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post Oct 14 2022, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(netken @ Oct 14 2022, 06:25 PM)
suddenly got a call from switch say this evening delivery - hmmm so efficient suddenly …
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Haha. Maybe Switch / Machines staff also lurking here. 🫠

QUOTE(sonicbreeze @ Oct 14 2022, 08:38 PM)
to the people who bought apple watch ultra.. r y'all athlete or buy it just to flex??
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Don’t think flex is much of a reason but it’s a good side effect. laugh.gif

The double battery life and larger screen are really good enough reasons to go for Ultra already. ☺️
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post Oct 15 2022, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(irenic @ Oct 14 2022, 10:55 PM)
Just picked up my AW Ultra Alpine Loop green at DirectD today. Unfortunately I’m not really keen on this loop. Prefer a simpler loop like ocean band or trail loop.

Anyone who has ocean band / trail loop feel like exchange strap with my Alpine loop green? 🥲
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The hooks on the Alpine are indeed quite cumbersome if one needs to frequently put on and remove the Watch.

However, I love how secure it is.

The easiest to use Ultra band would be the Trail Loop due to the Velcro design. Ocean Band would still be a tad inconvenient, quite similar to the Alpine Loop.
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post Oct 15 2022, 10:10 AM

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QUOTE(faizpsp89 @ Oct 15 2022, 09:50 AM)
I actually Pre ordered by AWU on the 7th, and choosed Sunway Putra Mall as pick up(Paid depo RM300). But after viewing this thread, got so jelly when everyone is already getting theirs. I decided to call every Switch outlet to check for stock availability.

And finally Urban Republic,KL East Mall ada stock for the Green Alpine. Terus minta dia reserve and went there.
So initially i paid RM300 deposit. So when sampai sana i asked if I can transfer my RM300 to this store. After a few checking, the staff said BOLEH!

BANG! Got it, happy with my new AWU. But yes, this strap is a pain in the ass! Im definitely getting the normal midnight strap, once its available at store.
P/S - Anyone looking for an AWU Green Alpine, ada 1 more stock. PM me and ill tell u the store to pick up from.
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So far from this thread , those Pre Order successfully managed to convert to Walk In Stock is only for Switch.

Seems those that Pre Order with Machines but still have not gotten a call or email, are out of luck getting their sets.
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post Oct 15 2022, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(manusia80 @ Oct 15 2022, 10:01 AM)
Ayam donno the correct orientation, but my alpine loop, ayam put tje hook part facing my body so that its easier for me to adjust.

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Should be the correct orientation based on the instruction booklet in the AWU box. Haha. 🫠

QUOTE(irenic @ Oct 15 2022, 10:17 AM)
Ya cant deny it feels super secured in hand. but now I'm back to a 3rd party strap that I've been using with my AW Series 6.
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Yeah. I feel the Alpine Loop may not be as durable as it should. Feels a bit thin to be for ‘extreme rugged usage’.

Possibly need to get extra bands too. laugh.gif
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post Oct 15 2022, 10:51 AM

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After tinkering with the colour schemes of the Wayfinder Watch Face, this is currently my favourite AOD look for it. 🥰

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post Oct 15 2022, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(nottherealme @ Oct 15 2022, 10:59 AM)
I do it because I can claim back from my company. I even purchased iPhone on a 36 month instalment plan because company allow claim up to 150. Previously bought 24 months plan and top up myself but this year found out standard chartered cc allow up to 36 months.
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Correct. There’s a reason why so many reseller outlets are around in high-rental shopping mall lots too. If everyone bought from Apple Online Store, then the outlets would have died long ago. 🤣

QUOTE(d@odao @ Oct 15 2022, 11:04 AM)
I just went to machines pavilion bkt jalil. Ask if got any ultra. Nope. No stock.
Don’t see any too. Out of luck.
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The batch came in 2 days ago. They didn’t restock after that yet. Hopefully they have finally reallocated balance stock to the Pre Order buyers. ☑️
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post Oct 15 2022, 11:19 AM

