{"id":4045,"date":"2015-04-27T13:29:33","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T13:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=4045"},"modified":"2015-12-04T10:24:45","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T10:24:45","slug":"10-reasons-to-buy-an-apple-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/04\/27\/10-reasons-to-buy-an-apple-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons to buy an Apple Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Apple Watch<\/a> came out last week, although there was a distinct lack of queues and over-excited Apple fanatics outside Apple stores.<\/p>\n

After mixed reviews criticising its battery life and lack of purpose, will the Apple Watch be Apple\u2019s first big failure? We think not. Here are 10 reasons you should buy an Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll become an essential part of the Apple experience<\/b><\/h4>\n

The Apple Watch isn\u2019t a standalone product, it\u2019s an extension of your iPhone. It receives notifications, sends messages and generally does the important stuff your phone does without having to fumble around in your pocket.<\/p>\n

While that doesn\u2019t sound essential at the moment, you can bet that Apple will further integrate the two devices over the next couple of years.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the first \u201d\u02dcoriginal\u2019 Apple product since the iPad<\/b><\/h4>\n

Remember discovering all the cool stuff your iPhone could do for the first time?<\/p>\n

Apple users haven\u2019t been able to experience that feeling for a long time. Alright, so there\u2019s a new iPhone and iPad every couple of years but they aren\u2019t that<\/i> different from what came before.<\/p>\n

The Watch, however, is a completely new experience, and potentially a life-changing one. The big question is are you willing to spend \u00a3300 to find out?<\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll make you healthier<\/b><\/h4>\n

Like most smartwatches, the Apple Watch features an array of health-focused features. These include a heart-rate monitor, a stepometer and more fitness apps than you can shake a stick at.<\/p>\n

The most important health-related feature, though, is the Watch\u2019s ability to remind you to stay active. For example, it can send through a vibration reminding to get up and stretch your legs every 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Tim Cook provided a good example of this in practise<\/a>: \u201cTen minutes before the hour, it will remind you to move. We have a lot of people using the Apple Watch at Apple, and 10 minutes before the hour, suddenly they all get up and move. It took a little to get used to, but it\u2019s great.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n

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It frees you from your phone<\/b><\/h4>\n

We love smartphones. They\u2019ve changed the way we live, making our day-to-day lives much easier than they were even 10 years ago.<\/p>\n

But today\u2019s phones offer so much that it\u2019s easy to get distracted. Sending a text can lead to an hour spent on Facebook. Making a call can lead to watching videos for half a day.<\/p>\n

Getting your notifications sent through to a relatively limited watch removes these temptations, allowing you to be more \u201d\u02dcpresent\u2019. Plus you\u2019re less likely to walk into someone while you\u2019re gawping into your phone!<\/p>\n

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It looks better than most smartwatches<\/b><\/h4>\n

If there\u2019s one thing you can rely on Apple for, it\u2019s great design. The Watch, even the basic Sport version, is a fantastic looking gadget and more eye-pleasing than the majority of smartwatches on the market. There\u2019s loads of customisation options to choose from too.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a bit more cash to spare (\u00a313,000, for example.), you can even customise it to look a bit like a Rolex. You\u2019ll need to sell a lot of electronics<\/a> first, though.<\/p>\n

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It will get better<\/b><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s easy to forget that the iPhone and iPad were both fairly rubbish when they came out. The original iPhone didn\u2019t have 3G or an App store (remember, it only came out 8 years ago!). The iPad, meanwhile, had no camera or multitasking function.<\/p>\n

The point is that, for all its flaws, the Apple Watch will get better and you might not have to wait for the next version, either. Apple are constantly updating their OS, which means a lot of flaws could be fixed in the current model\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a conversation starter<\/b><\/h4>\n

Alright, so it\u2019s no reason to spend \u00a3300 but the Watch is undoubtedly a talking point, which is handy if you struggle with conversation. The \u201d\u02dctalking point\u2019 might be how much money you have to burn, but it\u2019s a talking point nonetheless!<\/p>\n

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It could be worth a lot in a few years<\/b><\/h4>\n

For a brief period after it was discontinued, the iPod Classic was selling for around \u00a3600<\/a>. In 10 years time, the 1st iPhone will probably be worth over \u00a3100.<\/p>\n

Think of the Watch as an investment. Although the battery may eventually die, collectors will snap it up regardless.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve got plenty of time to save up<\/b><\/h4>\n

Even though the Watch came out on Friday, you can\u2019t buy one right now as it sold out during pre-orders. There\u2019s only one UK store selling Watches, Dover St. Market in Mayfair, although they\u2019ve probably run out of the few they had in stock.<\/p>\n

Apple reckon they\u2019ll have more Watches in June<\/a>, giving you the best part of a month to save up. Sell some electronics to help you hit your target!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll make a cracking present for someone<\/b><\/h4>\n

As most people are struggling to find a reason to buy a Watch for themselves, why not buy one as a particularly generous gift for the Apple lover in your life? You\u2019re almost guaranteed to be in their good graces forever.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re planning to buy an Apple Watch, why not sell mobile phones<\/a> to help pay for it? Just click below to get started.<\/p>\n

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