Apple Watch

Wolverine359 · 17-10-2017 10:45am

Marty Bird wrote: »

Nike Apple Watch series 3 available in 38mm or 42mm on Nike’s website €50 cheaper than Apple.ie had Nike series 2 great watch sold it and bought this today nice little deal.

https://store.nike.com/ie/en_gb/pw/apple-watch-nike-/r9u?intpromo=HP%3AP1%3A20171005%3ARUN%3ASHOPNOW%3ATAKEOVER

Does the Nike+ version have everything the standard Watch has plus a few Nike branded features, or are you missing clock faces or something from the standard Watch? Basically, I’d consider buying this Nike version while it’s at a lower price and if it has all the standard features and clock faces of the standard series 3.

Not mad about the strap but could be good for the gym, and I’d swap it for a leather strap for normal wear situations. I’ve never owned an Apple Watch and would love to jump on board the Watch train to have it accompany my iPhone SE.

shanec1928 · 17-10-2017 11:01am

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Does the Nike+ version have everything the standard Watch has plus a few Nike branded features, or are you missing clock faces or something from the standard Watch? Basically, I’d consider buying this Nike version while it’s at a lower price and if it has all the standard features and clock faces of the standard series 3. Not mad about the strap but could be good for the gym, and I’d swap it for a leather strap for normal wear situations. I’ve never owned an Apple Watch and would love to jump on board the Watch train to have it accompany my iPhone SE.

has everything a normal version has the only difference is obviously the strap and the exclusive watch face. other than that its the exact same

SmallTeapot · 23-10-2017 2:54pm

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it

Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

dhaughton99 · 23-10-2017 3:15pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

I use a Zagg shield for the face. Paid €9 plus free delivery for it from Zagg online. I would have had a lot is scrapes on the screen if I didn’t have it. I have a few scrapes on the case but the cases I looked at were ugly.

faceman · 23-10-2017 3:53pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

Marty Bird · 23-10-2017 4:33pm

faceman wrote: »

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

I didn’t have one on the series 1 or 2 but I’ve got one for the series 3 I got a few marks on the S2 which effected the resale value so I got one for the new one.

Blazer · 23-10-2017 9:28pm

faceman wrote: »

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

they're a hell of a lot more robust though.
I have about 8-12 watches which have gone through plenty of knocks and falls and survived...bar the apple watch..a fall of 2 feet or more will break the glass and it costs practically the full price to replace it.
I'm a lot more careful with it this time around

as I hate cases on them too.

BobbyT28 · 24-10-2017 1:32pm

Got my band from Aliexpress this morning.

Have to say, very impressed. Not bad for €6. Have a look at the pick.

BobbyT28 · 24-10-2017 1:34pm

Another pic

SmallTeapot · 24-10-2017 2:11pm

I saw in a youtube video by from IDB that there is a news app for the apple watch (similar to the news widget for iphone), but I can't seem to find any information on it...... does anyone have the news app on their watch....?

Video Link re news app

At approximately 9:40 mins mentions news app

Also has anyone any good watch-compatible app recommendations?

flexcon · 24-10-2017 3:06pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

I saw in a youtube video by from IDB that there is a news app for the apple watch (similar to the news widget for iphone), but I can't seem to find any information on it...... does anyone have the news app on their watch....?

Video Link re news app

At approximately 9:40 mins mentions news app

Also has anyone any good watch-compatible app recommendations?

Unfortunately news App isn't available in Ireland. AFAIK UK has it.

It's an Apple App.

Gumbo · 24-10-2017 8:00pm

So tempted to order the nike Watch now. Damn you sales and offers!

Ya-Boy-Ya · 24-10-2017 10:49pm

Ok I have a question.....
Would you all risk the new Series 3 in a sauna/steam room ??.... was in one tonight and decided not to wear it

Marty Bird · 25-10-2017 1:06am

Ya-Boy-Ya wrote: »

Ok I have a question.....
Would you all risk the new Series 3 in a sauna/steam room ??.... was in one tonight and decided not to wear it

It’s not that I would risk it I’d personally find wearing a Watch in that type of environment very uncomfortable don’t see why you couldn’t wear it the S3 is water resistant 50m.

Ya-Boy-Ya · 25-10-2017 9:18am

Just dont want to risk it

Gumbo · 25-10-2017 11:36pm

Guys, is there still no cellular support for the watch here?

Marty Bird · 26-10-2017 12:46am

kceire wrote: »

Guys, is there still no cellular support for the watch here?

No nothing for here yet.

faceman · 26-10-2017 2:13pm

Well I think the show is finally over for the series 0. I first got the watch for Notifications Siri and fitness. However the Nike+ Running app just crashes all the time and most functions on the watch move at a snail's pace. Disappointing.

With the lack of cellular for series 3 there is no point in splurging for it yet.

Gumbo · 26-10-2017 10:26pm

I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.

JoeA3 · 26-10-2017 11:56pm

kceire wrote: »

I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.

