Free The Unofficial Guide to Using Apple Watch by Scott La Counte Page A

are subpar, and notifications are not as fluid as Apple Watch. It also won't win any fashion awards.
     
Windows Band

    Windows also has a watch called the Windows Band. Calling it a watch is a bit of a stretch, however. While it does tell time, it’s more of a high-end fitness band. At $199, most people will be left wondering why not just pay a little more for an Apple Watch or a little less for a Fibit or Jawbone (both of which cost about $120).
Different Models
     
    If you haven’t already bought the band, below is a quick rundown of all the different models.
     
    The Apple Watch comes in three different models:
     
    Apple Watch Sports ($349 for 38mm; $399 for 42mm) – The cheapest Apple Watch is made of anodized aluminum that Apple claims is 60% stronger than standard aluminum (aluminum is also the medal used for the Apple iPhone). The touchscreen is made of aluminosilicate glass that's resistant to scratches.
     
    Apple Watch (starting at $549 for 38mm; $599 for 42mm) – made of 316L stainless steel that is less susceptible to scratches and corrosion. The touchscreen is sapphire crystal (perhaps the strongest screen on the market today).
     
    Apple Watch Edition (starting at $10,000 for 38mm; $12,000 for 42mm) – Jaws dropped when Apple announced its most expensive Apple Watch, which goes all the way up to $17,000 in price. The watch is made of 18-karat yellow or rose gold, which Apple says is twice as hard as standard gold. The cheapest models come with a sports band; if you want a leather band, then you’ll need to pay a few thousand more.
     
    Which band is right for you? Unless you have an itching to spend 10k+ for a watch, then you are probably considering the Sports or steel model. What’s the difference? In terms of wear and tear, both watches will hold up pretty well; every watch—even the 10k one—has the same hardware. The steel and Edition models both have a stronger display that is slightly more scratch-resistant.
     
    Unlike the iPhone or iPad, you aren’t paying more for more memory—you are paying for the finish—so it’s really a question of taste. The steel watch is slick, smooth and shiny. If you can afford it and want something a little classier, then the steel watch is a good option.
     
    Also, if you already have the watch and don’t like the band that you like, you are able to return the band (even if it’s opened) to any Apple store within 14 days for a band of equal value. (Note: this offer will not necessarily run forever, so check with your local store before going in for an exchange.)
     
     
     
Quick Overview of the Watch
     
    When you think about the watch, you might have certain expectations—perhaps it’s watching Netflix from your wrist or FaceTime with your friends. So before continuing to how the watch works, let me cover really quickly the major things the watch cannot do (that some people think it can):
Things the Apple Watch won’t do…
Play videos.
Type messages (there is no onboard keyboard…just a microphone).
Play games — while Apple Watch games do exist, the watch is a companion to the phone, and meant for viewing short messages…not playing games. So yes, you can play games, but this is not what you want to get to meet your gaming needs.
Sync with non-Apple phones; the Apple Watch will not work with any phone but iPhone.
Work with older phones; the Apple Watch is for iPhone 5 and up
Work with traditional headphones; there’s no audio input on the Apple Watch; it does work with Bluetooth headphones, but these are not included with the watch.
Take a photo; you can view photos on the watch—you can even use it as an external viewfinder to take a photo on your iPhone—but the watch has no built in camera.
While the Apple Watch is water-resistant, it is not waterproof. What does that mean? It means that while you can use your watch in the rain and don’t have to fret if you get it wet washing your hands, you do not want to take a shower with the watch or