Hello, I'm Mr. and Mrs. Kidal.
It's been two years since Corona started. Thanks to you, we have been living in Korea for more than 2 years. It's been almost two years since I left my house and all my things in China, and I think I've leveled up and the items are facing changes as I go through reinforcement.
The state of mind remains the same, but only the growing belly fat and upgraded equipment prove that two years have passed.
Today, we are going to write a review of Apple Watch that we started our life in Korea.
In fact, when we first came to Korea and quarantined, Apple Watch arrived and just started using it, and two years have passed. I haven't had time to write a review of Apple Watch since I've been busy.
I came back to my original intention after a long time, so I'm going to slowly review Apple Watch SE.
As always, I'm going to focus on the criteria I felt as I wanted, so if you're curious about anything else, I'd appreciate it if you could give me feedback in the comments or other ways.
I took pictures thinking that I would review them someday, but the smartphone I was using at that time was iPhone XR, so thanks to the image quality and texture of that time, I think I can feel the situation from two years ago again.
First of all, the product I bought is Apple Watch SE Nike Edition. My wife said she liked pink gold, so I bought an Apple Watch SE rose gold product.
As you know, Apple Watch is released in two models: basic aluminum and stainless steel, and there is a difference in matte feeling in aluminum and glossy material in stainless steel, but there is a big difference in subtraction when actually worn.
There's a huge price difference.
Until then, I applied the category as a kind of electronic device, but I didn't understand that the price difference could be so big just with materials, but I think it's attractive enough to appeal to people who put Apple watches in the category of fashion items.
Of course, we're always a couple, so we decided to buy an existing Apple Watch SE product, which is comparatively inexpensive, and yet we thought it would be great if we did it because it was quite expensive to do two.
Above all, as I have used a number of wearable devices represented by Xiaomi's Mi Band in China, I was focusing on whether Apple's unique sensibility and brand power will be prominent in this part.
In fact, many smartwatches and bands made of Chinese OEMs have already given enough satisfaction in usability.
Of course, the sophistication of the UI and the perfect unity in the connection with the smartphone were still regrettable, but it showed not bad performance in terms of long-lasting batteries, various exercise functions, and checking body rhythms.
After the release of Apple Watch SE, I think there are more people who decided to buy it like me.
When it was released as an expensive model worth more than 500,000 won, those who are interested in early adapters, IT, and those who are sensitive to trends bought it, the entry barrier was lowered a lot with the launch of Apple Watch SE.
Of course, Apple Watch became very popular because of course. This is because you can use most Apple Watch features while lowering the price significantly.
As an experienced person who has been using Apple devices since the early 2000s, I have a little know-how, which is that I have to be good at drawing. Of course, the quality of the product is disappointing, so it has changed to mean that I have to buy a product in 100% condition, but originally, apple picking was a meaningful word for me.
With the launch of the iPhone series and iPad series, which have led Apple's revival since the iPhone 3gs, many Apple users have begun to increase in Korea.
But Apple's products, which are released almost every year on a regular basis, became an aggregation of new technologies for a year, showing tremendous innovation every year and satisfying people's needs.
That's why there are people who buy Apple products almost every year.
But it's impossible to show perfect innovation every year. Therefore, there were times when the gap between products released every year was uneven.
For example, for those who buy iPhones, there have been products called Tosa Gupad, which are said to have an even number of iPhones, and among the iPads, there have been products called Tosa Gupad.
So I tend to look at trends for a year or two if I have to buy Apple stuff.
For example, I wanted to buy an Apple Watch from before, but I wanted to buy an Apple Watch with the best technology even if I paid the same amount of money while enduring it as much as I could. Then Apple Watch SE was released.
The Apple Watch SE was released with the 2020 Apple Watch 6.
Of course, there was a big change in Apple Watch 6. With the addition of blood oxygen saturation sensors and AODs, Apple Watch is evaluated as finally becoming a clock.
But I chose Apple Watch SE because it became about 200,000 won cheaper. The hardware specification is almost similar to the Apple Watch 6 and has been released as a product that shows good performance.
Of course, killer content was missing, but the cost-effectiveness model seemed enough.
So first, let me go back to some of the reasons why I wanted to buy an Apple Watch.
1. First, complete the Apple ecosystem.
For those of you who use Apple products, there's a little bit of a goal. Because I want to create an ecosystem with all the products that Apple releases, from iPhone to Apple Watch.