You’ll be waiting. Networks here are unlikely to support it any time at all soon. And even when they do, if ever, it’s likely to be a drip feed. E.g. Vodafone only at first (as they tend to be). Not with Vodafone? Well then you’ve got 2 choices. Switch to VF or wait even longer!

faceman · 27-10-2017 5:55am

kceire wrote: »

I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.

My own sources in the industry are saying years unfortunately

Doodah7 · 27-10-2017 9:07am

Yes, as I have said in this thread previously, the actual demand for the functionality of a cellular Apple Watch in Ireland is likely to measured in the hundreds. Add in the additional monthly cost, the requirement to buy a new Apple Watch when the relatively few people who were interested enough in an Apple Watch have got one already and uptake will be very slow.

There is a case of 'build it and they might, maybe, if we're lucky, come' but what network is specifically going to invest in an infrastructure on that basis? More likely to be added as part of the 5G rollout with the marginal cost of including the functionality then.

Gumbo · 27-10-2017 1:11pm

Might just bite the bullet then...

Cloudio9 · 27-10-2017 2:19pm

kceire wrote: »

Might just bite the bullet then...

I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.

keith_d99 · 27-10-2017 2:40pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.

Agreed .... And I certainly wouldn't pay €5/€10 extra a month for the privilege.

Whilst not jogging - You can still take a phone-call if the phone is in range - which is useful feature for a quick phone call - but anything longer the phone is obviously better for clarity.

Gumbo · 27-10-2017 3:05pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.

It’s not something I’m actively looking for either, but I’d hate to buy now and then next month the cellular version is released and the networks supported it ya know.

My mate is a network engineer with Eir and he said the same thing. He said it might drip feed in with Vodafone first and even that is a year away at least.

faceman · 27-10-2017 3:08pm

kceire wrote: »

It’s not something I’m actively looking for either, but I’d hate to buy now and then next month the cellular version is released and the networks supported it ya know.

I’m willing to bet a small fortune that won’t happen. It’s going to be quite some time before any operator can accommodate cellular.

Blazer · 28-10-2017 4:43pm

Picked up the Apple sports loop..ordered Thursday from Apple, arrived from the UK via DHL Friday around 3pm..
Its very nice and extremely comfortable..well worth the money imo...miles better than the sports band..in fact it should be the default strap.

capefear · 28-10-2017 4:49pm

Hi guys,

sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.

Creamy Goodness · 28-10-2017 5:08pm

capefear wrote: »

Hi guys,

sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.

I was there last week. Series 3 42mm worked out about €320. Bought mine in Ireland 3 weeks ago for €409. Worth it for sure if you had them in your purchase sights.

Marty Bird · 28-10-2017 5:16pm

capefear wrote: »

Hi guys,

sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.

Nike+ Apple Watch S3 is €359 for the 42mm and €329 for the 38mm on Nike store at the moment.

Gumbo · 28-10-2017 10:52pm

Ordered Nike plus 42mm this evening.
€359 on the Nike Store.
Went for the pure platinum version (silver and white to you and me).

Marty Bird · 29-10-2017 1:33am

kceire wrote: »

Ordered Nike plus 42mm this evening.
€359 on the Nike Store.
Went for the pure platinum version (silver and white to you and me).

Ditto I had the volt green Nike S2, I really like this one although I haven’t used it yet until the X arrives.

adox · 31-10-2017 3:09pm

Is the Nike the exact same as the regular Apple Watch with a few of their own features thrown in?

I may consider ordering the Nike version direct from them at the cheaper price if so. ive no need for the fitness aspects of it. Would be buying purely on price.

Gumbo · 31-10-2017 4:01pm

adox wrote: »

Is the Nike the exact same as the regular Apple Watch with a few of their own features thrown in?

I may consider ordering the Nike version direct from them at the cheaper price if so. ive no need for the fitness aspects of it. Would be buying purely on price.

Exactly the same internals. Other than the faces, straps and a small nike logo on the back of the watch itself.
It also has direct widget or something to the Nike Run app that the other watches cannot get.

PaulT21 · 01-11-2017 2:19pm

Can anyone tell me what us folks who have a Series 2 Watch got out of yesterdays update to Watch OS 4.1?
I cant seem to find the radio app

Marty Bird · 04-11-2017 12:46am

Loving the S3 the platinum Nike is really nice and I love it haven’t really tested out the new features yet as I’m playing with X.

irishrover99 · 08-11-2017 10:25am

Hi all. I'm think of picking one of these(series 3) up for the misses for Xmas along with an Ipad.
She only has a iphone 7 since last year so i cannot really justify getting the X as from all that i've seen its not much of an upgrade and it been generation 1 of the new model, it seems to have its small issues.

Anyway looking at this thread it seems that most of yous are men, is it really only a man's watch.
I'm sure she'd like it as it's a new gadget but i'd also like it to look nice on her wrist.
Looking at this version.https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/apple-watch-series-3-gps-42mm-gold-aluminium-case-with-pink-sand-sport-band/1600188368.prd

From what i am reading, this is the non cellular version but it can still pick up calls when connected to Wifi and personal hotspot on her phone?

awec · 08-11-2017 10:38am

All the models of Apple Watch can pick up / make calls once their paired with your iPhone.

