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The Apple Watch

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    #752
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Beersmith wrote: »
    The watch is definitely a big drain on phone battery. Despite using the phone less its now dead by 6pm while it used to be 15-20% by bedtime!! I guess its because Bluetooth always has to be on. I had it in my head it would save battery as the screen isnt on as much :(

    What phone is it?

    My iphone 6 with bluetooth on all day doesnt have much impact on battery


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    #753
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users Posts: 8,714 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Beersmith wrote: »
    The watch is definitely a big drain on phone battery. Despite using the phone less its now dead by 6pm while it used to be 15-20% by bedtime!! I guess its because Bluetooth always has to be on. I had it in my head it would save battery as the screen isnt on as much :(

    Bluetooth doesn't always have to be on. Once it's connected up to your wifi network you can turn BT off and it remains connected unless you leave that wifi area.

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



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    #754
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Mine has been delivered. Getting excited


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    #755
    nokia211
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭nokia211


    Hello, just wondering how is everyone actually getting the watch if its not available in Ireland yet. The earlier posts implied that Peoples orders were cancelled who were using Parcel Motel. Is parcel motel working now or what?
    Thanks


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    #756
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    nokia211 wrote: »
    Hello, just wondering how is everyone actually getting the watch if its not available in Ireland yet. The earlier posts implied that Peoples orders were cancelled who were using Parcel Motel. Is parcel motel working now or what?
    Thanks

    Not available in Ireland yet (from Apple direct). Parcel motel orders were cancelled and then quickly reinstated.

    Parcel motel is probably your best bet, alternatively a trip to the Apple Store in Belfast which I'm lead to believe will be getting stock shortly.


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    #757
    dingding
    Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    Any idea when the stores are getting physical stock.


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    #758
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    dingding wrote: »
    Any idea when the stores are getting physical stock.

    This month, apparently confirmed recently by Tim Cook.


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    #759
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Graham wrote: »
    This month, apparently confirmed recently by Tim Cook.

    I believe the date is 26th June.


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    #760
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    baby and crumble wrote: »
    I believe the date is 26th June.
    For the UK and North. Not Southern Ireland.


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    #761
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    jimmynokia wrote: »
    For the UK and North. Not Southern Ireland.

    Is it safe to assume this is also the case in the US?

    I'm heading there during the Summer. And I'm sure there's an Apple store three streets up from the hotel.....


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    #762
    Zcott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Is it safe to assume this is also the case in the US?

    I'm heading there during the Summer. And I'm sure there's an Apple store three streets up from the hotel.....

    Yep, although don't count on it.


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    #763
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Zcott wrote: »
    Yep, although don't count on it.

    It is my wife who is counting on it not happening.


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    #764
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Got mine this morning. Havent had a chance to play with it yet. Will probably have to wait till after work


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    #765
    mocathain
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭mocathain


    I ordered the 38 sports watch last Saturday in the UK store and got it today via parcel motel


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    #766
    naasrd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭naasrd


    jimmynokia wrote: »
    For the UK and North. Not Southern Ireland.

    No, it is available in Ireland on that date. Most of us tend not to recognise the border. You should try it sometime...


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    #767
    miralize
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    naasrd wrote: »
    No, it is available in Ireland on that date. Most of us tend not to recognise the border. You should try it sometime...

    Ireland is not on the list for the 26th.


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    #768
    sharkman
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭sharkman


    godtabh wrote: »
    Got mine this morning. Havent had a chance to play with it yet. Will probably have to wait till after work

    When did you order godtabh ??


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    #769
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    sharkman wrote: »
    When did you order godtabh ??

    Middle of May


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    #770
    sharkman
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭sharkman


    godtabh wrote: »
    Middle of May

    Ordered mine 6 June , 42mm Sport . Shipping 24th , dont suppose there's much hope of it arriving early ..


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    #771
    Spook80
    Registered Users Posts: 318 ✭✭Spook80


    sharkman wrote: »
    Ordered mine 6 June , 42mm Sport . Shipping 24th , dont suppose there's much hope of it arriving early ..

    I ordered 2 x 42mm milanese loop (myself and brother) on same day and collected from parcel motel yesterday morning.
    Initially had estimated delivery of 28june - 3july and then as it started moving it was so quick. Fingers crossed yours is the same.


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    #772
    EireJay
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭EireJay


    Ordered my 42mm sport on the 8th of this month and got a dispatch email this morning to say it will be delivered to PM on the 15th :)


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    #773
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    If anyone here has a complete Apple Watch review or thoughts send me a DM. I'm not the biggest Apple fan in the world but want to hear thoughts from home


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    #774
    nokia211
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭nokia211


    jimmynokia wrote: »
    If anyone here has a complete Apple Watch review or thoughts send me a DM. I'm not the biggest Apple fan in the world but want to hear thoughts from home

    I also wouldn't mind a review as well thanks


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    #775
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,579 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    I'll write a review over the next day or so I'm due on a plane in an hour.

    I tried on the edition today. It was beautiful http://imgur.com/a/TBskp


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    #776
    Zcott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    jimmynokia wrote: »
    If anyone here has a complete Apple Watch review or thoughts send me a DM. I'm not the biggest Apple fan in the world but want to hear thoughts from home

    Quick review having worn it for a few weeks now:

    Is it useful? Kind of. Is it necessary? Not really. Is it cool? Absolutely.


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    #777
    walsh101
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭walsh101


    Bootros Bootros wrote: »
    The high level ones will cost $5k and up.

    Am sorry to break the Bank But its 10k


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    #778
    miralize
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    walsh101 wrote: »
    Am sorry to break the Bank But its 10k

    That was posted before the price announcement


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    #779
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I've been on the fence about the Apple Watch since the pricing was officially released. What are people's opinions who've bought one? Is there a major difference in the two sizes? Is it actually useful enough to warrant that price?

    The price is the really big deterrent for me, the 42mm at €350 might of been low enough but it seems the 38mm will be €400 and most reviews are saying it's too small. I'd imagine the 42mm could be priced as high as €479 knowing Apple which is nearly the dollar price of the standard Apple Watch.

    I know the VAT and exchange rate is partially the reason but it's still a tough price to swallow.

    I'd be buying direct from Apple Ireland if/when it arrives but right now I'm leaning towards not buying it mostly based on price. The 2nd gen will probably be out before it hits Ireland at this stage.


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    #780
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    In France (one of the few launch countries. The sports model is €399/€449.

    I have the 38mm and I can't say I've ever considered it to be too small.

    It's almost impossible to say how useful someone else will find it. Personally I think it was worth the outlay.

    Watch OS 2 is a big improvement over Watch OS 1, the ability to run apps locally to the Watch rather than tethered to the phone is a big plus.


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    #781
    Zcott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    I think the size really depends on your wrist size. For me it was an obvious choice for the 38mm because I have tiny wrists, but if you've bigger wrists the 38 can look a little lost.


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