|
Just got back from a quick work trip using App in the Air's Apple Watch complication, oddly useful for displaying quick info like which gate you're supposed to be at then when you land it tells you where your bags are. Tapping the complication brings up a few different views you can swipe through showing how much time is left in the flight and other things like that. Pretty cool if you fly a bunch.
|
#
?
Oct 10, 2017 17:44
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 13, 2024 15:04 |
|
|
That is pretty cool I'll have to check that out. Also yay for the thread being back! We won!
|
|
#
?
Oct 10, 2017 17:54
|
|
|
I haven't seen a good Series 3 non cellular review. Is it worth it over the series 2?
|
|
#
?
Oct 10, 2017 23:07
|
|
|
Delzuma posted:I haven't seen a good Series 3 non cellular review. Is it worth it over the series 2?
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:06
|
|
|
I didnt even know they were selling non-cellular ones. I just assumed it was one of those activate it if you choose things. Edit: lol wtf they don't even sell a Stainless Steel version with a link band anymore? Bum the Sad fucked around with this message at 01:13 on Oct 11, 2017 |
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:10
|
|
|
Going from a s0 to a 3 is a huge improvement. Cell need not apply. Half the places I run don't even have a cell signal so it would have been ultra worthless.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:26
|
|
|
Bum the Sad posted:I didnt even know they were selling non-cellular ones. I just assumed it was one of those activate it if you choose things. I imagine no one was buying them.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:29
|
|
|
Delzuma posted:I haven't seen a good Series 3 non cellular review. Is it worth it over the series 2? Nah not really, unless you really want to be able to tie your cell/data plan to the watch. Or use a bunch of apps... I dunno, I played with a Series 3 for about 10 minutes, and it wasn't a super appreciable difference from my Series 1. I ended up saving over $200 and just bought a SS Series 2 instead of the Series 3. As a disclosure, though, I hardly use apps on the watch. Apps would launch from out of memory in like a second on the Series 3, and in 3-4 seconds on the Series 1& 2. Not a big deal to me.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:49
|
|
|
Endless Mike posted:I imagine no one was buying them. I got an S2 SS with Link on launch. Love it. Was planning on replacing it with an SS S4 with Link when it comes out in a year or two. Don’t want to pay a $150 premium for a Milanese loop I’m gonna throw in the garbage.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 01:59
|
|
|
Did your link bracelet scratch up like crazy? I got one with my OG Apple Watch and was ultra disappointed by how cheap it felt. I’ve had cheapo quartz watches that had more durable bands.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 02:41
|
|
|
Bum the Sad posted:I got an S2 SS with Link on launch. Love it. Was planning on replacing it with an SS S4 with Link when it comes out in a year or two. Don’t want to pay a $150 premium for a Milanese loop I’m gonna throw in the garbage. And why would you buy another one? I kinda doubt they'll be changing the form factor. Just use the one you have. And why would you buy a Milanese if you don't want it? You can get an SS with a sport band.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 14:08
|
|
|
What's the deal with the Nike Run Club app? It seems like a cool idea but it doesn't synch between phone and watch. Am I missing something? I can start runs on the watch fine but not the scheduled runs that show up on the phone. Also when I start a run on the phone that way, it doesn't start on the watch. I got an 0G Sport, if that matters at all. The Nike Run Club app starts on the watch when I start a run on the phone but it doesn't synch other than that, so there's some sort of connection there. 
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 14:26
|
|
|
Bum the Sad posted:I got an S2 SS with Link on launch. Love it. Was planning on replacing it with an SS S4 with Link when it comes out in a year or two. Don’t want to pay a $150 premium for a Milanese loop I’m gonna throw in the garbage. Milanese Loop is rad. More specifically, the "infinite fit" design. My forearms/wrists swell when I work out so it's never uncomfortable. I'm gonna have a real hard time ever wearing anything that can't be similarly adjusted.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 14:36
|
|
|
Well, the battery on my S0 finally couldn't make it through a marathon, going to zero shortly after mile 25. I guess that's okay. It's been over two years, but I have another one coming up in a month so maybe it's time to upgrade. Anyone see any deals that beat Best Buy's $270 for a 38mm Series 2?
