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Originally Posted by SmutHammer
Because most people do not like Apple products.
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I don't know if "most" people like Apple or not, but there's a lot who do, and don't forget that Apple is now the most profitable company in the world, beating Exxon.
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Originally Posted by SmutHammer
Other than that for the masses that still wear a watch it's for an accent to your clothing and to show prestige.
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Fair enough, but thats what I said. Watches can be cool. Of course less people wear watches today, but there are some who really appreciate nice watches, for all kinds of reasons, including yours.
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Originally Posted by shoot twice
Sorry I'm not trying to flame you and I realize that you're really out there with your love of Apple products...
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I love my Apple Mac's and iPhone. I don't love Apple TV - its ok but using an iPhone as its remote sucks. And while it streams well most of the time it still tends to freeze and reboot sometimes. Other than these I don't own or have interest in any other Apple products.
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Originally Posted by shoot twice
But just the same I've got to say that someone has got to be a serious loser if they need a "health app" After all this isn't exactly rocket science!
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No not at all - you should really try it. I bought myself a Nike Fuelband and a few months later, bought one for my Niece. Essentially it tracks your movements and helps you to get into shape by giving you lots of stats about how you exercise. It's not an Apple product but it lets me review my data on my iPhone.
We also have a digital scale that tracks weight gain and loss, BMI and other stuff.
The Apple Watch will do all of that plus have apps for blood pressure, etc.
What could be wrong with knowing how well your body is doing today? In a group that is so statistics-centric as GFY Adult webmasters, I would have thought you would be excited about this.
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Originally Posted by shoot twice
Or is this thing going to sound an alarm the moment someone tries to eat one too many big macs?
Or is it going to take control of someone's legs and make them go jogging?
Or is it some sort of life support system for the the 10 pack a day smokers?
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I would hope not, but then again if it knows your heart rate, wouldn't you like to know if yours is beating dangerously fast after eating yet another Big Mac?
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Originally Posted by shoot twice
Please tell me what I'm missing with regards to the advantages of this watch.
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I have no idea. I didn't buy this watch and don't plan to for a year or so. All I'm saying is that technology is awesome. This is the kind of tech that kids in the 70's and 80's used to dream about.
Remember Star Trek : The Next Generation? The Apple watch is part tri-corder, part communications device, and part of a million of other things. It's a computer you can wear on your wrist that has Infra-red sensors, a gryroscope, a touch-screen video window, a microphone (and speakers?), communicates with other computers, and and and, on and on and on.