This company is not just a hardware seller anymore.

Nothing fancy but I own Google, Facebook, Apple and Cisco Systems stocks. They are the catagory killers in their respected business. Im not sure where facebook is heading or what they will morph into but its a crazy model they have. I invest in these companies not trade.

Apple products are not about the gadgetry which Galaxy tries to sell you on. They are very good machines in their own right and are good values. My 4s iPhone has been a stellar performer for the 3 years I have owned it. My apple products age better thru the 3 year cycle better than most. MY Laptop battery still is strong and while my OS is getting a bit dated, the machine also is amazingly reliable. Im a very satisfied customer.

smackeddog wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:I like that they are quality and durable. Better battery life

I got rid of my aging PC and got an iMac- mainly because I was fed up of Windows updates nearly every time I tried to switch off my computer (I can't leave the house until I'm sure the computer is off!), and the fact it kept crashing and getting slower over time. I have an iPad and iPhone- but I'm not as enamoured by apple as some people- they're okay products, I like that they are reliable, but I don't really find computers and things 'sexy'.

I don't get the point of this watch- you have to work it in conjunction with your iPhone, so whats the point? Why don't you just use your iPhone? And all this fitness app crap having a watch tell you what to eat and when to run and for how long- people becoming slaves to the machine!

The watch is not likely to revolutionize the industry as other innovations do. The fitbit kind of stuff is played out but heart monitor is a big thing to the fitness crowd and the biggest thing I am geeked out over.
WHat else will it do?

Personally I like my 4 inch screen but if I have a watch on I need not hold it in my hand or even keep it in my pocket, just keep it in my case or suit jacket. Not a big deal either way.
Perhaps the Apple Pay and being able to do that on the watch is potentially very big. Open locks to the house, hotel and car without taking out phone. Alziemers suffered with wearable GPS. Diabetic or Heart disease patient under duress while wearing it will be detected. None of these are things that can't be done on other machines or phones but its the integration and ease of opperation to the babyboomer who has the money to buy the watch and disposable income to pay for a premium service that goes with it. Thats why apple need not be "cool" to succeed. Iovine and Beats were added to bring some "cool" to the table but the game is changing. Its not about "which phone has more" but "Which service provides for my needs".

My 87 year old dad need not bother me to fix his stuff, he can stroll to the apple store and get it done. That gives him greater independance. His ipad and phone are integrated with each other and a retail store that can service him.

smackeddog wrote:

Nalod wrote:iphone just got delivered to the house! they'll sell 10 million of them by weekend! Crazy!

I'm still on the iPhone 4!

My impressions? Its not life changing but its an upgrade to what was already very good. Its not android vs Apple or any of that. There was never a question I would not continue as I am and have been very happy customer for years.

Are they over priced? Perhaps, but my shares of stock more than makes up for any price differential.

And I'll be getting the watch, and using ApplePay.

smackeddog wrote:

Nalod wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

Nalod wrote:iphone just got delivered to the house! they'll sell 10 million of them by weekend! Crazy!

I'm still on the iPhone 4!

I was on the 4s.
The new 8.0 OS gives the 4s the 6 look. Im sure it slows it down.
Got mine configured in about 15 min and never had to visit verizon or Apple.

My impressions? Its not life changing but its an upgrade to what was already very good. Its not android vs Apple or any of that. There was never a question I would not continue as I am and have been very happy customer for years.

Are they over priced? Perhaps, but my shares of stock more than makes up for any price differential.

And I'll be getting the watch, and using ApplePay.

Was it at the apple conference that they mentioned introducing technology that allows you to control home appliances with your phone? Not sure if I imagined it now! But I'd like to be able to switch the oven on with my phone on route home from work so my dinner is ready for when I step through the door. Also the heating- now that's some futuristic stuff they need to make happen!

Heating you can do with a Nest thermostat (now owned by Google and it has an app for apple and android I believe). They also sell smoke/carbon monoxide detectors that you can get info on your phone too but I hear they are somewhat buggy. The thermostat is legit though, designed by a former Apple engineer.