[KG] Apple iWatch: Two sizes, precious materials, bent form-factor

[KakaoDj]

Kitguru article

 

If Apple were to enter this market, they will do it with style. They will most likely be slim and stylish, and compete with sophisticated producers *cough* Rolex...

They will allegedly feature curved AMOLED displays with sapphire cover glass, which is also used for quality watches.

It is expected that it will be introduced in September this year. And KGI analyst believes that Apple will sell about 5.5 million iWatches, and that it may increase to 30-50 million next year. It will probably have crappy battery though... The price of the most expensive model is expected to be quite high, at several thousand dollars, but that is only logical. It will be a fashion icon.

With all these rumours of an iWatch floating around, i honestly believe we will see this product soon  

A rumour has it that Apple is on track to release its long-awaited iWatch smart-watch later this year. While Apple’s iWatch will functionally resemble existing devices, they will have one significant difference: they will be made to look like fine watches from leading brands, will be made using precious metals and will exist in many versions available at vastly different price-points.

KitGuru Says: It looks like Apple got the idea of smart-watch in a right way. Watches should not only be functional, but beautiful and stylish too. Only in that case they will have a chance to rival watches which are used by millions of people worldwide today. What is unknown is how Apple plans to differentiate affordable and expensive iWatch models, keeping in mind that they will have the same specification. Perhaps, Apple itself will sell base models of the iWatch, but “professional“ watch companies will get a chance to offer “official” customized versions.

 

[TheNinjaNextDor]

It's sounding like I might want one

[joemc99]

As much of an android user i am, i must say apple make something that someone else started and makes it better.

[pit5000]

i'm worried about pricing. If you want one that looks good, you'll need to pay a small fortune.

 

For me, I'll wait and see, pick out the one that fits my style and just price compare with moto 360.

[KakaoDj]

As much of an android user i am, i must say apple make something that someone else started and makes it better.

I agree, and i am not ashamed of admitting it. But i really hate their "one button" solution to many things. I like having a "back" button that i don't have to search for every single time i press something

[Akolyte]

Meh... 

 

When you say "bent form factor" it sounds like its a deformed device.

[Akolyte]

I agree, and i am not ashamed of admitting it. But i really hate their "one button" solution to many things. I like having a "back" button that i don't have to search for every single time i press something

Its so, you can go back.  Ever heard "once you go mac you cant go back"   Thats litteral, you litterally cant go back... theres no back button.

[Nineshadow]

Why won't people make a watch that actually looks like a watch?

[NickTheMajin]

If anyone's going to make a smart watch that I'll want to buy, it will be Apple. For fitness purposes I can see myself really wanting one.

[atrash]

Will it have any wireless charging capability? Will Apple start to embrace it?

[madscientist56]

Just what the world needs

[HexaGuy]

I can imagine that it will be expensive though. It sounds good, hopefully it looks good too.

[deguzi]

may 2nd, 2010 thoo... 

[Mauri]

As much of an android user i am, i must say apple make something that someone else started and makes it better.

Agreed, but in this case I'd say that company is Motorola. Their circular watch is freaking amazing.

[JLCitadel]

Pebble steel > This... Possibly

[MagnetSh0CK]

Mfw when I use an Ipod 6th gen nano with a watch band, and everyone asks me if im listening to my smart watch.

[Musikman]

I call BS on the multi-thousand dollar price tag and the shitty battery life. Yes it will be more expensive than other competitors on the market but not by that huge of a margin and I expect the battery to last 1-2 days, hopefully more. Right on par with other full options like the Gear. 

[dragosudeki]

iWatch... sounds like something the NSA would use >.<

[Ineko]

Why won't people make a watch that actually looks like a watch?

 

"Why won't people make one that looks like a watch?" And in the same same post you link the Moto 360.

 

Well hey guess what, someone is making one that actually looks like a watch. It's called the Moto 360!

[Nineshadow]

"Why won't people make one that looks like a watch?" And in the same same post you link the Moto 360.

 

Well hey guess what, someone is making one that actually looks like a watch. It's called the Moto 360!

I meant someone else but Motorola.

[ManOfDisguise]

"its time to change the time" - sounds lame and stupid 

[KakaoDj]

Why won't people make a watch that actually looks like a watch?

 

 

A round screen would freak people out and confuse them

[Misanthrope]

This is apple, you're likely required to get bent to pay for it as well. Besides the motorola one just looks better (provided this is a real prototype)

[Misanthrope]

A round screen would freak people out and confuse them

 

Unless apple launches one later on: Then it becomes true innovation and everybody else should be sued out of existence.

[Admire]

I find hype to be hilarious at times...."Precious Metals"...WOW! There are precious metals in every single freaking smart phone in existence.