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I’ve been using a smartwatch for months and the Apple Watch makes mine look like garbage
Business Insider ^ | 04/08/2015 | Matt Johnston

Posted on 04/08/2015 1:21:02 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

I am a die hard defender of wearables.

Back in September when I made the switch (one I regret) to a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from my dead iPhone 5, I decided to get a smartwatch.

After doing a bunch of research I decided to get the Samsung Gear Fit.

As I've written before, I absolutely love this thing. I paid $107 for it and feel like it's been worth every penny. Notifications are fantastic — short, sweet, comprehensive, customizable. It's curved screen and bright display are stylish and attractive. Fitness tracking isn't perfect, but very solid.

For $100 this is a great smartwatch, and I don't feel comfortable going anywhere without it.

Apple Watch reviews came out in full force on Wednesday and we're getting our best viewpoint yet of what this thing is actually going to be like to use. Many of the reviews are largely skeptical and tip the scales negative.

I've read many of the reviews, and took their criticisms into account. If I am convinced of one thing it's this: The Apple Watch is going to be amazing.

The Sport version of the Apple Watch is three times the price of my smartwatch, but packs 20 times the looks, 20 times the functionality, and 20 times the technology. It seems like a fantastic device.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: appleemployee; applewatch; cultofmac; fanbois; gaymarriage; religiousfreedom; smartwatch
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To: VanDeKoik
Well its sad when this guy writes an article about a device he’s not even had time to use, and then tells us how incredible it is without even elaborating as to why.

BI reporters are huge Apple fanboys.

And Elon Musk fanboys.

But I visit their site often.

21 posted on 04/08/2015 2:35:21 PM PDT by cicero2k
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To: SeekAndFind
Speaking of the Apple corporation:


22 posted on 04/08/2015 2:36:31 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp
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To: Talisker

That reviewer was so in love, I think a little spunk got on the other side of my screen.


23 posted on 04/08/2015 2:46:11 PM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (If a border fence isn't effective, why is there a border fence around the White House?)
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To: Sgt_Schultze
That reviewer was so in love, I think a little spunk got on the other side of my screen.

LOL, TMI!


24 posted on 04/08/2015 3:03:27 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: SeekAndFind

It seems like a fantastic device.

Beware. If you’re into phone sex, this phone is not programmed correctly for all features. It is likely that up to 10% are programmed for same sex encounters and you have to buy it to find out which way it is programmed.


25 posted on 04/08/2015 3:09:39 PM PDT by Joan Kerrey (The larger the government, the smaller the people)
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To: SeekAndFind

IS it true that all Apple products emit electro magnetic energy specifically designed to make Muslim Men more accepting of homosexuality. shhh dont tell Iran.


26 posted on 04/08/2015 3:31:06 PM PDT by eyeamok
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To: SeekAndFind

With an iPhone, it can enable GPS tracking for CEOs to find Uranus.


27 posted on 04/08/2015 3:42:45 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of corruption smelled around the planet.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Can you get AIDS from an Apple Smart Watch?


28 posted on 04/08/2015 3:45:58 PM PDT by blam (Jeff Sessions For President)
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To: Dr. Thorne

You must never have used one.


29 posted on 04/08/2015 4:08:42 PM PDT by zeebee
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To: Dr. Thorne

I’ve found Apple products to be the best and of excellent quality, with the software being an excellent partner with the hardware, along with the supporting services.

There’s a reason that Apple has one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

AND ... there’s a reason that Apple has 93% of the profits for the entire smartphone market (that’s ALL the other manufacturers combined).


30 posted on 04/08/2015 4:09:55 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: bigbob

The interesting thing about the “Apple Watch” ... is that it’s not a watch ... :-) ...


31 posted on 04/08/2015 4:11:33 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: Chief901

I hope you’re not supporting Microsoft products and Android products for the same reason, if that’s your rationale ... :-) ...


32 posted on 04/08/2015 4:13:53 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: Covenantor

As I was saying before ... the thing about the Apple Watch ... is that it’s not a watch! ... :-) ...


33 posted on 04/08/2015 4:15:36 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: Boogieman

See Post #33 ...


34 posted on 04/08/2015 4:16:28 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: blam

My Apple products and devices have never engaged in unsafe sex ... or ... any sex of any kind ... or ... even hinted to me what I should do ... LOL ...


35 posted on 04/08/2015 4:18:50 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: Star Traveler

Tell me about it after fifty years of flawless operation barring one cleaning.

The thing about the Seamaster, is that it’s more than a watch, it’s an Omega.

(btw, I’m quite happy with my first Mini-Mac)
;>)


36 posted on 04/08/2015 4:25:01 PM PDT by Covenantor ("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: Star Traveler

“watch
noun

: a device that shows what time it is and that you wear on your wrist or carry in a pocket”

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch

It’s a watch.


37 posted on 04/08/2015 4:29:37 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Covenantor

My opinion about the Apple Watch is that Apple HAD TO put “some watch function” on it, since it goes on the wrist. Otherwise, there’s just about no need for a watch, with all the other functionality ... :-) ...


38 posted on 04/08/2015 4:30:04 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: Star Traveler

Yes, but did you ask Siri?


39 posted on 04/08/2015 4:30:10 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Boogieman

See Post #38 ... :-) ...

The “watch” part is irrelevant, and that confuses people into thinking it’s a watch.


40 posted on 04/08/2015 4:31:53 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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