Apple Watch Series 1 Review

Gadget lovers have long appreciated the smart watch. Despite their modest size and discreet design, they have truly great capabilities and many useful features. In particular, if it is a smart watch from Apple. Apple Watch Series 1 was announced on September 7, 2016 and became an upgrade of the very 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, therefore use them only with iPhone. What are the features of the device, as well as its advantages and technical characteristics, we will analyze in detail in our review.

Specifications

Apple Watch Series 1 42mm

Design and appearance of the case

The watch is packed in the traditional Apple white box with the company logo. The Apple Watch Series 1 bundle includes the watch itself in a stylish, elegant case, a charger and an adapter for connecting to a 220V network. A detailed user manual is also inside.

Smart watches of the first series have stylish futuristic design. The model is pleasant to the touch, light, there are no sharp corners and roughness. The body is made of aluminum (various colors are available), the back panel is made of composite material.

Important! The manufacturer has paid special attention to the straps: thanks to a variety of colors, you can choose a strap for any clothing, event or mood. The bracelets are made of silicone (if this is an easy version for training Sport band), but in addition to this, Apple offered special variations of steel and leather. High-quality leather strap will give the watch a special solidity.

The disadvantages of appearance include case thickness (10.5 mm), but this is not surprising, given the functional model. The choice of the user offers a watch 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 on the gadget's interface is performed. The wheel allows you to scroll through lists and menus, select the desired application, activate the display, scale the image. When using Digital Crown, the information on the screen will not be covered with your fingers, and the content is easy and convenient to view.. The wheel can be not only twisted, but also pressed, and a splash screen or a necessary application will appear. The second control button is designed to enable / disable the gadget, Apple pay option, call the SOS mode, connect to other watches and transfer information.

Screen features

As mentioned above, this watch is presented in two variations: with a display of 38 mm and a resolution of 272x340 px, and also 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 contrast, the information is easy to read. In stock the possibility of multicasting

Important! The display works on the unique Force Touch technology, which allows you to effectively use the gadget. Thanks to Force Touch, the screen surface becomes more sensitive to the force of pressing. So, the necessary information and a drop-down context menu will appear depending on how hard you click on a particular icon.

Despite the small size of the screen, problems with touch controls should arise. Icons, though small, are perfectly adapted by the manufacturer for pressing with their thumbs.Also for convenience, there is a function of scaling the icon on the screen, which saves the user from having to aim or press, for example, with his little finger only. You should not worry about the strength of the screen: it is protected by reliable Ion-X ion glass.

To save battery power Apple Watch 1, the screen will not be in active mode constantly. However, the display itself lights up at the moment when they call you, a message or notification comes in, the alarm goes off, etc.

Main functions

Only appearing on the shelves, “smart” watches from Apple overnight acquired an army of fans. Users were attracted not only by an interesting stylish design, but also by the rich functionality of the model. The gadget is able to perform many useful actions and can become an indispensable tool in everyday affairs. So, consider the key features of the 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 raise your hand or touch the sensitive button-wheel.
   

2. Convenient and affordable communication, developed notification system. In this case, the watch will partially replace your smartphone. Thanks to instant synchronization with it, you can receive calls over the speakerphone and read messages directly from the phone screen.
3. For business active people who are used to keeping their daily routine under control, manufacturers have developed very convenient calendar. You can make a reminder of meetings, events, conduct business and leave notes.
   
4. Apple Watch S1 can also be used as a means of payment thanks to Apple Pay integrated application.
5. Latest news. The clock connects to Wi-Fi, which means it’s easy to get online. On the display, you can view the news feed, as well as share new information with friends.
6. Email Always near. You can quickly check your mailbox, just by touching the corresponding icon on the display. When you click on a new message, the letter will open in its entirety, information about the sender will also be displayed.
7. In conjunction with a smartphone, watches can be excellent. Gps navigator. It is enough to set the destination of the route, and the watch of Apple Watch 1 will pave the way you need to follow.
   
8. sports and health. The watch is a full-fledged fitness tracker that can measure your daily physical activity, display biometric indicators, measure the intensity of various workouts. Built-in heart rate monitor allows you to track the load on the heart for a long time.
9. Audio playback. Just sync your favorite playlist with the iPhone, and all available tracks will appear in Apple Watch lists. You can listen to music through the original AirPods headphones, as well as using other wireless accessories.

Additional features

The first series has received advanced functionality compared with the early version of Apple smart watches. Note the curious features of the gadget, which is to learn before buying.

Moisture protection

Many users, before buying a watch, are interested in how waterproof they are. Agree, it is inconvenient to unbutton a bracelet every time you make contact with water and take off the accessory. Apple Watch Series 1 features partial moisture protection IPX7. In other words, the watch is protected from falling drops and splashes on the dial.However, the manufacturer does not advise to dive under the water without removing the gadget, since after that a breakdown may occur. But to gently wash your hands, exercise until the seventh sweat and walk under a light rain, flashing hours on the wrist, it is quite acceptable.

Health data

With the help of various sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor), the smart watch is transformed into a universal fitness tracker. You can independently monitor information about your physical activity, monitor the dynamics of changes in the pulse, perform workouts, commensurate with the load and your strength. The option of measuring the pulse during walking, running or resting, as well as the recovery process throughout the day is available. In the "Training" mode, your pulse will be counted in the process of doing the exercises, and then during the rest after them. Based on these data, Apple Watch will tell you the number of calories lost. Hours can notify the owner about the heart rate indicators going wild for a long time (the point “Elevated pulse” is responsible for this).

Physical activity tracking

Another interesting find from Apple is fitness and workouts with smart watches. Using the Activity app, you can set goals for classes and achieve them. Goals have the form of rings that need to be closed. There are three rings in total: “Mobility” (counting calories burned through walking), “Exercises” (a full study of your physical activity during the day), “With warm-up” (preventing a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity).

Performance and autonomy

The clock operates 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! The amount of internal memory is 8 GB. True, gigabytes are strictly distributed for different content: for example, 2 GB are allocated for sound files, and only 75 MB for images.

For long-term work of the gadget is responsible non-removable lithium-ion battery. According to the manufacturer, the watch will last for a full battery. about 18 hours in active mode. However, customer reviews claim that in fact this figure is slightly lower. Standby time - 72 hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

Almost two years have passed since the announcement of the first series of watches, and newer improved versions appeared on the electronics market.Is it worth buying this watch model, because by today's standards it is slightly out of date? So, let us highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the device.

Conclusion

The gadget is definitely suitable for people living in a fast rhythm. He will help out at a business meeting, sports training, while traveling. Features Apple Watch 1 Series 38 mm and Apple Watch 1 Series 42 mm are almost identical, the user selects only the size of the dial. To date, released the second and third series of smart watches with advanced functionality. However, Apple Watch 1 series is still in demand and loved by fans of the brand. This is not surprising: the combination of quality and reasonable price make the gadget almost the ideal option for purchase.

Apple Watch Series 1 38mm