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smackfu posted:Apple Event Day! New watch model likely! Event thread. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3940524
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Sep 15, 2020 15:42
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Comparison of all the watch models: https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/ No mention of the battery on 6, so it's probably still as trash as the 5. No I'm not salty. e: Info on the 6 battery: https://www.apple.com/watch/battery/ Looks like the 6 might have slightly more workout time than the 5. This is probably the only reason I'll consider upgrading. 6: quote:Up to 11 hours indoor workout 5 (via https://web.archive.org/web/20200905063818/https://www.apple.com/watch/battery/): quote:Up to 10 hours indoor workout SE: quote:Up to 10 hours indoor workout 3: quote:Up to 10 hours indoor workout Henrik Zetterberg fucked around with this message at 19:47 on Sep 15, 2020 |
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Sep 15, 2020 19:32
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Time to update the OP.
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Sep 15, 2020 19:35
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If you have a Family Setup watch for a kid or whatever, it reduces your battery life while doing even less of the stuff listed under All Day Battery, but assumes you're on LTE for 14 hours a day.quote:All-Day Battery Life quote:Family Setup Battery Life
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Sep 15, 2020 19:41
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What I assume is WatchOS 7 GM is available, at least on the Beta program.
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Sep 15, 2020 19:52
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So from what I gather the difference between a 5 and 6 is the six has: The oxygen sensor Newer CPU W1 chip Possibly a better battery? Refurbished S5s are $100 cheaper than an S6.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:03
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WithoutTheFezOn posted:So from what I gather the difference between a 5 and 6 is the six has: I'd pay $100 for those. For me, my series 2 doesn't get the sleep app, so upgrading is a no brainer. Pre-ordered! 
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Sep 15, 2020 20:07
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Kinda happy series 6 isn’t a big jump from the 5. I love my 5. I just badly need a new phone this year.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:11
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Yeah considering mine is still an S1 (which I got as a “free” warranty replacement for my S0) I’m not exactly chasing upgrade cycles, but honestly all I’m looking for is a fresh battery and waterproofing.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:11
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WithoutTheFezOn posted:So from what I gather the difference between a 5 and 6 is the six has: The 6 screen is 2.5 times brighter in standby also has 5ghz wifi.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:14
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Looks like the S6 has changed to "graphite" stainless steel instead of space black  Hermes still has SBSS though so it looks like a distinct change instead of just naming.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:15
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Perplx posted:The 6 screen is 2.5 times brighter in standby also has 5ghz wifi.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:16
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Really not feeling the need to upgrade from my 3. Doubly so since they are still selling the 3. Maybe next year.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:16
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Ahahahaha the braided bands are $100!
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Sep 15, 2020 20:34
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Endless Mike posted:Ahahahaha the braided bands are $100! poo poo that means the identical knockoffs will be at least $10
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Sep 15, 2020 20:37
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Endless Mike posted:Ahahahaha the braided bands are $100! lmao Also, the only aluminum cases it comes on are blue or silver. You can't get a braided loop on a space grey case for some loving reason.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:40
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Paying $100 for an elastic watch band in 2020.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:41
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Was looking at the SE but really the only stand-out feature is the larger screen and faster processor. No always on display, no ECG. Might just pick up a clearance S5 instead, they've been hitting $299 at Walmart lately.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:42
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I ordered one of the new loops. I used the sizing tool. Hope I get the right size on the first try.
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Sep 15, 2020 20:47
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WithoutTheFezOn posted:I thought they said the brighter thing, but the compare page says both are 1000 nits? It's brighter in standby mode. In regular mode they are the same. Henrik Zetterberg posted:If you have a Family Setup watch for a kid or whatever, it reduces your battery life while doing even less of the stuff listed under All Day Battery, but assumes you're on LTE for 14 hours a day. Yeah the kid watch constantly checking location and using LTE is going to use a lot of battery. Plus whatever apps the kid manages to put on it and plays with constantly. Zero One fucked around with this message at 20:59 on Sep 15, 2020 |
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Sep 15, 2020 20:57
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FCKGW posted:Might just pick up a clearance S5 instead, they've been hitting $299 at Walmart lately.
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Sep 15, 2020 21:06
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At what point will Apple start giving the watches away for free but the bands are $500.