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QUOTE(Dozz @ Oct 15 2022, 11:15 AM)
Just received WhatsApp from Switch Imago (KK), Apple Watch Ultra stocks arrived, available for store pick up now for pre ordered customer.
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Congrats! Glad to hear Sabah Switch also received the Pre Order stocks already. Later remember to share unboxing or on-wrist photos yeah. 😁
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post Oct 15 2022, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(RDoe @ Oct 15 2022, 11:22 AM)
I've been trying to get something like this. Care to share how? I prefer it darker shade but been getting too many colors around.  icon_question.gif
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Sure bro. I just used the Grey colour setting. But take note only the AOD looks that way. When the Watch is active, the Minutes ring actually is fully white in colour (which I would prefer it to be blacked out like the AOD). ☺️

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post Oct 15 2022, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(eyez98 @ Oct 15 2022, 08:56 PM)
Give up already. Email, message Fb multiple times all same standard answer. Comment on Fb posts also they delete it. I pre ordered on 7th 9.30am.

Just wait bah, while using the s4. Once we accept the fact that machines is a JOKE… then we will feel better. smile.gifsmile.gif
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Switch FB recent posts yesterday also mentioned stocks at all outlets strictly for Pre Order and not walk-in.

Maybe Apple Malaysia HQ already give memo to all these Machines Switch etc 😮‍💨
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post Oct 16 2022, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Oct 16 2022, 09:14 AM)
An 18% battery hit for a one hour run is a huge hit if you did it without streaming music. Something is running in the background. 20% for streaming during a workout looks normal.
I suspect the first use case may need some looking at.

Try doing that run again next time but with cellular turned off. You can reference the downloaded playlist on your watch.
A one hour run while listening to downloaded music shouldn't hit beyond 10% battery.
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I believe the hit on battery life is more on GPS tracking during the workout perhaps?

Also, it’s sad that there is no App Usage tracking in the Battery settings anymore now. Last time if I’m not mistaken , we could see the breakdown in Battery settings on which app was using how much % of battery etc.
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post Oct 16 2022, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Oct 16 2022, 09:26 AM)
I just edited the post when I saw yours.
My opinion is that the hit is by having cellular on and maintaining that cellular connection. Whether you use it from streaming or just downloading WhatsApp in the background, it taxes battery all the same.
If saving battery is key, turn cellular off during the run and listen to downloaded music. GPS should still be good.
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Ah. Yes. But I thought he was comparing to both instances whereby Cellular was used - the difference between the two is that one with music streaming and one without music streaming. 😁
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post Oct 16 2022, 09:38 AM

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QUOTE(darkwaka @ Oct 15 2022, 04:57 PM)
Just whatapps machines and they say green alpine loop (medium) no stock and their delivery date is 2-3 weeks from the date you order  bangwall.gif

I tell them my order is 7/10/22 @9am ++ when they start the pre order and they say waiting for stock

I fedup with them liao and they say once you pay cannot refund, so no choice have to wait

Maybe green alpine loop (medium) very laku or they really sell to walk in to make more sales 1st
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For those that love the Alpine Loop design and function, Green colour would be the most versatile for everyday wear even during work or office settings.

Orange colour would be too bright to go along with work shirts or a suit, and the Starlight would stain easily since it’s Off White colour (but I’ve read that it’s also washable). biggrin.gif

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post Oct 16 2022, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(manusia80 @ Oct 16 2022, 09:53 AM)
Yes indeed. Ayam turning on cellular and leaving it on while running since ayam always running without the phone and b4 this (not having cellular aw) always limit my run to only about 1 hour and 30 mins just incase. Ayam wfh so at times ppl sms/whatsapp/call or even teachers would call and ask to pickup my kids (nowdays cough at school oni they would consider sick and ask to go home)

And ayam only running close to home in a loop about 2km long and repeat the loop as long as ayam want to. Lols.

