Ondrej Holzman In recent hours, the technological part of the Internet has been living on a single topic - the Apple Watch. A week ago, Apple lent its new watch to selected journalists for testing and has now lifted the confidentiality order. What are the leading American media saying about the Apple Watch?
Long-winded reviews can hardly be summed up in a few sentences. We recommend reading at least a few, including watching video reviews to get an idea of how the first generation Watch works in the real world. Not just on Apple's website and keynotes.
Below we offer at least an overview of the websites that Watch has been diligently testing in the last week, together with the wording of their resulting verdicts or the most interesting claims. As a result, most journalists agree on one thing: the Apple Watch looks interesting, but it is definitely not for everyone just yet.
Lance Ulanoff for Mashable: "Apple Watch is an excellent, elegant, stylish, smart and fundamentally great device."
Farhad Manjoo for The New York Times: “Somewhat unusually for a new Apple device, the Watch is not intended for complete tech-novices. It takes some time to get used to how they are used, but once you sit down with them, you can't be without them. Although they are not for everyone yet, Apple is on to something with this device.”
Nilay Patel for The Verge: “For all its technological conveniences, the Apple Watch is still a smartwatch, and it's not yet clear if anyone has figured out what a smartwatch is actually good for. If you are going to buy them, I recommend the Sport model; I wouldn't spend money on the way it looks until Apple completely figures out what they're good for.”
Geoffrey Fowler for The Wall Street Journal: “The first Apple Watch will not appeal to all iPhone owners, perhaps not even a significant portion of them. Making the computer smaller on the wrist required many compromises. Apple was able to use some of them for smart ideas, but others still care - and this is the reason for many to wait for the Apple Watch 2."
Joanna Stern for The Wall Street Journal: "The new Apple watch wants to be your all-day helper. But this promise does not always correspond to reality."
Joshua Topolsky for Bloomberg: “Apple Watch is cool, beautiful, capable and easy to use. But they are not necessary. Not yet."
Lauren Goode for Re / code: "Of the many smart watches I've tested in recent years, I had the best experience with the Apple Watch. If you're a heavy iPhone user and interested in the promise of wearable technology, then you'll love these too. But that doesn't mean Apple Watch is for everyone."
David Pogue for Yahoo: “The Apple Watch is light years ahead of everything bland and cumbersome that came before it. (…) But the real answer to the question of whether you need them is this: You don't. Nobody needs a smart watch.”
Scott Stein for CNET: “You don't need an Apple Watch. In many ways, it's a toy: awesome, little do-it-all, clever invention, possible time-saving companion, wrist assistant. At the same time, it is primarily a phone accessory for now."
Matt Warman for The Telegraph: "They have a beautiful design and are often quite useful - but history suggests that the second and third versions will be even better."
John Gruber for Daring Fireball: "Compared to classic watches, the Apple Watch does the worst when it comes to telling time. That was inevitable.'
Marissa Stephenson for Men's journal: “What I can say is that the Watch is useful, fun, fascinating – but at the same time, it can be a bit frustrating and redundant when I have my iPhone with me all the time. They definitely require attention.”
On Friday, April 10, Apple starts pre-orders for its watch. Those who reserve in time will receive the Watch in two weeks, on Friday, April 24.
Who translated the reviews for you? According to the breakneck style, I would guess that Google Translator and you just cmd+c, cmd+v copied them into the article...
It fascinates me how everyone here dwells on how the article looks and on its grammar, but what it contains, you probably don't care at all, but gentlemen, you are confusing the server, here the debate is about apple products and not about the Czech language.
Excellent business card, Martin.
Summarizing the reviews: "Nice, but useless."
The most perfect and personal apple product ever. Tim showed that he is Mr. The price is ok, if you don't like it, don't worry. I'm looking forward to how my wife and I will be able to send each other hearts and show our love silently. As long as I have the iPad as a dead end, and especially the mini, the watch breaks through. The iPad is a decade away from Apple's failure, especially when they can't adapt the operating system to a larger surface. But these watches are ready for both hw and sw parties.
Isn't it better to talk to your wife in person?:-) nothing against Apple Watch:-)
it's not because today the world is ruled by half-wits who can't even ask for an ice cream at a stand and look the seller in the eye. one day I will send sperm with my wife :) this whole social IT world promotes the disease of social non-interaction
Anton, it's your opinion, but you're completely off the mark. The iPad is not a blind branch, what are you babbling about, and certainly not a failure. The watch hasn't "broken through" anything yet, and it looks more like Tim Cook and his team will be showing it off all over America in order to sell any pieces at all. They are almost useless for athletes and they didn't add to the price either.
probably the most detailed video review so far is from Verge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noZAqbn92gM
PS: I also recommend the unboxing video, the plastic box inside the box is a gem :) (irony) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Q1_9aCdsQ
But the Apple Watch will never be for everyone. Apple Watch is a personal device. Do you want to buy a quality automatic watch? Sure why not. But we also offer you a gem that will certainly fit into your multimedia ecosystem.
Hi.
I don't understand it at all. Which of those sports functions does it have?
You can do it without an iPhone:
1. merit pulse?
2. measure distance/speed?
Thanks for the reply
The fundamental question remains unanswered. What if a person puts the digital ones on his right hand? How will he control the ignition button without having to cover the display with the palm of his left hand?