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#REDIRECT [[Pebble (watch)#Pebble Time]] |
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| name = Pebble Time |
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| logo = [[File:Pebble logo.svg|200px]] |
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| image = Pebble Time front.jpg |
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| caption = Pebble Time in black. |
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| founder = |
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| developer = Pebble Technology, Corp. |
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| manufacturer = Foxlink |
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| family = [[Pebble (watch)|Pebble]] |
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| type = [[Smartwatch]] |
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| generation = 2 |
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| releasedate = {{startdate|2015|05|24}} <small>(Pebble Time)</small></br>{{startdate|2015|08|06}} <small>(Pebble Time Steel)</small> |
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| lifespan = |
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| price = $199 <small>(Pebble Time)</small></br>$249 <small>(Pebble Time Steel)</small> |
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| discontinued = |
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| unitssold = |
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| media = |
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| os = Pebble OS, with a customized [[FreeRTOS]] kernel <small>(v. 3.0)</small> |
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| power = Lithium-ion battery <small>(7 days max for Pebble Time, 10 days max for Pebble Time Steel)</small><ref>{{cite web|title=Pebble Time - Specs, Reviews, Ratings|url=http://smartwatches.specout.com/l/84/Pebble-Time|website=smartwatches.specout.com|publisher=FindTheBest.com|accessdate=9 August 2015}}</ref> |
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| cpu = 100 MHz, [[ARM Cortex-M4|Cortex-M4]] |
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| storage = 32 GB |
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| memory = |
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| display = 1.25 in 64-color LED backlit e-paper display <small>(144x168 in, 182 ppi)</small><ref>{{cite web|title=Pebble Time - Specs, Reviews, Ratings|url=http://smartwatches.specout.com/l/84/Pebble-Time|website=smartwatches.specout.com|publisher=FindTheBest.com|accessdate=9 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pebble Time Teardown - iFixit|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Pebble+Time+Teardown/42382|website=www.ifixit.com|publisher=iFixit|accessdate=9 August 2015}}</ref> |
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| graphics = 1-bit |
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| sound = |
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| input = 6 axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, gyrometer, magnetometer, pedometer, and microphone |
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| controllers = 4 buttons |
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| camera = |
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| touchpad = |
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| connectivity = [[Bluetooth|Bluetooth 4.0]] |
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| service = |
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| dimensions = {{convert|40.5|x|37.5|x|9.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} <small>(Pebble Time)</small></br>{{convert|47|x|37.5|x|10.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} <small>(Pebble Time Steel)</small> |
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| weight = {{convert|42.5|g|abbr=on|disp=flip}} <small>(Pebble Time)</small></br>{{convert|62.3|g|abbr=on|disp=flip}} <small>(Pebble Time Steel)</small> |
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| predecessor = [[Pebble (watch)|Pebble]] <small>(Both normal and Steel variants)</small> |
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| successor = |
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| related = |
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| website = {{URL|https://getpebble.com/pebble_time}} |
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'''''Pebble Time''''' is an American [[smartwatch]] developed by Pebble Technology and manufactured by Foxlink, released on 14 May 2015. This is the first Pebble to introduce a color e-paper display, as well as a microphone, and a new charging cable. |
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The watch comes with the 3.0 version of Pebble OS, its own software. The software has new features, such as an integration called "Timeline", which can collect past and future reminders, notifications, and such, and can be accessed anytime. Time can also download other apps from previous versions of Pebble OS, making it backwards compatible. |
