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Apple Watch vs Pebble Time Steel

Pebble is more a health track device - they have to make it durable but less luxurious.

If you just want an arm band that track health, not an actual watch, then Pebble might be your best choice.

If you don't really care about the health part, but just want a nice watch that can act as mini computer OR if you want the health track device as well as a nice watch as well a mini computer as well as a communication device as well as (insert hundreds of apps here: calling taxi? pay something?), then Apple Watch can do almost everything. Of course with less battery life than a device that serve on just 1 purpose.

In summary:
Pebble = 1 purpose device
AppleWatch = Super Multi purpose device.
 
ksuyen said:
Pebble is more a health track device - they have to make it durable but less luxurious.

If you just want an arm band that track health, not an actual watch, then Pebble might be your best choice.

If you don't really care about the health part, but just want a nice watch that can act as mini computer OR if you want the health track device as well as a nice watch as well a mini computer as well as a communication device, then Apple Watch can do almost everything. Of course with less battery life than a device that serve on just 1 purpose.

In summary:
Pebble = 1 purpose device
AppleWatch = Multi purpose device.
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Sorry, but I totally disagree with this sentiment. Fitness tracking is, if anything, incidental to what Pebble was designed to do. If your only experience with it is paired with an iPhone then it might seem like it can't do much, but paired with an Android device it's pretty damn functional. Quick replies to text and emails, lots of apps, an always-on watch face...you're either confusing it with something like a Fitbit, or you've never really used a Pebble.
 
ZombiePete said:
Sorry, but I totally disagree with this sentiment. Fitness tracking is, if anything, incidental to what Pebble was designed to do. If your only experience with it is paired with an iPhone then it might seem like it can't do much, but paired with an Android device it's pretty damn functional. Quick replies to text and emails, lots of apps, an always-on watch face...you're either confusing it with something like a Fitbit, or you've never really used a Pebble.
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Oh my bad, I was thinking about fitbit :eek:

But my sentiment stands. Lack of full colour screen aside, for all its affordability, the Pebble wearables do not offer much in the way of extra features. Apart from the notifications, GPS and voice memo sharing feature (Time Steel has a mic), the only other feature worth noting is the E-Compass. Watch, on the other hand, soars high in terms of additional functionality, with support for Apple Pay and seamless Passbook integration. For those who wish their smartwatches to do more, Apple Watch is the way to go.
 
The pebble is NOT a fitness tracking device. It is a smart display and not a lot more. I like my pebble but that is all it is. It can display the fitness tracking info built into your phone
 
Pebble is able to always display the time.

Apple watch can't. U need trigger it

This out weight everything else
 
Does it? Do you need the face of your watch to be on when you're not looking at it? The motion of checking your watch activates the display, which has the time on it. If you're not checking the time, why is it important to have the screen on?
 
Armen said:
There really is no comparison between the Pebble and Apple Watch.

Build Quality:

The Pebble Steel watch feels cheap. If you look at the glass at a certain angle you will notice the glue lines where the glass connects to the casing. I bought a Pebble steel and returned it for the plastic one right after I bought it.

Without a doubt this one belongs to Apple.

Battery Life:

One of Pebble's biggest claims is its battery life. They don't mention that you get this battery life in exchange for a crappy eInk display. Digital watch faces look fine but analog watch faces? ugh, the jagged lines are terrible looking. Don't believe me? go browse some.

http://pas.cpfx.ca/

Functionality:

The Pebble is a big dummy terminal. All you can do is view or dismiss notifications. There is no touch screen, no voice input, nothing.

use case

Wife texts you "I'm going to the store after work I'll see you at home".

Pebble: > read > dismiss > reach for phone > open messages app > type "Ok" and press send.

Apple Watch: > Read > press reply > choose "ok" > done.
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Apple Watch:> Read > reach for phone > open messages > type 'stop texting me your every move ffs' press send
 
ksuyen said:
Oh my bad, I was thinking about fitbit :eek:

But my sentiment stands. Lack of full colour screen aside, for all its affordability, the Pebble wearables do not offer much in the way of extra features. Apart from the notifications, GPS and voice memo sharing feature (Time Steel has a mic), the only other feature worth noting is the E-Compass. Watch, on the other hand, soars high in terms of additional functionality, with support for Apple Pay and seamless Passbook integration. For those who wish their smartwatches to do more, Apple Watch is the way to go.
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Now I'm thinking you have to be one of Apples testers, because unlike the Pebble that has been in use for a while, us common people haven't tried the Apple watch, we just have to take it on faith that it will have all the features that have been publicized. As for the apps, it will depend on weather Apple lets the developers have full access to the watch features. Which they have not as of yet. I will be buying one, but I'm not going to boast about the features until I try it for myself
 
Supermallet said:
Does it? Do you need the face of your watch to be on when you're not looking at it? The motion of checking your watch activates the display, which has the time on it. If you're not checking the time, why is it important to have the screen on?
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Lots of people remove their watch while working on something that watch might get in the way of, or something that could get messy like cooking, painting, sewing. You might not want it on your wrist right at the moment, but you might want it nearby so you can check the time regularly. It might not be something physical, it might be about perception or being polite.

Ever notice that when someone is giving a speech without a teleprompter that they are usually wearing a watch and they usually take it off and set it on the podium/lectern with their notes? Why? So they can time their speech without looking like they are in a hurry.

There are plenty of social and professional situations where one might want to be able to keep track of time without being the douche that keeps lifting their wrist to look at their watch. When done while interacting with other people, it is essentially the international sign for "I'd rather be doing anything else," regardless of the intention in doing it.

