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Apple Watch ?

godi — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:34:44 GMT

Sorry if this was discussed already but, is this watch worth it? I am on the fence. I am very active and use the Fitbit. I own all Apple products so I have an idea how to use. Is it easy to use? Aluminum or Stainless? Which is the best band? Smaller or larger case?

I am tired of the Fitbit because sometimes it doesn’t track everything properly. So, if anyone can give me some knowledge, suggestions or experiences I would be truly appreciative. Thank you in advance for your time.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:00:11 GMT

I too have been on the fence. Several people wear one in my water aerobics class. I personally like the smaller case because I have tiny wrists but it still seems big for me. I like some of the cloth bands. I think the rubber (or whatever it’s made of) band that comes with it would be hot and sweaty so I would get an alternative band. I will wait until Apple introduces version 4 sometime later this year to decide.

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staciesmom — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:16:31 GMT

I am planning to buy an Apple watch soon. DD has one and loves it. She bought several bands and changes them out.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:20:17 GMT

I had one but gave it to my middle daughter (it interfered with my jewelry).

However, I think I might get another one but I want one like my youngest daughter has. It's way more expensive but you don't have to have your phone with you or near you.

I wanted to get it for my oldest daughter, but she likes the fit bit thing I bought her (she's practical).

Anyway, I think if you're going to get one you should consider the one where you don't need to have your phone with you. Otherwise, you have to have the phone somewhere in the vacinity.

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Sooner — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:26:08 GMT

Yes, get the new one that can answer the phone even if your phone isn't with you.

I don't know about the exercise stuff. I turned that off!

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Twoaces — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:39:31 GMT

I love everything about my watch. I upgraded three weeks ago just prior to a vacation.. I use the exercise features every day. I love the texting and scribble features, the ability to speak on it when phone calls are received, and the waterproof feature. I’m sure there is much more to learn! So far, no downside. I have the smaller version, not sure if it’s aluminum or stainless, and use the “rubber” band. That’s what I had on my original watch, too. I kept thinking I would get other bands but never did, and probably won’t bother. It isn’t hot at al either. Hope this is helpful information.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:41:09 GMT

Here's a link to my thread from last year when I bought Apple Watch 3 with cellular. I love mine and did a pretty extensive review but I posted it in stages as I explored it more.

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/I-love-my-Apple-Watch-3-with-cellular/m-p/4094080/highlight/true#M43795

I'm really happy that I waited for the version with cellular. There have been many times where my phone was on silent or at the other end of the house that my watch let me know I had a call or text I needed to take. I use it for fitness every day. I've slept with it on once. I have a bunch of different bands, from jewelry style to sport bands. I have the stainless black case.

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evelyner — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:43:43 GMT

I love my watch. Mostly bc I always know where my phone is and I can answer my phone with my watch. I do use it for exercise. The only bad thing is that I no longer wear my Rolex.

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grandma petes — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:51:01 GMT

@godi I have one and I can’t imagine “not” having one now....they are amazing devices. My son is an Apple geek and he’s always showing me new and amazing features. I had a Fitbit and the Fitbit Blaze and they can’t even compare to all the features of the Apple Watch. You will wonder what you did without it.

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ItsME — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:05:09 GMT

I've had mine since March. I LOVE IT!

I had a FitBit for 10 months. Had a leather band with it, which, after 5 months, kept coming off the device. I switched to a silicone band, and after 5 months, I lost the FitBit. I think it was a problem with the band falling off the device again.

I wasn't going to spend money on another FitBit, so i upgraded to the Apple Watch, which is what I really wanted. I don't have the cellular, but can still answer calls on it, if my phone is near. It tracks steps... not perfectly, but I can live with that. But the goals aren't steps, they are activity. Active calories, exercise minutes, and standing hours (1 minute/hour). I find it pushes me more than the FitBit.

And then there are all the other features. .... the apps I have on the phone, and the conveniences. Too many to go into here. I just LOVE it. Oh, I do have the silicone band that it came with. It's very comfortable. I have a tiny wrist (5-5.5"), and have the smaller watch. It's also very comfortable. Mine is aluminum.

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Katrin B — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:12:33 GMT

I have had my Apple watch now for a year. I LOVE it. Originally bought it for use with a Marathon training program. The Marathon was in November, and I still am wearing it happily without needing it for training purposes. I bought the large version for better readability during exercise,

Also switch bands, but more seasonally. Actually the rubber style band was fine for exercising, just get the Nike style with the holes.

If you think you will like it you probably will love it.

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Lilysmom — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:42:35 GMT

Apple Watch 4 is due to come out this Fall, September I think. It has a larger face and longer battery life. That’s the one I am waiting for. LM

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godi — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:01:43 GMT

Thank you all so much for your reviews. I have one other question, how do you take a call? Do you need the ear thingys? I’m so in the dark ages. 😂 I am definitely getting one. I’m so excited.

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ItsME — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:26:28 GMT

@godi ..... You just tap on the receiver icon to accept a call or a reject icon to dismiss it. There is a speaker and microphone. I hold it up to my face (yes, I've become D!ck Tracy!), but people can hear me even when my arm is by my side, I usually find my phone and transfer the call to that, just to save battery life, but not always. It's really convenient to pick up the call where ever you are, and not have to run for the phone.

Speaking of battery life, my watch needs to be charged every night. Every few weeks the battery runs down quickly, but I usually have between 25% and 50% battery life remaining at the end of the day. I slept with it on one night, but had plenty of battery for my morning walk. Charged it when I got home.

One of the many great features is "Find My Phone." Just tap the icon and the phone dings. I use this one MANY times a day! It also has a flashlight.

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godi — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:21:02 GMT

Thank you @ItsME for the info I was wondering how you answered the watch. So Get Smart no wait that was a shoe phone. 😂😂😂😂😂

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ItsME — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:41:45 GMT

@godi They ****** out the first name of the character D!CK Tracy. He used a watch.

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Twoaces — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:28:49 GMT

Zulily has a wide variety of Apple watchbands on sale. They will be available until tomorrow, I think. Despite my earlier response in which I said I wouldn’t bother with extra bands, I ordered 4!