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In early 2015, Pebble announced the product, as well as its fundraising on [[Kickstarter]]. The watch received $1M dollars in 49 minutes, breaking a current record, and became the most funded Kickstarter to date, reaching $20.4M dollars all the way to its deadline, from over 78,741 backers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pebble Kickstarter Pebble Project Updates.|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-time-awesome-smartwatch-no-compromises/updates|website=www.kickstarter.com|publisher=Kickstarter|accessdate=9 August 2015}}</ref> It has since garnered polarizing, yet positive reviews. |
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Pebble Time also has a Steel variant, which can operate for up to 10 days, has a [[Stainless steel|steel]] chassis, and retails for $249, and was released on 8 August 2015. |
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==History== |
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===Development=== |
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After the instant success of Pebble, on 24 February 2015, Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky announced the Pebble Time, the second generation smartwatch of Pebble. The trailer for it was released containing all of the features, and how the development team grew from 300 to 30,000 developers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pebble Time Kickstarter trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWqLPS4jf1I|website=www.youtube.com|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=9 August 2015}}</ref> |
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===Funding=== |
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The project was established on [[Kickstarter]], a crowdsourcing website, and reached its goal ($500K) in 17 minutes, $1M in 49 minutes, $10.3M in 2 days, breaking another Kickstarter goal, and finally earning $20.4M by its deadline on 3 March 2015, making it the most funded Kickstarter project to date. |
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==Features== |
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===Software=== |
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Pebble Time, as an original feature, has the new Pebble OS version 3.0. The new version of the Pebble is compatible with it color e-paper display. The OS "morphs" into other features, due to it having no retaining shape.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crunch time: can a new Pebble smartwatch make it in an Apple world?|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU5zFGkP2Uw|website=www.youtube.com|publisher=The Verge|accessdate=12 August 2015}}</ref> The OS version is also [[Backwards compatibility|backwards compatible]] with other features in previous versions of Pebble OS. Pebble Time still retains most of the features from the original Pebble smartwatch, such as [[Bluetooth]] connectivity, and is currently only compatible with the smartwatch itself. |
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==="Timeline"=== |
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Timeline is a new feature on Pebble OS v. 3.0, which currently is only compatible with Pebble Time. It enables the wearer to look at past and future notes, either reminders, alarms, app notifications, scores, weather reportsor others. The completed or viewed notifications, [[ESPN]] scores, and calendar events are in the "past" section, which is highlighted yellow. The future calendar events, weather reports, or calendar events are in the "future" section, which is highlighted blue. To access either, the wearer uses the buttons to look at desired information |
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===Backwards compatibility=== |
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Backwards compatibility is also a new feature. It enables Pebble Time to work with apps, watchfaces, and settings tailored best with Pebble OS v. 2 or lower, as well as its predecessors. |
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===Hardware=== |
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The smartwatch comes with a [[Gorilla Glass]] 64-color LED e-paper display, that's 144x168 in and has a pixel density of 182 ppi. This is the first Pebble smartwatch to have a color display, and still retains a backlight as well. The watch also has a vibrating motor for silent alarms, and smart notifications. The watch comes with a redesigned charging cable that, like its predecessor's cable, magnetically attaches itself to the watch in order to maintain its water resistance. The watch is also equipped with an ambient light sensor, 6 axis acceleroemter, and etcetera. |
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=="Smartstraps"== |
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Pebble Time, as a feature, has a small accessory port on the back of the watchface. Pebble Techonology, Corp announced on its developer site that it is possible to create accessory ports on watchbands, otherwise known as "smartstraps". It enables the wearer to attach additional equipment to the watch, including sensors, batteries, and miscellaneous. As a hazard, the "smartstraps" will affect the watch's battery life. As of summer 2015, the "smartstrap" API is still in beta testing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Building Smartstraps // Pebble Developers|url=http://developer.getpebble.com/guides/hardware/index.html|website=developers.getpebble.com|publisher=Pebble Technology, Corporation|accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> |
