Anybody got an Apple watch?
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
A good friend got one yesterday. He likes it, but I haven't had the chance to discuss the benefits in detail yet. One thing he has mentioned is being able to see texts and other messages without having to pull his phone out of his pocket. I'd like that convenience.
Jim
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
I am not ready for wearable tech yet, and don't know that I'll ever be.
Recently, while attending an internal education event for my company, we were told that close to 90% of people sleep with their devices within arm's reach and that the average person checks their smartphone 150 times a day. My employer sees that as an opportunity. Me, well I consciously decided that the only electronics I will have by my bed is my Kobo e-reader, and even that doesn't get turned on every single day.
Recently, while attending an internal education event for my company, we were told that close to 90% of people sleep with their devices within arm's reach and that the average person checks their smartphone 150 times a day. My employer sees that as an opportunity. Me, well I consciously decided that the only electronics I will have by my bed is my Kobo e-reader, and even that doesn't get turned on every single day.
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
I'm with you Wendell. But, I don't embrace technology effortlessly; my wife and children think I'm a Luddite. I just don't see the need for much of it especially in the context of my needs. I like to keep things simple and thus my life simple.jww wrote:I am not ready for wearable tech yet, and don't know that I'll ever be.
Recently, while attending an internal education event for my company, we were told that close to 90% of people sleep with their devices within arm's reach and that the average person checks their smartphone 150 times a day. My employer sees that as an opportunity. Me, well I consciously decided that the only electronics I will have by my bed is my Kobo e-reader, and even that doesn't get turned on every single day.
Bryan
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Wendell. Rufus.... please move over and make room for one more in your camp!
my wife is seriously considering having her nieces and nephews, and their families, check their electronic
paraphernalia at the door, Dodge City-style, when they arrive for the annual "Cousins' Week" in mid-
August.
having them bury their heads in those various devices when they travel from the West Coast, Florida and
points in between to spend 7 days together definitely seems counter-productive, if not disconcerting.
We may lose that battle, if not in the short-term, then certainly in the longer view as they are truly overly
tethered to their SmartPhones, tablets, laptops and the like.
my wife is seriously considering having her nieces and nephews, and their families, check their electronic
paraphernalia at the door, Dodge City-style, when they arrive for the annual "Cousins' Week" in mid-
August.
having them bury their heads in those various devices when they travel from the West Coast, Florida and
points in between to spend 7 days together definitely seems counter-productive, if not disconcerting.
We may lose that battle, if not in the short-term, then certainly in the longer view as they are truly overly
tethered to their SmartPhones, tablets, laptops and the like.
Enjoying wet shaving, again.
jr/John
jr/John
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
While I'm sympathetic to the Luddite/troglodyte mentality - and am subject to it myself on occasion - I must admit that the internet has changed my life for the better. Who would want to be without email? Or without the ability to inform ourselves in advance about a business or other organization we may be interacting with in the near future? Texting is a real boon, I find, for intra-family communications. It's so much easier (and less intrusive) than a phone call. As for a smartwatch, glancing at it can be quicker and less distracting than pulling the phone out of one's pocket and staring at its large screen.
But constant tweeting and social networking seems useless to me. I don't subscribe to any of those services.
But constant tweeting and social networking seems useless to me. I don't subscribe to any of those services.
Porter
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
I'm rather particular about whats in or near my bed and electronic do-dads aren't on my list.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
I have enough trouble trying to push buttons on my phone. I have skinny fingers. I can not imagine trying to type on a watch.
Ed
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
This describes me as well. Except my fingers are not skinny.scruffy wrote:I have enough trouble trying to push buttons on my phone. I have skinny fingers. I can not imagine trying to type on a watch.
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Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
No typing is done on the watch. Input is by pressing an icon or block of text, or by dictation. Skinny fingers will have no problems.
Porter
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
Sure, Squire. You can dictate a note to the Apple robot, Siri, exactly as Perry Mason dictated letters to Della Street.
Porter
Re: Anybody got an Apple watch?
I'm old enough to recall my dictation being taken down in shorthand then transcribed on a typewriter . . . a mechanical typewriter.
Regards,
Squire
Squire