In the world of smartwatches, it seems like every designer and manufacturer is looking for a way to standout from the pack. Stark, a new project on Kickstarter, takes a different approach. This simple $40 smartwatch brings all of the connectivity you’d expect without breaking the bank (or over complicating things). It has a water-resistant casing and built-in accelerometers for tracking steps/sleep. Smartphone connectivity for iOS and Android includes text message support and other notifications.
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Because of its simple design and feature set, the standout spec on Stark is its impressive two years of battery life. Even better is that it is user-replaceable if needed. The battery situation is two-fold, the watch itself has the aforementioned two-year battery while the Bluetooth 4.0 smart module lasts four months at a time. This two-pronged approach is designed to offer great flexibility for users, and Stark even includes an extra battery with purchase. Of course, there is a companion app that helps with monitoring fitness and tracking usage. With 56 days to go, Stark has raised just over $16,000 of its $20,000 goal. If all goes to plan, it will ship in July.
Luke Hallowell was born and raised in Woodstock, a little town in the northeastern corner of Connecticut. Any free time beyond what he spends working with his company is spent enjoying the outdoors; exercising, snowboarding, hiking, and fishing. Luke’s dream is that his Kickstarter project is successfully funded so that he can continue to deliver and develop stylish smartwatches that everyone can enjoy.
Source: Kickstarter
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