Apple Watch Release Date, Price, How to Order? Smartwatch Available Via Online Reservations Only
With the release date of Apple's highly anticipated smartwatch, the Apple Watch, already drawing nearer, a recent report indicated that for those who are planning to buy the device should first make their online reservations.
A report from IGN cited CNET saying that would-be buyers of Apple's first wearable technology should bear in mind that unlike the company's iPhone and iPad products, the Apple Watch won't be available for them if they plan to just walk into their store to buy it.
The sales, according to the site, will only be made possible "through a reservation system" and this will be true "for the indefinite future."
"Apple has no plans at this time to allow you to stop into a store and walk out with an Apple Watch, even after the device officially hits the market," CNET wrote.
Buyers should be able to secure an appointment with a store representative before they can try the device for a fitting, not unless they are lucky enough to visit "an Apple Store during a lull."
The Watch, which reportedly will cost from $349 to $17,000, will be made available on April 24. Pre-oders and online reservations will start this Friday, April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PT.
"The move to offer Apple Watch only by reservation is likely for two reasons -- making sure Apple has the right inventory on hand for what consumers want and being able to walk through the process with potential buyers when they come into the store," CNET speculated.