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Sep 15, 2020 21:10
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The braided loop just looks like a perlon strap
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Sep 15, 2020 22:05
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Interesting note: The new bands are only compatible with the SE and series 4 and up. Is this the first time bands have been straight up incompatible with certain models?
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Sep 15, 2020 22:08
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Jose Oquendo posted:Interesting note: The new bands are only compatible with the SE and series 4 and up. Is this the first time bands have been straight up incompatible with certain models? Which is weird because S1/2/3 bands work on the S4.
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Sep 15, 2020 22:10
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xzzy posted:Which is weird because S1/2/3 bands work on the S4. The 4 is when they jumped to the new case sizes but they old bands were still compatible. The new bands are most likely wider now which would make them not fit in the older models.
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Sep 15, 2020 22:16
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“Brighter in Standby mode” feels a little like they are just using up spare battery capacity. If it wasn’t brighter, the battery would last longer, right?
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Sep 15, 2020 23:44
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Think I'll get a 6. I always update when there's new health sensors and the 02 one seems good enough for me to update from my 4.
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Sep 15, 2020 23:55
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Damnit, I need to decide on a Nike model vs a blue standard. I had pre-event fully decided on Nike for the extra watch faces as there aren’t many good large digital watch faces with complications but that blue is beautiful and I love it.
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Sep 16, 2020 00:14
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I wonder if that’s the shade of blue we’re going to see as the rumored midnight green replacement on the new iPhone Pros. I guess the same might be said about the pastel-ish colors on the new iPads.
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Sep 16, 2020 00:40
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Ordered my first apple watch, 44MM SE Black with the new blue fabric design (orange accent one?) I have three cheap bands on the way for $12 bucks, and a metal one and a fake nike one already here. I didn't see a way of adding apple care when I grabbed it on my phone, I'm assuming I can add it once the watch arrives? (October 1st)
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Sep 16, 2020 00:46
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LionArcher posted:Ordered my first apple watch, 44MM SE Black with the new blue fabric design (orange accent one?) I have three cheap bands on the way for $12 bucks, and a metal one and a fake nike one already here. I didn't see a way of adding apple care when I grabbed it on my phone, I'm assuming I can add it once the watch arrives? (October 1st) Yeah you can do it right through the phone now but you may end up needing to call support. edit: You may be able to call them now and add it to the order. I don't know if that works but it's worth a shot. Jose Oquendo fucked around with this message at 00:53 on Sep 16, 2020 |
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Sep 16, 2020 00:51
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LionArcher posted:Ordered my first apple watch, 44MM SE Black with the new blue fabric design (orange accent one?) I have three cheap bands on the way for $12 bucks, and a metal one and a fake nike one already here. I didn't see a way of adding apple care when I grabbed it on my phone, I'm assuming I can add it once the watch arrives? (October 1st) You have 60 days to add it.
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Sep 16, 2020 01:58
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So I went with the blue and California poppy leather band. Upgrading from a Nike S4. The special Nike faces aren't enough to keep me from having my watch and upcoming new phone match. Plus my watch face now has a poop emoji. I wanted to get the red watch with the red solo loop but the loops aren't even available in that color yet so can't order it. That thing would have looked garish as hell on my wrist.
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Sep 16, 2020 02:18
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Endless Mike posted:Ahahahaha the braided bands are $100! I looked at the braided version, saw the price and lol-ed. Is it too much to ask for a watch face worth using aside from the Modulars?
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Sep 16, 2020 05:05
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Can anyone confirm that third party bands made for a series 5 44mm fit a series 6 44mm? It seems obvious that it would be yes but I’d like to check.
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Sep 16, 2020 09:14
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The Series 6 models are up for preorder at Best Buy if you're into that sort of thing.
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Sep 16, 2020 13:13
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The Coxie posted:Can anyone confirm that third party bands made for a series 5 44mm fit a series 6 44mm? It seems obvious that it would be yes but I’d like to check. Confirm? No. But they should.
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Sep 16, 2020 15:08
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Consummate Professional posted:The Series 6 models are up for preorder at Best Buy if you're into that sort of thing. Charging an extra $50 for blue with navy sport band for some reason. Still can’t decide on blue vs Nike - have both on order and will probably cancel one before they ship.
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Sep 16, 2020 16:57
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Cozmosis posted:Charging an extra $50 for blue with navy sport band for some reason.
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Sep 16, 2020 17:00
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