Garmin has released new aviation watches, the D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 |
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Two new models have been added to Garmin's range of smartwatches: the D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2. These new products combine special aviation features with health monitoring and sports modes, just like regular smartwatches. The D2 Air X15 model is equipped with a 1.4-inch AMOLED  AMOLED, which stands for Active Matrix OLED, is a hybrid display technology that pairs the active matrix backplane from a traditional TFT display with an OLED display. As a result of their active matrix natures, AMOLED displays have faster pixel switching response times than do traditional OLED displays, which are prone to ghosting when displaying fast moving animations.screen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, a stainless steel bezel, and a black silicone strap. The color of the dial changes depending on METAR data.They have a built-in LED flashlight with adjustable white and red light and a Red Shift mode, which is useful at night. The PlaneSync feature allows you to remotely check the status of the aircraft, monitoring, for example, fuel level and battery charge. GPS and HSI support are also claimed, as well as access to a worldwide database of aeronautical information and METAR/TAF weather forecasts, barometric altimeter alerts, a pulse oximeter for monitoring oxygen levels, a flight log, timers, sunrise/sunset indicators, and support for multiple time zones. Key health monitoring features include ECG, sleep tracking, heart rate, respiration, stress level, female cycle, and time zone change recommendations. Fitness features include animated workouts, daily exercise recommendations, Garmin Coach, golf course maps, and recovery metrics. The D2 Mach 2 smartwatch features sapphire glass, a titanium bezel, and waterproof buttons. A special feature of this model is its support for the most detailed aviation maps ever available on a Garmin watch, with topography, terrain shading, and overlays for runways, airspace, and weather conditions. This allows pilots to track their flight path and customize the aircraft icon. The D2 Mach 2 also supports weather alerts based on user-defined minimum values for conditions such as wind speed. There is a scuba diving mode, a flight ban timer, and a dive rating for depths up to 40 meters. The watch is available in a 47 mm case with a leather strap or a 51 mm case with a DLC-coated titanium bracelet. An additional silicone strap is provided for both options. Both watch models are compatible with the special Garmin Pilot app for displaying avionics data, navigation information, and crew alerts. Voice command support is implemented for actions such as starting a flight or requesting METAR data. Pilots can also record geotagged voice memos during flight. Two-way communication is possible for sending text messages directly from the watch via the Garmin Messenger app. The D2 Air X15 has a battery life of up to 10 days without recharging in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in flight mode with GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of at least 24 satellites. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, with no subscription fees or setup charges. The U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) originally put the satellites into orbit for military use, but they were made available for civilian use in the 1980s... The D2 Mach 2 can run for up to 26 days and up to 58 hours with GPSThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of at least 24 satellites. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, with no subscription fees or setup charges. The U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) originally put the satellites into orbit for military use, but they were made available for civilian use in the 1980s.. and SpO2 enabled.The Garmin D2 Air X15 is priced at $650, while the 47 mm D2 Mach 2 will cost $1350 and the 51 mm version will cost $1500. |
