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Apple Watch is an incredibly customizable timepiece, has entirely new ways to stay in touch, and is a comprehensive health and fitness companion.
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Still feels like a beta product
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Ruff
Verified Purchase:Yes
Let me start by saying this is my least favorite Apple product that I have ever owned. And with the price tag associated with it, buyers remorse will definitely kick in.
Initial impressions when you open the box are "wow, this is a beautiful piece of technology!" That's about as good as it gets. The software is sluggish, cumbersome, and very limited. You can't do anything with the watch without your phone beyond telling the time, counting steps, and playing music that you have stored on the watch (if you're lucky enough to own Bluetooth wireless headphones).
The functionality that is included almost always requires you to pull out your phone to finish an interaction. It is essentially an annoyingly useless extension of your phone. Remember the flashing notification indicator lights on Blackberry? This is Apple's overly complicated, overly expensive attempt at providing iPhone users that feature.
Because of the size of the screen, almost all interactions beyond the canned, preprogrammed ones that Apple provides rely on Siri and dictation which is absolutely atrocious on Watch. The coolest thing about the watch is the ability to change bands and faces whenever you would like. It basically comes down to the idea that as a first generation product, this is more a piece of fashion than a piece of technology.
A+ as a watch.
D- as wearable technology.
D- as wearable technology.
P.S. After three months of use, the Digital Crown now sticks when you try to turn it.
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Personalize your Apple Watch 42mm or Apple Watch Sport 42mm with this Case-Mate Signature CM032800 smartwatch band, which is made of leather for a comfortable feel. Painted detailing offers a stylish look.
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Looks great, terrible quality
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Ruff
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this band the same day I purchased my Watch with the intent of this being the primary band I used for day to day wear. It lasted less than a week. The band itself is leather and the metal inserts are brushed metal. Overall a very attractive band, especially for the price. However after a week of normal wear, the tiny screws holding together the metal inserts loosened themselves and separated from the band. Luckily it happened while the watch was not being worn...otherwise the watch itself would have suffered a drop from significant height and who knows what type of surface it would have landed on. My fear was that it would continue to do the same thing if I replaced it, and potentially the watch would meet its demise on concrete. I returned it and purchased an Apple band instead.
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The new Apple TV delivers an all-new experience with Touch andSiri, powerful new hardware, and great content, games, and more on the App Store. The Touch surface on the new Siri Remote offers innovative ways to interact with your TV, creating a connected experience with a screen that's across the room. With Siri, finding something to watch is as easy as just asking. And with apps, Apple TV allows you to customize your TV for personal and shared experiences in the living room.
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If you own a 3rd generation Apple TV, this upgrade will feel more refined. Apple definitely polished the look and feel of both the hardware and software for this newest generation, but functionality at this point is pretty on par with the 3rd gen units. It is obvious that Apple intends to make improvements and add new features with future software updates, simply from the addition of Siri and the App Store. As of now, both Siri and the App Store are pretty limited in what they can do.
Reasons to upgrade:
1. If you are an Apple Music subscriber and want to stream music through your home entertainment system.
2. If you enjoy, or have children who enjoy casual gaming. The graphics on some of the initial release games are impressive! But keep in mind this is no competitor to Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
3. If you haven't owned an Apple TV and you intend to purchase one.
2. If you enjoy, or have children who enjoy casual gaming. The graphics on some of the initial release games are impressive! But keep in mind this is no competitor to Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
3. If you haven't owned an Apple TV and you intend to purchase one.
This is definitely worth the extra $90 over the last generation simply for the new hardware (i.e. rechargeable remote) and the fact that Apple will continue to add great new functionality that only this model will be capable of over the next several years. Go with the 32GB model. There is absolutely no reason you will need anything larger.
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
My Best Buy number: 2141492539
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
Would I be able to use this speaker on both an ipod nano 7th generation and ipod nano 4th generation without using the bluetooth option?
Yes, as long as you have a 3.5mm male-to-male auxiliary cable. There is an audio in port on the back of the device next to the microUSB charging port.
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
How long does it take to charge and can you use it plugged in charging?
In my experience, the speaker is fully charged in less than two hours from a completely depleted state. You can absolutely use it while charging.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
Will it work with Samsung Galaxy 6 phone.
Yes. Any device that is Bluetooth capable will easily pair with this speaker.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
Is this speaker the extra bass version?
Yes. It has the "Extra Bass" mode that can be toggled on or off depending on whether you want richer bass tones or to conserve battery life.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
How does the sound of the Sony compare with the sound from the Bose Soundlink?
In my experience (having owned both), the SRS-XB2 produces much crisper, clearer tones, provides a more distinct bass, and produces a much louder sound without distorting audio.
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
What is the difference between this model (SRSXB2) and the SRSX2 model?
The SRS-XB2 is an updated model that includes "Extra Bass."
This is activated through a specific mode on the device that produces louder, more distinct bass notes. There is a button on the device that allows you to toggle the mode on and off (for battery conservation purposes).
This is activated through a specific mode on the device that produces louder, more distinct bass notes. There is a button on the device that allows you to toggle the mode on and off (for battery conservation purposes).
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
If my iPhone is linked via Bluetooth will speakers also ring loud when called & will music stop and allow speakerphone function ? Thanks
Yes. As long as your phone is not in silent mode, the speaker will ring just as your phone would during and incoming call. The speaker itself has a speakerphone function and includes a built in microphone. It can be activated with the speakerphone button on the device itself, or through Siri on an iPhone.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
can you pair these speakers
Pairing to a Bluetooth audio source is simple with this model. There is a dedicated Bluetooth button on the device that allows you to put it into pairing mode. It also is capable of being paired with an additional speaker to create true stereo sound, which also has a dedicated button on the device to make this possible.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Pack a stereo experience in your backpack with this black Sony portable wireless speaker. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker provides up to 12 hours of battery life and features a water-resistant design for use outdoors. This Sony portable wireless speaker includes a stereo mini jack and comes with a Micro USB cable.
Can I charge my phone using the USB port?
No, you cannot charge your phone through this device. It only includes a microUSB port for charging the device itself (aka no power output).
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