{"id":404961,"date":"2017-09-23T06:19:39","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T22:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/09\/22\/apple-watch-s3-impressions-unboxings\/"},"modified":"2017-09-23T06:19:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T22:19:39","slug":"early-adopters-of-apple-watch-series-3-share-first-impressions-and-unboxing-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/early-adopters-of-apple-watch-series-3-share-first-impressions-and-unboxing-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Adopters of Apple Watch Series 3 Share First Impressions and Unboxing Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

As customers around the world begin to unbox their new Apple Watch Series 3 models, some early adopters have started to share their first impressions and unboxings of the device in the MacRumors discussion forums.<\/p>\n

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Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE shared by MacRumors reader gatorknight904<\/em><\/center>
We’ve already seen Apple Watch Series 3 reviews<\/a> from the media, but opinions shared by regular customers can provide additional insight. We’ve rounded up some of the comments below, which we’ve edited very slightly for clarity.<\/p>\n

While there appear to be some early activation issues<\/a>, particularly for AT&T and Verizon customers, those who have been able to set up their Apple Watch Series 3 are generally impressed with LTE connectivity and call quality.<\/p>\n

“LTE seems to be working great here in Dallas-Fort Worth On AT&T,” said MacRumors forum member gatorknight904<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Agreed,” replied MacRumors forum member 3goldens<\/a>. “I’ve had no issues whatsoever.”<\/p>\n

In the Apple Watch Series 3 pre-order thread<\/a>, several MacRumors readers have shared unboxing photos of their new Apple Watch Series 3 models. Others are still patiently waiting for couriers like UPS or FedEx to arrive.<\/p>\n

There is a general sense of excitement throughout the entire discussion topic, with many customers upgrading from an original Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

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Gold colored Series 1 (left) vs. Series 3 (right) shared by MacRumors reader sinerized<\/a><\/em><\/center>
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“I have to say, this thing is super fast,” said MacRumors forum member roncito<\/a>. “Way faster than I thought, even coming from my first-generation Apple Watch. And the screen is bright too. I love my Apple Watch all over again!”<\/p>\n

“Just picked mine up from my local Apple Store,” wrote MacRumors forum member virginblue4<\/a>. “I haven’t done much with it, but there is a definite noticeable speed improvement. Also loving the red crown!”<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, the red Digital Crown that differentiates the Apple Watch Series 3 with built-in cellular is a subjective matter.<\/p>\n

“I must say that the red dot on the Digital Crown sure sticks out like a sore thumb,” opined MacRumors forum member largefarrva<\/a>. “Was hoping it would be a little more subdued in person, but it doesn’t appear to be the case.”<\/p>\n

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Apple Watch Series 3 unboxed by MacRumors forum member puckhead193<\/a><\/em><\/center>
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MacRumors forum member rstark18 said<\/a> he recently purchased an Apple Watch Series 2, but he plans to return it now, as he purchased an Apple Watch Series 3 and found it better delivers the watch experience he was expecting.<\/p>\n
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I picked up an aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 last week when they went on sale because I didn’t want an LTE watch and I liked the idea of the sapphire back. It was my first Apple Watch, and honestly I wasn’t that impressed. I liked it, but everything seemed a little slow to me. I guess I’m used to the iPhone 7 being nice and snappy. I decided to place an order for an Apple Watch Series 3 and compare the two. If they seemed similar then I’d just keep the Series 2 and return the Series 3. [\u2026]<\/p>\n

The Series 3 is noticeably<\/em> much faster. On the Series 2, when I would swipe watch faces, it seemed to lag and sometimes take a few swipes to move to the next face. With the Series 3, it is super fast and smooth. Opening any app is almost instantaneous.<\/p>\n

This is the watch experience I was expecting. I will be returning the Series 2.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Keep an eye on the Apple Watch forum section<\/a> and a new first impressions topic<\/a> over the weekend for more customer opinions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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