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 15:53
|
|
|
enojy posted:Milanese Loop is rad. More specifically, the "infinite fit" design. My forearms/wrists swell when I work out so it's never uncomfortable. I'm gonna have a real hard time ever wearing anything that can't be similarly adjusted. And the ones you pick up on Amazon for $10 are perfectly cromulent.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 17:17
|
|
|
Lum_ posted:And the ones you pick up on Amazon for $10 are perfectly cromulent. I'm super curious if those don't roll off the same assembly line as the "real" Milanese Loop bands. I bought a bunch of random colored Sport Bands off Amazon for $5-10 a piece and I can't tell the difference between them and the "real" one my watch came with.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 17:23
|
|
|
Lum_ posted:And the ones you pick up on Amazon for $10 are perfectly cromulent. I gambled with a third party one and nearly lost -- it was a store-bought X-Doria? X-Daria? band. The black coating started stripping off within a month or so, and I caught the links ripping from the lug a few months later, probably hours or days before it would've totally failed and sent my watch off my wrist. I'd hesitate to recommend the replica Milanese Loops to anyone for that reason, unless they were to say it'd be worn very sparingly (special occasions) because you get what you pay for, and they may not last long.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 17:31
|
|
|
enojy posted:I gambled with a third party one and nearly lost -- it was a store-bought X-Doria? X-Daria? band. The black coating started stripping off within a month or so, and I caught the links ripping from the lug a few months later, probably hours or days before it would've totally failed and sent my watch off my wrist. I'm curious if the real Milanese loops have better magnetic hold than the knockoffs. I wore the $13 one from amazon linked a bit earlier and found that I had to constantly retighten it throughout the night.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 17:47
|
|
|
I posted a bit ago about my $10 black milanese loop knock off. I'm a couple weeks in and I think it's well worth the $10 but it's not perfect by any means. The bottom black "buckle" is scratched up a lot because my wrist will rest on the desk when I'm on the computer. It will loosen up every now and then but usually not enough to make me worry it will fall off. I can understand why some people like the adjustability, but me, I prefer a more secure design. I'll still use it but it's not my every day band, maybe when I'm planning on getting my hands wet/dirty. I like the feel of leather and I need something nice for work so I think I might pick up a new monowear deployant that matches my new SS S3. I'm still thinking about getting a link braclet knock off but I'm kinda afraid I won't like as it much as the leather.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 19:14
|
|
|
resident posted:I'm curious if the real Milanese loops have better magnetic hold than the knockoffs. I wore the $13 one from amazon linked a bit earlier and found that I had to constantly retighten it throughout the night. They are around the same in my experience. They both need to be readjusted every so often. For the most part, the silver fakes are quite good and there is not much difference between it and the real band. The black milanese are shittier because the black will wear off and/or scratch, it's only a matter of time. The real black milanese uses the same DLC coating as the space black watch from what I can tell, so it will never rub off for most people. Also the real black milanese isn't actually totally matte black like the fakes, it has this kind of shimmery thing going on that gives it a touch of grey or something. It's hard to describe. It's also heavier and feels better due to the weight of the coating. But these are small things. I'm comfortable with using fake bands for the most part but wouldn't wear the fake black milanese specifically. Just get the silver one if you want an unofficial milanese.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 19:43
|
|
|
I’ve not seen one Sport Band that is poly-whatever that material is. I want cheaper versions of the Apple one but drat that material is amazing. All the knock off ive bought are good but not like Apple’s
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 20:40
|
|
|
Just got to play with my S3 LTE at lunch today. I left the iphone at the office and went out to eat a couple miles away. Messages worked great and I was able to easily maintain a text conversation with voice to text and scribble. I asked the friend I was texting to call me and that worked out great as well. I took the call on the wrist, put an airpod in my ear, and it automatically switched to that. Couldn't tell the difference between that and using my phone. Phone call ended up lasting over 20 minutes. I didn't check the battery before I started my lunch, but after I hung up, I was at 50%. I've been wearing the watch since 7am, took the call at 12pm. I'm sure the 50% will last me until the end of the day. Other than that, I tried FB messenger and while it was a little slow, it did work. I think that's going to work out well for me. I'm sure a lot of drain came from the call but I doubt I'll be wanting to make 20 minute calls often with my watch. I wanted something where I can detach physically and mentally from my phone and just be in the moment where ever I'm at without losing contact with anyone. I, like many others, have a fear of leaving their phone behind. Now I think I'm ok with it. I'm going to try leaving my phone behind/in the car more often now just to see what kind of effect it has on my life. While I do value social media to a point, I hate how I can just turn into a FB zombie at any moment. Taima posted:They are around the same in my experience. They both need to be readjusted every so often. For the most part, the silver fakes are quite good and there is not much difference between it and the real band. Good call. I like how the black and SS goes together but I think I'll try a silver one out too. Dr. Video Games 0050 posted:I’ve not seen one Sport Band that is poly-whatever that material is. I want cheaper versions of the Apple one but drat that material is amazing. All the knock off ive bought are good but not like Apple’s  I bought a knock off and I can't tell the difference, granted I don't wear it often.
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 21:51
|
|
|
What sleep tracker does everyone recommend?
|
|
#
?
Oct 11, 2017 23:46
|
|
|
I use my CPAP machine 
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2017 01:45
|
|
|
Delzuma posted:What sleep tracker does everyone recommend? I use Sleep Watch. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleep-watch-by-bodymatter/id1138066420?mt=8 The biggest selling point at the time was it was the only tracker I could find that just did it's thing without me telling it what time I was going to sleep and waking up.