It is kind of funny: As a society we've advanced from compulsively checking a device we keep in our pocket that developed into it's own perception that we didn't want to be around other people, to compulsively checking a device on our wrist that already has a centuries' old perception of not wanting to be around other people. I guess that is progress.
 
sevoneone said:
Lots of people remove their watch while working on something that watch might get in the way of, or something that could get messy like cooking, painting, sewing. You might not want it on your wrist right at the moment, but you might want it nearby so you can check the time regularly. It might not be something physical, it might be about perception or being polite.

Ever notice that when someone is giving a speech without a teleprompter that they are usually wearing a watch and they usually take it off and set it on the podium/lectern with their notes? Why? So they can time their speech without looking like they are in a hurry.

There are plenty of social and professional situations where one might want to be able to keep track of time without being the douche that keeps lifting their wrist to look at their watch. When done while interacting with other people, it is essentially the international sign for "I'd rather be doing anything else," regardless of the intention in doing it.

It is kind of funny: As a society we've advanced from compulsively checking a device we keep in our pocket that developed into it's own perception that we didn't want to be around other people, to compulsively checking a device on our wrist that already has a centuries' old perception of not wanting to be around other people. I guess that is progress.
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Agreed, there is a good argument for having the watch face always on. Maybe the next gadget is the Apple Watch companion.
 
sevoneone said:
It is kind of funny: As a society we've advanced from compulsively checking a device we keep in our pocket that developed into it's own perception that we didn't want to be around other people, to compulsively checking a device on our wrist that already has a centuries' old perception of not wanting to be around other people. I guess that is progress.
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In fairness, I generally don't want to be around other people.
 
fitshaced said:
You guessed wrong.

Jeez, you're really prepared to defend the Apple watch at every comment, aren't you? Apple will be grateful.
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And from what I saw in another thread you are always quick to attack the watch. I am in a positive marriage where we care about each other but occasionally have erratic schedules. It is nice to know when to expect to see each other. There are also times when you expect your spouse at a certain time and get worried when they are late. I'm thinking a lot of people will create little codes to use with their spouses and friends. Its nice to know someone is thinking of you but has nothing specific to say beyond that. It could really perk someone up who is having a difficult day and does not force a reply like a text might. (using the touch stuff)
 
KauaiBruce said:
And from what I saw in another thread you are always quick to attack the watch. I am in a positive marriage where we care about each other but occasionally have erratic schedules. It is nice to know when to expect to see each other. There are also times when you expect your spouse at a certain time and get worried when they are late. I'm thinking a lot of people will create little codes to use with their spouses and friends. Its nice to know someone is thinking of you but has nothing specific to say beyond that. It could really perk someone up who is having a difficult day and does not force a reply like a text might. (using the touch stuff)
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Ffs it was a joke.
 
fitshaced said:
You guessed wrong.

Jeez, you're really prepared to defend the Apple watch at every comment, aren't you? Apple will be grateful.
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I am planning on getting the watch, yes, but my comment has nothing to do with that. Just that I thourght if my partner texted me something like that, he'd be sleeping in the living room. :p

But it was mostly intended as a joke. Sorry it that didn't come across.
 
KauaiBruce said:
And from what I saw in another thread you are always quick to attack the watch. I am in a positive marriage where we care about each other but occasionally have erratic schedules. It is nice to know when to expect to see each other. There are also times when you expect your spouse at a certain time and get worried when they are late. I'm thinking a lot of people will create little codes to use with their spouses and friends. Its nice to know someone is thinking of you but has nothing specific to say beyond that. It could really perk someone up who is having a difficult day and does not force a reply like a text might. (using the touch stuff)
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Yup. I'm looking forward to "tapping" my partner every so often. In fact, I may do it so often, he'll say "FFS, stop tapping me, woman!" :D
 
sevoneone said:
Lots of people remove their watch while working on something that watch might get in the way of, or something that could get messy like cooking, painting, sewing. You might not want it on your wrist right at the moment, but you might want it nearby so you can check the time regularly. It might not be something physical, it might be about perception or being polite.

Ever notice that when someone is giving a speech without a teleprompter that they are usually wearing a watch and they usually take it off and set it on the podium/lectern with their notes? Why? So they can time their speech without looking like they are in a hurry.

There are plenty of social and professional situations where one might want to be able to keep track of time without being the douche that keeps lifting their wrist to look at their watch. When done while interacting with other people, it is essentially the international sign for "I'd rather be doing anything else," regardless of the intention in doing it.

It is kind of funny: As a society we've advanced from compulsively checking a device we keep in our pocket that developed into it's own perception that we didn't want to be around other people, to compulsively checking a device on our wrist that already has a centuries' old perception of not wanting to be around other people. I guess that is progress.
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Wait, do you not carry your own pocket watches to lay out on a desk or table? I'm sorry, I thought I was talking with gentlemen and ladies of distinction. Good day, sir!

;)
 
Supermallet said:
Wait, do you not carry your own pocket watches to lay out on a desk or table? I'm sorry, I thought I was talking with gentlemen and ladies of distinction. Good day, sir!

;)
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Ha.

I guess people could set their phones (with autolock off) on the lectern instead of their watch. :p
 
I think there are gonna be pros and cons to both the Apple Watch and the Pebble watches. Some people are gonna prefer Apples - some, Pebbles!!

There's no denying, the Apple Watches do look gorgeous however, for me, I don't think I could justify paying £300+ for a watch which requires charging every night.

Personally, I like the look of the Pebble over the Apple Watch - it looks like a normal watch. If someone spots it on your wrist, they don't immediately think, ".....wow - what the hell is that?" whereas, with the Apple Watch, that's EXACTLY what someone would think (I don't like drawing attention to stuff I am wearing/carrying).

Just an FYI - there was a Pebble watch update last night (OS 2.9.1) so this could potentially fix some of the disconnection issues written about in this thread.
 
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