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iPhone Compatible 'Pebble' Wristwatch Tallies Nearly $4 Million in Kickstarter Presales
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watches are useless nowadays, we all have phones, and they are used as a "pocket watch" by everyone. the only reason to have a REAL watch is for style, and this thing is pretty uggly, bulky and probably heavy. Annoying.
Maybe they will sell a few, but I seriously doubt it will catch on.
Maybe they will sell a few, but I seriously doubt it will catch on.
This looks really cool in a lot of ways. But I'm still not sure I need it. I almost plunked down the cash to get one. I just think that, in reality, it's not a huge deal to pull my phone out of my pocket to get all that functionality and more.
those of us w/ jobs that receive constant emails will appreciate the fact we don't need to whip out our phones every few minutes to see if it's important.
My thoughts exactly. I think it's a neat concept, but after my last watch died, I really haven't missed having it on my wrist.
why is that relevant? Your laptop already does 100% of the things your iphone does, and you can carry it in your backpack. So why do you need a smartphone?
Because its more convenient. You honestly can't see a use for having glanceable information available to you that easily? Its not about 'oh I can hear my iphone notifications' - its also about providing more than just sound. The vibration will notify you of incoming information, but you can get more than just a 'ping' - eg who is calling, allowing you to screen a call; email summary so you can pause to read it on your phone or ignore it until later.
1)How much text do you think is going to fit on that 1" display? My average Subject line at work is about 40 characters...not to mention the threads that pre-prend each Subject with "FW" or "RE"....for example, I see lots of "Fwd: Re: Please Help regarding ....." How is that going to look on this watch? Pretty crappy I think. You'll see "Fwd: Re: P" at best. Wow...huge help! Not.
2)Who keeps their iPhone in their pocket all day long?! Certainly not me. While walking around, sure...but at your desk or in a meeting, it's likely on the table. And there are plenty of folks that use a belt caddy thingy.
3)If you're whipping out your phone every few mins to check alerts, it's time you figure out that YOU SHOULD STOP KEEPING YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET.
Put it somewhere that you can more easily access. Instead your answer is to buy a $150 1" watch that transmits the alerts...afterwhich YOU STILL HAVE TO PICK UP YOUR PHONE.Well I would do B anyway
I'm not adverse to the idea, I have an iPod Nano with a Lunatik strap - so it's not all alien concept. Heck I'd even go as far as to say normally i'd be the prime audience for gadgets like this, but it's just not doing it for me or offering me enough of a reason as to why / what benefit it actually serves ?
With this device I now have to actually look at 2 devices (watch and phone) rather than just the 1 (the phone). so I'm not sure what it's solving.
That's what I'm not understanding. How is an 'extra' process of benefit, when you skip the middleman and just answer your phone / text etc.. which you would have to do anyway...
It's not solving anything. It's a superiflous device that requires your main device right near it...so again...you might as well use your smart phone. 2 steps for 1.
Yep...it's really a bad concept...can't believe people think this thing is amazing.
It looks like 25000+ people probably do things that can be done in 1 step in 2.
Wow..you aren't too bright. You are comparing a laptop to a smartphone. I have a smartphone with me for...wait for it...phone calls.
The watch is completely useless without the master device near it...so at that point...just use the main device.
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bluetooth for starters would be nice.
also 470$
I want something like that I'm trying to get rid of my phone.
Nothing a little liquipel can't solve.
This is what the ipod nano should be capable of doing. I don't understand why apple doesn't make their devices more interconnected -- it would make the ios ecosystem even harder to leave (what they want).
1" screen. I've tried to drive this home numerous times with numerous examples. I'd like to hear your input on why/how a $150 1" screen is going to make your life easier.
And your thoughts regarding the laptop vs. iPhone baffles me. I'm not saying the watch does 100% of the iPhone. And my laptop can't make phone calls, by the way...nor can it be a GPS...nor does it have touchscreen technology and an entire OS built around touchscreen...
Yep exactly my thoughts too.
Because of the reason above. Why have something that is 2 steps over 1 ?
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Because Apple traditionally like to simplify processes. Adding an extra process / step / stage to basically using your phone is just counter intuitive.
Well they can, but the battery would die so much faster on the nano compared to something like this if the display is on all the time. e-ink doesn't use any power unless it's refreshing itself. And the nano doesn't currently have any bluetooth or wifi...so you can't exactly pair it to your iPhone either.
