Apple's watch has lacked battery, gps, performance, waterproofing, and a consistent UI. At $500 for 2 years of useful life, no appreciation, and a required $500+ iPhone purchase, the cost greatly exceeds the value. The learning curve and lost features of the OS update didn't help.
That said, not having to reach into my pocket when I don't need a big screen has been hugely rewarding. I can't imagine not having a smartwatch anymore. Notifications, messaging, phone calls, sports scores, workout activities, and media control are all possible even when hands are full.
I saw Final Fantasy digitally projected @ AMC Van Ness in SF last summer. The experience reminded me of watching an old CRT screen with significant separation between the red, green, and blue images. The effect was most noticeable during action sequences and was very distracting. I cannot be certain that the separation resulted from the digital projection process, but I am wary of attending digital projections in the future.
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Apple's watch has lacked battery, gps, performance, waterproofing, and a consistent UI. At $500 for 2 years of useful life, no appreciation, and a required $500+ iPhone purchase, the cost greatly exceeds the value. The learning curve and lost features of the OS update didn't help.
That said, not having to reach into my pocket when I don't need a big screen has been hugely rewarding. I can't imagine not having a smartwatch anymore. Notifications, messaging, phone calls, sports scores, workout activities, and media control are all possible even when hands are full.
I saw Final Fantasy digitally projected @ AMC Van Ness in SF last summer. The experience reminded me of watching an old CRT screen with significant separation between the red, green, and blue images. The effect was most noticeable during action sequences and was very distracting. I cannot be certain that the separation resulted from the digital projection process, but I am wary of attending digital projections in the future.