So if emergency or what not can be back home in 5-10mins

Now ayam thinking can go further distance and have peace of mind. Even 30-40% battery usage for 2 hour run ayam happy oredi. Ayam seldom use airpods or listen to music during running. Ayam only testing it out for the sake of knowing how the battery effects it. This way ayam knowing my battery can last longer without streaming anything.

Will definitly limit the apps that can run with cellular to only crucial ones.

Only in special cases ayam thinking of turning off cellular. It is still an option.
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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Oct 16 2022, 11:17 AM)
It's almost 24 hours since I fully charged my watch yesterday. Current battery is at 64%. Expect it to be around 60% at the 24 hour mark. This includes workouts, AOD but no cellular.
I'm guessing it'll last about 2 full days of normal use.

So since I'm used to charging my watch everyday, have decided to charge it daily and enable full functionality for the day. No point skimping.
This way, I'll get extra buffer for those crazy days where my watch dies before the day is through.

AOD. Cellular. GPS. Everything on. Let's go.
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Yeah. Leaving cellular on wouldn’t use up extra battery power when your iPhone is with you. The cellular will only start draining power once it detects that your iPhone is way from you (out of local Wi-Fi / Bluetooth coverage). ☑️

That being said, I still need to consider whether to add on Maxis cellular plan or not. RM18/month and I only guess it’s useful when the iPhone is away from me like when going jogging and leaving the phone in the car etc. 😂
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post Oct 16 2022, 11:57 AM

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Same like you guys. The battery life/performance on the Ultra is amazing! 🤩

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Last charge yesterday (Saturday) morning around 7.30 p.m. Battery now still has more than 50% in the tank after more than 28 hours - AOD On, Cellular Off, No Workouts, A Lot of Notifications (WhatsApp mainly). 🫠

On my previous Series 7 45mm, the battery would have been almost dead by now. 😮‍💨

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post Oct 16 2022, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(tty71 @ Oct 16 2022, 12:12 PM)
My battery standby drain around 10% overnight (first full charge), no cellular, no sleep tracking, a bit too much or normal?
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Sleep Tracking is actually automatic and I don’t think there’s a toggle to on/off it.

That being said, if you activate Bedtime mode, it will actually help save battery power while you sleep as the mode will turn off AOD, turn off notifications and automatic screen wake during wrist flick - while heart rate and health sensors remain turned on.
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post Oct 16 2022, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(jason111785 @ Oct 16 2022, 12:26 PM)
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LMAO.. ask us hope
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This kind of reply by the customer service will only make customers rage more. How can they give such an unprofessional reply?!?!?!?!?
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post Oct 16 2022, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(tty71 @ Oct 16 2022, 01:23 PM)
I didn’t wear the watch while sleeping, that’s why I thought it drained a bit too much.
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Then very weird indeed. You just got the watch? If yes, Maybe it is still indexing or syncing data.
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post Oct 16 2022, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(jason111785 @ Oct 16 2022, 02:01 PM)
Any channel to complain? U send email to their email will just get the same poo poo reply and attitude
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If me, I would call their CS hotline and pester them everyday on their unfair practice until they fulfil the order to me.
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post Oct 16 2022, 03:05 PM

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Was just browsing Apple Store Online Malaysia.

The Ultra straps can be purchased separately, but noticed that all the Alpine Loops and Ocean Bands are readily available except the Trail Loop.

The Trail Loop needs minimum 2-3 weeks, and the Black colour variant needs 4-5 weeks.

So I am guessing this is the most popular strap for the Ultra. I’m quite tempted to order the Black Trail Loop to try for myself. 🤣

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post Oct 16 2022, 03:37 PM

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QUOTE(manusia80 @ Oct 16 2022, 03:35 PM)
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This just happened, ayam thought it is a night mode or something which ayam not activate and even dunno how to. How to disable it and get my original watch face?
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Rotate your Watch Crown counter-clockwise. It’s a new Ultra-specific feature. Enjoy! 😁

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