I'm hoping to get some advice on purchasing new Apple Watch. I started out buying a Fitbit but it was difficult to load and not very useful and returned it. I've turned my attention to Apple. I don't know anyone who owns an Apple Watch so have no one to check with to see if they are happy with what their purchase or wish they had bought a higher quality such as the series 5. The sale does not include any Series 4.
My first question is do I need a apple iPhone to make the watch work? My wish list is an Apple iPhone and Apple Watch but can't afford both at the same time (unless there is a fantastic sale on iPhones).
If I don't have the iPhone, can I use some the functions such as fitness and heart monitoring, Wi-fi (at home) until I purchased an iPhone?
I have found a great price for Apple watches (25% off) and feeI I should jump in before the sale ends in mid-February. The prices are as follows:
Apple Watch Series 5 GPS, 44mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band - S/M & M/L. Original price $569.00 Sale price: $455.20
*Apple Watch Series 3 GPS, 42mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band. Original price $299.00. Sale price: $224.25 *My preferred option
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 38mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band Original price $389.00. Sale Price: $291.75
I would not use the cellular feature on the series 5 (hearing problems and can't wear earphones). As a result, I don't see much difference between the Series 3 and Series 5.
Of course there are neat options like electrical and optical heart sensors, International emergency calling and a faster processor. The first two I don't really need (hearts in good shape and I don't travel internationally) and the faster processor while nice does it really make a difference for a person who's retired and at home or the gym most days?
I'll be checking out the models at my local store and see which one fits best 38mm or 42mm. Unfortunately, all the stores I've visited don't have working models on display. So, unlike most products, you have to make a decision without actually seeing it in operation which makes the decision process difficult.
Presently, my preferred choice is the Series 3 GPS, 42mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band ($224.25).
If anyone would like to weight in and offer a suggestion and assist in a selection I'd very much appreciate it. Possibly share what you use your watch for and if it delivers what you want?
Cheers, David
My first question is do I need a apple iPhone to make the watch work? My wish list is an Apple iPhone and Apple Watch but can't afford both at the same time (unless there is a fantastic sale on iPhones).
If I don't have the iPhone, can I use some the functions such as fitness and heart monitoring, Wi-fi (at home) until I purchased an iPhone?
I have found a great price for Apple watches (25% off) and feeI I should jump in before the sale ends in mid-February. The prices are as follows:
Apple Watch Series 5 GPS, 44mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band - S/M & M/L. Original price $569.00 Sale price: $455.20
*Apple Watch Series 3 GPS, 42mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band. Original price $299.00. Sale price: $224.25 *My preferred option
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 38mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band Original price $389.00. Sale Price: $291.75
I would not use the cellular feature on the series 5 (hearing problems and can't wear earphones). As a result, I don't see much difference between the Series 3 and Series 5.
Of course there are neat options like electrical and optical heart sensors, International emergency calling and a faster processor. The first two I don't really need (hearts in good shape and I don't travel internationally) and the faster processor while nice does it really make a difference for a person who's retired and at home or the gym most days?
I'll be checking out the models at my local store and see which one fits best 38mm or 42mm. Unfortunately, all the stores I've visited don't have working models on display. So, unlike most products, you have to make a decision without actually seeing it in operation which makes the decision process difficult.
Presently, my preferred choice is the Series 3 GPS, 42mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band ($224.25).
If anyone would like to weight in and offer a suggestion and assist in a selection I'd very much appreciate it. Possibly share what you use your watch for and if it delivers what you want?
Cheers, David