The long awaited Apple Watch.

While many continue to wait… as a “Late Comer” to the realm of Smart Watches, Apple’s introduction remains mired in the fog of supply shortages, brand bashing, criticism and praise. One fact however is undeniably clear – the launch of the Apple Watch has been an undisputed success. More units sold in the first weekend than other Smart Watches sold the entire year before the Apple Watch’s arrival – with the majority of its buyers having never even held one in their hands. I was among these that placed the order in the first minute(s) of availability hoping to receive on launch day Apple’s first entry in the wearable market.

Well I’ve been wearing my Watch for almost a month now and people continue to ask me if it lives up to all the hype. While I admit it may not (yet) be a must-have device for most, many like me may quickly appreciate its style, usefulness, and clear potential to do more.

After being long accustomed to navigating an iPhone, the Apple Watch interface can at first feel seemingly unnatural – but the learning curve isn’t steep. In fact, setup is extremely easy and once you quickly learn to navigate, personalization is fun and intuitive. The Apple Watch has a more solid level of performance than I expected from a first generation product. But, that’s not to say it doesn’t have its shortcomings. Continue reading →