Poll results: How many Watch units do you think Apple will sell this year?

you dont understand the influence apple has on people, months ago, paying with my nexus seemed weird. Now with apple pay i hear alot "omg androids can do that too?" im not hating on apple, but if we want this technology to be mainstream(i really hope so) apple NEEDS to sell well.

You are forgetting the largest demographic of people in the US as well as other countries around the world will buy their smart phones on a contract. Not to mention there is no contract for the Apple Watches, so people have to shell out more money to buy a companion device that still requires a smart phone in the first place. Also the Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5 or higher to use. All this comes into play when purchasing as well.

I say 11-12 million Alik

Just predictions. You have to remember will be 8.5 months left once the Apple Watches release. Their biggest months will be 2nd Qrter and 4th Qrter (Holiday Season). Preorders will at least exceed 1-2 million before launch. I predicted 27 million by end of 2015. That is roughly 3 million per month or 9 million per quarter. Regarding Edition....There are at least 3 million or more people in this world that make the money to buy an Apple Watch. Apple's target market for the Edition is $500k-750k household and up. You also have to factor in that their may be 3rd Party vendors that will manufacturer cheaper bands. Only if this is allowed by Apple. There will be no need to buy their bands if this happens. Although the quality won't be the same as Apple's. I am more optimistic rather than you are thinking pessimistic.

So then tell me why did Apple only put orders in for only 3 million smart watches. Especially when earlier at the beginning of the year Apple was saying that they were putting in an order of 5-6 million smart watches. Apple downgraded their initial order. Its not like they couldn't make 5-6 million smart watches. If they can make and sell 74 million iPhones in a quarter, then they can easily make 5-6 million watches.

You may have a point, but since when are Apple rumors became what Apple "said".

WRONG. I have met many idiots that buy Apple products JUST because it's apple. Apple seems to do a good job marketing with the Snob-appeal fallacy. One of my co-workers was telling me he is about to buy a mac, I said why a mac. his answer: "I don't know, I always wanted a Mac, they look nice".*face palm* Also, my best friends is an apple technician, he says that he gets the stupidest people asking for support about the stupidest things, and breaking their phones for the stupidest reasons; (and I quote) " but those idiots pay my bills so..". I've had 2 iPhones and recently switched to the Galaxy Note 4, and man was I missing out. I'm sorry to say this because I used to have iPhones but they seems like a product for idiots. I'm not saying this is everybody that uses Apple, but certainty a noticeable percentage. Apple sells outdated hardware at a premium price. There is nothing special about iOS, it is just a mediocre shiny product, advertised very well.

So, Buying a product that proved itself again and again is "WRONG"? I buy BMW's and Porsche because they're BMW's and Porsche - Because trying a Lexus Sports Sedan is not the same as a BMW Sports Sedan, they have their improvements but the true driver car for me is BMW and older Porsches - I buy those because they have been proven to deliver the best A to B experience and reliability when trashed on the track or a twisty road. Lexus may be a good car but the feedback isn't there, the acceleration isn't linear, and there's something wrong with the gear ratios setup that makes you itch for the extra push when there's none. I have tried Android everytime it's upgrade time and I found my experience with Android to be a nuisance (but that's because of my needs - not yours) I also know three people that thought they were using iPhones when in fact it was ANDROID Samsung phones. Ask around - most people have no idea how to do s**t on their Android phones. I love engaging into converstaions about people's phones - 95% of Android users have no idea what Google Now is, 100% know what Siri is and 50% use it for one thing or another... They use facetime, they use I also get stupid questions from ANDROID users like, How do I facetime on my phone, or how do I use Siri... or they say fan-boy catch phraises like "I use android because all the Apps are free, on Apple you have to pay for Facebook" or my favorite so far " I have to use Android because I use G-mail and other Google Services" - iOS is fluent in all Apple, Google, and even Windows services. Other questions "How do I keep my _____ (android) phone from lagging like your 5S", "How do I keep my battery from dying overnight", "How do pair my _____ android phone with iPad (everyone owns ipads apperently)" Look I know a couple Android guys who know their Android, like I know my iOS - but considering that 80-90% of all smartphone owners are basically facebookers and twitters whether they're Apple users or Android users they're smartphone dumb. But I wish I had a friend who was an Android Store technician, but oh wait... there's no Android Store... At least if you own an iPhone you can get answers regardless how simple - with Android you're stuck asking cousin Rick_ who's probably an HTC fan and has no clue how to Samsung... (or vice-versa)... Apple sells hardware that runs as smooth as Newest Android hardware, on top of that they provide free assistance, and resale value to boot... on top of that the best ecosystem (not my words but of many tech sites).. on top of that guaranteed updates/support for at least 3 years... on top of that apps like Find My Friends, Remote Lock, iMovie, and many other exclusive features including all Google Services... But wow, you can change fonts and icons.. woohoo... and android finally doesn't lag (after you cram double the specs of an iphone) woohoo.... your phone advanced!!!!