Review of the "apple" smart watch Nike series

Starting from the second generation smart watch brand Apple, in the company's assortment appeared fitness version of the accessory with the prefix "Nike" in the name, created in collaboration with the eponymous company - one of the world leaders in the production of sportswear, shoes and other goods for sports. Further, with the release of the next generation of the device, the company continued its fruitful cooperation, thanks to which the Apple Watch Nike series of wrist devices appeared on the market.

Design features of a sports device

Apple Watch Nike sports accessory differs from the standard Apple Watch with a special appearance and a pre-installed branded sports application.

Apple Watch Nike is endowed with a special branded perforated strap, allowing the skin to breathe. The strap material is durable and lightweight fluoroelastomer. Due to the presence of 3 rows of numerous holes on the strap, the skin on the wrist under it does not sweat, which ensures comfort during training.

The strap on the watch Apple Watch Nike removable, so that it can be easily replace with a metal bracelet or status leatherso that the accessory looks harmoniously with a casual outfit or business suit. Third-party manufacturers offer customers a choice of several color options for the straps:

• white;
• the black;
• black and white;
• light green;
• light green;
• red and black.

Under the brand name Apple Watch Nike Series 2 and 3 are produced smart watches two versions with different display sizes of 38 and 42 mm. The clock block itself is made in the case of silver or dark gray colors.

Important! For the sports series Apple Watch Nike 2 options of materials for the manufacture of the case is not provided. Standard Apple Watch, depending on the configuration, can be made in an aluminum or ceramic case. Sports accessory is made only in the case of aluminum.

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Functional sports "Apple" hours

The hardware and software of the sports watch series is directed to the uninterrupted performance of the following Apple Watch Nike features:

• informational support of the training process;
• control of the physical condition and health of the owner.

To ensure this functionality, the gadget is endowed with sensors, including heart rate monitor and built-in GPS, which allows you to not take an iPhone with you for training. The Nike dial for Apple Watch displays information brightly enough so that it can be easily read by the user during jogging and training in a sunny day.

On a note! The latest generation of Apple Watch Nike has a meditation feature. Using it, the owner will learn how to relax and rest. The meditative mode is provided with a description of the correct breathing exercise technique.

Smart sports chronometer is made in water resistant case, able to withstand immersion to a depth of 50 meters. The speaker and microphone are protected by a special membrane, and a button is provided on the case; when pressed, after a workout in the pool, you can easily eject the water that gets inside through the holes. Also available wireless headset support, allowing to carry out the training process to the sounds of your favorite musical compositions.

Nike app

A review of the Apple Watch Nike will be incomplete without a description of the capabilities of the proprietary application that runs directly from the dial by clicking on the Nike icon (located in the upper left corner or lower right corner of the screen depending on the setting).

Important! Before initial use, this application requires a simple registration procedure.

The NRC (Nike Training Club) app gives the user access to over 160 training regimes adapted for different types of exercises: from strength, jogging, swimming to yoga.

The application allows the owner of the watch to perform the following actions:

• during the workout upload a photo;
• share information on the course of overcoming the distance;
• compete on the speed and duration of jogging.

Also, the owner of the watch can install other sports applications in the device’s memory. For example, Sworkit program with the function "coach" for the analysis of parameters of loading and a condition of an organism for the purpose of drawing up or updating plans and the schedule of trainings.

Other features

In addition to the sports features, Apple Watch Nike can perform Standard smart watch functionality:

• display time, date and other information;
• receive incoming calls that come to the paired smartphone;
• With the help of the voice assistant Siri, send SMS, respond to messages on social networks and get the necessary information about the weather, currency rates, traffic jams, etc .;
• build navigation routes;
• remote payment from a bank card for purchases through the function Apple Pay.

Scope of delivery, price and specifications

The Apple Watch Nike is delivered in a brand compact box with a familiar logo on the lid and an inscription reflecting the model name. Inside neatly arranged:

• smart watch;
• charging cable with magnetic stand;
• USB - 5 W power adapter;
• Nike - straps in 2 sizes S / M and M / L;
• guidance documents.

Considered 3rd generation model characterized by the following specifications:

• 2-core processor Apple W2;
• 8GB internal memory;
• Bluetooth 4.2 adapters, Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n;
• 279 mAh battery (up to 36 hours of battery life);
• touchscreen display with backlight, the resolution is 312 × 390 pixels;
• equipment includes accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter, light sensor, built-in heart rate monitor with the possibility of continuous pulse measurement, stopwatch, timer.

The price of the kit depends on the generation of the Nike series of smart watches (1, 2, 3) and the version (38, 42 mm case). The minimum price level from 23,900 rubles. In user reviews, the quality and exclusive appearance of a smart accessory, ease of use and a large number of useful features, as well as the possibility of changing the dial design depending on their preferences and mood, are noted as advantages.. In the shortcomings - the pricing policy of the manufacturer, the inability to replace the battery and reducing battery life when the GPS is turned on and listening to music on the Bluetooth headset.

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