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The wording in the video for the watch (narrated by Jony Ive) is full of strange phrases (I paraphrase): "the controls are vital"; "the watch is essentially..... (pause)...... a mini computer" (just like SIM cards then!) "The strap is infinitely adjustable" - that one made me chuckle, as it was referring to a strap that folds back on itself with a magnetic clasp. Of course, it isn't infinitely adjustable, as the strap isn't infinitely long.....

Interesting device though. Looks interesting.

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> "The strap is infinitely adjustable" - that one made me chuckle, as it was referring to a strap that folds back on itself with a magnetic clasp.

I believe Ive refers to the infinite points between the base and the end of the strap and not an infinite length of strap. Ask a mathematician how many points are between 0 and 1.

Even my Casio got this right with a velcro strap. I have a Citizen that is either too high or too low on my forearm depending on the number of links I insert. My only options are to gain or lose weight until

Yeah, but we live in the physical world where there are actually finite number of positions that the strap could attach. "Infinite" is just marketing speak here.

No, the "infinitely adjustable" comment refers to the Milanese Loop:

http://www.apple.com/watch/apple-watch/

It is, by definition, infinitely adjustable, since the band is sized continuously and attached magnetically (so that any part of the band works as a sizing point). It does not have discrete holes, like most watch bands.

I believe your parent was referring to the Plank Length when he said the physical world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck_length

Of course, that's being super pedantic, because 10^31 is practically infinite, or at least more than you'll have time to try in your lifetime.

10^31 different positions is no closer to infinitely many than 5 different positions.

The strap may be finitely long, but the adjustment is continuous. This still allows for infinite values.

There was another: "The simple leather classic buckle references traditional watch vocabulary".

Yes, that made me chuckle in a disappointed way. I wonder if they sit and think of things to say to brighten up the dullest of details / non-features?

Contact me off HN (it should be easy to find my email address).

Ive's voice is very robotic; It was like being told about the watch by Siri.

"Jony Ive is not available"

Turn on your wifi and he's there!

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