Today's Apple event 3/9/2015

[InternetDude]

The Apple watch I'm buying is $1,399. Too much?

 

[spentan]

The Apple watch I'm buying is $1,399. Too much?

Usd?

 

[markwj]

Best comment heard:

Apple has their 'Spring Forward' event today, so that Samsung can launch their copies at their 'Autumn Back' event in six months.

:biggrin:

 

[ScepticMatt]

I wonder how they managed to design it without a fan so that the components don't overheat.

Because they use very low power components ... on the flip-side, they are also very slow components. (1.1 GHz dual-core Core-M)
€1450 for a Retina "Netbook" is ridiculous in my opinion. Even more so because you can get a 13" rMPG with 2.7 GHz for the same price.

 

[Lawsteve]

The Apple watch I'm buying is $1,399. Too much?

just sayin'

 

[markwj]

Lawsteve: While I get the point, I think 'obsolete' is the wrong word. Plenty of people still using iPhone 3 and 4. just sayin'

obsolete
ˈɒbsəliːt/Submit
adjective
1.
no longer produced or used; out of date.
"the disposal of old and obsolete machinery"

That said, the elephant in the room is the yearly release cycle of Apple products. About 1/3rd the cost of InternetDude's watch is the bracelet, and I hope Apple makes allowance for that at least to be reusable in the coming years. I worry that the 'thinner, lighter' mentality will lead to so much waste.

 

[InternetDude]

Usd?

Canadian $, + 10% tax

 

[mitch672]

I have been using iPhones and iPads for years, and updated to the iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air 2 late last year, but the iWatch?
I have almost zero interest in it, I already have a "Fitbit" flex, and I can't see spending anywhere from a low of $349, all the way up to $17,000 for a watch. The iWatch is a fashion statement, Apple is now in the fashion business, they've officially "jumped the shark"

 

[spentan]

I have been using iPhones and iPads for years, and updated to the iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air 2 late last year, but the iWatch?
I have almost zero interest in it, I already have a "Fitbit" flex, and I can't see spending anywhere from a low of $349, all the way up to $17,000 for a watch. The iWatch is a fashion statement, Apple is now in the fashion business, they've officially "jumped the shark"

There is a huge market for it though,

I know my mum wants the red and gold one. I told her no, stainless steel will suffice

 

[anticitizen13.7]

Speaking of the watch, wasn't there a thread where people bet whether Apple Watch or Model X would ship first?

Who will be paying up?!