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expiredLovelyCheetah | Staff posted Apr 03, 2024 05:00 AM
Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular 45mm $290, Apple Watch Accessory Bundle
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Fakes are absolutely rampant on both Amazon and consequently Woot. I'm the definition of a cheapskate, but I recommend just buying the real deal from apple directly for $30.
Meaning they are claiming they are Apple branded, otherwise there wouldn't be an "Apple Warranty".
From experience, you may most definitely get a knock off that looks exact. You'll find out if there's ever an issue and Apple then tells you it's not an OEM piece.
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This is a great price! Thanks OP
Fakes are absolutely rampant on both Amazon and consequently Woot. I'm the definition of a cheapskate, but I recommend just buying the real deal from apple directly for $30.
Meaning they are claiming they are Apple branded, otherwise there wouldn't be an "Apple Warranty".
From experience, you may most definitely get a knock off that looks exact. You'll find out if there's ever an issue and Apple then tells you it's not an OEM piece.
Meaning they are claiming they are Apple branded, otherwise there wouldn't be an "Apple Warranty".
From experience, you may most definitely get a knock off that looks exact. You'll find out if there's ever an issue and Apple then tells you it's not an OEM piece.
Anybody know how to make sure you get the length you want?
Or do you get both lengths?
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Anybody know how to make sure you get the length you want?
Or do you get both lengths?
In the Box:
(1) (NEW) Apple Watch USB-C Magnetic Charger Cable (1 meter)
(1) (NEW) 41mm or 45mm Sport Band - S/M
(1) (NEW) 41mm or 45mm Sport Band - M/L
I was able to get a return/refund but overall the experience was not good.
The reason I am asking is because when I got my new Series 8 Apple Watch last year and plugged the included USB-C Apple Watch cord (silver/heavier bottom) into a non-Apple USB-C adapter for the wall, it would not charge at all. I actually thought I got a dud and would have to return because I plugged it in, the watch recognized it was plugged, and so I left it for about an hour or so and it hadn't charged at all. I switched to an older Apple power adapter that came with an old iPhone (back when they used to include them with new iPhones) and it charged instantly. I now use that adapter with my cord and it fast charges my Apple Watch. I have no idea why it did not work with my Insignia 30W wall charger, which I use to fast charge my iPhone all the time.
You're of course taking a chance on whether they're real or not but these are marketed as genuine Apple and come with a 1 year Apple Warranty so if they're fake just return them.
Worried that you won't be able to tell if they're fake or not? The quality of fakes has gotten pretty good, but they're still easy to identify if you know what to look. For example, genuine ones have a different feel (real ones are made of fluoroelastomer and fake ones are made of silicone), have connectors that match the band color (fake ones are often just black), and late-2016+ bands have serial numbers inscribed on one of the connectors. See a full list of things to check for here [macrumors.com]. Also, it's very easy to see if the charger is fake due to the build quality, charge speed, and markings (real ones have regulatory markings like seen here [postimg.cc])
TL;DR: Worst case scenario these are fake (but this is easy to spot), and you have to return them. Best case scenario is you get an amazing deal. Up to you if you want to take that gamble.
The reason I am asking is because when I got my new Series 8 Apple Watch last year and plugged the included USB-C Apple Watch cord (silver/heavier bottom) into a non-Apple USB-C adapter for the wall, it would not charge at all. I actually thought I got a dud and would have to return because I plugged it in, the watch recognized it was plugged, and so I left it for about an hour or so and it hadn't charged at all. I switched to an older Apple power adapter that came with an old iPhone (back when they used to include them with new iPhones) and it charged instantly. I now use that adapter with my cord and it fast charges my Apple Watch. I have no idea why it did not work with my Insignia 30W wall charger, which I use to fast charge my iPhone all the time.
Anybody know how to make sure you get the length you want?
Or do you get both lengths?
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