Yes, It's Really Worth It
The much anticipated Apple Watch will be available for pre-order on April 10th. Also, Apple Stores will have floor models available so you can OOO and AHHH and choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. They will be on wrists by April 24th. Wendy and I already have two on our wish list.
So is it that big of a deal? You bet! With the advent of phones with huge screens, you are now going to witness the move toward miniaturization. And what more logical place than the wrist!
Well, what can you do with the Apple Watch? Answer the phone like Dick Tracy? Yes. Unlock your hotel room with your watch? Starwood Hotels is making it happen. Monitor your fitness? Of course. Use Apple Pay? Roger. Contact alien intelligences via sub-space to get time travel equations for cats? Not yet, but...
You will need an iPhone 5 or later to use the Apple Watch. The iPhone works as a conduit to the watch for system updates, App Store purchases, and phone calls. The Apple Watch will come in several different flavors from the $350 base Sport all the way north of $10,000 for the gold Edition.
To learn more, and see the presentation keynote, visit Apple at: http://www.apple.com/watch
A New MacBook that Comes in Gold
It's So Thin, It Disappears When Turned Sideways
Do you want a gold MacBook? Go ahead... admit it. It's okay. How much more blingy can you get! Apple surprised everyone by announcing a new MacBook that not only comes in the traditional silver, but also space gray, and .... wait for it ... GOLD! Plus, it's only 1.31 centimeters thick when closed and weighs only two pounds. That makes the MacBook Air look almost like a boat anchor.
How did Apple do it? They ditched the fan and implemented new battery technology. All in all it equals a beautiful new option for mobile computing.
But, it is a specialty laptop. If you need the ultimate in mobility, it does the job. It only comes in an 12-inch screen size and has a single USB-C port. USB-C is a new standard, so if you get a new MacBook be prepared to purchase adapters to connect your old peripherals. For someone who just does email and web surfing, it's perfect, but the MacBook Pro is still the benchmark for business use.
You can find out more about the new MacBook at: http://www.apple.com/macbook/
Cord Cutters now get Game of Thrones
Apple has dropped the price of it's awesome Apple TV to $69 in anticipation of the release of HBO Now. Beginning in April, for $15 per month you can have access to HBO's massive content library all on demand on your Apple TV. In the past you had to have a subscription to HBO on cable or satellite to take advantage of HBO streaming content. This means that shows like True Blood, The Wire, and Game of Thrones are ripe for your binge watching agenda.
Also, Apple is in negotiations with networks to offer a Pay-TV service on the Apple TV. This would make cord cutting more practical for many. You can see what Time has to say about it here: http://time.com/3749020/apple-tv-discovery-viacom/
For more information on the Apple TV: http://www.apple.com/appletv/
To learn about HBO Now: http://www.apple.com/appletv/hbo-now/
