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the only differences are really 3 things: S11 cellular gets 5G, aluminum S11 watches get a ceramic coated Ion-X glass that's supposed to be twice as scratch resistant as the untreated Ion-X glass on aluminum S10 models, and lastly the battery life on a single charge "improved" (in part because battery capacity got a decent 10% increase, but also because Apple fudged and tweaked the way they test battery runtime by reducing frequency of time checks and active screen time. you can check this for yourself by comparing the battery testing methodology in the footnotes on the compare page with S11 and S10 pulled up side-by-side)
the point is, don't expect a significant jump in battery life between S10 and S11
imo this is just an ok deal for cellular and there's a chance there might be something better when bf / cyber monday roll around, but who knows
Series 11 also uses the same S10 SiP as Series 10
personally, I got an S10 during Target's one day sale about a month ago and am very happy with it after checking out Series 11 in an Apple Store and seeing effectively 0 tangible differences
This 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS and Cellular deal stands out for health tracking and everyday convenience, especially if you want Apple Health features, notifications, reminders, timers, music control, and quick wrist access to calls and messages. Cellular adds phone free use, but it requires a carrier watch plan that is typically about $10 per month. The main caution is that Series 11 is only a small step up, with 5G on cellular models and a modest battery change, so Series 10 remains very similar. A solid pick if those features matter more than chasing the newest model.
Apple Watch owners who want everyday wrist convenience, because it can handle reminders, timers, calls, music control, and phone-free notifications.
People who want the newest generation features, because this model is one generation old and lacks the newer 5G cellular and scratch-resistant glass changes.
Battery life expectations may not improve much versus Series 10 because Series 11's gains can be tied to testing methodology and only incremental capacity changes.
Yes. It can track workouts, sleep, and other health data, and it also handles reminders, timers, messages, calls, music control, wrist alarms, MacBook unlock, and Apple Maps turn alerts. Several comments also mention EKG and other health features as useful for monitoring.
The thread says this $299 offer is about $100 below the next best reputable price starting at $399. It also notes the watch has been seen at $229 before, so this is a solid discount but not the lowest price mentioned.
Series 11 is described as mostly identical to Series 10, with the main differences being 5G on cellular models, a ceramic-coated Ion-X glass on aluminum models, and a modest battery-life change. The same S10 SiP is used, so a big real-world upgrade is not expected.
Yes. Cellular models need a watch add-on on your mobile carrier plan, typically around $10 per month, though some plans include it. Without that add-on, the cellular feature will not work.
I bought the used-like new at Amazon for 239. Other than a banged up box, it was packaged like it was from apple.
That should be the baseline for deals like this esp if they're dumping old inventory
Genuinely asking - how do you guys who own smart watches justify them? Most of the benefits I see aren't really huge benefits in my eyes... besides maybe Apple Pay. I guess if you have a heart condition, the beats per minute are helpful to watch... but anything else? I dunno. It just doesn't seem like it's there yet to me but maybe I'm missing something.
While I do use it to track my workouts, I also use it for a convenient way to do a few things without pulling out my phone (or even carrying my phone with me):
1. Setting and getting quick reminders.
2. Setting timers for everything
3. I use it to track distance on the golf course.
4. Check quick messages
5. Checking phone calls before answering
6. Using the wrist vibration for my morning alarm clock.
7. control my music when I'm doing chores.
8. Tell the time (as a low vision guy, I can see the face because it lights up).
Genuinely asking - how do you guys who own smart watches justify them? Most of the benefits I see aren't really huge benefits in my eyes... besides maybe Apple Pay. I guess if you have a heart condition, the beats per minute are helpful to watch... but anything else? I dunno. It just doesn't seem like it's there yet to me but maybe I'm missing something.
I bought an SE on my daughter's recommendation when I decided I was too fat and lazy. To be honest I was hesitant but it turned out great for the purpose, the feedback the app provides about your activity especially when combined with a nutrition app is extremely helpful for general health and weight loss. For that reason I would definitely recommend getting one, for daily tasks I find the screen too small but I'm old and my eyes seem to be even older.
