Friday, March 13, 2015

Friday Forum: Apple Watch--the Next Big Thing or a Bust?

This past week Apple revealed more about its newest product, the Apple Watch, which is set to go on sale next month. The entry level watch costs $349 while the upper end model will sell for as much as $17,000. But what exactly does the watch do to warrant such a price? Will "smart watches" be as ubiquitous in the future as smart phones today?

The Apple Watch:





Here are a few articles on the Apple Watch and its upcoming release.

Apple Watch: Success or Failure?

Hands on the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch will Flop: Here's Why


Discussion Questions:

1. What is the purpose of the Apple Watch? Will it replace smart phones?

2. Would you want an Apple Watch? Why or why not?

3. What do you see as the greatest benefits of the Apple Watch? Drawbacks?

4. Where do you see the Apple Watch in one year? Five years? Ten years?



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