Not sure if it was mentioned before on this thread, but note the cellular version of the Apple Watch costs about $100 more up front, and costs an additional $10 monthly from your phone carrier. In short, if you want to save money, get the GPS only model. To each their own though.
Wayne On 9/27/20, Chris Chaffin <chaffin102...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I did not, and have never had to work with a sim card for my Apple Watch. > When I ordered my Apple Watch, I told them who my cell carrier was, and it > came ready to go. All I had to do is call my carrier and let them add it to > my cell plan. This was my experience, I can not say that yours will not be > different. > > Chris > > >> On Sep 26, 2020, at 10:04 PM, Cris Ali <filasti...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Okay guys, >> Since I have never owned an Apple Watch before, excuse my ignorance. Does >> the cellular version of the Apple Watch have a physical sim card, or an >> electronic card? If it is a physical sim card, is it easy to slide it in >> and out of the watch? >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Richard Turner >> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 2:12 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> I believe they both have GPS, but one has cellular onboard and the other >> doesn’t. >> I’m considering the series 6 and they have one that is gps and one that is >> gps/cellular. >> I never leave my home without my phone, so I will go for the one without >> the cellular if I decide to do that. >> . >> >> >> >> Richard >> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass >> himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient >> hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not >> granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - >> Edward Herbert >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Cris Ali >> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 10:41 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> Thanks a million Chris. I have another question for you if you do not >> mind, How different is the GPS version from other versions of the iWatch? >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Chris Chaffin >> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:50 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> >> The main reason some people choose to get the cell model is for that exact >> reason, you can actually leave your home without your phone if you want. >> So yes, with the cell model, you can make and receive calls without your >> phone, as well as send and receive messages. Just know, making phone calls >> on your watch can drain the battery more quickly. >> >> I also wanted to mention that you can also make and receive calls on the >> non cell model as long as your phone is within some distance. So this can >> come in handy if you do not want to take your phone out of your pocket. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Chris >> >> >> >> On Sep 25, 2020, at 10:21 PM, Cris Ali <filasti...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> Okay Simon. I have another question for you. Is your iWatch cellular or >> bluetooth? What are the exact advantages of the cellular type? For >> instance, if you leave your phone at home and you walk down the street, >> would you still be able to receive a phone call on your watch and answer >> it? >> Cheers, >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Sep 25, 2020, at 10:00 PM, Simon A Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> They wont use up a lot but they wil increase usage when they are in >> action, >> >> But I would think you should get a good day plus out of the battery. >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Cris Ali >> Sent: Saturday, 26 September 2020 12:31 pm >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> Thanks Simon, >> I want the iWatch six for the health features it has to offer, The oxygen >> level monitor, the heart rate monitor and such. I imagine they would >> consume a lot of battery power. >> Cheers, >> >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Simon A Fogarty >> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 6:57 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> Chris, >> >> I’ve had an apple watch 1 the original, >> A series 2 and now a series 4, >> >> None of them have given me more than 2 days battery life at a stretch, >> >> I can get slightly more but not enough to say it made a difference. >> But it realy depends on what you are doing in your day and what services / >> features on the watch you have running as they will burn up more battery >> life the more you have running at the time. >> >> Especially with things like the Blood o2 meter as it has LED’s that tell >> you it’s working so they will add to the usage. >> >> >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Cris Ali >> Sent: Saturday, 26 September 2020 7:36 am >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: What do you guys think of iWatch six? >> >> Hi folks, >> I have to admit that I never thought of an iWatch until now. 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