Apple Watch

logsdonjacqueline

Anyone got one? How do you like it, is it worth the money?

pebble4321

I love mine, and although it was a present, I would have bought one anyway.
I like it as a fitness tracker, and also like seeing messages etc as they come in, being able to answer the phone, checking travel details on the go (Tripit), seeing upcoming appointment details at a glance, starting ands topping audiobooks, music etc.

It is definitely not necessary - of course I can do all those things on my phone but it's very convenient to have it all on my wrist.

I also like the workout app - though it would be better if I could setup intervals rather than having to have runkeeper running on my phone at the same time.
I've had mine since Christmas and haven't got bored with it yet

It syncs well with MFP - I have my activity level set at lightly active and then the phone and MFP make adjustments, so I don't ever add exercise separately.

logsdonjacqueline

Thanks for responding, I was checking out the Health app in my phone today and it looks like it tracks all kinds of neat stuff as well relating to health. It seems like I'm missing out on a lot of good knowledge about myself without one.

pebble4321

logsdonjacqueline wrote: »

Thanks for responding, I was checking out the Health app in my phone today and it looks like it tracks all kinds of neat stuff as well relating to health. It seems like I'm missing out on a lot of good knowledge about myself without one.

Well... to be honest, you really aren't missing much.
I mean, it's nice to track steps and heart rate but I haven't found any of the other stuff especially critical.
Calories are easier to track in MFP, and the chart options aren't that flash - you can only view 1 day, week, month, year - whereas I find things much more useful if I can view 2, 3, 4 months etc.
But it's fun

ktfranke

I got one because I needed a gps tracker! Downloaded a trails app on it and I us it for my hikes and runs! I've been frustrated with it at times, because it doesn't have long battery life, especially if your running a gps program. I'll get maybe 5-6 hours out of it! And it doesn't always sync with my phone all that great... I hate having to fuss over tech, so I might just go get a garmen watch!

The one thing I do like, is the heart rate monitor/workout and activity monitor! It's nice for just doing indoor workouts and counting calories! And it works as a good remote for your phone, so you can change music and send texts while running without having to get out your phone!