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Very good deals on Apple Watch previous gen, if you want stainless steel version at a discounted price:
Series 5 Black Stainless Steel 40mm $380
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl.../6215979.p
Open box excellent avail $322
QA Note: No more open box option
Other colors/bands/sizes also discounted, $400+
Link to Series 5 Black Stainless Steel 44mm $450
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl.../6215958.p
Stainless steel ones all include cellular capability and have a sapphire based screen rather than glass, so are more scratch resistant. Series 6 SS starts at $700, so big savings if you want SS but willing to go last gen. If you don't care about SS or cellular, not a good deal, just get Series 6.
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I currently have a S4 in SS and I recommend the extra money here. It is much more durable, and I have yet to scratch it. I seem to always bump it on things, walking upstairs, etc. I'm not sold on the replacement cost for me on what adds an always on display.
This is a great deal, and worth the upgrade if you are rocking S3 or older and looking to replace. Do the stainless. It's worth the cash.
Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.
That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
If I didn't have the Black SS 4 series, I would be all over it.
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Bc 5 has features SE doesn't have
Also great if you don't want to carry a phone with you some days and still need it for calls etc.
Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.
That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.
That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
Interesting...
Now tell me. What does this deal has that the new one (Series 6 or SE) do not have, beside price?
Now tell me. What does this deal has that the new one (Series 6 or SE) do not have, beside price?
Charge speed, blood oximeter
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Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.
That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
Yes that's true. If this goes for $300 then it a no brainer. However that opened box $300 deal is gone
https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-7/
This allows for one iPhone to be tied to multiple watches, and each watch will get its own phone number.
Your kid can text him/herself and it will go to your to the watch & iPhone. Do the same in reverse to reply. That thread would show up on both devices so the answer is yes. The downside is the watch will also receive texts meant for your eyes and your phone will receive texts sent to your kid. Far from ideal.
I doubt your kid can call your cell from the watch and visa versa using the cellular number. You may be able to get a 3rd party app that gives the watch or phone a second number. FaceTime could possibly work if the watch calls an email address linked to the iPhone. I'm just guessing. Maybe someone could try it for you to see if FaceTime can be used in both directions.
https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-7/
This allows for one iPhone to be tied to multiple watches, and each watch will get its own phone number.
But I would rather buy the kid an SE phone than an Apple Watch.
It actually might be cheaper.
I doubt your kid can call your cell from the watch and visa versa using the cellular number. You may be able to get a 3rd party app that gives the watch or phone a second number. FaceTime could possibly work if the watch calls an email address linked to the iPhone. I'm just guessing. Maybe someone could try it for you to see if FaceTime can be used in both directions.
As the previous poster explained, The latest watchOS can be configured for someone that does not have an iPhone.
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Not at all. It is extremely useful for my fitness regimen and super convenient for Apple Pay especially since I don't have to pull down my mask to Authenticate with phone.