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2017 01:52
|
|
|
Edit: wrong thread!
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2017 02:41
|
|
|
resident posted:I'm curious if the real Milanese loops have better magnetic hold than the knockoffs. I wore the $13 one from amazon linked a bit earlier and found that I had to constantly retighten it throughout the night. I stopped wearing mine because if my wrist gets to close to the side of my rMBP is puts it to sleep. Also, you never think about how metal objects you work around until your wear a magnet on your wrist.
|
|
#
?
Oct 12, 2017 06:11
|
|
|
enojy posted:Milanese Loop is rad. More specifically, the "infinite fit" design. My forearms/wrists swell when I work out so it's never uncomfortable. I'm gonna have a real hard time ever wearing anything that can't be similarly adjusted. spunkshui posted:I stopped wearing mine because if my wrist gets to close to the side of my rMBP is puts it to sleep.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 01:43
|
|
|
That I quickly ordered it from their site and selected the in-store pickup. After picking it up I then cancelled my existing *November* online order. I got the Black Sport Band for it. Very nice. Does anyone know how supplies for these work? It seems like local stores (Apple, Best Buy, etc.) may get a single watch every few days. But the online orders? Do those get sent out as the watches are made, or do they stockpile them in a warehouse until they have "X units" to all send out at once? (to save on shipping costs?) edit: Corrected https://www.isinstock.com Xenomorph fucked around with this message at 21:33 on Oct 13, 2017 |
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 04:33
|
|
|
japtor posted:And it’s supposed to be a bit stretchy so I shouldn’t have to readjust as my arms get back to normal. In my experience this is untrue, and it is in fact the most constrictive band I own. I like it a lot, it's very easily adjusted, but it's hook and loop so it still requires de- and re-fastening.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 11:02
|
|
|
Xenomorph posted:That InStockNow site let me know that my local Apple Store got a 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel watch in. It’s secretive, but I would think Apple communicates “expected inventory” that each company should expect and when. Therefore, companies can give etas based on that plus whatever preorders have been made. And for sure, inventory is more reliable via ordering first because you have one warehouse being stocked vs stores nationwide. I would guess there is x allocation for shipping and x for stores; but none of the companies release how exactly they figure that out.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 11:27
|
|
|
How exactly does the LTE part work? Like, when the watch is on WiFi or Bluetooth range it shuts it off? Or is it on all the time?
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 15:37
|
|
|
Matt Zerella posted:How exactly does the LTE part work? Like, when the watch is on WiFi or Bluetooth range it shuts it off? Or is it on all the time? Yes.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 16:04
|
|
|
From my understanding it's off unless you're out of range of BT or WiFi. LTE eats the most battery.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 16:20
|
|
|
Cool, thanks.
|
|
#
?
Oct 13, 2017 16:24
|
|
|
I'm a manbaby child who needs to have shinier things. Bought my Non LTE on monday, checked stock friday, and they had LTE versions in stock. if you tell them you're returning for an exchange, they don't charge you the restocking fee, at the Apple Store. Semi Related : having played with my wife's original apple watch, it took me an embarassingly long while to learn that the whole 'contacts' situation is hidden/gone from watchos 3+. duh.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2017 14:37
|
|
|
Nerdrock posted:I'm a manbaby child who needs to have shinier things. Bought my Non LTE on monday, checked stock friday, and they had LTE versions in stock. if you tell them you're returning for an exchange, they don't charge you the restocking fee, at the Apple Store. Semi Related : having played with my wife's original apple watch, it took me an embarassingly long while to learn that the whole 'contacts' situation is hidden/gone from watchos 3+. duh. I’ve never been charged a restocking fee at the Apple store within their 14 day window. Pretty sure that’s policy.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2017 15:35
|
|
|
Nerdrock posted:it took me an embarassingly long while to learn that the whole 'contacts' situation is hidden/gone from watchos 3+. duh. I thought that was kinda weird considering what a big deal that made out of that at launch. It’s not even an app any more.
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2017 16:18
|
|
|
eddiewalker posted:I’ve never been charged a restocking fee at the Apple store within their 14 day window. Pretty sure that’s policy. good deal. at least when i bought the original one, they'd explained that returning for ANY REASON OTHER THAN DEFECTIVE would incur a restocking fee. It's very likely they're trained to say that, but handle it without the fee as to make the customer feel special. today's tests when my buddy and i were at the dog park : can send iMessages with the phone turned off and the watch on LTE, can make calls, but sending a regular text message didn't go through until i turned the phone back on. edit : which.. apparently lines up with online articles saying the exact same thing. Nerdrock fucked around with this message at 17:54 on Oct 14, 2017 |
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2017 17:47
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 13, 2024 15:04 |
|
|
Any recommendations for a dock for both iPhone and watch? My bedside table is already a jungle of wires so need to tidy up a bit 
|
|
#
?
Oct 14, 2017 20:14
|
|