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Asking for one for Christmas, what model isn’t “too old” at this point but still affordable? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Prarie_sprinter0712@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Hi, I’m a 30F who never really spends on myself at all and I’ve never had any gadgets besides my phone ever. My Mamaw is asking for a big gift idea and she spends up to $400. I thought now was the time to get an Apple Watch I’ve always wanted! I’d like to go with an older model that is MUCH more affordable (maybe like the $200 range?) but I know Apple starts messing up their older products. So any advice on a model to go with that will be reliable for several more years yet not break the bank, a sweet spot so to say? I don’t need anything super fancy just one that does the job, thanks!

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[–] googi14@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Look into feature differences. But what I don’t see anyone saying is maybe get a used one with WatchOS 9. The new v10 is a shitshow

[–] MinhWannaComeOutHere@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Series 6 is perfect imo. Most of the feature are also available on newer model, you still have the same processor performance as the Series 8

[–] Lola514@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Target and Costco have great deals on the 8. Target also had a sale on the 9 I believe

[–] PlatypusTrapper@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I would be thrilled to get a series 6 with the stainless steel.

You can get a series 7 or 8 with the aluminum body for less of course. You’d get texting from the watch as well. Not really important to me though. The stronger screen is more important.

[–] obiwandza@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Series 7 or 8 dnt feed the hype for the ultra…..

[–] Soundwave_irl@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Got a used mint condition AW 4 steel Cellular for 200 bucks. Besides software problems I'm not missing anything

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