Apple Shopping Spree

Even though everyone in the house has a Windows PC as their main computer, every other device is made by Apple. I just purchased a new Watch Series 6 to replace my Fitbit. The Fitbit was a hand-me-down from my niece who didn’t use it at all. It’s fine but the Watch has a built-in EKG function and an oxygen saturation sensor. After my a-fib episode and pleural effusion, it would be good to have a constant monitor on my heart and breathing. I got the larger version (44 mm) plus the new solo loop band. The total came out to $429 before tax. Since shipping would take 2-3 weeks, I opted to pick it up at the Apple Store at South Coast Plaza. Let’s hope it’s not as much of a zoo as last time.

I also just purchased an Apple TV 4K online as well. We have two Apple TVs already but they are both from the first generation. I think the output is only 720p and not sure if it can use the latest OS. We’ve also since bought a Samsung 4K TV so this will match nicely with it. I got the 64 GB version so it was $199, but there was a Black Friday special offer for $50 off. Finally, I bought my mom an iPhone 11 a few months ago. That turned out to be the most expensive item lately. We also have six iPads and about the same number of iPhones at home, plus a few old Macs. It makes for a very busy Wifi environment; right now there are 41 devices connected. I’m sure if everything was on and connected, the count would be closer to 70.

I think the pandemic has been good to a few companies like Amazon, Apple, and other electronics manufacturers. I should have purchased Apple stock earlier. Currently I have 168 shares in my managed brokerage account.