The advent of the smartwatch marks a new technology trend. With technology giants such as Motorola and LG rolling out their designs, it was not surprising when Apple announced its Apple Watch at its conference on Sept. 9. As a result, we asked students if they would buy one.
“I loved that the Apple Watch can monitor my heart. I’d get it for that alone. I have heart surgery on the 22nd.” — Michael Anderson, Marketing, Sandy
“It’s pretty cool, but I don’t think that I could justify spending that much on a smartwatch.” — Dallin Cheung, Animation, Tianjin, China
“I probably wouldn’t have much use for it. My phone can do a lot of the functions already.” — Eden Selway, Psychology, England and Australia
“No, probably not. I have a phone that does everything I need. I definitely don’t have a need for it. I’d imagine business people in big cities would have more use for it.” — Israel Selway. Elementary education, England and Canada
“No. I hate Apple. I don’t like their products. I don’t like paying an extra $350 for a little logo on the back.” — Lance Haderlie, Finance, San Diego, California
“No, I guess it’s because I have an iPhone that can do most of the things already. But I like how Apple is user-friendly.” — Alex Hoag, Undecided, Laie, Hawaii
“I liked the pulse sensor, but I don’t think I’d get it. It’s like $350.” — Andrew Bolt, Accounting, Atlanta, Georgia
“I think it’s too pricey. I think I would use it when I get a full-time job.” — Gil Osuna, Business management, Mexico City, Mexico
