It's been a few days since we waited for 16:00 today to see the new Pebble. According to the leaks, the watch would have a color screen and new functionalities. Yesterday they leaked what they said would be the definitive model of what we would see today announced, and so it has been.
Punctually, at 16:00 p.m. this afternoon we have been able to officially see Pebble's new bet for this year: the Pebble Time. However, the center of attention for this watch is not on the official website of the company, but they have decided to return to their origins, so they return to Kickstarter in a campaign that, two hours after starting, it is already on its way to 4 million dollars raised.
The same old Pebble, but different
This new watch remains faithful to one of the characteristics that have made it most famous: its electronic ink screen. It is curious to see how, in a market where the main technology companies strive to launch devices with superior technology (as far as screen is concerned), from Pebble they continue to bet on this other type of screens that have little or nothing to do with the the rest. Although, this time, it is in color.
Fortunately, this highly differentiating feature is its greatest virtue, since everything that is lost in screen quality, is gained in battery. Our current situation makes us depend on more and more devices whose autonomy is limited, and having to charge one more at the end of the day may be reason enough not to buy that smartwatch we wanted. At Pebble they know that autonomy is very important to users, that's why this new watch conserves seven days of battery life of its predecessor.
Past, present and future
A smartwatch has to be based on productivity, it should never be an object that hinders us, since its function is that we can do things in a faster way than we are used to doing with our smartphone. Manage a lot of information on such a small screen It can be a maddening task, and they know it.
From now on, Pebble will count a new interface llick Timeline that will classify the actions we perform with the device following a conventional timeline in chronological order. In this way we will have clearly differentiated the emails that we forgot to check this morning, if it is raining right now or what appointment we have tonight.
Across the platforms
As I mentioned before, there are many technology companies that are launching their own models of smartwatches. And every time they will be more. The next big date with the world of smart watches will be in April, when Apple will launch a Apple Watch that has been giving a lot to talk about since its announcement back in September.
But Pebble has something that other competing smartwatches don't. Something that makes it special and that users appreciate. Where the rest of the tech companies see an enemy operating system, Pebble sees a new friend. The eternal war between iOS and Android is all harmony for this multiplatform watch, so that if at some point we change our Samsung for an iPhone, or vice versa, our faithful watch can continue by our side.
Things you have to know
- The Pebble strap is interchangeable with any 22mm model and easily replaceable.
- It has resistance to water.
- It has built-in vibration for notifications.
- Timeline It will also be available on previous Pebble models.
- Integrated microphone.
Prices and availability
If you are thinking of getting one of these watches, we advise you to do so before March 27, the day the Kickstarter campaign ends. The final retail price of Pebble Time will be U.S. dollar 199, so if you buy it through the campaign it will be cheaper.
After having sold out the first 10.000 units of "Early Bird" at $ 159 per unit, now it is possible to get a Pebble Time starting at $ 179 (somewhat cheaper if we buy several at the same time). To this must be added the shipping costs, which start at $ 10 with the order of a unit and increase a few dollars more if the shipping is greater.
When can we start enjoying our smartwatch if we buy it now? Due to the great demand they are experiencing, watches will begin to reach their owners next May.
Pebble Time campaign on Kickstarter
Pros
- Multiplatform
- Autonomy of up to a week
- Reduced price
- Color screen
Cons
- Small screen
- Button operation
- Little innovative design