Phil-McRoin
Phil-McRoin t1_isi4t7c wrote
Reply to comment by rush2547 in Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. by speckz
That & the satellite SOS functionality, which is only really something that a tiny number of people will ever need. Neither of those really explain the price jump though, it's apple doing what apple does. Making an ok product that integrates perfectly into their ecosystem then charging way more than it's really worth because no one else can build anything that works as good in the ecosystem.
Phil-McRoin t1_is9psqt wrote
Reply to comment by Vaargrind in Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. by speckz
Yeah & it's basically the same watch as last year with slightly better battery life.
Phil-McRoin t1_is93aip wrote
Reply to comment by RonstoppableRon in Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. by speckz
Just checked the apple website in Australia. The series 8 with GPS+cellular starts at $789, the ultra starts at $1,299. That qualifies as a "shitload more" to me, especially when you're only getting a few extra features that most people won't even use & a little extra battery.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying smartwatches are bad, they still seem pretty cool & futuristic to me. All I'm saying is that this year we're getting the same incremental upgrades we get every year. Slightly better battery life & maybe a tiny bit of extra functionality that probably isn't even applicable to the average person.
Phil-McRoin t1_is6k1xj wrote
Reply to Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. by speckz
Not really.
The new Apple watch is the same as the last one, but they've got a big ugly "pro" one now that has a couple extra features & costs a shitload more.
Google released a new Fitbit with a google logo. You still have to pay the monthly Fitbit subscription to take advantage of it's features. It is the first year with an official "Google smartwatch", but don't kid yourself, it's a Fitbit.
Samsung have released a new watch that's the same as the old ones except they've lost one of the best features of the old ones, the rotating ring on the face.
Phil-McRoin t1_j0b3qjj wrote
Reply to [Image] Believe that life is rigged in your favor by crm_expert
If you don't get off your ass & make shit happen for you, nothing will. You'll end up working a 9-5 for average money into your 70s or even longer. While it is important to be grateful for what you have, that doesn't mean you shouldn't do whatever you can to earn/achieve more.