Apple Watch Series 1 Description. Overview of the smart watch Apple Watch

Amateurs gadgets have long appreciated the smart watch. Despite the modest dimensions and inconspicuous design, they have truly huge opportunities and many useful features. In particular, if this is a smart watch from Apple. Apple Watch Series 1 was announced on September 7, 2016 and became the upgrade of the most first classic smart watches of the "apple" brand. They were released as an addition to the iPhone 5th series and above. With devices based on Android OS, the clock is not synchronized, so use them will only be with the iPhone. What are the features of the device, as well as its advantages and technical characteristics, we will examine in detail in our review.

	Apple Watch Series 1
Operating system	Watchos 3.
Compatibility	iOS 8 and above
Support for mobile devices	iPhone 5 and above
Corps material	Aluminum
Bracelet material	Silicone
Bracelet color	White, Gray Stone, Pink Sand, Black, Dark Blue
Glass	ION-X increased strength
Protection against spray	IPX7.
Screen	OLED, 1.5 ", 272 × 340 / 1.65", 312 × 390
Camera	Not
Multimedia	Reproduction of audio and video, microphone, speaker
Communication	Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g / n, 2.4 GHz), NFC
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Activity Sensor, External Illumination Sensor
CPU	S1P.
Number of processor nuclei	2
Volume of built-in memory	8 GB
Food	Built-in Li-ion battery, working hours of 18 hours, there is a cable for charging with magnetic mount
Gabarites, mm.	38.6 × 33.3 × 10.5 42.5 × 36.4 × 10.5
Additionally	GPS, voice recording function, availability Apple Pay., Taptic Engine, synchronization with atomic clock, viewfinder for cameras iphone 5 and higher

Apple Watch Series 1 42mm

Design and appearance of the housing

The clock is packed in the traditional apple white box with a company logo. Apple Watch Series 1 includes directly the clock itself in a stylish elegant case, charger and adapter for connecting to the network 220 V. also inside detailed guide Operating.

"Smart" watch first series possess stylish futuristic design. The model is pleasant to the touch, light, no sharp corners and roughness. The body is made of aluminum (various colors are available), rear panel - from composite material.

Important! The manufacturer has paid special attention to the straps: thanks to a multitude of color solutions, you can pick up a strap to any clothes, an event or mood. Bracelets are made of silicone (if it is an easy version for Sport Band training), but in addition to this, Apple offered special variations of steel and leather. A high-quality leather strap will give the clock a special solidity.

The disadvantages of the appearance refers housing thickness (10.5 mm), But it is not surprising, considering the functionality of the model. The choice of the user offers a clock with a display of 38 mm or 42 mm.

Control

Management here is implemented in the form of two main buttons. The first button-wheel is called Digital Crown. , and with its help, almost all navigation through the gadget interface is carried out. Wheel allows you to scroll through lists and menus, choose need app, activate the display, scaling the image. When using Digital Crown, information on the screen will not be closed with fingers, and the contents are easy and convenient to view. You can not only turn the wheel, but also to press, the screensaver will appear or the necessary application. The second control button is designed to enable / disable the gadget, Apple Pay options, Calling SOS mode, connect to other hours and transmit information.

Screen features

As mentioned above, these clocks are represented in two variations: with a display of 38 mm and a resolution of 272x340 px, as well as with a display of 42 mm and a resolution of 312x390 px. In both cases, the OLED display is bright, the picture is clear and contrasting, the information is easy to read. In stock the possibility of multicamia.

Important! The display works on the unique Force Touch technology, which allows you to effectively use the gadget. Thanks for the Force Touch, the screen surface becomes more sensitive to pressing. So, the desired information and the drop-down context menu will appear depending on how you press on this or that icon.

Despite the small size of the screen, problems with sensory control There should not be. Although the icons are small, but perfectly adapted by the manufacturer for pressing thumbs. Also, the icon scaling function is also present on the screen, which will get rid of the user from the need to aim or press, for example, only with a maple. For the strength of the screen do not worry: it is protected by reliable ion glass ion-x.

To save the charge of the Apple Watch battery, the screen will not be in the mode of activity constantly. However, the display itself lights up at the moment when you call, a message or notification comes, an alarm clock is turned on, etc.

Tip! To bring the screen to action, it is enough to pour your hand or press a small side-wheel button on the housing.

Main functions

Only appearing on the shelves, the "smart" clock from Apple is overnight purchased a whole army of fans. Users attracted not only an interesting stylish design, but also a rich model functionality. The gadget is able to perform many useful actions and can be an indispensable assistant in everyday affairs. So consider key features Apple Watch Series 1.

1. Using the dial and viewing the exact time. Now, to find out how much time, you do not need to get the iPhone, unlock the display, etc. It is enough to throw a hand or touch the sensitive wheel button.
   
   
2. Comfortable and accessible communication, developed by the notification system. In this case, the clock will partially replace your smartphone. Thanks to the instant synchronization with it, you can receive calls across the speakerphone and read messages directly from the phone screen.
3. For business active people who are accustomed to keep their routine of the day, manufacturers have been developed very comfortable calendar. It is possible to make a reminder of meetings, events, doing business and leave notes.
   
   
4. Apple Watch S1 can be used as a means of payment thanks built-in Apple Pay application.
5. Latest news. The clock is connected to Wi-Fi, and therefore, it will not be difficult to enter the Internet. The display can look at the news feed, as well as share with friends with new information.
6. Email Always near. You can quickly check your mailbox, barely touching the corresponding icon on the display. When you click on a new message, the letter will open entirely, information about the sender will also be displayed.
7. In a bundle with a smartphone, the clock can be excellent GPS-navigator. It is enough to set the goal of the route, and the clock of EPL Wheel 1 itself will put the path to which you need to follow.
   