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==Pebble Time Steel== |
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The '''''Pebble Time Steel''''' is a [[Stainless steel|stainless steel]] variant of Pebble Time. It has a Marine Grade steel chassis encasing it, with bezel and a PVD matte polishing finish, a tough 2.5D color e-paper display, and depending on color finsih, comes with either a 22 mm Italian leather band with stainless steel PVD-coated buckles and "Quick Release" pins, or a 22 mm stainless steel band with PVD coating and detailing sold seperately. It currently retails at $249. |
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==Reception== |
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===Pebble Time=== |
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Pebble Time has received polarizing, yet positive reviews. Critics have praised the battery life, [[Android (operating system)|Android]] support, and color screen, but have derided it's Apple support, it's "retro-techie" design, and it's overall quality. |
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[[The Verge]] gave the watch a 6.8 on it's score, summing up by saying that while it's fun at some points, "the Pebble Time doesn't do enough to change that.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Seifert|first1=Dan|title=Pebble Time review | The Verge|url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/27/8661863/pebble-time-review-wearable-smartwatch|website=www.theverge.com|publisher=The Verge|accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> [[CNET]] also gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars for the editor's rating, and a 7.8 overall, saying that "[the] Pebble Time adds a few key improvements and a color screen..., but owners of previous Pebble[s] may not see a need to upgrade yet."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stein|first1=Scott|title=Pebble Time review - CNET|url=www.cnet.com|website=www.cnet.com|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=27 May 2015}}</ref> [[Digital Trends]] gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising the battery life, screen, design, and water resistance, but derided it's software support, design, settings, interface, and price, saying that "Pebble has been left behind."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gokey|first1=Malarie|title=Pebble Time Review: The Grandfather of Smartwatches Shows its Age | Digital Trends|url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/watch-reviews/pebble-time-review/|website=www.digitaltrends.com|publisher=Designtechnica Corporation|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=7 July 2015}}</ref> [[Tom's Guide]] gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, concluding that while it isn't the perfect smartwatch, "it's the most practical wrist companion for Android"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Piltch|first1=Avram|title=Pebble Time Smartwatch Review|url=http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pebble-time-smartwatch,review-2882.html#xtor=RSS-212|website=www.tomsguide.com|publisher=Tom's Guide|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=22 June 2015}}</ref> [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] gave it a 6/10, and summed up its use by saying that they want the idea, "[but not] the watch."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pierce|first1=David|title=Review: Pebble Time | WIRED|url=http://www.wired.com/2015/05/review-pebble-time/|website=www.wired.com|publisher=WIRED magazine|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=27 May 2015}}</ref> [[PC Magazine]] gave it a 4 out of 5, stating it "excellent" and as an "Editor's Choice", saying that "[it's a] solid choice for first-time smartwatch buyers." |
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===Pebble Time Steel=== |
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Pebble Time Steel has gotten significantly more praise than it's normal variant, with the biggest praise focused on battery life, but the |
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[[CNET]] gave it 3.5 out 5 stars for the editor's rating, but a point higher compared to Pebble Time for it's overall rating, stating that "[it's better] as a more budget-friendly watch."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stein|first1=Scott|title=Pebble Time Steel review | CNET|url=http://www.cnet.com/products/pebble-time-steel/|website=www.cnet.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=6 August 2015}}</ref> [[Tom's Guide]] gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying that it's "the company's most luxurious smartwatch to date, but it's a better choice for Android users."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Palladino|first1=Valentina|title=Pebble Time Steel Review|url=http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pebble-time-steel,review-2997.html|website=www.tomsguide.com|publisher=Tom's Guide|accessdate=23 August 2015|date=21 August 2015}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Pebble (watch)|Pebble]] |
