Acer announced its Leap Ware smart fitness watch at its next@acer global press conference in New York. This sleek smartwatch expands the company’s range of smart devices that integrates seamlessly into daily lives, allowing users to manage personal fitness goals and stay connected to friends and family.
“As the pace of modern lifestyles become ever more hectic, people demand technology that can keep them on track and motivated to pursue their goals,” said MH Wang, General Manager, Smart Device Products, IT Products Business, Acer Incorporated. “The new Acer Leap Ware is designed to act as a virtual coach to help people go, track, and share, sending them reminders and alerts when they need them the most.”
An Elegant Approach to Fitness
Acer’s Leap Ware smart fitness watch features a polished stainless steel circular frame with a simple and minimalistic design. It is suited for daily usage and allows the user to benefit from a rich suite of wellness and fitness features. Equipped with the MediaTek MT2523 chipset and MT2511 bio-sensing chip, the Leap Ware smartwatch has diverse fitness tracking features thanks to an array of sensors with advanced algorithms. It can monitor heart rate, stamina, stress/fatigue levels, and exposure to ultraviolet rays. It also boasts three to five days of battery life[ii], which means users won’t miss out on logging important stats, such as during extended trips or when they simply forget to charge it overnight.
“At MediaTek, we strive to offer the best technologies to as many people as possible. Working with Acer allows us to bring everyday wellness insights to consumers around the world during a time when mobile health is emerging as one of the fastest-growing technology segments,” said YuChuan Yang, Deputy General Manager, Internet of Things Business Unit, MediaTek Incorporated. “The new Acer Leap Ware smartwatch features both MediaTek MT2523 and MT2511 bio sensing chips, which can receive and process data in a way that maximizes performance and power efficiency, making it the perfect on-the-go solution to monitor fitness and encourage a healthy lifestyle.”
Built to Hold up to Life's Bumps and Spills
Designed with durability in mind, Leap Ware’s 42-mm (1.6-inch) face features with Corning® Gorilla® Glass SR+ which delivers superior scratch resistance with the legendary toughness, optical clarity and touch sensitivity of Gorilla Glass.
"Corning® Gorilla® Glass SR+ is the optimal cover material for the Leap Ware smartwatch," said Scott Forester, Division Vice President, Marketing and Innovation Products, Gorilla Glass, Corning Incorporated. “Designed to withstand the rigorous demands of today’s wearable devices, Gorilla Glass SR+ significantly reduces visible scratches while maintaining the superior damage resistance consumers have come to expect from Gorilla Glass.”
The Acer Leap Ware has an IPX7[iii] water resistance rating and can survive an unexpected torrential downpour. Also included is a built-in LED light which illuminates at the press of a button. This opens up many conveniences like unlocking your front door late at night or acts as a safety feature while jogging after the sun goes down. The Leap Ware’s bands are interchangeable and come in Navy Blue or Light Brown. But being compatible with any 20-mm (0.7-inch) watch band the user can further customize the device to add even more personal flair.
Contributing to Community Health
As announced earlier this year, Acer has joined forces with MediaTek and Taiwan’s Easycard company to sponsor 13,000 special edition Leap Ware smartwatches for the 2017 Universiade Taipei games to be held in August. The devices will be used exclusively by athletes and staff. They will not only help the attendees keep tabs on their stats, but also allow them to ride on public transport and pay at convenience stores during their stay through integrated Easycard functionality.
The Acer Leap Ware will be available in North America in July with prices starting at $139; in EMEA in Q3 with prices starting at €139; and in Taiwan in August with prices starting at NT$4,990.