   
8. Sport and health. The clocks are a full fitness tracker that can estimate your daily physical activity, display biometric indicators, measure the intensity of various workouts. The built-in pulsometer will allow you to track the load on the heart for a long time.
9. Reproduction of audio. It is enough to synchronize your favorite playlist with the iPhone, and all the existing tracks will be displayed in the Apple Watch lists. Music can be listened to how through the original headphones Airpods.And with the help of other wireless accessories.

Additional features

The first series received an extended functionality compared to the early version of the Apple Smart Clock. We note the curious features of the gadget that you should learn before buying.

Many users, before buying a watch, are interested in how much they are waterproof. Agree, it is inconvenient every time in contact with water to unbutton the bracelet and remove the accessory. Apple Watch Series 1 is equipped partial moisture protection IPX7. In other words, the watch is protected from droplets and splashes on the dial. However, dive into the water, without removing the gadget, the manufacturer does not advise, since after that the breakdown can happen. But gently wash your hands, train to the seventh sweat and stroll under the light rain, sparkling on the wrist, quite acceptable.

Health data

With the help of various sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor), smart watches turn into a universal fitness tracker. You can independently track information about your physical activity, monitor the dynamics of the change of the pulse, make training, mummering the load and your strength. The option of measuring the pulse during walking, running or rest, as well as the recovery process throughout the day is available. In the "Training" mode, your pulse will be calculated in the process of performing exercises, and then during rest after them. Based on these data, EPL Watch will prompt the number of lost calories. The clock can notify the owner and about the excavating indicators of the heart rate for a long time (the "Increased pulse" item is responsible for it).

Tracking physical activity

Another interesting find from Apple is fitness and training along with smart clock. With the help of the "Activity" application you can set the goals of classes and reach them. Goals have a rings that need to be closed. There are three rings: "Mobility" (counting calories burned through walking), "Exercises" (a complete study of your motor activity during the day), "with a warm-up" (preventing a sedentary lifestyle and hypodynamine).

Performance and autonomy

Watches function on the basis of the developed dual-core processor S1.. The processor is quite powerful and fully ensures the stable operation of a small device.

Important! Volume internal memory 8 GB True, gigabytes are strictly distributed for different contents: for example, 2 GB are allocated to sound files, and for images only 75 MB.

For the long-term work of the gadget here is inexpensive lithium-ion battery. According to the manufacturer's application, on full charge of the battery watches about 18 hours in active mode. However, customer feedback argue that in fact this indicator is slightly lower. Standby time - 72 hours.

Pros and cons

From the moment of the announcement of the number of the first series, almost two years have passed, and more advanced versions appeared on the electronics market. Should I buy this model hours, because according to the current standards, she is slightly outdated? So, we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the device.

• short time of operation in active mode;
• a weak personal data protection system;
• the inability to use under water.

Conclusion

Gadget will definitely suit people living in a rapid rhythm. He will help on a business meeting, sports training, while traveling. Apple characteristics Watch 1 Series 38 mm and Apple Watch 1 Series 42 mm are practically identical, the user chooses only the size of the dial. To date, the second and third series of smart watches with advanced functional has been released. However, Eppl Watch 1 series is still in demand and hotly loved by brand fans. It is not surprising: a combination of quality and an acceptable price make a gadget with a practically perfect option for acquisition.

Apple Watch Series 1 38mm

An ordinary clock is no longer surprised if they are certainly not made of gold and diamonds, but you can surprise the clock with the possibility of smartphone. Behind a small case, a little more than ordinary hours, get big opportunities. For the first time we saw this watch in Tim Cook, at the presentation of the iPhone 6 Plus. Then he sparkled in white stylish clocks and many involuntarily became interested, and what he had on his hand.

Apple was not the discoverer of the smart clock market, but became its leader already at the stage of rumors. All who even follow the novelties from Apple, already on numerous rumors they wanted exactly these hours. Apple Watch Series1 was first produced as an additional accessory for the iPhone with the 5th series. The ability to connect and synchronize with other devices, such as Android they do not have. Use the clock without an iPhone can not, smart watches become only in a bundle with the iPhone. Overview Clock Apple Watch Series 1 In our review.

Watch delivery package. The clock is sold in a stylish white box with the inscription "Watch" and the logo of the company. In the box itself, we will see a stylish white case, a special charger and an adapter for connecting to the network 220 V. Those who want to study first, and then use the instruction in the kit.

Design and versions. Total has more than 30 different variations Apple Watch. But you can divide them into 3 collections.

The most basic and affordable price is Watch Sport. Created for active and energetic people. In size, they are 38 mm or 42 mm. The strap in such clocks is made of silicone, and the protective glass is ordinary.

Next collection This Watch watches made from more expensive materials, such as sapphire glass and stainless steel strap. And the most expensive series is Watch Edition, the most expensive and prestigious. Materials used in such clocks are gold, genuine leather, etc.

On this, all varieties do not end them. For clock Apple Watch Series 1, not enough straps were released, so they can be changed for mood or for different purposes.

Design and appearance. Thanks to the large variations of one hours, you can choose the appropriate for you. Youth for example will like the clock on the silicone bracelet, and the older generation will like the clock with straps of steel or skin. The housing itself is made stylish, no sharp corners, all lines are smooth and nice views. The only thing that rushes into the eye is the thickness of the clock, of course, to fit everything in a thin case is unlikely to succeed, but the thickness is not critical. Only on the clock two buttons, and all of them are located on the right, which will certainly be convenient for the right hand. On the back there are sensors to determine the pulse and charging the clock.