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* [[Wearable computer]] |
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* [[Moto 360]] |
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* [[Microsoft Band]] |
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* [[Apple Watch]] |
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* [[MetaWatch]] |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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{{Commons category|Pebble Smartwatch}} |
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* {{Official website|http://www.getpebble.com/}} |
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{{Smartwatch}} |
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[[Category:Kickstarter projects]] |
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[[Category:Products introduced in 2015]] |
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[[Category:Smartwatches]] |
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[[Category:Watch brands]] |
Revision as of 03:06, 23 August 2015
Developer | Pebble Technology, Corp. |
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Manufacturer | Foxlink |
Product family | Pebble |
Type | Smartwatch |
Generation | 2 |
Release date | May 24, 2015 August 6, 2015 (Pebble Time Steel) | (Pebble Time)
Introductory price | $199 (Pebble Time) $249 (Pebble Time Steel) |
Operating system | Pebble OS, with a customized FreeRTOS kernel (v. 3.0) |
CPU | 100 MHz, Cortex-M4 |
Storage | 32 GB |
Display | 1.25 in 64-color LED backlit e-paper display (144x168 in, 182 ppi)[1][2] |
Graphics | 1-bit |
Input | 6 axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, gyrometer, magnetometer, pedometer, and microphone |
Controller input | 4 buttons |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 |
Power | Lithium-ion battery (7 days max for Pebble Time, 10 days max for Pebble Time Steel)[3] |
Dimensions | 40.5 mm × 37.5 mm × 9.5 mm (1.59 in × 1.48 in × 0.37 in) (Pebble Time) 47 mm × 37.5 mm × 10.5 mm (1.85 in × 1.48 in × 0.41 in) (Pebble Time Steel) |
Mass | 1.50 oz (42.5 g) (Pebble Time) 2.20 oz (62.3 g) (Pebble Time Steel) |
Predecessor | Pebble (Both normal and Steel variants) |
Website | getpebble |
Pebble Time is an American smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology and manufactured by Foxlink, released on 14 May 2015. This is the first Pebble to introduce a color e-paper display, as well as a microphone, and a new charging cable.
The watch comes with the 3.0 version of Pebble OS, its own software. The software has new features, such as an integration called "Timeline", which can collect past and future reminders, notifications, and such, and can be accessed anytime. Time can also download other apps from previous versions of Pebble OS, making it backwards compatible.
In early 2015, Pebble announced the product, as well as its fundraising on Kickstarter. The watch received $1M dollars in 49 minutes, breaking a current record, and became the most funded Kickstarter to date, reaching $20.4M dollars all the way to its deadline, from over 78,741 backers.[4] It has since garnered polarizing, yet positive reviews.
Pebble Time also has a Steel variant, which can operate for up to 10 days, has a steel chassis, and retails for $249, and was released on 8 August 2015.
History
Development
After the instant success of Pebble, on 24 February 2015, Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky announced the Pebble Time, the second generation smartwatch of Pebble. The trailer for it was released containing all of the features, and how the development team grew from 300 to 30,000 developers.[5]
Funding
The project was established on Kickstarter, a crowdsourcing website, and reached its goal ($500K) in 17 minutes, $1M in 49 minutes, $10.3M in 2 days, breaking another Kickstarter goal, and finally earning $20.4M by its deadline on 3 March 2015, making it the most funded Kickstarter project to date.
Features
Software
Pebble Time, as an original feature, has the new Pebble OS version 3.0. The new version of the Pebble is compatible with it color e-paper display. The OS "morphs" into other features, due to it having no retaining shape.[6] The OS version is also backwards compatible with other features in previous versions of Pebble OS. Pebble Time still retains most of the features from the original Pebble smartwatch, such as Bluetooth connectivity, and is currently only compatible with the smartwatch itself.
"Timeline"
Timeline is a new feature on Pebble OS v. 3.0, which currently is only compatible with Pebble Time. It enables the wearer to look at past and future notes, either reminders, alarms, app notifications, scores, weather reportsor others. The completed or viewed notifications, ESPN scores, and calendar events are in the "past" section, which is highlighted yellow. The future calendar events, weather reports, or calendar events are in the "future" section, which is highlighted blue. To access either, the wearer uses the buttons to look at desired information
Backwards compatibility
Backwards compatibility is also a new feature. It enables Pebble Time to work with apps, watchfaces, and settings tailored best with Pebble OS v. 2 or lower, as well as its predecessors.
