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Are you thinking of getting an Apple Watch? Just before the weekend of July 4, Amazon lowered the price of the black and white Apple Watch Series 3 from $ 199 to $ 179 – $ 20 off.
Also for sale: Series 3 – 42mm GPS model (in black) for $ 209 ($ 229).
Sure, these aren’t the biggest discounts, but since Apple products rarely go on sale, we’ll take it.
The world on your wrist
Although released in 2017, the Apple Series 3 remains one of the best smartwatches available thanks to its smart GPS, the ability to track heartbeats and calories burned, and an affordable price.
Use it to take calls, answer text messages, sync with music streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music, and track training steps and goals. It also pairs perfectly with the iPhone. Access Siri to receive breaking news, weather reports, and more. Just press and hold the digital crown of the watch to bring up the voice assistant, or just say “Hello Siri” for instant access.
“I love this watch,” shares an enthusiastic buyer. “It feels like what the Apple Watch was meant to be. Siri’s ability to respond is refreshing … And finally, the fact that it’s water resistant seals the deal. “
The watch comes in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, so it depends on the size of your wrist and whether you want a smaller or larger screen.
Buy: Apple Watch Series 3 – 38mm, $ 179 (was $ 199), Apple Watch Series 3 – 42mm, $ 209 (before $ 229), amazon.com
Series 3 vs. Series 5
In September 2019, Apple released the new Apple Watch Series 5. But the only real difference between Series 3 and Series 5 is that the latter features an always-active watch face instead of having to touch or rotate your hand to see the screen. Both editions have similar characteristics and last 18 hours per charge.
“The screen is exceptionally sharp and bright and I was pleasantly surprised by the battery life,” writes a 5-star reviewer from Series 3. “At night, I put it in battery saving mode and I can get through the whole weekend. week on a single charge. “
Bottom line
The Apple Watch Series 3 is perfect for iPhone users who want the benefits of notifications and quick information at a glance – things you can’t do with your closest competitor, the Fitbit Charge 3.
“I bought the Apple Watch for fitness tracking,” adds another satisfied buyer. “I went from a Fitbit to this and wow! I think the tracking is much more accurate. I used to roll my eyes thinking about this watch, who really needs it? But I was pleasantly surprised by how much I love this, and how I could live without it for so long. “
Buy: Apple Watch Series 3 – 38mm, $ 179 (was $ 199), Apple Watch Series 3 – 42mm, $ 209 (before $ 229), amazon.com
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