When you have a connected device that’s at the center of your home, both literally and figuratively, it can be frightening to imagine what the consequences would be if such device were compromised to gain access to the rest of your home. That might be the inherent risk of a smart home future if the hubs that become their command … Continue reading
Days before its big Pixel event, Google released its latest version of its wearable spin on Android. Not Android Wear, of course, but Wear OS, this time version 2.0. The release was met with generally positive response, praising the more streamlined UI that finally makes it more convenient to use navigate through the smartwatch. It didn’t take long, however, for … Continue reading
At Apple’s event earlier today, the company announced two new iPad Pros in the form of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants. Now obviously we don’t have to tell you guys that you should take care of your electronics, but this might be worth mentioning again because based on Apple’s repair costs, the new iPads aren’t cheap to repair.
According to Apple, an out-of-warranty repair for the new iPads will cost $499 for the 11-inch model, and $649 for the 12.9-inch model. When you consider that the price of the 11-inch model is at $799 while the 12.9-inch model is at $999, you’re essentially paying more than half the price just to get it fixed.
What this means is that why some of you might gag at the idea of spending extra for additional warranty coverage, it might not necessarily be such a bad idea. As Apple notes on its website, buying AppleCare+ coverage means that you’ll be covered for two incidents of accidental damage that will only cost you $49 in terms of a service fee for each of the two times that you bring it in.
When you factor in the cost of AppleCare+ which is $129, this means that in the event that you do break your screen twice, the total cost to you would be $227, which is still a whole sight cheaper than what Apple is charging for out-of-warranty repairs. These costs aren’t surprising when you consider how much Apple is charging for out-of-warranty iPhone repairs.
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In the pantheon of watches there are a few that stand out. Looking for your first automatic watch? Pick up a Seiko Orange Monster. Looking for a piece with a little history? The Omega Speedmaster is your man. Looking for an entry-level Swiss diver that won’t break the bank? Tissot’s Seastar has always had you covered.
The latest version of the Seastar is an interesting catch. A few years ago – circa 2010 – the pieces were all black with bold hands and a more staid case style. Now Tissot, a Swatch Group brand, has turned the Seastar into a chunkier diver with massive bar hands and case that looks like a steel sandwich.
The $695 Seastar 1000 contains a Powermatic 80/ETA C07.111 movement with an eighty hour power reserve which means the watch contains a massive mainspring that keeps things going for most of three days without winding. The Seastar is also water resistant to 1000 feet thanks to a huge screw down crown and thick casing. The new model has an exhibition back where you can see the rotor spinning over and balance wheel. The watch also has a ceramic bezel, a fairly top-of-the-line feature in an entry level watch.
Tissot has a long and interesting history. Best known for their high-tech T-Touch watches which had touchable crystals, allowing you to activate a compass, barometer, or altimeter with a single tap, the mechanical pieces have always seemed like an afterthought. The company also produces the classic Tissot Le Locle as well as a chronograph that I absolutely loved, the T-Navigator, but that has been discontinued. The Seastar, then, is one of the few mechanical pieces they sell and at sub-$1,000 prices you’re basically getting a Swiss watch with solid power reserve and great looks.
Watch folks I’ve talked to over the past few months see a distinct upturn in the Swiss watch market. Their belief that the Apple Watch is driving sales of mechanical watches seems to be coming true, even if it means cheaper fashion watches are being decimated. Tissot sits in that sweet spot between luxury and fashion, a spot that also contains Tag Heuer and Longines. Ultimately this is an entry level watch for the beginning collector but it’s a beautiful and beefy piece and worth a look.
As stickers and emojis become more common expressions of what we feel or would like to say, they have started to become representations of our selves as well. Except they look nothing like us at all. Not too long ago, Google updated Gboard to introduce the idea of making stickers in our own image and likeness. Well, almost in our … Continue reading
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