Martian Smartwatch: The Complete Guide

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The Martian Watch is the only smartwatch currently shipping that has successfully targeted the sweet spot between classic timepiece and cutting-edge wearable technology. Martian, like current market leader Pebble, started out as a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that successfully funded in mid-2012. However, where the Martian Watch differs from the Pebble is in its design philosophy and in its intended use. The Martian was engineered to be a beautiful analog watch first that incorporates just the right amount of advanced smartwatch technology without detracting from the overall aesthetic appeal. In addition, the Martian Watch is intended to be a simple extension of the user’s smartphone and not a smartphone replacement. We feel that the smartwatch market will eventually bifurcate, with one branch cramming as much tech as they can onto your wrist without regard for aesthetics and the other augmenting traditional high-end watches with unobtrusive but useful tech. We prefer the latter, and this is why the Martian watch ranks #2 on our list of favorite smart watches.

Price

The Martian Watch has a MSRP of $299. Although at the higher end of the price spectrum, considering the minimalist amount of incorporated technology, the aesthetic appeal and ease of use more than justify the cost of entry.

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Tech Specs

Display – 96×16 OLED; Audio – Noise-Canceling Microphone, Directional Personal Speaker; Wireless – Bluetooth 4.0 LE; External Connectors – Micro USB Data/Power; Sensors – 3-Axis Accelerometer; Power – Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery (2+ Hours Talk and 7 Days Standby); Haptic Feedback – “Light Touch” Vibrating Motor

Compatibility

The Martian Watch is compatible with both iOS and Android based smartphones.

Firmware

The Martian Watch is currently running firmware version 1.64 which was released on February 10, 2014.

Software

The Martian Watch Alerts software can be downloaded for FREE from the Apple App Store and from Google Play.

Apps

Not applicable. At this time, there are no third party apps for the Martian Watch.

Reviews

No Martian Watch Reviews have yet been written.

How To

No Martian Watch How To articles have yet been written.

News

Martian Smartwatches Invade AT&T – September 16, 2013
Martian Watches, developer of our second favorite smartwatch of 2013, the Martian Passport, just brought the emerging smartwatch niche a little more into the mainstream by landing a lucrative distribution deal with AT&T.
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Martian Watch Update, WhatsApp Compatibile – May 22, 2013
Martian announced today that its popular Martian Watch is now compatible with the WhatsApp Messenger and LINE apps on Android smartphones with firmware update v1.43. WhatsApp Messenger and LINE are mobile messaging apps that allow you to exchange messages without having to pay your service provider for SMS. For those trying to untether from SMS charges on their smartphone bills, this is welcome news.
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2013 – Year Of The Smartwatch – March 6, 2013
Rarely is a new technology released to the public that defies categorization. As computers, laptops, touchscreen tablets, and smartphones have slowly melded into a single industry of personalized tech gadgets, now comes a new curious item to add to this growing list: the smartwatch. For decades, a number of interesting technologies have been thrust upon the common wristwatch, but relatively few have been received with any amount of overwhelming success. As we push into 2013, dozens of companies are scrambling to place an advanced new product into the emerging smartwatch market … a market that is sure to explode in the coming months.
Complete Article Here

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Source

Martian Watch: [Company Website]

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Jon is the Editor-In-Chief at Wear Guide and writes about wearable technology On Your Arm.  Jon has a M.S. in Computer Science, won several intercollegiate events as a member of the UCLA Cycling Team, and is currently active on the USA Triathlon circuit which provides him the opportunity to field-test wearables under grueling conditions. Jon also writes for our sister publication Electric.guide. Send tips and story ideas to Jon at: [email protected]