Control. On the right face there are all controls - two buttons. With all the control focuses on one Digital Crown wheel, the second button is used to connect to other hours and the exchange of information. The wheel itself is not easy to spin, but also presses. When you press the clock, you will show either a screensaver or application. Clear wheel can be increased or overleep the contents. Select the desired application can also be a wheel just bringing it to the maximum and it will open or use your hands and click on the icon.

Screen. In the housing, 38 mm displays 272x340 points, and the clock is 42 mm will appear to 312x390 px. The screen resolution is something similar to the screens of small mobile phones, but thanks to a smaller size, the image on it is very clear, bright and contrasting. To save battery battery, the screen is not active, but it is worthwhile to call you it immediately comes to life. You can activate the screen and the side wheel, and you can turn on the activation when you raise your hand.

Many have a characteristic question - is it convenient to click on the icons on such a small screen? Do not worry about this, like all Apple products, the clock is adapted even by pressing with a thumb. In any case, the icons can always be scaled and without aiming to fall into the desired one.

How much do you work without recharging? Many are concerned about this question - how often you need to charge Apple Watch. Charging hours enough for 18 hours in the mixed mode of operation. Battery with a capacity of 205 mAh is built into the clock. Fully discharged battery boot up in 2.5 hours. It is very convenient if you used the clock all day, and they put them on the night to recharge them.

Platform, memory and performance. For hours, a specially designed S1 processor is used. Its power is enough for such a small device. Integrated memory 8 GB. But it is distributed for different purposes in different ways. For example, 2GB is allocated to the music, but under the photo it turned out to be very little space - 75 MB.

Watch opportunities. Now we switched to the most important thing, this is what these watches are capable of. After all, they called them smart not enough.

1. It is convenient to use as a clock. It is not always convenient to climb into your pocket to see what time it is for the iPhone. Light pressed on the wheel or wrist, you can find out time.

2. Always in touch. Read messages straight on the watch screen. To find out who calls and answer the call you can straight with the wrist. You have no time and you can not answer now - just cover the clock with your hand.

3. Siri Assistant is always ready to help. Siri is always glad to send a message or create a reminder. Just press and hold the Digital Crown or lift the wrist and say: "Hi, Siri."

4. Calendar. Business people will appreciate this. Manage your affairs, meetings and invitations of a convenient calendar.

5. Easy and convenient to pay. Apple Pay - Safe and easy way Pay for purchases in the store right from the clock.

6. Stay up to date with the latest events. Survey the main news right on the watch screen.

7. Mailbox On the hand. Read emails Even more convenient to Eppl Watch, just tap the screen once and the letter opens completely. The sender will appear on the screen, the topic and the letter itself.

8. With such clocks do not get lost. Specify the route and follow him, and Apple Watch Series One will prompt the route. It is possible to understand where to rotate even despite the clock, but simply feel a slight touch of the clock and understand turn right or left.

Hello everyone! As it was good before ... There is one iPhone model - choose color and buy. There is one model of Apple Watch - chose the size, color, strap ... bought. Right now the lineup The company's gadgets from Cupertino scratched greatly and at the same time, if we talk about the clock, they differ, they are not so strong. What to choose is strongly incomprehensible.

In this article, we will not disassemble the materials of the case, color, straps, separate models different only external species and pre-installed software (Such as Apple Watch Nike +), since the company constantly adds \\ removes various options (a lot has changed) and to keep track of all this is simply impossible.

Therefore, let's dwell solely on the main differences of Apple Watch of different generations.

Well, who wants to see current models and pick up the strap, can do it on the official website.

Everything. Introduction was delayed - it's time to start. Let's go!

What is the difference between Apple Watch Series 1 and SERIES 2?

All major characteristics I decided to bring in one table, here they are:

	Apple Watch Series 1 38 mm	Apple Watch Series 1 42 mm	Apple Watch Series 2 38 mm	Apple Watch Series 2 42 mm
CPU	Apple S1. CPU: 520MHz Cortex A7 GPU: PowerVR Series5		Apple S2. CPU: 2 x 520MHz Cortex A7 GPU: PowerVR Series6 "Rogue"
Memory	512MB LPDDR3 RAM / 8GB NAND
Display	1.32 "272x340 OLED 450 NIT brightness	1.5 "312x390 OLED 450 NIT brightness	1.32 "272x340 OLED 1000 NIT brightness	1.5 "312x390 OLED 1000 NIT brightness
Size and mass	38.6x33.3x10.5mm 25/40 / 55g (Aluminum / Steel / Gold)	42x35.9x10.5mm 30/50 / 69g (Aluminum / Steel / Gold)	38.6x33.3x11.4mm 28.2 / 41.9 / 39.6g (Aluminum / Steel / Ceramics)	42.5x36.4x11.4mm 34.2 / 52.4 / 45.6g (Aluminum / Steel / Ceramics)
Waterproofing	IP 67 - Spray Protection		Immersion in water to a depth of 50 meters
Battery	0.78whr or 205 Mah	0.93whr or 250 Mah	1.03whr or 273 Mah	1.27Whr or 334 Mah
Wireless connections	Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 B / G / N + Bluetooth 4.0		2.4GHz 802.11 b / g / n + Bluetooth 4.0, GPS

For those who are too lazy to study, allotment the most important differences between Series 2 from Series 1:

1. Screen brightness. In the Apple Watch 2nd generation, the screen has become twice as brighter - 1000 threads against 450 in Series 1. The display resolution has not changed.
2. Protection against water. Series 2 can be immersed in water to a depth of 50 meters and nothing will be. The very first model was withstanding only splashes.
3. Dual-core processor. Everything should work even faster!
4. GPS. Apple has equipped the second Watch Module GPS - you can now track the distance traveled directly on the clock.
5. Minor increase in battery capacity. Most likely, this is due to the advent of GPS. Some additional energy it consumes, and that the second generation of the clock worked at least than the previous one, I had to increase the battery slightly.

