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sidneyc
2009

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Pebble watch

Hi all,

I've searched this forum but couldn't find anybody posting about it so I thought I might share this...

This is a very interesting concept! It's called the Pebble E-Paper watch and currently it's a Kickstarter project that's become very very successful! I'm getting one!

Quoting from it's Kickstarter page...

"Pebble is the first watch built for the 21st century. It's infinitely customizable, with beautiful downloadable watchfaces and useful internet-connected apps. Pebble connects to iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, emails and messages. While designing Pebble, we strove to create a minimalist yet fashionable product that seamlessly blends into everyday life. "

And the FAQ from it's page:

Q. How long does the battery last? A. The rechargeable battery keeps Pebble going for 7+ days.

Q. Does the watch display stay on all the time? A. Yes. The display shows a watchface at all times.

Q. Does it have a backlight? A. Yes, Pebble has a backlight to view the display at night.

Q. Is it waterproof? A. Pebble is now water resistant, at least enough to go swimming, run in the rain etc. You can fully submerge Pebble in water. We're working on getting the actual certification level settled (3ATM, 5ATM, etc). This is in response to your suggestions!

Q. Scratchproof? A. Yes, Pebble has a scratch and shatter resistant lens with an anti-glare optical coating.

Q. Does it use up my phones battery? A. Pebble is a Bluetooth device, similar to a Bluetooth headset. It does affect the battery life of your phone, usually using up an extra 5-10% per day.

Q. How does it charge? A. We include a special USB cable. You can charge Pebble using your computer or any wall USB charger.

Q. Can I replace the bands? A. Yes, Pebble is designed to fit most 22mm watch bands.

Some photos (from it's Kickstarter page):