My first gen series 1 battery has definitely improved after the latest software update. I can get 26 hours out of it. Sarai D. Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli
> On Feb 13, 2017, at 6:48 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi Scott, > > I didn't know about this distinction either until I was in the Apple store on > Saturday. The long and short of it was that they were going to charge me > $200 to send my old watch off to Apple to be repaired, and for $270 I could > have the second gen series 1. Once I figured out that the GPS wasn't all > that relevant, the decision was a no-brainer. :) > > The difference in processors is very noticeable. > Cheers, > Donna >> On Feb 12, 2017, at 10:40 PM, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com >> <mailto:scott.grana...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi Alex, this helps clear up. I think of the series 1 as the old original >> model I had and the series 2 the new model I have now with the GPS and >> waterproofing. I wasn’t aware the series 1 was as similar to the 2 as it >> is. >> The processor in the Apple Watch is fairly substantial. I’ve seen some >> videos demonstrating running windows on an Apple Watch.;) >> >> Thanks for your good information as always. >> >> >> >>> On Feb 12, 2017, at 9:39 PM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com >>> <mailto:mehg...@icloud.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Just to clarify, the first generation is what I think of when I think of >>> the 2015 Watch. The series 1 and 2 were released in fall 2016. Both the new >>> models have identical internals in terms of speed and power, so should >>> respond pretty much the same, which is faster than the old first generation >>> but not blazing fast. At least, that's what I've found in my limited >>> testing (I still own a first ten and have only briefly tried the new >>> models). >>> >>> The main things with the series 2 over the 1 are the GPS, better >>> waterproofing, and brighter screen. The series 1 is as water-resistant as >>> the old first generation, while the series 2 is good for swimming and other >>> full water activities which could threaten a first gen or series 1. As far >>> as I know, the water resistance is identical on the series 1 and first >>> generation; the difference between those is more the processor. >>> >>> Is the series 2 worth it? Well, you could sync over some music, then use >>> bluetooth headphones and walk/run with only the Watch, no phone. The 2 has >>> GPS so will handle that just fine. It's also good for swimmers, or anyone >>> who regularly submerges their hands in water. But the series 1 is fine if >>> you don't want stand-alone GPS or the advanced waterproofing. In theory, it >>> will be just as responsive as a series 2. >>> >>> Again, this is all just from my understanding after reading a lot of >>> reviews and informational articles. I use a first generation daily, and >>> haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade yet. But if mine broke like >>> Donna's I'd probably go for a series 1 since I don't do much swimming and >>> always carry my phone. Then I'd do the higher-end model when the next >>> upgrade comes out. But that's just me. >>> >>> -- >>> Alex Hall >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Feb 12, 2017, at 19:11, Sarai Bucciarelli <sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Get the series 1 from Target. On sell right now, and if you get their red >>>> card can take 5% off that price. >>>> Sarai D. Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli >>>> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli> >>>> >>>>> On Feb 11, 2017, at 4:19 PM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com >>>>> <mailto:doniado...@me.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> Well, since I don't have AppleCare, it's a $200 repair. For an additional >>>>> $170 I can get a second GEN watch. Here's my question. Is there any >>>>> reason to get the second generation over the series one? Obviously >>>>> there's the waterproofing issue. But I'm wondering about how much the >>>>> addition of the GPS matters. There's $100 difference between the series >>>>> one and the second GEN, so the series one is tempting. If people feel >>>>> that the dish in of the GPS chip is important, could you tell me why? >>>>> >>>>> Also, on a much more basic level, I need to repair my existing watch, >>>>> which I'm still using. What's the command for turning on VoiceOver? >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>> >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>>> >>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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