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Apple Watch Series 3 GPS, 38mm (reg. $199) $169, rollback special buy price

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Or free shipping on orders of $35+ or free store pickup (2 days)
Final Price: as low as $168.88
Same price drop on Amazon

42mm is $199 (regular $229)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-...gn_id=9383

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Watc...s_li_ss_tl
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Created 03-17-2021 at 08:49 PM by josh33_unc
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Model: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - Space Gray Aluminum

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cheezballs
03-17-2021 at 08:57 PM.
03-17-2021 at 08:57 PM.
It's just so old... I guess it wouldn't be bad for a light user.
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JosephDirt
03-17-2021 at 09:08 PM.
03-17-2021 at 09:08 PM.
Quote from cheezballs :
It's just so old... I guess it wouldn't be bad for a light user.

A light user would need and want something bright and I think this only uses the screen's brightness. I believe I can speak for all light users when I say, darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.

Either way, I'm sure it could be used for other things too and most light users have multiple flashlights anyway.
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cheezballs
03-17-2021 at 09:11 PM.
03-17-2021 at 09:11 PM.
Quote from JosephDirt :
A light user would need and want something bright and I think this only uses the screen's brightness. I believe I can speak for all light users when I say, darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.

Either way, I'm sure it could be used for other things too and most light users have multiple flashlights anyway.

Great point Joe! 😂
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michaelmantis
03-17-2021 at 09:13 PM.
03-17-2021 at 09:13 PM.
I currently have a Series 3 and would not recommend anyone get a new one at this point in time, even at this price.

The watch is just unable of accepting any software updates unless it is fully reset due to lack of storage space.

I purchased mine before the SE came out and made the decision to save the $200 price different vs the Series 4 (which was out at the time).
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03-18-2021 at 06:18 AM.
03-18-2021 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from michaelmantis :
I currently have a Series 3 and would not recommend anyone get a new one at this point in time, even at this price.

The watch is just unable of accepting any software updates unless it is fully reset due to lack of storage space.

I purchased mine before the SE came out and made the decision to save the $200 price different vs the Series 4 (which was out at the time).

I see. Who is this watch really for? Someone who just want a basic fitness tracker and listen to music via itunes on the go?
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mrdmx15
03-18-2021 at 09:09 AM.
03-18-2021 at 09:09 AM.
Honestly, I don't see enough improvements from the 3 to justify the cost difference to the additional versions. However, this is the price that has been around for quite sometime for the 38mm series 3.
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GoldenGriff
03-18-2021 at 09:14 AM.
03-18-2021 at 09:14 AM.
Quote from michaelmantis :
I currently have a Series 3 and would not recommend anyone get a new one at this point in time, even at this price.

The watch is just unable of accepting any software updates unless it is fully reset due to lack of storage space.

I purchased mine before the SE came out and made the decision to save the $200 price different vs the Series 4 (which was out at the time).
I would echo the same. The 3 is simply too old and non-functional to get really anything out of it.

The SE can be had brand new for another $90 and you're guaranteed to at least get another two years of use out of it vs. buying this. To me, that's well worth the higher starting price as you won't have to replace it until later. With the 3, you're going to be buying another one much sooner.
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domat
03-18-2021 at 09:21 AM.
03-18-2021 at 09:21 AM.
Quote from GoldenGriff :
I would echo the same. The 3 is simply too old and non-functional to get really anything out of it.

The SE can be had brand new for another $90 and you're guaranteed to at least get another two years of use out of it vs. buying this. To me, that's well worth the higher starting price as you won't have to replace it until later. With the 3, you're going to be buying another one much sooner.
I have the 3. What exactly am I missing? How is the SE more functional?
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GoldenGriff
03-18-2021 at 10:22 AM.
03-18-2021 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from domat :
I have the 3. What exactly am I missing? How is the SE more functional?
Larger Retina display, faster chip, better speaker, 4x storage, more accurate Health tracking, quite a bit really.

If you already have a 3 and it's working fine for you, no need to buy something new unless you really want to. If you're trying to get into the Apple Watch market, the SE is a much better product for only a few bucks more that you'll get a longer lifespan out of.
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03-18-2021 at 11:03 AM.
03-18-2021 at 11:03 AM.
Quote from GoldenGriff :
Larger Retina display, faster chip, better speaker, 4x storage, more accurate Health tracking, quite a bit really.

If you already have a 3 and it's working fine for you, no need to buy something new unless you really want to. If you're trying to get into the Apple Watch market, the SE is a much better product for only a few bucks more that you'll get a longer lifespan out of.

Good point
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icouldnotthink67
03-18-2021 at 05:48 PM.
03-18-2021 at 05:48 PM.
Are there any plans to stop making these look like child's toys?

Samsung and Huawei just look so much better.
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03-18-2021 at 05:51 PM.
03-18-2021 at 05:51 PM.
Quote from icouldnotthink67 :
Are there any plans to stop making these look like child's toys?

Samsung and Huawei just look so much better.
Don't think so. Apple watch has a 50% market share, is well liked/reviewed, and the users love the rectangular face from readability perspective. Apple can sell these watch variants at prices upwards of $1k. So I don't think Apple has any desire to change something significant like the shape of the watch and risk losing buyers.
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drewjp
03-18-2021 at 06:14 PM.
03-18-2021 at 06:14 PM.
Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
I see. Who is this watch really for? Someone who just want a basic fitness tracker and listen to music via itunes on the go?
Technically, this describes me. My only use case for an Apple Watch would be to sign up for Fitness+ and hopefully listen to podcasts while leaving my phone at home (is this doable without the cellular version?)

I am a techie but I still prefer nice automatic watches versus a smartwatch. Has anyone here felt the same and became a convert?
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03-18-2021 at 06:50 PM.
03-18-2021 at 06:50 PM.
Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
I see. Who is this watch really for? Someone who just want a basic fitness tracker and listen to music via itunes on the go?
Honestly this is for people who just wants the basic with ease of use. I work in the hospital and use my 3 series to glance at text msgs and count my steps. It's too laggy to even update or load music (nightmare).
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