Apple Watch, analysis and first impressions

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We still have a few weeks until we can buy the Apple Watch, a watch that has aroused all kinds of opinions among the regular audience for apple products.

To finish drawing our own conclusions, we bring you the first impressions of the Apple Watch from the specialized media that could prove it after the keynote.

Apple Watch design and finishes

In terms of design, everyone can have their own tastes. It is true that there are many who think that the Apple Watch could have offered a more attractive appearance, however, what is undeniable is its build quality. In this the apple company does not fail and has made the Apple Watch, a well-built smartwatch in any of its three versions.

The aluminum version (the entry model) is sure to become the best-seller because of price, however, the Apple Watch with a steel case has a more elegant finish thanks to its chrome finish that does not escape our traces. As for the gold edition, it is surprising that Apple has achieved such a product in its first generation but given that its starting price starts at $ 10.000, there will be few who can afford to buy it.

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The straps offer a minimalist design, in the line of Apple. The system that allows us to change one for the other quickly forces us to have a fingernail since otherwise, it will cost us more to press the button that releases the fixing mechanism between the watch and the bracelet. Of course, this method is much faster than the usual pin-based one, allowing anyone to replace the Apple Watch bracelet in seconds.

But not only can Apple Watch straps be replaced by pressing a simple button. In the case of steel bracelet, this system is also present and we can shorten it in this way, so we will adapt it to our wrist without the need for additional tools or going to a jewelry store.

Apple Watch screen

As many of you already know, the Apple Watch will be marketed in 38 mm and 42 mm versions. It is not really about differentiating a male and female version, it is about choosing the one that best fits the contour of our wrist.

Obviously, the Apple Watch screen is its main strength so for many, the 38 millimeter seems too small to read the text or interact with our fingers. The 42-millimeter, without being too large, seems to be the most appropriate option in this case.

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As a catch, some believe that the Apple Watch sometimes shows too much information at the same time, making its interpretation difficult. This also happens in the main menu, offering a huge collection of icons that will force us to recognize each application by the appearance of its icon. Now it is easy because except for the standard apps, there are no more but as we install more, the task of executing the application that interests us becomes more complicated.

Screen quality is superb, offering vivid colors, with good contrast and wide viewing angles. It is important to note that at the quality level, there are no differences between the one that incorporates the Apple Watch Sport and the next range with sapphire crystal.

Apple Watch Operation

Apple has redesigned a specific interface for its watch and therefore, it takes a few minutes until you get used to it to its handling. Some elements of your software are present in iOS but others will require us to have a certain learning period.

Swipe gestures and use of the digital crown is the most important that we must learn in order to become familiar with the Apple Watch system, the rest of the elements are intuitive and time will allow us to take practice.

The digital crown works perfectly and it is a fantastic method of scrolling or zooming, avoiding placing our fingers on the tiny screen of the Apple Watch.

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As for the Force Touch, many are still not done with its operation. This technology is capable of recognizing a press of a soft touch, however, those who have tested the Apple Watch ended up converting the keystrokes into long touches. Again, this feature requires a period of adaptation to take advantage of it properly.

The sensors at the bottom of the Apple Watch case work as they should, offering a correct measurement of our pulsations without needing additional accessories.

Apple Watch Battery

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18 hours is the use they guarantee in Cupertino for the Apple Watch, always making normal use of the watch. The problem is that the normal word is subject to the interpretation of each one and those who have tried the apple watch, assure that the rate at which the autonomy of the Apple Watch decreases is high, especially if we take advantage of its full potential.

Invoke Siri, answer calls, notifications relatively frequently. All this will mean that the 18 hours of autonomy are not fulfilled but here there is no solution, the first generation of this product is like that and, probably, on more than one occasion Let's end the day with the Apple Watch turned off.

Conclusions

Apple Watch for women

I already made it clear my take on the apple watch and I reaffirm myself about it after reading the first analyzes.

The Apple Watch is a great product but its price is not justified For what it really brings us, even more so if we take into account that many smart watches have been on the market for years and the competition has great alternatives for sale that, for the moment, are incompatible with iOS.