The MetaWatch is a brand name of discontinued

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es developed by Meta Watch, Ltd. Strata MetaWatch and Frame MetaWatch are digital smartwatches released in 2012, funded by raising money via the

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platform Kickstarter. MetaWatch was a company founded by former

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engineers.

History

The first generation of MetaWatch watches was released as a development system in September 2011. Two models were sold - analog with

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displays (model WDS111, style AU1000) and fully digital (model WDS112, style AU2000). Both were provided with a clip for charging, flashing, and debugging. For wireless connection,

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2.1 is used via a TI CC2560 module. As a serial RAM

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23A640 serial is used. Unofficial first and half generation was extended of Bluetooth 4.0 capability. Style numbers for these watches were AU2001 and AU2004. The second generation of MetaWatch had Bluetooth 4.0, a KXTI9

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instead of KXTF9 (using less active power), and larger battery. The 4 pins on the back of the case were multiplexed and could be either used with

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(serialized version of JTAG) or serial out/ground. External serial

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was larger. The clip provided with watches was for charging and reflash only. A JTAG clip for development could be bought separately. The company has since ceased operations.

Models

Second generation watches were sold under names Strata (model code SW12-1) and Frame (model code SW12-2). Strata has

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5 and Frame has Water Resistant Mark 3. The Strata, which was focused more on value, was bulkier but more durable with its double injection-moulded

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body. It was also cheaper as the Kare model retailed for $140. The Frame, on the other hand, was the variant targeted towards the fashion segment. The device featured a slimmer stainless steel build, smaller display,

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bands and a price tag of $199. The Strata model was initially offered as an

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-only device due to challenges in developing a version for the Android platform. An Android-compatible version was later released. In 2014, Metawatch announced Meta M1, a premium smartwatch developed in collaboration with

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. The designer was known for his iconic works at

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and

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, where he served as a Vice President and Chief of Design. The device was launched at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show.

References

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History

Models

See also

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