Apple Watch GPS Only or GPS + Cellular

jleno on 15/09/2018 - 10:53

The new Apple Watch 4 looks like a worthy upgrade from the Apple Watch 2 that I currently have.

Trying to decide whether to get the GPS Only or the GPS + Cellular.

Those that currently have an Apple Watch with cellular, do you find it that useful? If you were to upgrade, would you get the Cellular again? Other than the flexibility in not needing to have your phone with you to make / answer calls, I'm thinking it's probably not worth the extra cost but I'm interested to get some Ozbargainer views.

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Comments

  • na8an on 15/09/2018 - 11:19
    +1

    I just bought one yesterday am upgrading from watch 3 gps to watch 4 Nike gps. I don't ever need cellular so didn't consider getting that version and wasn't going to spend few hundred just for that feature.

    FYI - estimated delivery for mine is 28 days

    • jleno on 15/09/2018 - 11:23

      That's a long delivery date, wonder if the Sydney George Street store will have stock earlier.

      Any additional benefit with the Nike option? Looks to include an app but I would have thought anyone can just download the app even if they didn't choose the Nike model.

      • na8an on 15/09/2018 - 11:46

        Not sure mate, they would definitely have them in store but no option to setup instore pick up for pre orders.

        Nothing in particular except for the faces which I liked, and price was same as other gps model. I don't like sports band with holes in them, so opted for other one with nylon strap.

      • StickMan on 15/09/2018 - 12:00

        Nike+ version is delayed until October.

        The apps it has can be installed separately.

        It comes with exclusive watch faces.

        The Nike+ bands are available for purchase at Apple.

  • StickMan on 15/09/2018 - 12:03
    +1

    I have Series2 and just bought Aeries4.

    Using cellular gives you less battery life. It’s alao limited to the Apple Music/Podcasts app, and sms/iMessage I believe. And phone call. Like, you can’t chat to FB contacts with it. Could be wrong though.

    Considering the price increase, and $5/month or more extra fee from your telco, the cellular model only makes sense for those that regularly exercise without their phones and they NEED to be contactable.

    • na8an on 24/09/2018 - 09:29

      Nice man, how long it did you wait for it to be delivered?

      From above comment, I thought of cancelling Nike version and order an original just gps version but they are showing similar delivery timeliness as others(Nike)

  • na8an on 24/09/2018 - 09:31

    If anyone else is wondering like me -
    Order: Apple iwatch 4 on 14/9/2018
    Delivery: 11/10/2018 - 18/10/2018 by Standard Shipping

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