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Apple Watch 4

Lilysmom — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:34:53 GMT

I planned to buy this yesterday so I went to the Apple Store. None in stock, a five week wait. I ordered one, delivered in early November.

Anyone have the Apple Watch. Did you buy Apple Care? I would like to hear your thoughts on that. I am not one who usually buys extended warranties. TIA. LM

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violann — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:11:19 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
I planned to buy this yesterday so I went to the Apple Store. None in stock, a five week wait. I ordered one, delivered in early November.

Anyone have the Apple Watch. Did you buy Apple Care? I would like to hear your thoughts on that. I am not one who usually buys extended warranties. TIA. LM

We are a house full of Apple Addicts. I secretly plan to buy an Apple iWatch 4 for my husband as a special Anniversary present 💝

I find Apple products much easier for me to navigate.

We ALWAYS purchase AppleCare with new purchases, and that assurance has often paid off for us.

We will soon be replacing an “antiquated” iMac Pro that has reached the age of NINE!.

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:19:21 GMT

I'm not one for extended warrenties. However, we are devoted Apple consumers and always purchase the extended warrenties and it has always paid off. I had purchased two of the original watches new. Recently one was completed replaced as a newer model due to problems. Congratulations on your new watch...you will love it!

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Lilysmom — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:25:26 GMT

@violann, Apple addict here too. iPad Pro, iPods, iPhone, MacBook Pro and now watch. The ability for easy setup is a real plus for me.

I waited for Watch 4 and the changes made to design and features this time was enough to push me to decide on this one.

Which computer are you going to buy?

Thanks for comments about Apple Care. I am still thinking about it. LM

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Lilysmom — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:26:44 GMT

@phoenixbrd, yes, I am looking forward to getting it. I have 60 days from delivery to decide, LM

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violann — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:36:15 GMT

@Lilysmom, my VERY sweet husband is terrified that he won’t be able to switch from our old clunker to ANYTHING new, so I plan to beg one of the 6 year old senior salespeople at our local Apple Store to help him find something that will make him feel comfortable and “at home”.

Since we keep our equipment for years and years AND YEARS after they’ve become obsolete, I’m hoping the newest models come with a tiny robot living under the hard drive (do they still HAVE hard drives?) who will hop out and answer questions for the poor guy when he has a techno breakdown.

I haven’t used the laptop since I got my first (second hand) iPad, and I’d like to get back to using a new one. Hoping this adventure won’t cause me even more hair loss......

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Lilysmom — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:13:39 GMT

@violann, I know, getting a new computer can be stressful! My MacBook Pro is only two years old so I am good for awhile. Good luck with your new computer. LM

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jaxs mom — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:26:23 GMT

I have the watch 3 with cellular. I've debated trading mine in and getting the 4 but decided not to. I love mine. I did not buy AppleCare. I've never bought it on any of my numerous Apple products over the years and never needed it.

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Lilysmom — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:53:53 GMT

@jaxs mom, thanks for your comments about Apple Care. I bought it for my phone but would not do that again.

If I were you, I would wait until Apple Watch 5. The only thing Apple Watch 4 did not deliver on was longer battery power. The reviews I have read say that will probably be addressed next time. LM

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Lilysmom — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:26:06 GMT

My watch comes this week. It shipped from China. Will review after I use it for awhile. LM

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Lilysmom — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:02:51 GMT

@jaxs mom @violann @phoenixbrd, hope I got everyone in that list. I have had the watch for five days now and I love it. I am playing with it and learning all kinds of new things. Love the activity info (I lap swim and walk), have the stock exchange, date, weather, time and more on the watch face. Have paired my headphones. I did not buy the LTE model and I am glad. I can still use the phone feature while on wifi. Two thumbs up so far! LM

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apple1964 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:26:53 GMT

We brought one for our teen daughter last year and she loves it. And we did get the extended warranty.

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Lilysmom — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:28:22 GMT

@apple1964 @jaxs mom @violann @phoenixbrd, I signed up today for the course at the Apple store on the Watch. I am really enjoying it. I had a chat today with one of the Apple customer sales reps. After we talked a bit about the warranty, he told me he didn’t get it and said if you look after your Apple products, there really is no need. I questioned him further as I swim a lot. He didn’t change his comment. I am sure the store wouldn’t have liked our conversation but I appreciated his honesty.

I have 60 days to make up my mind. Having just paid for a 5 year appliance warranty yesterday, it left me thinking.

Absolutely no regrets about the purchase. Even though I didn’t get the LTE version, I can take calls on wifi, stream music, etc. LM

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OKPrincess — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:51:16 GMT

I’m anxious to see what you think about the watch. I’ve been thinking about it too.

(A new watch doesn’t have anything to do with our downsizing.) 😁

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Lilysmom — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:06:45 GMT

@OKPrincess, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. FYI, it took five weeks to get mine. I was very surprised to see that it was shipped all the way from China. I am in Canada so the US supply situation may b different.

Knowing what I know now, I would not pay extra for the LTE version. I don’t use the phone that much and it works (the phone) on wifi so it works most

Of the time without LTE.

I have played with it for almost a week now and am getting the hang of it. I am using Siri which I never did before.

My cellphone provider has specials on data plans from time to time so I upped my data to 4 g in anticipation of streaming music on the watch.

I signed up for the Apple class this week. The guy teaching the class has lost 70 pounds using the fitness tracker. I am using it swimming and love it. LM

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jackthebear — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:43:57 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
I planned to buy this yesterday so I went to the Apple Store. None in stock, a five week wait. I ordered one, delivered in early November.

Anyone have the Apple Watch. Did you buy Apple Care? I would like to hear your thoughts on that. I am not one who usually buys extended warranties. TIA. LM

I just sold my watch series 1 and got the series 4, and love it.

didn't get apple care for either.

the only thing I did was get a plastic bumper thingy that fits over the watch to protect it.

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jackthebear — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:46:32 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
I’m anxious to see what you think about the watch. I’ve been thinking about it too.

(A new watch doesn’t have anything to do with our downsizing.) 😁

it's amazing I just love it.

I missed having it once I sold my first while waiting to get the 4

the best thing is actually being able to ping your phone from your watch if you can't find it in the house or your bag.

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apple1964 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:16:35 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@apple1964 @jaxs mom @violann @phoenixbrd, I signed up today for the course at the Apple store on the Watch. I am really enjoying it. I had a chat today with one of the Apple customer sales reps. After we talked a bit about the warranty, he told me he didn’t get it and said if you look after your Apple products, there really is no need. I questioned him further as I swim a lot. He didn’t change his comment. I am sure the store wouldn’t have liked our conversation but I appreciated his honesty.

I have 60 days to make up my mind. Having just paid for a 5 year appliance warranty yesterday, it left me thinking.

Absolutely no regrets about the purchase. Even though I didn’t get the LTE version, I can take calls on wifi, stream music, etc. LM

Enjoy your new watch. I know my daughter loves her watch.

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Lilysmom — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:34:14 GMT

@jackthebear, can you show me what the protector is or a link where I can buy ... I am in Canada. Maybe Amazon.ca has it? TIA. LM

PS, I never used Siri on my phone but I love it on the watch. All you have to do is raise your arm and say ‘Siri’ and tell her what you want. Love lol!