As you can see, on the one hand, the change is not very significant. And on the other ... In my opinion, protection against water and GPS is very useful things that are perfectly complemented by the image of sports hours.

What is the difference between Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3?

Most recently, Apple presented the 3rd generation hours - let's take a look, what company worked for a whole year and what has changed since Watch Series 2?

This time we will bypass without comparative table, because Apple has also added a model with a built-in SIM card in the 3rd generation of its watch, which means you have to compare as much as 6 "different" devices! Given the fact that the dimensions remain almost unchanged (a couple of millimeters is not considered), we will dwell on the most important differences between Series 3 from Series 2.

So what's new in Watch 2017?

Nothing has changed anymore - these are the same Apple Watch Series 2. C protection against water, GPS, promised work time at 18 o'clock (with mixed use), etc.

So what Watch choose - the first, second or third generation?

Actually, after all these comparisons, this is the main question. Given the fact that Apple releases new models for about once a year, we will now find out - what hours to take in 2017-2018?

It would seem that now we have to have a choice from Series 1, 2 and 3. But the company earns money, so after the release of the 3rd generation, only Apple Watch 1 and 3. The release of the second model was stopped. So, we will choose between the first and third version:

1. Series 1 is worth buying if the clock needs you as a kind of companion for your iPhone and nothing more. To receive notifications, watch time, manage music - the first generation Watch perfectly cope with all these and many other functions.
2. Series 3 is more "about sports." GPS, full-fledged moisture protection, barometric altimeter - useful helpers during training.

And finally, I will remind you of the most important difference - the price.

The difference between Series 3 and Series 1 is 6000-8,000 rubles. Agree, the amount is rather big and it is worth thinking ... Does additional chips cost the 3rd version of such money? Do they need them? Or is it a complete and absolutely useless nonsense? To solve only you!

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Contents of delivery:

• Charger
• Instruction

Positioning

Apple's clock is the first product, the development of which began without Steve Jobs, he had nothing to do with their idea and realization, this is the brainchild of Tim Cook and the team. I'm closing ahead, I want to say that Steve Jobs is clearly not enough for the clock, because it was he who determined how products should work, paid attention to the little things and forced them to redo them, until he had sought that the result was satisfied. In recent years, Apple has repeatedly proved that the absence of Jobs is going to harm, the number of small and large problems in the software has become notable for everyone without exception. Nevertheless, the inertia of the Apple brand is so strong that the heights already achieved guarantee a noticeable interest in any new products, people do not pay attention to what they sell them. This is a huge plus for Apple, their watches will be in demand, regardless of the quality and utility, need. We have already discussed the possible amount of sales for these watches in the "Sofa Analytics", it will be the most massive smart watches on the market, there is no doubt.

But the sales and purchase of such an individual accessory as a clock is still different planes of existence. For whom will the smart clock from Apple come? In the company itself orient them only on iPhone users starting with the 5th version, you cannot connect the clock to other devices, and this is not only Android, but also iPad. Such clocks are an additional accessory that cannot be used in the iphone separation, in such an capacity they are useless. The potential of the clock is revealed only in the bundle with the iPhone, and in Apple it is believed that the main chip of the clock in a variety of applications that the user can install.

Buyers of these clock will definitely not be those who already have good Swiss clocks (individual people yes, but there is no massively). It can be the first expensive clock for young people, and also this is a fairly universal gift - you can't buy it, but get it nice. Also large enough is a layer of those who buy devices from Apple always, simply because it is Apple devices. There are no other notable audiences at Apple Watch.

Clock Design and Apple Watch Options

There are 38 different variations of Apple Watch, which is able to confuse anyone. Attempting to find a clear explanation turned out to be vain, so let's try to figure out together. So, there are three clock collections.

The basic version and the most inexpensive is Watch Sport, in turn it is characterized by the size of hours - 38 or 42 mm. Apple believes that a little big clock with a slightly large screen, all differences are complete, must cost $ 50 more expensive. That is the most inexpensive watch watch SPORT will cost $ 349 excluding taxes. Silicone strap. They are 42 mm - 399 dollars. In total, in this series are still 10 different options for hours. They have an aluminum housing. Also, in contrast to the senior models, the screen does not cover the sapphire, but the usual glass, which is noticeably lighter than scratching.

In the Watch series 20 models, also two sizes (38 and 42 mm). Price -, respectively, 549 and 599 dollars. The body is already stainless steel, depending on the strap, the price can reach 1,099 dollars.

And finally, the third series Watch Edition. There are only 8 models, the case of gold, the price is from 10 to 17 thousand dollars.

Even if you discard the models of gold, the choice of hours of 30 models is not so simple, and it is extremely difficult to do it in absentia. The clock is a personal thing, they must be trying to try, try and choose. I doubt that even the mostst Apple fans will buy a clock without preliminary fitting, focusing only in the pictures.

After I tried the clock, I had a dual impression. In absentia liked the metal strap with weaving, but he was in life not very beautiful. Another point is that on the strap magnet, which fixes the clock. Metal on the fastener was polished and very quickly covered with scratches, which is no wise, the fastener is located exactly in the place where the clock touch the subjects - the table, computer when typing and so on. Scratches are noticeable, in fact, in one day the fastener in my clock turned into trash. Using Apple. Watch with MacBook contraindicated. If something similar happened to any Swiss clock, it would be a global problem and free replacement of the straps.

