Hello, this is homcorn from ITLover0.com. It has been a while since I’ve actually posted something, because the whole technology industry was just so lame, and repetitive that I didn’t really have anything interesting to post about. I will talk about why I sort of lost interest in the tech industry for a while on further posts. Anyways, today’s post is going to be talking about should you really buy an Apple Watch right now. This post is based on a very personal opinion so don’t take it too seriously.
The Apple Watch is a very convenient wearable device that most people probably know about. It is basically a small smartphone on your wrist. I have been interested in wearable devices for a while now, since I really find them comfortable. I am one of the guys who wears airpods 24/7 (It is bad for your ears by the way so I wouldn’t recommend it). I’ve known people who wore multiple Apple Watches since the Apple Watch 1. I’ve seen multiple comparisons with the Galaxy Watch and Fitbit and Miband, and furthermore. However, the Apple Watch was always better than them, if you had an Apple device. However, I think the golden era of Apple Watch is fading away.
The Apple Watch is used for various purposes. For example, people use it for fitness purposes. Like to keep track of their calories, and time. Some people use it for convenience. For instance, you can’t find your phone at the moment since your phone is stuck deep in your backpack. Apple Watch can receive text messages and phone calls just like a phone would do. Even though you just use it for a notification receiving device, it is still a very interesting choice, since wearable devices are getting more convenient and useful over time.
In my case, I was planning to buy an Apple Watch just for the purpose of having it but also because I don’t carry around my phone sometimes. Like when I go to school, I wouldn’t carry around my phone just to avoid distraction and I don’t really need it that much. But sometimes, I have to receive phone calls, but I can’t because I don’t have my phone on me. In this case, a cellular Apple Watch would be perfect for me. However, I went over every aspect of the Apple Watch, and I figured, it wouldn’t really be worth it for consumers like me.
For convenience, I will be writing assuming that you already know the features and the specs, even precisely. The new Apple Watch series 8 starts from 529 CAD. This sounds like a pretty reasonable price right? I fit better in a bigger watch screen, and the 45mm for the series 8 is 569 CAD. This is still pretty reasonable. However, if I change it to cellular, it goes up to 699. Plus Apple Care+, it goes up to 799. Plus tax, it is as close as 900 dollars. That is about 350+ dollars from the starting price. Most customers like me would want the same model that I am talking about right now and some people really need the Apple Watch. However, 900 CAD for an Apple Watch just isn’t worth it. You can even buy a 256GB iPad air with this money.
Let’s talk about the Apple Watch Se2. It is still better than the series 8, but still a bit pricey. It does have better chips compared to the previous generation. But they changed the back panel to plastic, and they only added a few more features. It still isn’t enough for consumers to spend money on. Cellular 44mm model is 529 CAD which isn’t a small amount of money. Still worth as much as the iPad 9th gen. I wouldn’t stop you from buying the Se2, but I would still have you reconsider, since 529 isn’t a small amount of money.
You might also say that the GPS only model is worth it. It is not as expensive as the cellular, but what is the point of Apple Watch then? Gps loses all the merits that cellular gives you. It cannot be a singular device, but just be paired with your phone, that you carry around all the time in your pocket. Just use your phone at this point. There is no use of a GPS Apple Watch (in my opinion.)
It seems like I am trying to stop you from buying. However, I am not stopping you. The Apple Watch is still a great wearable device, and a lot of people can improve their lifestyle just by buying it. What I am trying to say is, it isn’t a device you can just buy easily. It is very pricey now, which you have to think it over. Do I really need this device? Shouldn’t I save this money up? Should you really buy an Apple Watch right now?
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