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During its Monday press event, Apple introduced a range of new band options for the Apple Watch, including a new material choice, woven nylon. [Updated]
The woven nylon bands use a four-layer construction, and come in seven different color patterns. These include options like black, gold/red, "pearl" and "royal blue." Each is on sale today for $49.
The company's sport and leather bands also have new color options, such as a yellow sport band, and an orange leather strap. Finally, the leaked space-black Milanese loop has been confirmed and costs $199, $50 more than the regular loop.
Apple simultaneously cut the entry price of the Watch to $299.
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And a $100 price drop. That ought to boost sales ...
Sets a bad precedent for Apple. I don't believe they have ever dropped the price on a product less than a year old, without introducing a new product, not counting the original iPhone, which I think everyone agrees was universally a mistake (though understandable since it was a brand new industry category, which the Watch is not).
Nice updates, it is too bad the heart rate monitor is basically useless for real exercise. I look forward to version 2 or 3 where they get it right.