I can not judge how the second type of metal bracelet will behave in life, but there is a fear that he will also be braid. Moreover, it is ugly, the metal there is very similar in mattness to the one on this clasp. Of the advantages - the ability to remove extra links, adjust the strap in the size of the hand.

Even before it began to use the clock, I tried them in the store. It seemed that the clasp could weaken with sharp movements, the clock slide on the hand. Already taking advantage of the clock, I can say that this is not, they are securely fixed on the hand and there are no problems.

The second metal bracelet is more interesting, but there is a lack of attention to trifles. Opening the latch, you see a metal that does not look correctly processed. Any Swiss clock is much better executed, gloss is present, and if they are matte, the surface looks different. We specifically emphasize that it is in any little normal hours of the same price group. The fact that in Apple did not take into account the experience of watchmakers, somehow surprisingly.

Silicone strap and simple, it looks not very interesting.

Oddly enough, I liked the leather strap, it looks great on my hand and harmonizes with a clock.

The straps can be purchased separately, they are not suiced, but the replacement is easy, just pull the strap on the side, after pressing the button on the inside. The fixation is good, hardly the clips will weaken or fly over time.

The most correct thing is to watch the clock in the store, try on them. Another way to see what model is suitable and how they look, no. I will stop on several trifles that will always annoy perfective players. Regardless of what your version of the clock, the black rim around the screen will be quite wide when they work. The housing itself is massive and tightly adjacent to the hand, there is a pulse sensor on the inside, these are green LEDs, translucent skin.

To measure the pulse worked correctly, the clock should fit tightly to the hand. But here is not enough, then the hand will sweat under them. In most smart clocks with such sensors, they are made as a separate platform, it protrudes a little. And its area is small, unlike Apple Watch. In short, and here Ignoring solutions of other companies that have already released several generations of their devices. For example, see how this is done on Fitbit Surge.

With the protection of water in Apple also overwhelmed. So, formally protection against water is declared at the IPX7 level. What provides for the possibility of hours to be under water about 30 minutes at a depth of one meter, this is precisely this standard. But in all documents it is indicated that the clock cannot be lowered into the water, the sellers separately emphasize this. It is clear that some parts are not designed for immersion, as a result, can fail, and it will not be a warranty case. It is possible that in key markets the first time and first buyers, the replacement of drunks will produce, this is a standard practice for Apple. But it is impossible to believe that the clock is survived in the water, Apple claim the opposite. Therefore, the maximum is to wash it in Apple Watch hands.

Another disadvantage is that the clock is rather chubby, they are small in the area, but at the same time are plumpy. When you look at the forehead, it is not visible. On your hand sometimes you look at an angle and then pay attention. The feeling is strange, especially against the background of what the overwhelming majority of hours are thin, and if they are made by massive, then the dial is greater.

Display

Depending on the version of the clock, the screen is different - in the housing of 42 mm, the screen is larger than diagonally and by resolution (312x390 points, 302 PPIs against 272x340 points, 290 ppi in the housing 38 mm). The AMOLED screen, it has good viewing angles. I like the picture on the clock, it is bright, contrasting. But there is one serious minus - the screen works only when an event occurs. By default, this is a black screen on which there is no ZGI.

You can configure the screen so that it will be lit upon receipt of notifications, but you will simply spend the energy of the battery, you should not do this. You do not look at your watch constantly? I advise you to turn on the activation of the screen when you raise your hand, it will react to the gesture, which is not bad.

In the sun, the screen remains reading, although the picture is flexible, it is no longer clear.

One of the curious moments for me was how convenient to fall on the icons, which are located on the display, they hurt them small. It turned out that it is not difficult. Even thumbs you can select the desired icon from the first time, zooming is also supported, although it is not very convenient, and it is not necessary in most cases. Clock head can be increased or reduced to the right standard icons In the menu, if you suddenly need it, the zoom of pictures also works.

Glass of screen in senior models Sapphire, no scratches on it should appear. In the younger, everything is not so rosy ("glass" ion-x), so there will appear scratches over time, this is another argument not to take the Sport version.

In some menus it can be seen that the screen does not have enough permission, icons or buttons look a little inappropriate, their geometry does not correspond to the case of the clock, they are noticeably more than they should be. This creates sometimes a strange impression, as if the interface did not have time to bring to mind.

Battery, work time

Apple stated that the clock would work in a mixed mode about 18 hours, that is, a light day. This applies to work in different modes, but as you remember, the screen most of the time is turned off. If you are constantly accessing the display, then the time of work will decrease sharply, it also depends on the brightness of the backlight.

Battery built-in, its capacity - 205 mAh. Even the most reveal optimists that they will not use the clock to the full coil, they will see that the clock is working on the strength of the light day. With very active use, they will be enough at best until the evening. Watch charging time is about 2.5 hours, which is characteristic of such products. In this case, the charger is simply applied to the housing, it wireless charger. Up to 80 percent is charged for 1.5 hours, the remaining 20 percent is another hour. It is best to leave the clock on charging for the night.

In the first year, the battery has an Apple warranty, so its replacement will not cost anything. Then the replacement cost will be 79 dollars. The company claims that the battery is calculated on 1000 cycles, after which the battery capacity will fall up to 80 percent. It turns out that in ideal conditions, when you discharge the clock at zero and then fully charge, the battery will work for about 2.5 years. I think in reality it will be 1.5-2 years old, for especially unhappy - about a year.

