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Apple will soon be coming out with the iWatch. This watch does a whole lot more than tell the time. The big news is, it comes in three standard versions: regular, Sport, and Edition compatible with iPhone 5 and later. Some think it's worth it, but others are wondering what all of the hype is about.
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Pros
Health:The watch has a barometer which measures the altitude and atmospheric pressure and can be used to predict the weather. It also has an accelerometer, and paired up they can track elevation and steps for accurate tracking.
The Screen:
The screen is made from sapphire crystal, a material that is more durable than glass or any screen protector making it truly scratch resistant. The screen recognizes both light touches and pressurized touches for different kinds of functions. The face is also customizable.
Vibration System:
The watch vibrates so that you can feel it on your wrist and uses different kind of vibrations for different kinds of functions.
Design:
Apple made sure that the watch wasn’t clunky or unattractive. The watch comes in three different styles like stainless steel, aluminum, and 18-karat gold, and there’s also many kind of straps that you can pair with it to give it the ultimate chic look.
Time:
Although the watch does more than tell time, it is really good at that basic watch function. It keeps time within 50 milliseconds of the global standard time. It’s also connected to your calendar and your contacts, so it displays time in a way that is personal and efficient to you.
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Cons
Not a Standalone:Unfortunately this watch is not a standalone. In order to utilize the watches potential, it must be connected to an iPhone. This isn’t a problem for those who do, but Apple has blocked out anybody not in the Apple world from purchasing this smart watch.
It’s Not waterproof:
The watch is not completely waterproof. It is splash and water resistant, but anything further could ruin your new iToy. The leather bands are not water resistant at all. This is a definite con because it makes the watch less competitive than other watches on the market.
Too Complicated:
The watch has a vast amount of control methods that can be confusing when you first start out. After a certain time, you’ll get used to turning off the screen when you wanted to switch back to home. Other watches do have a simpler and easier design.
Battery Life:
It’s quoted to have 18 hours of “normal use”, but the exact meaning of what that means is not entirely clear. At worst you’d have to charge it before the end of the day, which would be a huge con for Apple and another reason why it wouldn’t be very competitive in the market.
Not Too Different:
This is really a cool watch and Apple has certainly put a lot of time and thought into developing it, but it isn’t that different from other smart watches that are already available.
So is the Apple Watch going to be worth it? On April 10, you can decide for yourself.
