPhone, and the watch brings that functionality from the phone in your pocket to your wrist. (From a technical point of view, a completely self-contained watch that can make phone calls isn't currently feasible because radio transmission to cell towers takes more power than a tiny battery on your wrist can provide.)

 

For me, its primary benefit is that it prevents me from being one of those people who's face is constantly buried in their phone. When I receive a call, text message, email, Facebook notification, etc., I get a discreet tap on my wrist, and I can glance at my watch and see whether it is something I want to deal with immediately, put off, or ignore. Without the watch, I was pulling my phone out of my pocket frequently, checking for notifications, and often getting distracted and drawn into something. Now, my phone stays in my pocket until I really need to do something, and I'm not ignoring the people or situation around me.

 

The watch is good for short, quick interactions, like a text message "I'm on my way" or sending a call to voicemail, but for a long message or real telephone call, I'll pull out my phone. I prefer typing text messages on the on-screen keyboard versus dictating them by speaking to the watch, and I'm more comfortable holding the phone to my ear for a phone call than talking to my wrist.

 

Oh, and it tells the time, too.

[TruHart1]

I have an Apple Watch, and I'm really enjoying it...

 

etc...

 

...Oh, and it tells the time, too.

 

Whew! That's a relief!!! I'm still stuck with my old reliable Timex, which does none of those things, except digitally display the time!!!

 

TruHart1

[AdamSmith]

my old reliable Timex, which does none of those things, except digitally display the time!!!

 

[+ Gar1eth]

For the sake of full disclosure, I must state, as I have before on this Forum, I am not a watch guy. With that in mind, I have to say-and I realize it's only my opinion, but I think all the Apple Watches are ugly. I'm not sure I'd ever wear one of the current designs if I had the option not to. And I do have the option as I can't afford it. I might not mind a Apple Pocket Watch if they ever make one of those. But it's would have to be an attractive one.

 

Gman

[Str8boyluvr]

I've always been a fan of Cartier watches and dreamed of the day I would wear one - sadly that day has not yet arrived. I'm still watchless. I haven't really gotten up to speed on the Apple Watch yet. I think if it can do something like Facetime it might end up having a major impact.

[Griffin Donavon]

I've always been a fan of Cartier watches and dreamed of the day I would wear one - sadly that day has not yet arrived. I'm still watchless. I haven't really gotten up to speed on the Apple Watch yet. I think if it can do something like Facetime it might end up having a major impact.

 

Whats interesting is too see were it will go and if it will progress farther then we can ever imagine. You look at the iPhones, I don't think we would have predicted the progress of phones back in the 90s. We have more power in a phone then we did to send the first man to the moon. Im just curious were the next break through will be... The oculus rifts are interesting, another world at that.

 

With how computer graphics are becoming, for example the movie jurassic park. If you were able to create the computer graphic and integrate it into a oculus rift.. Next level in everything, there even doing porn with it..

[Str8boyluvr]

Will we start seeing our data on holograms instead of a screen?'

 

Indeed we may my very smart and visionary Mr. Donavon. http://phys.org/news/2015-08-printable-holograms-widespread.html

[+ poolboy48220]

At dinner with my Dad (hopelessly stuck in the 1950's), he said he'd heard that some kids were abandoning wristwatches in favor of their phone. He completely could not understand it, a watch was so convenient, and my suggesting not wanting to carry two devices when you could carry one fell on deaf ears. I've recently stopped wearing my watch (just a simple Timex Ironman) and have not missed it. I've got a fancy dress watch I wear for formal occasions (and they are far and few between in my life) but it's been months since I've put it on.

[AdamSmith]

I've recently stopped wearing my watch (just a simple Timex Ironman) and have not missed it. I've got a fancy dress watch I wear for formal occasions (and they are far and few between in my life) but it's been months since I've put it on.

 

Exactly my situation, for about three years now.

 

And with the phone, I no longer wonder, Is this time set right?

[+ Gar1eth]

At dinner with my Dad (hopelessly stuck in the 1950's), he said he'd heard that some kids were abandoning wristwatches in favor of their phone. He completely could not understand it, a watch was so convenient, and my suggesting not wanting to carry two devices when you could carry one fell on deaf ears. I've recently stopped wearing my watch (just a simple Timex Ironman) and have not missed it. I've got a fancy dress watch I wear for formal occasions (and they are far and few between in my life) but it's been months since I've put it on.

 

Exactly my situation, for about three years now.

 

And with the phone, I no longer wonder, Is this time set right?

 

My dislike for watches even fed into my likes and dislikes for men when I was a youngster. I mean I think I can remember even around the age of 5 thinking that such and such a guy would be handsomer if he weren't wearing a watch.