As you can see if IFIXIT photos, the battery replacement is not difficult. I am confident that many will unlighten this procedure at home.

The stated standby time is up to 72 hours (!), That is, it's just a connection with the phone. In training mode or play music - up to 6.5 hours (our clock has been worked out in the pulse measurement mode and the distance passed only 4.5 hours). In conversation mode, the clock can work for up to 3 hours.

Considering that the screen does not work constantly, and in the market there are many similar hours that work two days and more from one charging, here Apple Watch loses. At the same time, the screen itself is far from the best of the available, it is medium.

The clocks that need to be charged daily, it is, to put it mildly, not very comfortable clock. And this is one of the fatses of Apple Watch, which is impossible to get around. Also, the synchronization with clock has a negative impact on the time of operation of the iPhone, with the mass of notifications it is reduced by about 10 percent. It should be understood that the clock shifts the main burden on the companion phone to provide a longer life.

Platform, memory, performance

In the wearable electronics, there is no performance of processors, but a compromise between speed speed and time. Small batteries do not allow much to be enveloped, it is necessary that the device worked as long as possible. In Apple Watch, the company set the processor, the design of which has developed independently, it is called S1. And it has noticeably limited its performance, in particular, when scolding between applications or screens, you can see that the clock is sometimes slowed down. Suddenly for Apple, and for this Steve Jobs beat his developers on his head, it does not happen in his absence, which is sad. There is no man who would accept the acceptance of the product under its taste.

In third-party techniques and norms at all, as they do not get the same access to the system as Apple gave for native applications. And it is even more surprising. I can not say that everything slows down, but the data from the iPhone is loaded slowly, the download icon is spinning all the time.

Integrated memory is 8 GB, but it is extremely strange. So, hours can be used to take pictures from your phone, a certain remote viewfinder. And the photo is immediately saved on them. Memory for photos allocated as much as 75 MB! Do not walk. For music in the clock allocated 2 GB of memory. Everything else is assigned to applications. If you remember that the clock works only with the iPhone, this distribution of memory is no longer surprising. The same memory for the music is not needed, it is stored on the phone. Rather, it is an additional volume.

The first clock setting, app, working with the interface

You need Apple Watch application on the iPhone from which you and drive your clock. When you first connect, you can hover screen iPhone On the clock, they will automatically steamed (a picture is recognized on the clock screen), and you can do it in manual mode.

As you know, the clock cannot live without a phone, they are doomed to joint existence. You are invited to choose a security password (digital - by default 4 digits), which will need to be entered on the clock if you take them off your hands.

In my opinion, more interesting the second option when the clock is unlocked when working with the iPhone, that is, the security system is used, including it may be TouchID. True, then you have to unlock the phone constantly or completely disable security. As a result, I stopped in the first version, I remove the clock and then, already putting them, I recruit a small password in length.

By default, all programs that stand on your iPhone will be transferred to the clock, but if they have the appropriate mode of operation. When you first adjust the clock, this process can take from ten minutes to one and a half hours, everything resumes in the number of applications, the need to update them. I want to draw your attention that in the Apple Watch application there is a softe partition that works on the clock.

You choose the program, see how it works and works. The application selected for the clock is also installed on the iPhone, separate installation of applications, such as the Gear S, is impossible. That is, this is an ideological difference that should be borne in mind - in Apple Watch all applications for hours are not independent, they are secondary to the fact that they are on the phone itself. And, as a result, you spend place both in memory of the clock and in the phone's memory on their installation. Logical? In my opinion, not very - but this is the ideology of a companion hours, which dictates such rules of the game. It also follows that applications for hours are always secondary to them on the phone, that is, it is often a remote screen showing some information, often cropped and incomplete.

For each default application there is a behavior style as on the iPhone, that is, all settings are copied from there. But you can choose your parameters and indicate how applications will behave on the clock.

IN system settings I will note the ability to change the writing of the font (BOLD), as well as adjust the font size. I advise you to leave the default setting, it is pretty comfortable, the big font is ugly and takes a lot of space, most of the messages will be unreadable.

A red dot is shown above the dial, this is notifications, pull down and see that you have come until you look at the clock. And here it lies the biggest ambush. Notifications are not very good, let's talk about it on the examples. I will start with the fact that for hours there is no Facebook application, but the notifications from the phone come. You can see them, but to open on the clock or on the phone they can not. That is, you will have to go to the phone, open notifications there and watch all from there. For comparison, on all alternative smart watches there is the "Open on the phone" option when you immediately open the necessary program There you just need to take the phone in your hands.

Another example is instagram applicationwhich is adapted for Apple Watch. You are looking at the notice, see what you wrote something, but it is not full text, but only two lines, username and first few words. It's a shame? Not that word. You still have to open them on the phone to read.

I could continue to list such shortcomings, they are characteristic of most applications, no exceptions. Everyone clearly tried to have time to run their applications for Apple Watch and did not pay attention to functionality. I hope that during the first year of life, the developers will correct such annoying shoals and this moment will be much better implemented.

The most interesting is Watchfaces, that is, screens with different dials.

In idle mode, the clock is shown, you can choose dials that have other information. The main menu is a set of icons, they are bulwed in one pile, you can scroll through the screen.

It is called such a display of GLANCES, and you can disable individual applications, then they will not show icons in this cloud.

You can log in to the application by clicking on its icon, the output is higher, using the button on right side. It is very easy to deal with how the clock works are very easy, a child will cope with it.