Hardware
The smartwatch comes with a Gorilla Glass 64-color LED e-paper display, that's 144x168 in and has a pixel density of 182 ppi. This is the first Pebble smartwatch to have a color display, and still retains a backlight as well. The watch also has a vibrating motor for silent alarms, and smart notifications. The watch comes with a redesigned charging cable that, like its predecessor's cable, magnetically attaches itself to the watch in order to maintain its water resistance. The watch is also equipped with an ambient light sensor, 6 axis acceleroemter, and etcetera.
"Smartstraps"
Pebble Time, as a feature, has a small accessory port on the back of the watchface. Pebble Techonology, Corp announced on its developer site that it is possible to create accessory ports on watchbands, otherwise known as "smartstraps". It enables the wearer to attach additional equipment to the watch, including sensors, batteries, and miscellaneous. As a hazard, the "smartstraps" will affect the watch's battery life. As of summer 2015, the "smartstrap" API is still in beta testing.[7]
Pebble Time Steel
The Pebble Time Steel is a stainless steel variant of Pebble Time. It has a Marine Grade steel chassis encasing it, with bezel and a PVD matte polishing finish, a tough 2.5D color e-paper display, and depending on color finsih, comes with either a 22 mm Italian leather band with stainless steel PVD-coated buckles and "Quick Release" pins, or a 22 mm stainless steel band with PVD coating and detailing sold seperately. It currently retails at $249.
Reception
Pebble Time
Pebble Time has received polarizing, yet positive reviews. Critics have praised the battery life, Android support, and color screen, but have derided it's Apple support, it's "retro-techie" design, and it's overall quality.
The Verge gave the watch a 6.8 on it's score, summing up by saying that while it's fun at some points, "the Pebble Time doesn't do enough to change that.[8] CNET also gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars for the editor's rating, and a 7.8 overall, saying that "[the] Pebble Time adds a few key improvements and a color screen..., but owners of previous Pebble[s] may not see a need to upgrade yet."[9] Digital Trends gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising the battery life, screen, design, and water resistance, but derided it's software support, design, settings, interface, and price, saying that "Pebble has been left behind."[10] Tom's Guide gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, concluding that while it isn't the perfect smartwatch, "it's the most practical wrist companion for Android"[11] Wired gave it a 6/10, and summed up its use by saying that they want the idea, "[but not] the watch."[12] PC Magazine gave it a 4 out of 5, stating it "excellent" and as an "Editor's Choice", saying that "[it's a] solid choice for first-time smartwatch buyers."
Pebble Time Steel
Pebble Time Steel has gotten significantly more praise than it's normal variant, with the biggest praise focused on battery life, but the
CNET gave it 3.5 out 5 stars for the editor's rating, but a point higher compared to Pebble Time for it's overall rating, stating that "[it's better] as a more budget-friendly watch."[13] Tom's Guide gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying that it's "the company's most luxurious smartwatch to date, but it's a better choice for Android users."[14]
See also
References
- ^ "Pebble Time - Specs, Reviews, Ratings". smartwatches.specout.com. FindTheBest.com. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Pebble Time Teardown - iFixit". www.ifixit.com. iFixit. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Pebble Time - Specs, Reviews, Ratings". smartwatches.specout.com. FindTheBest.com. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Pebble Kickstarter Pebble Project Updates". www.kickstarter.com. Kickstarter. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Pebble Time Kickstarter trailer". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Crunch time: can a new Pebble smartwatch make it in an Apple world?". www.youtube.com. The Verge. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Building Smartstraps // Pebble Developers". developers.getpebble.com. Pebble Technology, Corporation. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ^ Seifert, Dan. "Pebble Time review". www.theverge.com. The Verge. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
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- ^ Pierce, David (27 May 2015). "Review: Pebble Time". www.wired.com. WIRED magazine. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
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: Text "WIRED" ignored (help) - ^ Stein, Scott (6 August 2015). "Pebble Time Steel review". www.cnet.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
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: Text "CNET" ignored (help) - ^ Palladino, Valentina (21 August 2015). "Pebble Time Steel Review". www.tomsguide.com. Tom's Guide. Retrieved 23 August 2015.