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Apple Watch Ultra 3 stands out as a premium 49 millimeter GPS and cellular watch, with the cellular model and AppleCare pricing driving most of the deal appeal. The Costco price looks strong versus Ultra 2 alternatives, and the watch has also been price matched at Best Buy in at least one case. Shipping adds $4.99, and AppleCare is not included for free, though Costco offers AppleCare plus coverage at checkout. The 5G cellular version is also praised for much better coverage, making this a compelling upgrade if you want the full connected experience.
Runners and hikers who leave their phone behind, because the 5G cellular connection can provide much better coverage.
No. AppleCare+ for Apple Watch is not included and must be purchased with a qualifying Apple device at checkout; Costco's AppleCare+ is also a separate offering from Apple's standard AppleCare.
The Costco price is $700, which some compared against an Ultra 2 at $599 or a used Ultra 2 at $520 and still found the newer model worth the extra cost. Another recent reference point was $679 on Amazon the night before.
Yes, Best Buy can price match it when you show Costco membership and the deal in the Costco mobile app. That can make it easier to buy from Best Buy if you want their checkout, rewards, or card perks.
The 5G cellular version is valued for much better coverage, making it useful if you want the watch to stay connected without relying on your phone. That is the main feature-specific reason cited for choosing the cellular model.
Glad I waited , almost pull a trigger on 599 for ultra 2 or 520 used. No brainer $100 more here with apple care and costco warranty
I got lucky and bought someone's Ultra 2 they'd used for a week and wanted to sell it before the "ultra 3" came out... a year ago. Dude was convinced it was happening, but he sold it to me for $500 at the time so I got applecare+ and everything.
I want to hold out but Ultra 3 looks pretty good.
Any insight on battery life, meaning is the listed battery life realistic after a few months of use. Looking for individual's thoughts based on previous Apple Watch specifications versus real world use.
Was $679 on Amazon last night. Check tomorrow for CM and see if it's that price again. Had a bunch of Amazon cards to use, so I bought there. Otherwise would have easily pulled the trigger on the Costco listing.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 stands out as a premium 49 millimeter GPS and cellular watch, with the cellular model and AppleCare pricing driving most of the deal appeal. The Costco price looks strong versus Ultra 2 alternatives, and the watch has also been price matched at Best Buy in at least one case. Shipping adds $4.99, and AppleCare is not included for free, though Costco offers AppleCare plus coverage at checkout. The 5G cellular version is also praised for much better coverage, making this a compelling upgrade if you want the full connected experience.
Runners and hikers who leave their phone behind, because the 5G cellular connection can provide much better coverage.
Apple Watch buyers who want warranty protection, because the extra cost can feel worthwhile when AppleCare and Costco warranty are included.
Shoppers comparing new versus used units, because paying about $100 more can be easier to justify than buying a used watch.
Buyers who want AppleCare included automatically, because the watch does not come with AppleCare.
Members expecting free shipping, because shipping adds a $4.99 charge.
Shoppers who need the standard AppleCare package from Apple, because Costco sells AppleCare+ instead.
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I want to hold out but Ultra 3 looks pretty good.
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