Poll: *** The official Apple Watch Series 8 thread (it can detect when you crash your car and everything!) ***
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Soldato
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TBH not too bad, 79% and usually gets to the end of the day with 25-30% remaining, its the 45mm watch so bigger battery than the smaller model.
Soldato
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I'm going to wait for the Ultra 2 - Ultra 1 will stay around £600-700 after the Ultra 2 release, so its not a once in a life time chance, see what Ultra 2 brings, if nothing much I'll go U1.
Good point. I'll wait too.
AWU has arrived, initial impressions compared to my old S5 are that the physical size of it and the larger screen suit me to the ground. Waiting for the thing to update, it's clearly been in a JL warehouse for some time as it had zero power and took nearly a minute on the charger before the screen did anything.
I’d be interested in any feedback as well as I’m tempted to upgrade my series 7.
Caporegime
What do you guys do for watch bands?
I've tried multiple cheapo ones from Amazon and they all have some foible or other - nothing can match the original Trail Loop I got with the watch - the Velcro strap makes it so much easier to adjust. Tempted to just spend £100 on getting another one from Apple. Ye gods, I must need my head testing.
I've tried multiple cheapo ones from Amazon and they all have some foible or other - nothing can match the original Trail Loop I got with the watch - the Velcro strap makes it so much easier to adjust. Tempted to just spend £100 on getting another one from Apple. Ye gods, I must need my head testing.
I still use the band that came with my Apple Watch SE Gen 2. I quite like it although I would like a proper metal band at some point.
I love it, the screen is actually usable and I can use the QWERTY keyboard on it. I love the Ultra only face and the fact I don’t have to charge the bloody thing every night.
Soldato
Apparently the 'Ultra' band is good, I cant stand the stock bands and have always gone aftermarket, my favorite one so far is the Spiegen one I have at the mo.
Soldato
Probably worth waiting until the 9 and ultra refresh right now right? Especially with the announcements in 2-3 weeks time.
I've read the ultra will drop to £700 once the new one comes out. Going to see what the 9 is like and if not much better might go for the Ultra at that price, especially as i've got some vouchers to bring it even further down.
I've read the ultra will drop to £700 once the new one comes out. Going to see what the 9 is like and if not much better might go for the Ultra at that price, especially as i've got some vouchers to bring it even further down.
It’s £669 at JL at present.
Soldato
If they are really releasing a version 2 ultra I can’t see them keeping the first one around, that’s not what Apple do.
Soldato
Yeah unfortunately not at the place I have vouchers for, otherwise would have gone for it.
Soldato
Well they will need to sell of old stock at other retailers, usually drop the prices to sell them off. But it would make sense selling still, if it's a couple of hundred cheaper than the new one then it's middle ground between the 9's and Ultra 2.
They won’t keep it around but it’s not going to be obsolete after a year.
Think I’m going to pull the trigger on one this week.
Caporegime
Glad I didn't splash out on an Apple strap - I found six of the same kind of band on Amazon for £10!!!!!! For all intents and purposes, they are identical apart from a slightly different texture but the key component - the velcro pads - are present.