How many of us are 'Mac people'?

[RC]

Water proofness was my secondary selection criteria right after direct HR sensor connectivity when I purchased my Polar Loop.

I don't scuba or even snorkel (since the waters here are so murky you wouldn't see anything anyway) but I paddle in a sea kayak (and flip occasionally) and would very much like telemetry of me swimming laps in the pool every weekend. Both of these activities require full water proofness to happen - water resistance would mean fried electronics.

A very Finland specific issue is also the sauna - since the water in a sauna is distributed as pressurized vapor it penetrates very well into 'water resistant' gear and we have a rule of thumb that if a watch is rated for 100ft or more its ok to take into a sauna, but anything less and you risk corroding the internals of your watch. And we have saunas 2-4 times a week so no, I'm not going to take my watch off for sauna.

 

[bkharman]

These are all excellent points.  On the Apple Watch... There is a reason that they will be reasing it next year instead of next week, it gives them plenty of time to make minor adjustments as needed.  I personally am interested in it for several reasons.  Do I think it is the sexiest watch ever?  Nope.  I have a Patek Phillippe that holds that category.  Do I think it is the most practical to wear every day?  Nope.  I have a Breitling Chronomat for that (self winding).  Do I think it would be cool and geeky?  You bet!  All in all, I have about 30 watches, some old, some new (Kickstarter Pebble) but I am always looking for a new gadget or trick in that arena... I think this might be a nice fit.  On the water proof vs water resistance front, I do a lot of work with Apple (on the software side mainly) and they have a bank of employees whose sole job is to watch forums, and other internet entities and gather intel on reactions and feedback.  They most certainly have picked up on this and perhaps we may be pleasantly surprise come 2015.  I doubt it, but it could happen.

I am going with the 6 Plus.  I have held one in my hot hand and can say it doesn't feel as "big" as it is made up to be.  Most certainly bigger then the other 6 and the 5S.  The one i tried was for case manufacturers so I couldn't try the Reachability functions but the videos on it look like a workable option.  A majority of my time on the phone is in my office or car, so I am mostly connected to bluetooth, so not a lot of 1 hand operations.  The thing fit in my pocket (as long as I don't sit down!) and I am ready to upgrade.

I am an Apple fan as well, have been a partner for years with them and while this may not be the most earth shattering event in history, it is bound to sell millions before the holiday season, so my stock and my cell/internet usage will hopefully climb!

cheers.  Bryan.

 

[teocaf]

I got a big kick out of the unintended humor:  first he calls the ceo a complete idiot and then he says he's going to buy one anyway...good stuff

I really think you will definitely see waterproofing in the sport apple watch in future iterations as the wars between the systems keep going.  Isn't that how the bigger screens on the iPhone came about?

My question to those who know more about this stuff is:  If you're wearing an apple watch, do you need to have the iPhone 6 on you or can that be left behind--in other words, how far can they be from each other and still function together? 

 

[builderbob]

I'm pretty sure its a short range connection like Bluetooth 4.0. Its not independent of the phone like leaving it home. The new Galaxy S watch is actually independent of the phone.

 

[sae]

The watch is useless as anything but a watch when without the phone.

I think LG/Samsung did the concept better by including onboard storage and GPS, so you can take the watch running/biking, listen to music and track your fitness, all without lugging around the phone. And square watches really aren't my thing.

Helps that the LG is a lot better looking too...the Samsung though is even geekier than the Apple Watch.

I'm w/ Reiska, I'm slowly moving away from Apple products as the rest of the market catches up. I don't need to drop $1k every two years on a smartphone. heck, my 13" MBP has been going on 5 years and cost the same. The $350 Nexus 5 and $229 Nexus 7 provide largely the same functionality, in a different form and "language" for sure, but accomplish the same tasks.

 

[bkharman]

The watch is useless as anything but a watch when without the phone.

Not necessarily true...

It will require a data connection for most apps, but there will be plenty of things it can do without the phone.  Also, it will have some smothering of internal storage to be used for app storage as well as music if you want.  I like the possibility of "beaconing" that will tell you when you get up and leave your phone.  It isn't touted as one of the features, but with any sort of tethering, you have the capability.

 

[Kev]

I got a big kick out of the unintended humor:  first he calls the ceo a complete idiot and then he says he's going to buy one anyway...good stuff

I really think you will definitely see waterproofing in the sport apple watch in future iterations as the wars between the systems keep going.  Isn't that how the bigger screens on the iPhone came about?

My question to those who know more about this stuff is:  If you're wearing an apple watch, do you need to have the iPhone 6 on you or can that be left behind--in other words, how far can they be from each other and still function together?

You don't know me from Adam.

