Get your new PebbleOS watch
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How does this compare to pine64? I want a privacy focused watch if at all possible
I have a PineTime running through Gadgetbridge, and a Pebble Time Steel with Rebble services. You can pair the Pebble with Gadgetbridge and run it that way, and I imagine these new Core watches would operate similarly... But we will find out as time goes on.
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I'm just using gadget bridge now, most of the original functionality is gone. I can't be arsed jumping through the hoops to install the original pebble app on my phone.
I had no issue getting the app on my phone, but it wasn't really working anymore. I'd also have to swap the battery and reprint the buttons again. I'm just waiting for the new pebble now, it's only a few months now.
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That price tag though.
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Man I might have to get one of these.....I don't mind my FitBit, but since being gobbled by Google, I don't need another data point for Google to feed off.
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Got a PineTime for Christmas and so far been very pleased with it. I found the PineTimeStyle watchface and it's been a bit like coming home to Pebble, but I do miss the wide array of watchface choices and effortless customization.
I missed out on the 1st gen pebble but had a buddy who loved his. Y'all may be talking me in to checking this new one out.
And agreed on the pine faces. I've been of half a mind to learn how to make them so I could have more variety.
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If it's open source, could someone potentially develop an app for it to control devices in home assistant? Would love to be able to control my room lights from my watch, and don't think it's possible on my Xiaomi watch fit 3 connected to gadgetbridge.
I recognize that there would also need to be work done in the app to support this as the watch only supports BLE
There are a couple already, e.g. https://github.com/Willow-Systems/pebble-home-assistant
What's even cooler is that the nRF52840 chip that they will use has ZigBee support, which theoretically means it can talk to your network directly if software supports it
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How does this compare to pine64? I want a privacy focused watch if at all possible
I'm with you on this. If it could come with a privacy-respecting smartphone app hosted on F-Droid, that would be so great.
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There are a couple already, e.g. https://github.com/Willow-Systems/pebble-home-assistant
What's even cooler is that the nRF52840 chip that they will use has ZigBee support, which theoretically means it can talk to your network directly if software supports it
Lol, fml. Guess I'm buying a Repebble.
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Wait, the basic version has a compas and barometer without a heart rate monitor, but the more expensive one has a heart rate monitor and no barometer or compass? Why?
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From their FAQ, emphasis mine:
You shouldn’t get one if…
You need a perfectly polished smartwatch. This project is a labour of love rather than a startup trying to sell millions of watches. There may be some rough edges (literally). Things will get delayed. Some features will not be ready at launch. Things could break. Things could not last as long as you’d like. The only thing we can guarantee is that it will be awesome and a lot of fun! Every time you look down at your watch, you will smile
So yeah, I’d say your take is pretty accurate. At least they’re honest lol
My concern isn't that things will get delayed, it's that I'll give them my money and get nothing in return
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My concern isn't that things will get delayed, it's that I'll give them my money and get nothing in return
Understandable, which is why I'm choosing to not preorder. However, they also have a full refund policy that's good until your unit is being prepared to ship, and several notifications leading up to that point. One of the best ways to handle preorders I've encountered.
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Aaand preordered. The Pebble Steel was one of the best smartwatches I've ever had. I loved that thing and I'm still pissed that I sold the steel a few years ago.
Absolute best. None of the Fitbits I've had were better. None of them detect when I've woken correctly in order to enable/disable notifications.
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Anyone remember the screen tearing issue that fucked basically 100% of screens from pebble? I remember.
Yes, had that problem, too.
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I am wearing my OG Kickstarter Pebble right now, 12 years and still getting 8 days battery out of it.
I think I will be getting a new Core Time 2
Edit: added picture
I have a few times I rotate through. can't wait for some new hw
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Wait, the basic version has a compas and barometer without a heart rate monitor, but the more expensive one has a heart rate monitor and no barometer or compass? Why?
Because that's the feature people actually want. The biggest use of these watches is having an active heart rate monitor, as evident by even most of the cheaper watches having them.
Pebble is now playing a gambit, whereby they think they will sell more of the premium model to people who will be using it for exercise and health reasons.
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I just pre-ordered one, but the price made me wince
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too bad its a US based company
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My concern isn't that things will get delayed, it's that I'll give them my money and get nothing in return
That's. Uh.. the entire idea of a kickstarter.
It may crash and burn. Don't want that, don't back anything on kickstarter.
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Yes, had that problem, too.
easy to fix with zebra strip replacement I'm still wearing pebble steel rn
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Because that's the feature people actually want. The biggest use of these watches is having an active heart rate monitor, as evident by even most of the cheaper watches having them.
Pebble is now playing a gambit, whereby they think they will sell more of the premium model to people who will be using it for exercise and health reasons.
Pebble is now playing a gambit, whereby they think they will sell more of the premium model to people who will be using it for exercise and health reasons.
There's an explicit line in their site that says these are not made to be fitness trackers, and that garmin are good for that (or some other brand, can't remember). It would be very odd to say that if it was their target.