Double pressing of the crown is thrown into you in last appwith which you worked. It remains to say about such a function as Force Touch, this is when you can press the screen with the effort and will happen. In fact, this option is used now in applications in order to run one action, as a rule, creating a new one, for example, messages. In standard messages, it is so exactly the same in twitter. To learn this movement is easy, although there is no prompts.

Locking the clock up, you will see the display of basic programs, and your applications are added as the screens to the right. The list is obtained quite large, the screen left is fast setting (airrest, night mode, search iPhone.). Immediately - music, measurement of the pulse and the like.

The key under the crown causes selected contacts. For them, you can quickly carry out a set of numbers, send messages. Moreover, there are patterns in messages, you can also edit them with your taste, there are pictures and emotional, the ability to recognize the text or send it as a file. There is a small drawback that distinguishes Apple from all other products. If you do not configure the iMessage and an error occurs when it is installed, then the clock will not take even the usual SMS that you see on the phone. They do not read them. Always! This is the name of the freedom of choice - it is impossible to get those SMS in SMS. I use iPhone time From time to time and iMessage was configured to another phone number, hence there was a problem with reading SMS on the clock. Truly this device for those who use only Apple and ignores the common standards.

With standard functions in Apple, it is clearly namuddered, so you cannot enter the address of a person on the clock, it must be voted or choose from the list. Suppose the voice input is not always convenient, let's try to scroll through the list. And here it starts the funny thing - the names are in an arbitrary order in this list, that is, they are presented on the phone normally, and here the swirl and by last name .. Moreover, there is no search in the list, so the voice input remains the only in real way Something quickly do. Obviously did it for the check mark and believed that few people would start writing SMS from the clock. But they did it all the same crooked.

Another glitch that caught, these are friends, my rooms are recorded as two contacts - Eldar Murtazin. Inside different phones, pictures (dog and zebra, respectively). The clock, unlike the phone, for some reason, perceive these two contacts as one when sending SMS messages, but when receiving calls, everything is true, different pictures are shown.

Standard functions are common, it is a calendar with a monthly display, alarms, a list of cases and the like.

When navigating the clock can show the route, and the screens are divided so that you see your movement. You can turn off the screen, then the clock with vibration will suggest where to go. The way is intricate, I could not get used to him and could not, it's not too comfortable. You need to lay the route on the phone, then it is already transmitted to the clock.

When calling, you can answer them from the clock, then the microphone and speaker are involved on them. It is not very convenient to talk, as those surrounding your conversation hear.

The connection to the phone takes place via Bluetooth. In hours there is no one GPS, so all coordinates will be obtained from the phone (the phone settings for GPS are priorities, have it in mind). The acceleration sensor, located in the clock, calculates the steps, it is relatively accurate (comparing with FitBit Surge, received a discrepancy of 10-15 percent, Apple's clock is instilled in a smaller side - I will remind you that Fitbit is a kind of reference in the pedometer market).

The same applies to how the pulse is measured. In Apple Watch, he is a few shots lower than in Fitbit Surge, at rest. Usually the discrepancy is insignificant - 55-57 shots on Apple Watch, 60-65 beats on FitBit Surge. When loading, the discrepancy becomes more noticeable, Apple Watch undertakes the pulse. It is curious, since in Fitbit the main complaint to the measurement of the pulse is that it is strongly underestimated, on peak loads in athletes, the discrepancy with real values \u200b\u200bcan reach 25 percent, which threatens serious health problems. In Apple Watch, approximately similar algorithms, and they lie smoothly the same. This is another moment that does not allow us to say that the clock is interesting for sports activities (serious), for everyday walks and fitness is enough for their eyes.

It is convenient that you can configure different signals for notifications, vibro. You are free to choose which notifications to receive. Moreover, they are more, the faster the battery will sit down. I tried to set all the notifications in my social profiles, the clock began to warn constantly, they were enough for 6 hours of work, and only.

The Apple Pay service integration is available for iPhone 6 and above, it works, as you understand, only in the United States. In Russia, the service will not appear in the foreseeable future. Ease of payment from the clock is that you do not need to get the phone. But while Apple Pay itself is not too popular and distributed, and user feedback is rather negative.

In stock Also, Siri, which does not work for Russian language (in the future, of course, it will be, we waited for Russian Siri so many years, and it appeared, there will be shorter expectation).

Third-party applications Curious, but nothing new or unusual is not offered. All of them or their capabilities we saw on other hours. There was no breakthrough here, and this is the biggest disorder from the clock. Apple's approach was to give a lot of applications for hours, as if this is a smartphone. Not sure that this is the right approach that will work in this case. All applications are secondary to their versions on the phone, remind you that they are installed there, and there.

Notifications for applications are not very good. Enjoy social networks On the clock - a solid torment, so, in the official Twitter client, 6 messages from the tape are shown. Approximately the same approach in Instagram. That is, flipping the tape, as on other hours, it is impossible, you must make the "more" button each time.

It looks at least strange and very different from what we see on the iPhone. There are few applications themselves, many of them are paid and cost quite expensive. There are no toys as such, but those that are present, can safely be called in one word - the pampering, and at the same time.

Call from the clock or take calls to them is not very convenient, the volume of the dynamics is minimal, also the quality of the microphone suffers a little. The interlocutor hears you muffled, in noisy conditions it is rather not heard.

Music management on the phone is familiar, it remains to say that you can synchronize playlists from the phone, download music in memory of the clock. Why is it necessary, I'm completely unclear, because this music is already stored on the phone, and you can not connect to the clock wireless headphones Headphones (they can be connected to the phone and manage music from hours on them). What's the point? You will see everything on the phone. If you leave for a clock somewhere from the phone, then you can listen to music, but only through the speaker, this is still pleasure. A strange decision that I do not understand. In other hours, the download of music is not connected with what music is on the phone, you can download completely different compositions, which is logical.

