Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Canny read from Benedict Evans on why the apple watch can work without doing anything new... http://ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2015/8/2/notes-on-apple-watch-and-friction Anyone got one? I'm sure @@ChezGiven must, but can't find a thread on it. I've never worn a watch regularly. Don't like the weight on my arm and always happy to use my phone for the time. But I never wore jewellery either and the wedding ring doesn't bother me, so I'm open to being convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35571 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Anyone got one? I'm sure @@ChezGiven must, but can't find a thread on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Lad at work has one. It's great in meetings cos I can read all the texts that he gets off his wife and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Techradar reckon the best one on the market is only £127 http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you--1154074 Rest of the office might be reading my texts in meetings soon if no-one warns me off such a folly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It's a bit uggers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Aye, minging. Would rather waste £100 than £300 though. That said, looks like you can get the Urbane for about £200 which might be a bigger waste if they're shite, but at least I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear it, so it would have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Yeah of the ten you sent that's the best looking by a distance - it's actually just a nice looking watch. I'd go for that and like you say you're at least giving it a chance. Have a look on the Amazon website, there's a short video and a bunch of different views of it. You can see from a profile photo that it's basically as thin as a normal watch which is what you want. Edited September 2, 2015 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14047 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nobody has actually explained to me why you'd want want of these. Not on the wind-up here, I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 i can't see them ever catching on the way the smartphone did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nobody has actually explained to me why you'd want want of these. Not on the wind-up here, I just don't get it. The only benefit I can see is being able to read texts on your wrist. And it's questionable how big a benefit that is. And I suppose skip tracks and stuff if you're listening to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 i was at the launch of the yotafone a while back - a russian-made smartphone that's also an e-reader. apparently it's big appeal is being able to look down at it casually during a meeting and see real time updates without it looking to anyone else that you're bored silly and have resorted to checking your phone. like the smart watch, i couldn't help but think what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nobody has actually explained to me why you'd want want of these. Not on the wind-up here, I just don't get it. That's what I like about the Benedict Evans article. No-one can show you a killer feature that makes it must have. I've never wore a watch, because I have the time on my phone, but I know most people prefer to glance at their watch rather than their phone. It's nothing more than that principle (glancing at your watch is easier than your phone) expanded to reminders, texts, tweets, directions, track skipping, volume adjusting etc. I fear, like looking at the time, I'd still be happier using my phone for all those things. But for those that wear a watch I assume the benefits they get from using it to tell time would be the same for all those other features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nobody has actually explained to me why you'd want want of these. Not on the wind-up here, I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14047 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 That's what I like about the Benedict Evans article. No-one can show you a killer feature that makes it must have. I've never wore a watch, because I have the time on my phone, but I know most people prefer to glance at their watch rather than their phone. It's nothing more than that principle (glancing at your watch is easier than your phone) expanded to reminders, texts, tweets, directions, track skipping, volume adjusting etc. I fear, like looking at the time, I'd still be happier using my phone for all those things. But for those that wear a watch I assume the benefits they get from using it to tell time would be the same for all those other features. So, it's for people who have more money than sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 So, it's for people who have more money than sense? That's why I tagged Chez, but he's not showing his face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He's at a Bilderberg orgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd really like one for running but as it doesnt have a GPS it doesnt map your run, just counts distance. Apparently if you use it with the phone GPS then run with it without, it measures your distance accurately from the motion sensor. I still wouldnt have a map of all my runs. You can download music to it so you dont need the phone strapped to your arm. I also like the boarding card thing as this is something that annoys me when am listening to music on the phone when boarding. When it has GPS am in, the top Garmins are about 300 euros anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He's at a Bilderberg orgy. That's tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33828 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd really like one for running but as it doesnt have a GPS it doesnt map your run, just counts distance. Apparently if you use it with the phone GPS then run with it without, it measures your distance accurately from the motion sensor. I still wouldnt have a map of all my runs. You can download music to it so you dont need the phone strapped to your arm.I also like the boarding card thing as this is something that annoys me when am listening to music on the phone when boarding. When it has GPS am in, the top Garmins are about 300 euros anyway. Aye, boils my piss too, Chez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Boss has got a Pebble watch. Quite like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33828 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Smart watches for smart arses. Only know one person who has one and he's a good lad who sometimes likes to splash out on techy stuff. I told him it looks shite but he was trying to convince himself, as much as me that it was any real use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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