The cellular version is more for using data without having to have your phone in range, e.g. if you're out for a run and want to stream music and not carry your phone.

SmallTeapot · 08-11-2017 11:33am

irishrover99 wrote: »

Hi all. I'm think of picking one of these(series 3) up for the misses for Xmas along with an Ipad.
She only has a iphone 7 since last year so i cannot really justify getting the X as from all that i've seen its not much of an upgrade and it been generation 1 of the new model, it seems to have its small issues.

Anyway looking at this thread it seems that most of yous are men, is it really only a man's watch.
I'm sure she'd like it as it's a new gadget but i'd also like it to look nice on her wrist.
Looking at this version.https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/apple-watch-series-3-gps-42mm-gold-aluminium-case-with-pink-sand-sport-band/1600188368.prd

From what i am reading, this is the non cellular version but it can still pick up calls when connected to Wifi and personal hotspot on her phone?

I’m female and have mine for about a month now. I got the gold (pink sand strap) version which you have linked above, but in the 38mm size. I tried on both, and whilist the bigger screen seemed like a great option, the strap was much too big and the 38mm fitted my wrist better.

I love the watch - can’t be without it. I think it was worth the purchase.

irishrover99 · 08-11-2017 1:01pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

I’m female and have mine for about a month now. I got the gold (pink sand strap) version which you have linked above, but in the 38mm size. I tried on both, and whilist the bigger screen seemed like a great option, the strap was much too big and the 38mm fitted my wrist better.

I love the watch - can’t be without it. I think it was worth the purchase.

Great. Thanks for the info. I think you've helped make up my mind now.

whiterebel · 08-11-2017 9:17pm

Got my wife one for our anniversary, and apart form showering, I don't think she has taken it off in 18 months. She uses it for everything.

Marty Bird · 14-11-2017 3:27pm

I see Nike are the selling the cellular Nike AW for €429 pity it’s not supported yet.

https://m.nike.com/ie/en_gb/pd/apple-watch-series-3-42mm-running-watch/pid-12284747/pgid-12293301

irishrover99 · 14-11-2017 5:40pm

So i got the iwatch 3 for my Wife for xmas in the 42mm size but i have only 28 days to return it. With it still been over a month till when i will give it to her and the company unable to promise that ill be able to exchange it as its outside their 28 day limit, is it possible to buy a strap in a smaller size that would fit the 42mm watch just incase its too big for her.

Blazer · 14-11-2017 7:35pm

good article on another potential use for the watch..

https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-the-apple-watch-can-accurately-detect-h/f-905dbb2419%2Ftechcrunch.com

Marty Bird · 14-11-2017 7:44pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

So i got the iwatch 3 for my Wife for xmas in the 42mm size but i have only 28 days to return it. With it still been over a month till when i will give it to her and the company unable to promise that ill be able to exchange it as its outside their 28 day limit, is it possible to buy a strap in a smaller size that would fit the 42mm watch just incase its too big for her.

There is another strap part in the box that makes the strap a little smaller.

Cloudio9 · 14-11-2017 10:43pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

So i got the iwatch 3 for my Wife for xmas in the 42mm size but i have only 28 days to return it. With it still been over a month till when i will give it to her and the company unable to promise that ill be able to exchange it as its outside their 28 day limit, is it possible to buy a strap in a smaller size that would fit the 42mm watch just incase its too big for her.

As said there’s half a strap in the box which is smaller but the 38mm probably looks more feminine.

irishrover99 · 15-11-2017 9:24am

Cloudio9 wrote: »

As said there’s half a strap in the box which is smaller but the 38mm probably looks more feminine.

I actually had to show her last night just to make sure and the size of the watch is fine and then to my surprise, as i hadn't read this yet, i seen the other strap which fits her better. So its put away now for another month.

Does anyone have a good alternative to the Apple airpods.
179 euro seems a bit excessive for them.
Thanks for the help.

flexcon · 15-11-2017 11:57am

irishrover99 wrote: »

I actually had to show her last night just to make sure and the size of the watch is fine and then to my surprise, as i hadn't read this yet, i seen the other strap which fits her better. So its put away now for another month.

Does anyone have a good alternative to the Apple airpods.
179 euro seems a bit excessive for them.
Thanks for the help.

From reading reviews online they said they are priced too low in some cases. Once you hear them and use them you will see why they are probably the most value for money product Apple offer at the moment.

I have a pair myself and I just love how they switch between the watch, iPhone and now even the Apple TV. Once you start using the remote on the Apple TV it stops the music and switches to the Airpods. Beautiful

Marty Bird · 15-11-2017 12:09pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

I actually had to show her last night just to make sure and the size of the watch is fine and then to my surprise, as i hadn't read this yet, i seen the other strap which fits her better. So its put away now for another month.

Does anyone have a good alternative to the Apple airpods.
179 euro seems a bit excessive for them.
Thanks for the help.

Well worth the money in my opinion they are excellent.

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