alt Hacker NewsWhen the first Pebble was released, and I got a couple of those, it was unique and cool as hell. This time around, you can get a programmable smartwatch from China for a fraction of the price looking way cooler.
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Size is the main differentiator for me. I had a pebble, then an Apple Watch, and I've always hated how chunky the Apple Watch and other competitors are.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/1qr1npj/pebble_roun...
You can't get a hackable watch for a fraction of the price, though.
I'd pay more for being able to fumble about in the codebase and add exactly what I want.
For me it's the eink display that makes them interesting. Being programmable or looking cool is nice, but for that I could also buy an Apple/Google/Samsung watch - that's not unique.
"programmable smartwatch from China" can you share some examples?
I started using Amazfit years ago, love it and it delivers.
I had Basis first and this is the most loved watch from me, then Pebble.
Mind to share one of those models ?
Far has I know, pebble user have spent the last 10 years searching for another pebble without luck.