“The next-generation Apple Watch is finally here,” JP Mangalindan writes for Yahoo Finance. “Apple on Wednesday unveiled its anticipated Apple Watch Series 2. Available Sept. 16 for $369, the wrist-bound device will come in two more flavors: a Nike+ version with its own watch face and watchband colors, as well as a sleek, high-end white ceramic watch that will set you back a whopping $1,249.”
“The Series 2 looks virtually identical to the Series 1, so much so that if someone conducted a blind side-by-side test, you (and just about everyone else) would fail,” Mangalindan writes. “The Nike+ version, however, sets itself apart with a unique neon watch face and its own set of perforated watchbands that will be easy to spot in the wild. The much pricier white, ceramic Series 2 is a much more subtle choice, despite that stratospheric sticker price, and it’s really only noticeable upon close inspection. Is it nice? Yes, absolutely. But it’s a delicate touch that won’t turn many heads.”
“One of the biggest (and most valid) complaints lobbed at the first Apple Watch was around performance,” Mangalindan writes. “The Series 2 nixes that concern thanks to a dual-core processor Apple claims is 50% faster and a graphics chip twice as speedy. That translated to a much smoother experience using the Series 2. Apps opened faster, and swiping from app to app was also a swift, seamless experience.”
Am I the only one who doesn’t really love the NIKE watch look??
I’m no longer a runner(knee), but I just plain like the look of the other combinations better, and I assume they do the same stuff.
I know it will sell well to millions of runners, but I’m not crazy about the look. I know Apple sells at a premium, but the upcharge of the bands other than the sport bands in my mind is absurd. Does it cost that much to make a Hermes band?…is it that much better? Glad Apple has an ecosystem, but the prices are astronomical in my opinion. There’s a point where Apple thinks people are stupid enough to pay for that and that’s where it crosses the line for me.
The first one on the left!
Yes, this one is the most aggressive colour contrast scheme.
For my first Watch, I’ll be ordering the Nike+ with the Black/Volt band. Any ideas if Apple will sell the other Nike bands separately?
Am I the only one who doesn’t really love the NIKE watch look??
I’m no longer a runner(knee), but I just plain like the look of the other combinations better, and I assume they do the same stuff.
I know it will sell well to millions of runners, but I’m not crazy about the look. I know Apple sells at a premium, but the upcharge of the bands other than the sport bands in my mind is absurd. Does it cost that much to make a Hermes band?…is it that much better? Glad Apple has an ecosystem, but the prices are astronomical in my opinion. There’s a point where Apple thinks people are stupid enough to pay for that and that’s where it crosses the line for me.
I like the NIke look for sports, but not for just wearing around. But I guess you could just buy a different band for other times.