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Asking for one for Christmas, what model isn’t “too old” at this point but still affordable? (alien.top)
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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I have a second generation SE myself and before that one came out I was always looking at a second hand Series 5 or a first generation SE.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Series 5 or higher. Only thing I would add to that is that the first generation SE doesn't seem worth it since the second generation SE

The first generation is basically a worse Series 5 with it having pretty much the same specs but without always on display and without ECG.

Hope this somewhat helps and guys please, please correct me if I say something wrong here. This is very much based on what I know and my own opinion