Another point that put me in a dead end is a real clock use scenario. I go down the street, listening to music in the headphones, there is a call. I do not want to get a phone, I see the opportunity to answer the clock, but the bunch of iPhone-Apple Watch does not understand that it is more convenient for me to talk on the headset, which is already in my ears. Instead, the answer on the clock activates a loud connection on them. Surprisingly. What is more amazing, Apple clearly understand that a person is listening to music, since with such a call the screen does not turn on, that is, it is assumed that I hear everything in headphones. Of course, you can answer the call by pressing the button on the headset, but then you will not see the caller's number. Small flaw, which is not worth exaggerating, but Apple Watch all consists of such minor flaws.

Impressions and conclusions

Many were waiting for Apple that a company, unlike competitors, will be able to invent the scenarios of the use of smart watches that will differ from everything that was on the market. They will explain what exactly so good this watch. This did not happen. At the presentation, they did not even tell about the use scenarios, this moment was missed. And it is very strange - that is, Apple has no answer to this question. However, competitors also do not know what it is to offer to customers.

The only value of Apple's watches is that they are released by Apple. No other achievements are observed in them, and technically this is a frankly weak product (working hours, lack of protection against water, work notifications and applications). High cost is comparable to Swiss clock initial level (Mechanics). And mapping Apple Watch with Swiss clock is impossible, these are different worlds, and the comparison is not in favor of the product from Apple.

Most of those who already have a good watch will not look towards Apple Watch, this is deprived of meaning, since the first generation does not have any special functionality, or some image in the clock segment. Still, Apple for most is a manufacturer of electronics. At the same time, for children and adolescents who do not have quality hours, such a toy will be perfect, but very expensive, besides, should go complete with the iPhone. A large group of Apple Watch consumers in configurations up to 1,000 dollars will be those who have no good watches And they denied their need for modern society, the status character of this accessory. Now they have a relatively inexpensive option (low cost compared to good hours) to be fashionable, show its technological advancement, which is imaginary. To release any other company such a product, he would not just not use in demand, but would receive a lot of negative reviews. In the case of Apple, this hour many formed all the shortcomings in advance.

The life of such hours will be 1-2 years by force, then it will be necessary to change the battery, and new generations will appear that will definitely be better (faster, larger screen, longer will work). In the smart clock market, rectangular screens forms are characteristic of the first generations of devices, in 2014-2015 it is round dials that people like more. Apple did not have the technical ability to create a product with such a dial, apparently we will see it in a year. The company creates a missed, but the lag from the market is very noticeable. I repeat once again a simple thought - the fact that Apple Watch is technically weak, does not care at all over their target audience. It is not so important. Apple's brand will draw their sales, makes a record, but there is no practical need for such hours. There is no scenario for their use in practice. That is, Apple Watch - exactly the same image accessory as the Swiss clock, but they have a kind of image of the image.

IN this moment Clock sales go only in Apple's online store in a small number of countries, gold options can be bought in the largest europe trading houses, where Suite is usually represented. In Apple stores, you can try on the clock, then book those like you. When such hours appear in Russia officially, it is unclear. If sales in Europe are weak, then at the beginning of summer. If there is a deficit, then only at the end of the year. Russian official prices will begin at best of 25-26 thousand rubles for the simplest model. There are already hours from the discovers, prices range from 80 to 200 (!!!) thousand, that is, overpayment is 3-4 times at a minimum. Considering the shortage of this toy, it looks like a completely normal premium to the sellers, but unjustified purchase from all points of view. It is difficult for me to imagine how many people will buy a clock for such money, given that a comparable amount can be purchased by normal Swiss watches, good mechanics that will live for many decades and refers to products of a completely different class.

The clock is not adapted to the Russian language, there is no localization, Siri works only in English. It's not so scary, as it will almost never have to use Siri on the clock.

Trying to find at Apple Watch some serious advantages over Swiss clocks from the point of view of the image, I did not find them. They can only win from other manufacturers of electronic hours at the expense of Apple's image, but not even functionality or any convenience that no (daily charging is definitely not convenience). Life life is small, imaging charge for several months, and then the noise will drop. Interestingly, the clock clearly will not look with the costume, they are in some extent toy. My personal opinion that externally they do not look at all, although they do not argue about tastes. You can talk about Apple Watch for a long time, but there is no point in this, you buy them if you believe that Apple is fashionable, and everything else does not interest you. For reasonable people that do not throw out money for the wind, this product is not the slightest interest. And for fans there is another miner of slow motion, the clock does not give a large number of emotions, like a phone or tablet, although this device is much more individual. Here is a paradox.

The Sport version does not deserve attention at all - for the high cost you get the absence of sapphire glass, a cheaper charger without a metal and so on. Budget version of the clock that is not worth it. However, from the point of view of functionality, all versions are the same, and this is the most of the questions. Very often I see a comparison of these watches with the first generation of the iPhone, they say, then we frowned and did everything well. It is possible that such an analogy has the right to life. But while Apple's watch remains expensive and, by and large, a useless toy, they even be easily useless than similar hours of other companies. What does not make them better, I do not see them applications, but in comparison with Apple Watch they left far ahead. The same pebble is in softe, but works 5-7 days, constantly included and knows how much. Even Android Wear can be more than Apple Watch. Apple came out an extremely raw product, which will finish at least one or two generations.

Do you buy an Apple Watch? If so, why? And tell us what clock you already use. Welcome to the comments.

We thank the store CPLAZA.RU for the hours provided for review.