Any interest in Sony's SmartWatch?

[Spoooon]

I think the Pebble (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android) is more interesting. Better battery life and iOS control for the people that need it.

Yep. That red one looks pretty sharp.

 

[sgrinavi]

Is the pebble a good deal for $115?

Pebble Smart Watch on Kickstarter

A ‘smart watch’ that connects to an iPhone or Android to display information that appears on your phone seems somewhat of a no-brainer, but until now few convincing efforts have appeared. Now, a team has developed the “Pebble” project to do just that, and they have clearly untapped a latent need for such a watch amongst smartphone users. After asking for $100,000 on Kickstarter to create a few thousand devices, they’ve raised well over $3 million over a month before their stated goal. Indeed, Pebble raised $1 million in its first 28 hours.

The Pebble is a slim, water resistant, scratch resistant, watch with an e-paper display. This display means it has a 7 day battery life (charged via USB) and is also easily visible in daylight just like a Kindle display. LCD displays would eat up way more power, so the e-paper aspect to this is very much part of this very clever take on a smart watch.

Connecting via Bluetooth to the phone, the Pebble interfaces with the phone via a iOS or Android app. Alerts can be customised for emails, notifications or messages and the Pebble people claim the watch will run apps to cover cycling, golfing or running, and use its accelerometer to monitor your activity, just like the Nike Fitband.

 

[Anubis]

yeah because reaching in your pocket is so much harder than rolling up your sleeve and turning your wrist. so what do you do if you accidentally forget your phone, not know what time it is all day?

there are clocks everywhere
also i never forget my phone

i already have a smart watch, its called a smart phone

 

[Insomniator]

I think the pebble looks a lot better and for some reason I like the screen better than sony's color..

 

[RossMAN]

If you're considering getting a Pebble, I would do it soon:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android/posts

Read update #9

We're limiting Kickstarter rewards to 85,000 Pebbles

Just wanted to let everyone know that our current plan is to limit the total number of Kickstarter rewards to around 85,000 Pebbles. As soon as the total exceeds that, all rewards will change to being 'sold out'. Right now you have claimed 75,000 watches, that leaves only 10,000 more before Pebble is sold out!

We've thought a lot about this decision, and we feel it's time. You, our backers, were the first group of people to believe in Pebble, and we want to return our focus to creating the most awesome watch possible for you.

Pebble will be available eventually for $150 USD from www.getpebble.com, but the expected delivery date will be well after the ship date of all Kickstarter backers.

There are less than 4,300 spots available, here's a counter.

Oh yeah and read this: http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/8/3007212/pebble-smartwatch-bluetooth-4-0

 

[lothar]

People still wear watches these days?
I don't think I've worn a watch since middle school 15 years ago.

 

[RossMAN]

Pebbles are now sold out, congrats if you're one of the lucky 85,000 who pre-ordered

 

[SandEagle]

that Pebble looks nice. would definitely get one.

 

[RossMAN]

that Pebble looks nice. would definitely get one.

I got one just need to decide which color.

Black is a natural choice, red is OK but the edges would be black or the "voters choice" color whatever that is.

The numbers are staggering they wanted to raise $100,000 instead they raised over $10,000,000

Wow.