Of course, it may be bluffing, but once you experience the great ecosystem that Apple has set up to work with the iCloud, it's not easy to get out of it.
Apple Watch was also included in the Apple ecosystem to be able to receive various notifications by linking it with the iPhone.
2 motor function
Technically, it doesn't have a motor function in itself, but it checks almost everything I move with an Apple Watch on.
Then what's the advantage of this? It is possible to exercise and manage more systematically.
Even if you buy a basic model other than Apple Watch Cellular, gps is built-in, so you can check your current location and record your exercise, or how much efficiency you have achieved by registering your current exercise.
It has the advantage of being able to set a goal with the basic function of Apple Watch and exercise while achieving the goal. As the people who reviewed Apple Watch said, it may have an advantage in that it creates an incentive for me to continue exercising.
3. Fashion items
Chinese OEM smartwatches and bands check the amount of exercise similar to Apple watches and even the battery lasts longer, but it's a shame to use it as a fashion item. Even if it's similar in design, it can't keep up with the premium image of Apple.
Of course, stainless steel is definitely prettier than aluminum if you care more about fashion. Although the weight and price are more different.
However, aluminum models are also attractive enough as fashion items.
It seems clear that it is a fashion item that will increase the value not only when exercising but also in everyday life through various straps.
So what's the appeal of the Apple Watch SE?
As we've been talking about, there's plenty of price appeal. In addition, if you buy two like us, the price is almost 500,000 won different from the existing Apple Watch. It's a difference that can't be ignored.
It is also attractive that the basic functions are included steadily.
In general, Apple is famous for its incredible classification.
In fact, there are many differences between the general model and the SE model, but the typical difference between the AOD mode and the blood oxygen saturation function is likely to be different.
I know that the oxygen saturation function in the blood is used medically to distinguish the current state of health. So if you're older or in need of medical help, you can say it's an attractive function, but I don't think it's a dramatic function in general. I think you can check your exercise status by checking your heart rate.
Next is AOD.
There is a big difference in usability depending on whether the AOD function is included or not. Personally, I think it's a more innovative change than the difference between 120 and 60 injections. There's a big difference between being able to check the time by holding the clock in front of you and being able to see the screen anytime, anywhere from the side.
Personally, after using Apple Watch SE without AOD for about two years, there were some inconveniences such as having to touch the screen to see the screen because something was in both hands or not turning on the screen when I raised my wrist, but if I had AOD, I wouldn't feel this inconvenience.
I also want to choose the one with and without AOD.
But I already chose a product that doesn't have AOD, so to self-justify it
Even if it is a product with AOD, the battery is quickly consumed due to poor battery performance. Therefore, I understand that there are people who intentionally turn off the function and use it to save the battery.
That's the same thing as Apple Watch SE. The price is much lower, but if you don't use the killer function properly, the Apple Watch SE is actually a much more efficient product.
It's been about two years since I used the Apple Watch.
In the past, I used to work on things that weren't written in the manual, but now I only use functions that I usually use, and if it's not inconvenient, I don't use them. I think other people's reviews might be more beneficial, but if there's something I felt, I'll continue to use Apple Watch in my life.
Just as the iPhone, which does everything well on its own, was comfortable, the Apple Watch also made it possible to use essential functions without any inconvenience.
Unlike my wife who only uses it when I go out, the Apple Watch is a very convenient wearable smart device that I always use except for charging time.
Because there is an Apple Watch, the notification can be checked with the Apple Watch, and even if the iPhone is gone, it can be found with the Apple Watch, and it also provides all the functions necessary to check my sleep time, sleep quality, and know my exercise condition.
However, one thing that is regrettable is that there is a huge lack of diverse apps.
Of course, there are people who sometimes watch YouTube or search on the Internet, but it's not practical. It's mainly linked to apps installed on the iPhone to use the desired function more efficiently, but there aren't many apps that support Apple Watch.
And another disappointing function is that there is a function to find my iPhone, but when the connection is disconnected because I don't pack my iPhone, there are cases where I leave my iPhone and move it.
Of course, you can find an app that provides that function, but I deleted it right away because the iPhone was seriously slow after using it for a third party. I'd like you to add that feature to Apple's official feature.
I know that there are many people who set new goals and exercise in the new year, so I hope you have a new habit with Apple Watch.
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