 

[builderbob]

I for one am going to give the watch a go!  I enjoy early adoption...seems to be something I just do. Its not like the price is going down if I wait...carpe diem!  I use the galaxy gear now with the note and enjoy not always being tied to the phone but am aware of some notifications. Mostly calls, texts and email. Its a limited device in its capabilities and I see more usability from the apple watch. Time will tell...get it??  Haha

 

[Kev]

Just while we're on the watch topic, who else has tended to wear a watch "for a purpose" only since moving to a smart phone? I for one would/will/may find it strange to start wearing a watch regularly.

 

[wow]

Just while we're on the watch topic, who else has tended to wear a watch "for a purpose" only since moving to a smart phone? I for one would/will/may find it strange to start wearing a watch regularly.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I haven't worn a watch in over a decade...and pretty much hated it when I did! I'm not sure whether I'll go down this path or not...

 

[builderbob]

Just while we're on the watch topic, who else has tended to wear a watch "for a purpose" only since moving to a smart phone? I for one would/will/may find it strange to start wearing a watch regularly.

Considering that I'm in the remodeling trade, I don't baby my devices or tools but I try not to kill them. Keeping the phone in my pocket or within a safe distance of staying clean allows me to be more productive and not have to pull my phone out every time it rings or a text comes through. This being my first smart watch, I've enjoyed it.

Just my thoughts!

 

[Mickfb]

I like Apple products, I have a Samsung galaxy note 3 and love it. It is a great phone and I like the stylus. So I think I will stick with it for a while yet. Any way money would be better going towards a Kapex.

 

[bkharman]

Just while we're on the watch topic, who else has tended to wear a watch "for a purpose" only since moving to a smart phone? I for one would/will/may find it strange to start wearing a watch regularly.

I have used my Pebble for a while now.  I did it via Kickstarter a looooonnnngggg time ago and i have liked it thus far.  For one of the early ones, it worked well and was well thought out.  My main gripe was that it was very "sporty" looking and I was in front of customers and partners all the time (software company) and while it did the part to satisfy their curiosity, it didn't do much in the "looks department"  I liked their Pebble Steel version, but didn't want to have the same interface with a nicer watch.  Around the same time, I heard rumors that Apple may launch one this year so I just sat on it.  Not the watch, the idea...

Bryan

 

[CarolinaNomad]

I have the Galaxy Note 3 and love the size.  Reading a set of 24x36"plans is fairly nice on the Note 3. Love the Stylus, but the andriod software has been a little frustrating at times. It fits into my pocket quite well.  But I wear a bluetooth headset by LG to help with not having to pull it out of my pocket alot.  I'm getting the 6+, but will miss the stylus.  The apple watch sure will help with reading notifications without pulling out the phone or viewing appointments, etc.. 

 

[L.J]

I'm a Mac person Macbook Pro, iPad Air 2,iMac but still use Windows because it's still best a certain things.

 

[SittingElf]

I'm a Mac person Macbook Pro, iPad Air 2,iMac but still use Windows because it's still best a certain things.

ummmm... like what exactly?? [unsure]

Let's see..... we currently have Three Macbook Pro's (15" and 17"), Macbook Air (13"), Mac Pro Desktop, 27" iMac, five iPads, five iPhones, two iTouch's, two iPods, three Airport Extremes, four Airports, one Mac Mini Server, and have gifted an additional two iPads, one Macbook Pro to our nannys and parent's-in-law.  Vista cured me of the Microsoft disease forever! [scared]

I have two other obsessive compulsive brand disorders as well:
Canon for all photo gear and Festool for small power tools.

Cheers,

Frank

 

[L.J]

Ummm well for starts Office which my wife uses is best on Windows and programming my quadcopters , loudspeaker design software all run on Windows. I can get into much more but don't feel a need too.

 

[sae]

I'm a Mac person Macbook Pro, iPad Air 2,iMac but still use Windows because it's still best a certain things.

ummmm... like what exactly?? [unsure]

Like anything productive?

My daily personal laptop is a Macbook Pro, great for web browsing, I struggle to find any uses for it outside of that. If I were into digital photography/videography, it would be great, but Apple has failed to expand their software base in the past 10-15 years that they have made themselves relevant again.

The way Microsoft has been going, Apple could've wiped them off the map 5 years ago, but instead decided to give U2/Bono $100 million instead of giving incentives to developers to write for them.

 

[wow]

Let's keep to the spirit of the thread, please? From my first post:

"No need to post and start a debate - that's not what this post is about. Just 'chime' in (get it, Mac guys?) and let us know if you are?!"

 

[teocaf]

ha ha, i love it!  no fog thread, no matter how old, is ever complete without a laundry list from the sitting elf dude detailing everything he owns.
also wayne, i think it's been said, although i'm not about to go through a year worth of postings to confirm it, that this thread has proven to be much more interesting and informative in the ensuing discussions than just a bunch of people chiming in like the old dr. pepper jingle:  i'm a mac guy, you're a mac guy, don't ya want to be a mac guy too... 

(btw, this tongue in cheek bit of sarcasm has been one hand typed on a mac, with a big mac with extra cheese in my other hand and fleetwood mac playing softly in the background...)