Cool idea, but I'm not sure how practical it is. It seems that a constant bluetooth connection is going to drain your phone battery pretty quickly.
And does anyone need this? What is it really good for? Now when I get a call or text, I feel a vibration in my pocket and on my wrist? Why? I guess I can see the benefit of things like switching songs quickly during a jog. If your phone starts ringing in an awkward situation - lets say you forget to go to silent before a movie or a board meeting - it's a lot less awkward to hit your watch than to be the doofus taking his phone out now that everyone's been interrupted and is watching you.
But for $119? Those are minor conveniences to pay that much for. For that price I'd rather wait until newer models come out that look professional. I would never actually wear this watch in a business meeting because it looks like a cheap 80's calculator watch. This would look pretty silly with a suit. If the watch actually looked nice, $119 wouldn't be a bad price.
But it's a first gen model, so I'm sure it will improve and get more stylish. Also, I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple update the Nano with bluetooth and sell their own "smartwatch". This story clearly demonstrates that there is a strong interest in this type of product. I'm actually really surprised to see such support, considering that the Nano watch is a very niche product, and both RIM and Sony Ericsson have dabbled in bluetooth "smartwatches" for years and not gained much traction. Maybe all it took was the right platform, being iOS and Android.
And does anyone need this? What is it really good for? Now when I get a call or text, I feel a vibration in my pocket and on my wrist? Why? I guess I can see the benefit of things like switching songs quickly during a jog. If your phone starts ringing in an awkward situation - lets say you forget to go to silent before a movie or a board meeting - it's a lot less awkward to hit your watch than to be the doofus taking his phone out now that everyone's been interrupted and is watching you.
But for $119? Those are minor conveniences to pay that much for. For that price I'd rather wait until newer models come out that look professional. I would never actually wear this watch in a business meeting because it looks like a cheap 80's calculator watch. This would look pretty silly with a suit. If the watch actually looked nice, $119 wouldn't be a bad price.
But it's a first gen model, so I'm sure it will improve and get more stylish. Also, I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple update the Nano with bluetooth and sell their own "smartwatch". This story clearly demonstrates that there is a strong interest in this type of product. I'm actually really surprised to see such support, considering that the Nano watch is a very niche product, and both RIM and Sony Ericsson have dabbled in bluetooth "smartwatches" for years and not gained much traction. Maybe all it took was the right platform, being iOS and Android.
Apple likes to integrate all there hardware. They've added extra faceplates for the nano to be used as a watch. I don't see why they would stop there.
I was thinking much the same thing- it's not altogether that much more than the UP was but is a true two-way device.
And even if they DON'T have a vibrating alarm capability, with the ability to develop apps for it I'm sure there will be a decent number of them in short order. Hell, I'd be shocked if someone didn't develop one VERY similar to the UP where it uses the Pebble's accelerometers as a sleep-cycle alarm.
I love having my Nano-watch, but it is a bit of a pain to have to tap the button to show the clock face (or take the considerable hit to the battery to have the screen on all the time) to see the time. The always-on e-ink screen on this should be much better as a watch. Doesn't look like I can play music on it, but I don't use the Nano as a watch AND a music player all that often- I usually have it on a lanyard when I'm using it at the gym.
I will wait for BT 4.0, and for a few reviews....neat idea, especially for biking/jogging.
What applications does it sync up to? I use mapmyride, will it use that?
What applications does it sync up to? I use mapmyride, will it use that?
Congratulations Pebble, we've found people willing to buy your junk with an open mind.
1)How much text do you think is going to fit on that 1" display? My average Subject line at work is about 40 characters...not to mention the threads that pre-prend each Subject with "FW" or "RE"....for example, I see lots of "Fwd: Re: Please Help regarding ....." How is that going to look on this watch? Pretty crappy I think. You'll see "Fwd: Re: P" at best. Wow...huge help! Not.
2)Who keeps their iPhone in their pocket all day long?! Certainly not me. While walking around, sure...but at your desk or in a meeting, it's likely on the table. And there are plenty of folks that use a belt caddy thingy.
3)If you're whipping out your phone every few mins to check alerts, it's time you figure out that YOU SHOULD STOP KEEPING YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET.
yeah, you're right... there's absolutely no market for this device. everyone should just keep their phones on the magical table they always have in front of them.
Also, the guy in the video looks like a douche. He needs ot get his fro cut and start working a real job.