March 9 marks the arrival every technophile has been waiting for, as the Apple Watch will be unveiled to the masses. With so much discussion about the smartwatch’s battery life, third-party developers Lane Musgrave and John Arrow announce a device that will support the already award-winning product.
Called the Reserve Strap, the silicone band with embedded lithium polymer cells and an inductive charging cradle promises to add extra life to the Apple Watch. With a capacity of 400mAh, the Reserve Strap could help consumers feel more comfortable purchasing an Apple product that only has a five-hour battery life.
The resulting charge from the Reserve Strap will extend the Apple Watch battery life by 125 percent, according to the third-party developers’ website. Musgrave and Arrow say that the patent-pending technology they’ve created is similar to that on Apple’s official charger, but without the cut-out holes, so the Apple Watch sensors can still function.
“We love Apple devices because they’re not just functional, they’re a delight to play with and we don’t expect the Apple Watch to be any different,” said the team behind the project. “The Reserve Strap is the best way to extend the life of the Apple Watch while keeping it on your wrist, where it belongs.”
The million dollar question is whether or not consumers will feel comfortable with the price point being asked by the company.
With testing and research still needing to be done, the company might be biting too much off the apple rind with preorder prices of $249.99. If they could convince consumers that the Reserve Strap is the best accessory to own along with the Apple Watch, then it may end up being one of the most talked about products to come out in a while. Currently, the third-party developers are accepting preorders through its official site.
To offer insight into the credentials of the creators of the Reserve Strap, Lane Musgrave was a former Nike+ experience producer and John Arrow used to be the mobile chief executive for Mutual Mobile. Regardless of whether you’re waiting in line for the Apple Watch, or just keeping track on consumer reviews — does the Reserve Strap sound like something you’ll purchase or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