I bought the used-like new at Amazon for 239. Other than a banged up box, it was packaged like it was from apple.
That should be the baseline for deals like this esp if they're dumping old inventory
I also did the same but got it for under $200 during prime day. Mine came perfect, box was undamaged and all apple security stickers were intact. Don't think mine was ever opened. If it was then Amazon replaced all the apple security stickers?
Never buy a watch that only has a 1 day battery life. Garmin wins.
I have a Garmin too - I use it particularly for outdoors and sports. Apple watch I use all the time. they both are linked to my employer's health center app, i.e. both feed health and activity data, however Apple Health can find breathing, blood, heart patterns that can be life saving notification for you.
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Genuinely asking - how do you guys who own smart watches justify them? Most of the benefits I see aren't really huge benefits in my eyes... besides maybe Apple Pay. I guess if you have a heart condition, the beats per minute are helpful to watch... but anything else? I dunno. It just doesn't seem like it's there yet to me but maybe I'm missing something.
I have a heart condition and the EKG featue that allows me to capture one and send it to my cardiologist has been super helpful.
Oxygen monitoring was a neat trick during COVID. Popped my watch on a few family members who were nervous that they had it and put their minds at ease.
I originally bought it for the notifications feature though. I work as a site administrator and having PagerDuty alerts pop up on my wrist was essential
so with this celluar watch, i can leave my iphone at home and still be able to call and text from the watch while i'm a way?
Yes however you will need to have a cellular watch plan added onto your current mobile carrier plan in order for this to work. Typically thats like $10/month for the add-on. Some plans have it included.
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the only differences are really 3 things: S11 cellular gets 5G, aluminum S11 watches get a ceramic coated Ion-X glass that's supposed to be twice as scratch resistant as the untreated Ion-X glass on aluminum S10 models, and lastly the battery life on a single charge "improved" (in part because battery capacity got a decent 10% increase, but also because Apple fudged and tweaked the way they test battery runtime by reducing frequency of time checks and active screen time. you can check this for yourself by comparing the battery testing methodology in the footnotes on the compare page with S11 and S10 pulled up side-by-side)
or you can just check this post here:https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/s/QOsIm1YrRc
the point is, don't expect a significant jump in battery life between S10 and S11
imo this is just an ok deal for cellular and there's a chance there might be something better when bf / cyber monday roll around, but who knows
Series 11 also uses the same S10 SiP as Series 10
personally, I got an S10 during Target's one day sale about a month ago and am very happy with it after checking out Series 11 in an Apple Store and seeing effectively 0 tangible differences
tldr; S11 and S10 are basically identical
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This 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS and Cellular deal stands out for health tracking and everyday convenience, especially if you want Apple Health features, notifications, reminders, timers, music control, and quick wrist access to calls and messages. Cellular adds phone free use, but it requires a carrier watch plan that is typically about $10 per month. The main caution is that Series 11 is only a small step up, with 5G on cellular models and a modest battery change, so Series 10 remains very similar. A solid pick if those features matter more than chasing the newest model.
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That should be the baseline for deals like this esp if they're dumping old inventory
1. Setting and getting quick reminders.
2. Setting timers for everything
3. I use it to track distance on the golf course.
4. Check quick messages
5. Checking phone calls before answering
6. Using the wrist vibration for my morning alarm clock.
7. control my music when I'm doing chores.
8. Tell the time (as a low vision guy, I can see the face because it lights up).
That's a few of my primary usages.
That should be the baseline for deals like this esp if they're dumping old inventory
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Oxygen monitoring was a neat trick during COVID. Popped my watch on a few family members who were nervous that they had it and put their minds at ease.
I originally bought it for the notifications feature though. I work as a site administrator and having PagerDuty alerts pop up on my wrist was essential
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