 

I didn't wear one routinely for years-probably not until I was about 25. And then I often didn't wear one on weekends. When I did start wearing it, my older sister used to frequently remark-"When did you start wearing a watch?" Aren't siblings wonderful?

 

But I've reduced my watch wearing 98% since being out of a job these last three years. I rarely have anywhere to be or anyone to meet. I do carry my phone. But for around a year the battery was shot on my prior phone, and if you blinked at it, it lost power and discharged. And occasionally even with my new phone, I'll leave it at home to charge. So aside from the clock in my car, I can frequently be without a personal time piece on me.

 

Gman

[+ FreshFluff]

AT&T makes reasonable predictions--including the wrist-based mobile--in their 1993 "You Will" ad campaign. They did a good job, probably because none of the predictions were too far ahead of the available technology at the time. Of course, they were hoping that all these services would rely on their own network and that they would get to be the toll booth operators, hence the faxes from the beach etc. A couple never really took off because of lack of consumer demand or bureaucratic issues.

 

Keep watching to see all the ads.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MnQ8EkwXJ0

[+ FreshFluff]

I have an Apple Watch, and I'm really enjoying it.

 

It isn't going to lead to world peace, isn't going to guarantee you a hot boyfriend

 

But, but...Walt Mossberg promised!

 

*Returns watch, buys Birkin bag*

[gallahadesquire]

Whew! That's a relief!!! I'm still stuck with my old reliable Timex, which does none of those things, except digitally display the time!!!

 

TruHart1

 

In 1974, I got a rolex, retail, for 50% off. Insurance sale of smoke-damaged boxes. I wore that through Med school, residency, etc. until I had wrist surgery in 1998 or so.

 

When I had my infected hip disaster in 20010, my sister had my house "cleaned". Cleaned out is more like it. She didn't supervise, and My precious was gone. It had a blue linen dial that a couple of Authorized Dealers said they'd never seen.

 

I don't like to wear a watch on my right arm (right handed) and I still have nerve damage on the left. I went simple and replaced the old watch with a Rolex Explorer I, which is so plain that all it does is tell time. In one time zone.

 

For a fun time, peruse www.rolexforums.com. They are enthusiastic to the point of being near-rabid.

[thickornotatall]

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[Str8boyluvr]

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Looks like quite the scam - cool concept though.

[Griffin Donavon]

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I like this idea, even though it may be fiction... The idea and possibilities of this happening one day could become reality.. computers was once fiction.. who has seen the oculus rift?

[Str8boyluvr]

I like this idea, even though it may be fiction... The idea and possibilities of this happening one day could become reality.. computers was once fiction.. who has seen the oculus rift?

 

If by "seen" you mean used it, then no I have not. If you mean familar with what it is then yes I am. Even though I'm a bona fide science geek, physics and optics are not my areas of specialty.

 

However, for some reason now I have very dirty thoughts of me and a certain person in that 3D virtual environment..oh my!

[+ dutchmuch]

Any improvements in the Apple Watches since they first came out?

I hear complaints about battery life, they don't last a long time.

[MikeyGMin]

I only know two people who bought one. Both have stopped wearing them. I just don't think they offer enough functionality to justify having something so ugly on your wrist.

[+ dutchmuch]

I know two people who not only stopped wearing them, they gave them away.

[+ deej]

I'm still using mine 6 months later. (Sorry, haters.)

 

The amazing thing (to me) is that I haven't worn a watch in 10 years or more but I actually find myself looking at my naked wrist when I forget to strap on the watch.

 

Battery life needs to improve. It does last for 24 hours, but not much more. But charging is quick. I usually hook it up to charge while I'm in the shower and afterward it's done.

 

The notification feature is killer. In an environment where whipping out your phone would be either rude or disallowed the phone silently thumps you on the wrist to tell you about incoming texts or phone calls, which you can either ignore or answer right from the watch.

 

(The Dick Tracy feeling is undeniable when you answer your first phone call on the phone.)

 

It's not for everyone, for sure. But I've tried other devices that didn't last six months. This one has.

[+ WmClarke]

(The Dick Tracy feeling is undeniable when you answer your first phone call on the phone.)

That is the biggest selling point for me. I may get one soon.

[topinla]

I got an Apple Watch only this year. And I must admit I love it!!! Sure it needs to be recharged nearly every night but it doesn't take long to fully charge the device. It's not for everyone but for some of us it is a great device.

[+ bigjoey]

Whew! That's a relief!!! I'm still stuck with my old reliable Timex, which does none of those things, except digitally display the time!!!

 

TruHart1

 

Being old fashion, my Timex has an analog display