Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its “fanboys” just might be grabbing at what ever piece of news it can find and try to twist like a pretzel into something positive. We admit that the people at MacRumors are a tad biased, but we found this piece interesting – and not in the way the good people at Rumors want us to think.
A new survey by ChangeWave that measured consumer sentiment toward a new Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) product launch revealed that the overall market enthusiasm for a rumored “iWatch” wearable computer is the same as it was before the launch of the iPad. And of course, we all know by now what a game-changing device the iPad was when it came out in the spring of 2010.
The results of the survey showed that about 19 percent of respondents said they were “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to buy an iWatch, if such a device existed and was going to hit store shelves. According to MacRumors, that compares very favorably to similar survey results surrounding the iPad when that survey was taken in January 2010, when 18 percent of respondents stated they were very or somewhat likely to buy the first Apple tablet computer.
Granted, we realize that the iPad came out and has been a huge hit for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its customers over the last three years. but while the admission is that survey results aren’t necessarily similar – it could be that the iPad was more of a fact than a rumor when the previous survey was done, whereas the iWatch right now is still in rumor stage, and of course the products are very different 0 the results of this survey kicked on the skepticism alarm here.
We just can’t help but wonder – these results tell us that 80 percent of those surveyed were either neutral or had very little interest in buying a new Apple product.
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Could be a a sign of Apple fatigue among consumers?
Yes, we know these results are exactly what was discovered in the air pre-iPad, so maybe it bodes well for the future of wearable tech if indeed that is the next product on the horizon. But with the apparent reality of Google Glass ginning up a lot of buzz about its apparent arrival in the wearable tech space and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) not saying much at all about its wearable tech entry, it is hard ot gauge how accurate this could be in measuring consumer enthusiasm. After all, when the iPad came out, it was nearly pioneering the mobile computer space, whereas it appears possible that Apple won’t be the first one out in the wearable tech space, and the consumer focus has seemed to be elsewhere.
What do you think? Based on the current consumer sentiment and buzz around wearable tech right now, would you be encouraged by these results if you were Apple? Do you think the Google Glass hype is affecting any iWatch enthusiasm, and if so, how and by how much? We would love your comments on this below.
Check out the 14 best iWatch concepts on the following pages:
No. 14: iWatch Concept Design by Jamie Ciomperlik.
A very short video introducing the concept of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch with an interesting design.
No. 13: 3D Model of an Apple iWatch Concept 1 by IceAspen.
This short video illustrates an iWatch model with a rather futuristic design, but it doesn’t mention any specifications. Maybe Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will use this design for a future generation of iWatch, because basing ourselves on rumors, it is not likely that the expected iWatch will look like this one in the video.
No. 12: iWatch concept by QuentMt.
The design of this concept is more related to a wrist-watch. It’s hard to tell what could be the specs of such an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) device, but it is clear that except for time it could also have some media-related functions.
No. 11: Apple iWatch Concept- The Next Evolution Of The iPod Nano by applecritics.
The concept in this video has a great design. However, it presents the iWatch as a next generation of the iPod nano, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is trying to create a new niche for the iWatch. Also, it has too many functions for a wrist device.
No. 10: iWatch – A Future Concept by FinalCutKing.
A really awesome concept of an iWatch. However it can’t be released until 2019; this is why it went on the 10th place of our list. But it would be amazing if Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) created such a device, even in 2019.
No. 9: Apple iWatch – Smartwatch by DeviceStation.
This video presents Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch as a great addition to an iPhone, displaying all the notifications that come from it, and having some other functions like Passbook to access tickets, and passes, and Siri.
No. 8: Introducing iWatch with Facetime by iAppleJailbreaker.
Another concept with some great ideas. It presents an iWatch with the iOS operation system and many functions which can be found on other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices.
No. 7: iWatch 2 iPhone 5 Mini Hands-Free Friend Design Cool Looking Concept! by adrianisen.
This concept is similar to others and has many features borrowed from other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices.
No. 6: Apple iWatch Concept by Emaroketing maroc.
Another concept presenting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch as a companion to the iPhone or iPad, which according to the rumors, the iWatch is going to be.
No. 5: Apple IWatch Official Trailer!!! by MatthewsTech7Two.
An interesting trailer made in an “Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)-style”. It presents a concept of the iWatch describing its main functions and specifications.
No. 4: Apple iWatch – Concept by iCupertinoRU.
A cool concept presented by a Russian tech blogger. He describes the iWatch as a round-shaped device which looks more like a watch than other concepts. Also, everything in the device can be accessed through circular motions. At the same time, it presents the device as having all the same functions as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone, except for calling and receiving calls.
No. 3: Apple iWatch Concept: What the Apple iWatch Could Look Like by gottabemobile.
The iWatch concept presented in this video has a lot of similarities with other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices. It has a design focused on aesthetics, which is one of the strong points of Apple’s devices.
No. 2: Apple iWatch 3D Concept Render Video by TechRadar.
A 3D render of an iWatch concept worth viewing. An interesting feature of this concept is a circular interface. It is also a device built for using best in sync with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone.
No. 1: Apple iWatch Concept by Nerowinger19842011.
Probably the best concept of a potential Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iWatch. It presents an aesthetic circular-shaped device with many functions borrowed from the latest rumors. It would be an interesting turn of events if the actual iWatch would look like this one.
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