Customers often highlight the STRATA Watch's wide range of notifications, affordable price, and waterproof design. Many users appreciate the convenience of controlling music and receiving notifications on their wrist. However, some users have concerns about battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and screen visibility.
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Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth connectivity
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Few features, less support
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Bought for the price ($75), but lack of features and difficulty connecting to my Samsung Galaxy S4, caused me to return it & purchase the Samsung Gear 2 Neo. It works great including controlling third party music apps like Beyondpod.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth connectivity, Screen visibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor connectivity
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It looks a like a nice dress watch but the pair with iPhone 5 keeps dropping and need to start all over again. In addition it the app is not always running in the background there is no alerts received by the watch. Another issue is the screen is not as easily visible as Pebble's screen. After a week of trying and getting frustrated I returned this to Best Buy and bought a Pebble which I am using for the last 3 weeks without any issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Too Big
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I ordered watch as a "Deal of the Day" sale and the price was great. Went to store to pick up but wanted to check display first to see item up close. There was no display so I picked up and opened package. I found the watch to be to big and bulky which was unappealing to me. A store employee allowed me to compare against Meta-watch "Frame" which had a smaller profile though still a little larger. I opted to return the Strata and purchased the more expensive FRAME Metawatch. Assuming they function similarly the watch has served me well. I especially like being able to control the i-phone music while walking without having to remove phone numerous times to change song/volume.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Screen visibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Difficult to see screen on watch
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Limited functions. Not worth the money. The watch is heavy. Sliver screen very difficult to see from various angles.
This review is from MetaWatch - FRAME Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality + Value = My First Smart Watch!
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The Metawatch Frame may be 3 years old, but in my opinion it still offers maximum value and benefits for the price compared to newer smart tech that is on the market today. I purchased the white version of the Frame and I still get compliments on its style and capabilities. If you are in the market for a new watch but not ready to invest $300 on a smart watch, then I would advise you to consider your smart watch experience with this product as it is affordable and practical!
This review is from MetaWatch - FRAME Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great idea, poor execution
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Battery life is poor and interactivity is low. The battery drain on the phone is even worse. If you live near a charger it's a nice piece
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Tangerine
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great smart watch for a beginner
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First smart watch to try on, so far happy about it
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good for viewing messages but thats all.
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If you only want to view messages this is good watch for you. If you want to answer the phone or other functions this is not the watch for you.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving it!
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Purchased this in order to reduce the "face time" interaction with my phone. The watch is terrific. Works incredibly well...provides me with real time info and updates...holds a very long charge and stays connected to my HTC One.
I am a fan!
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Tangerine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great watch!
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Love the way you can set up different screen your way. App is easy to use and pushes notifications to the watch pretty fast.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth connectivity
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Lousy connectivity
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The watch, the display and its basic functionality, I liked. The terribly annoying problem that I encountered was its inability to stay connected by Bluetooth to my Android cell phone. I could not stay connected, even with the watch and the cell phone a foot apart. The watch was essentially unusable and had to be returned.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Optic Green
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Screen visibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Nice Design & Feel ... Cannot read outside ...
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The MetaWatch looks and feels great ... But you cannot read the screen outside or even under bright artificial light. Battery life a bit disappointing ... But par for this type of device
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications, Waterproof
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Watch
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This watch is waterproof, and is very clear under the sunshine. Also, even though it's not android gear, but it still provides great function and is very useful when you are not able to grab the phone to read the sms or notifications.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Olympian Blue/Camo
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid smartwatch
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Best Buy did a great job handling my order and I'm very happy with my purchase. The watch performs as expected and Best Buy sold the watch at half the cost of other online retailers. I use the watch with iOS 7. No complaints.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Tangerine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the price!
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I purchased this watch a month ago and I'm very happy with the fusion . It keeps good time I receive sport score, I'm alerted of incoming calls and text messages. I find that the Metawatch is and out standing product.
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Olympian Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch for both Apple and android
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Amazing watch which works for both iphone and Android
This review is from MetaWatch - FRAME Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice new gadget
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I have recommend this product to several friends with iPhones 5 . For it's use and convince when checking message or screen your calls . I uasully use at work while listening to my headphones and controing the music
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Looks great...difficult to update
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I had the metawatch for about two weeks I updated my iPhone 5 software and the meta-watch would no longer work properly after that point. I tried to update the software for the watch but what's unsuccessful so I returned it, and I purchased the Pebble steel watch instead. It was lighter, easy to update, and it had a lot more features and options. I did love the look of the metawatch. It functioned great for the first two weeks but I had to return it when it went haywire after my iPhone upgrade. I do love my Pebble Steel Watch so much more although it's much more expensive.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice fit
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It's cool for the price still I want the pebble an it's next on my list but it's nice an rugged so far does not do as much as I thought like the samsung watch this guy had at my job but am happy
This review is from MetaWatch - STRATA Watch for Apple® iPhone® 4S and 5 and Select Android Mobile Phones - Stealth
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Screen visibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not a very good product
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Although the screen offers two contrast options, it is not visible, unless very specific conditions are met - the ceiling background needs to be bright.
I was able to pair with my Galaxy S4 after several tries, but very limited functionality was working. only 1 notification present, and music controls did not work at all.