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MetaWatch
Typesmartwatch
Release dateStrata model November 2012 (2012-11)
Introductory price$159.00 for Strata[1],
$199.00 for Frame[2]
Operating systemFreeRTOS. Can communicate with Android and iOS apps using Bluetooth
CPUTexas Instruments MSP430F5438A 16-Bit Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller
Display1.35 in (34 mm)[1] 96x96 pixel reflective mirror LCD display[3]
Input6 buttons
3-axis MEMS accelerometer
Ambient light sensor[3]
ConnectivityBluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
Websitewww.metawatch.com

The Strata MetaWatch and Frame MetaWatch are smarwatches developed by MetaWatch, Inc. and released in 2012 that was funded by raising money via the crowd funding platform Kickstarter[4].

Specifications

Both watch models have same internals[5]. A 1.35 in (34 mm)[1] 96x96 pixel sunlight-readable, reflective mirror display (Polymer Network LCD technology), a vibrating motor, ambient light sensor and a three-axis accelerometer. It communicates with an Android device using Bluetooth 2.1 or iOS using Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy). The watch is charged using a clamp and any standard micro USB cable[1].

References

  1. ^ a b c d Seng, Jacqueline. "MetaWatch Strata smartwatch looks (sort of) familiar". MetaWatch Strata smartwatch looks (sort of) familiar. Jacqueline Seng. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  2. ^ Kim, Eugene. "MetaWatch Strata". MetaWatch Strata. Eugene Kim. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  3. ^ a b http://shop.metawatch.com/pages/specs
  4. ^ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metawatch/metawatch-strata-the-smartwatch-for-the-iphone-4s
  5. ^ David, Rosales. http://www.metawatch.org/forums/thread/637/metawatch-store#dis-post-4407. Retrieved 18 May 2013. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)