Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Hi guys, please bear with my ignorance here. So in order to qualify does one have to have a Discovery credit card?I get points via Gym membership as well as Garmin Connect, I take it that's something else entirely?Yes, at least a Gold card with R 600 available and a R 10k limit. Not something else entirely - the points that you get via your garmin would be the same points that you get via the watch, as long as you have an iPhone to pair it with.
Abercrombie Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Yes, at least a Gold card with R 600 available and a R 10k limit. Not something else entirely - the points that you get via your garmin would be the same points that you get via the watch, as long as you have an iPhone to pair it with. Thanks very much!
Latent_Blue Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Hi guys, please bear with my ignorance here. So in order to qualify does one have to have a Discovery credit card?I get points via Gym membership as well as Garmin Connect, I take it that's something else entirely?Yip as the Cpt saidAlso you have to be a vitality member (and activated active rewards) And you get "show-up" points for just entering the gym and then points for a workout - the largest of the two will count to your daily point total... Alos garmin connect is one of the ways in which you can get points - also there is strava, and other ways (i think also the apple watch health app as well..)
Bub Marley Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 If you havent got the watch yet, probably better to wait. The thing is though, Apple tend to delay things. They were talking April in that article, I wouldnt be surprised if gets pushed back till the end of the year. Thats kinda the risk you take.
Latent_Blue Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 If you havent got the watch yet, probably better to wait. The thing is though, Apple tend to delay things. They were talking April in that article, I wouldnt be surprised if gets pushed back till the end of the year. Thats kinda the risk you take.The problem is always that little 3rd grader in the back of my head shouting : "but i want it now" (come to think of it - apple probably designs their ads and releases based on this little kid in my head! )
Latent_Blue Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Usage 5 hrs, 2 minStandby 1 day, 1 hr8 % battery left This incl the 40 km mtb rideI read the watch has a low-power mode...? (i think it then becomes just a time-teller?)have you seen if this made a difference?
Runbikeswim Posted December 9, 2015 Author Posted December 9, 2015 Apple watch 2 to be released soon.http://mybroadband.co.za/news/gadgets/149071-apple-watch-2-and-iphone-6c-coming-soon-report.html I predict some unhappy people... This is all 3rd hand rumours...
WrightJnr Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Current trend. If you wait for the latest and greatest well, you will never buy anything. And everything you buy don't expect to be relevant in 2 years time.
Christian van Zyl Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I know a couple of online stores are selling this in SA, would anyone buy it?http://www.catalystlifestyle.com/products/preorder-catalyst-apple-watch-42mm Sweatproof, waterproof, bulletproof... For people looking to protect their fancy new device...
Latent_Blue Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I know a couple of online stores are selling this in SA, would anyone buy it? http://www.catalystlifestyle.com/products/preorder-catalyst-apple-watch-42mm Sweatproof, waterproof, bulletproof... For people looking to protect their fancy new device...It's ugly. But I'll definitely consider it. There are some more attractive (less water proof) options available though
Runbikeswim Posted December 12, 2015 Author Posted December 12, 2015 Why... Watch is waterproof and dc rainmaker tested it. Why pay extra
Christian van Zyl Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Why... Watch is waterproof and dc rainmaker tested it. Why pay extraNo, Apple Watch is splash and water resistant, but not waterproof. The Apple Watch has a water resistance rating of IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. This means the watch will survive if you wash your hands while wearing it or if it gets caught in the occasional rain storm, but you should take it off when swimming. The Catalyst cover has an IPX8 rating and can be used for swimming and water activities. On top of that it really protects the device, should you ever want to resell your watch in a pristine condition. Sand on the beach? I would not simply use the watch, sand is notorious for killing devices. When cycling you have a "bulletproof" cover that will protect your watch against bumps an nicks. Check your bike frame, it is inevitable. I think, in the name of protecting your gear, this is a no brainer for an adventurous person.
shaper Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Well DC Rainmaker took it swimming in the pool and diving and the watch survived ok http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/apple-watch-waterproofing.html
Joe De Beer Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Did just over 6hrs today with Strava and watches had 64% battery left. But it didn't record the heart rate, maybe because I didn't start Strava on watch but on phone? AFAIK I don't need to pair the watch HRM with the app on phone, anybody used it successfully?
Runbikeswim Posted December 13, 2015 Author Posted December 13, 2015 Well DC Rainmaker took it swimming in the pool and diving and the watch survived ok http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/apple-watch-waterproofing.htmlYes what I said
Runbikeswim Posted December 13, 2015 Author Posted December 13, 2015 Did just over 6hrs today with Strava and watches had 64% battery left. But it didn't record the heart rate, maybe because I didn't start Strava on watch but on phone? AFAIK I don't need to pair the watch HRM with the app on phone, anybody used it successfully?Jip you have to start and stop on watch
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