Apple watch thread

Just out of curiosity, why hasn't the Apple Watch been released in SA yet formally? It is not available via "formal" channels (iStore, etc) like the iPhone, iPad, etc. Will it still happen? Or will it only be available via online stores like Evopoints, etc?
 
bluepoole said:
Just out of curiosity, why hasn't the Apple Watch been released in SA yet formally? It is not available via "formal" channels (iStore, etc) like the iPhone, iPad, etc. Will it still happen? Or will it only be available via online stores like Evopoints, etc?
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From what I can tell, no, it won't be available officially. It has only been released in the bigger Apple markets thus far.
 
My biggest problem with getting wearable tech these days is that it's going to be obselete in a few years. This means I'm then required to drop R10k+ every few years to be able to use my watch and that seriously puts me off it.

For R10k every few years I'd rather buy a proper watch that's going to last 10/20 years (maybe i'm just a purist though).
 
pozmans said:
My biggest problem with getting wearable tech these days is that it's going to be obselete in a few years. This means I'm then required to drop R10k+ every few years to be able to use my watch and that seriously puts me off it.

For R10k every few years I'd rather buy a proper watch that's going to last 10/20 years (maybe i'm just a purist though).
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All tech whether wearable or pocketable or desktopable will be obsolete in a few years.
 
Going by the popularity of this thread, it's safe to say it was a flop.
 
I wouldn't mind getting one if it was a helluva lot cheaper.

Would buy one for the wife and daughter who never bloody answer their phones 'cos (it was in my bag, it was on silent, the shop was too noisy, i thought it was someone else's phone, I was busy looking at something) - drives me nuts!

Oh, and for myself 'cos I like playing with tech.

Have a Pebble atm and it was definitely worth it for me

Use cases:

- see who's calling when phone is on silent (in meetings)
- quick squizz at sms and whatsapp
- see who's calling when phone is in pocket
- quick (templates) reply to sms and whatsapp
- normal wristwatch
- reminder alarms

Don't really use it for exercise and suchlike.
 
Would anyone be interested in a 42mm black sports iwatch? Boxed and will be coming from the UK.
 
iWish said:
Would anyone be interested in a 42mm black sports iwatch? Boxed and will be coming from the UK.
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Haha with exchange rates hitting an all time low right now? How much is it?
 
is the only way to buy the watch by slapping R10k+ down? are there "contract" options?
 
What price??? Mmmm that is the magic question. Most probably between R8500 and R9200. I know, not cheap.
 
bought a 42mm steel grey apple watch sport on friday 2nd hand (the guy had it for 2 weeks) and so far im loving it..
 
I didnt , i just ran the hardware serial number and checked on the apple website of the current warranty status. So not sure if the will honor it or if i have to send the watch back to oz for repairs... Will check with the istore the next time i am in sandton city
 
I made use of the Groupon offer - ordered a 38mm white sports band, and received a 42mm black sports band - @ R6995. Was about to send it back when I realised that it was a bloody good price (considering - still not R5500), and then gave it to my son as an early 18th B-day gift. Ordered another one for me, and was one really, really happy lady when it arrived 10 days later.

In all honesty - it is a very, very nice watch...and I literally mean WATCH - I guess I'm not using it optimally. It has saved me a couple of phone calls that I would have missed other wise - mostly whilst shopping with my phone in my bag....
 
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