Apple Watch Series 2: What do the critics of this generation think?

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On Wednesday, September 7, the new and triumphant generations of Apple's most personal and mobile devices arrived. We did not see anything related to iPads, except for some change in storage capacity, which was expanded to offer 32 or 128Gb options. The iPhone 7 and 7 plus are giving a lot to talk about, along with the AirPods, but One of the keynote's flagship products was the Apple Watch Series 2. That is what we are going to talk about today, the Apple Watch, which is already beginning to reach the hands, or rather, the wrists of critics and the media.

What do opinions and reviews of the most personal watch of the bitten apple company? This data will influence the purchase decision of many users, so it is not to be taken as a joke. Be careful with the Apple Watch Series 2.

The Apple Watch 2 subject to analysis

Is it good enough that it is worth buying? What has changed? Does it present the same user experience as the previous model? Is a generation jump recommended if you already have Series 1? Perhaps I could answer all these questions with the same answer: No, but some require that you speak of characteristics, and not that you answer in monosyllables. Before commenting on what the media thinks, let's see what were the news that they introduced with the Apple Watch Series 2.

First an increase in the brightness of the screen. More than double. As they say in Apple's 107-second ad, before it was like having 450 candles lit, now it will be like having 1000, and all this on a 38 or 42mm screen. An incredible jump that will be a delight to see the time or notifications in the sun.

They have finally included a new dual-core chip with GPS. Now not only does it have more power, but it will tell you where you are and record your location. Ideal for athletes in that sense. Since it is not only waterproof, but waterproof, you can take it to the river, the pool, the beach and more. Of course, with a limitation of diving to 50 meters. It will measure more correctly the exercise you do while swimming and improves a lot.

And of course, how could it be otherwise, even if we think so, it is more expensive. We have gone from approximately € 420 for the 42mm model to € 469. I don't think it's justified and it's one of the reasons why I don't think it's a good generation. Little change for a price increase like that.

Revolutionary or just evolved Apple Watch?

It is the question that everyone asks. It is the data that occurs in the blogs and Apple news websites. Users and editors also comment on it. We are not facing an abrupt or significant change for the Apple Watch. It is not going to revolutionize or modify our lives for the better. Unless we play sports that can take advantage of new water capabilities or GPS, we may not even want to buy the series 2 over the series 1. And it is that yes, it is better than the previous generation, but not much better.

The increased brightness catches my eye. GPS and power are appreciated. But it's still the same Apple Watch in a new hat, as Lisa Simpson would say. Yes, the metaphorical hat is new, but would you pay € 50 more for that? With doubts in the air and hopes that Apple will one day produce a generation that is really worth it, I have chosen to wait. I was not convinced during the keynote and I prefer to save the money, which does not fall from the sky. I think it is more advisable to spend it on AirPods, on a future iPad Pro 2, or on living, which seems not to be, but it is also necessary.

And you, what do you think of the Apple Watch Series 2? This is not a sudden change, just an improvement. That is the message that critics are left with, but that does not mean that there can be other opinions.


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  1.   Guest said

    Watch 2 is what it should have been 1. They have changed just enough so that the user experience is good, at least much better. That is the underlying evolution.

    1.    josekopero said

      Yes, GPS and the ability to dive must have been the first generation. Evolution, but not revolution. And being basic and necessary improvements that are not taking the device to a new level either, I do not understand why they raise the price and it is what has bothered me the most. XD
      Thanks for comment.