Monday, April 14, 2014

Pebble Smartwatch


Yes, I got a Pebble.  Eventually, I'll get a Pebble Steel, too (or get a nice metal band to imitate one).

A review video is below:




 What I like about it:
  • It vibrates when e-mails and texts are received (I can read them, although long e-mails are truncated).
  • I can shake or tap it as an added functionality (for example, when I want to see battery status on the StudioClock app that I'm using, I tap or shake the watch).
  • I like the magnetized charger.
  • I get get a week out of a charge! (added 10/13/2014)
  • I can use it to control my phone when I'm running/exercising. (added 10/13/2014)
What I dislike about it:

  • I don't like the magnetized charger (because it is proprietary...I hate proprietary cables...this may as well be an Apple product).
  • I hear that it isn't as scratch resistant as it should be (I'm hoping that I can find a screen-like protector for this watch).  Added 10/13/2014 - I also tried to use a screen protector...that was a waste of time.

As I use the watch, I'll continue to make note of the good/bad things about the watch, as well as the apps.

EDIT:  Found a steel watchband here...this one had decent but not outstanding reviews, but the search for a steel band now looks promising.  There's also tons of screen protectors, too.