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A question about the Step and Sleep Tracking... will we be able to add the watch to the Fitbit app?

Are both rocking the Nordic nRF52840?

Will there still be a subscription cost to use the microphone and dictation for apps? Also, what's the relationship between Rebble and Core Devices?

Just posted today that it will be announced later as it gets finalized ericmigi.com/blog/gratitu...

Yes, not just because community support, Eric said it will come from Core with the support

You should probably update this pinned post, given that both the watch names and pictures are are out of date!🙂

maybe? Who knows. It's up to you. Don't buy it if you don't want it

It's got Pebble OS, Pebble app store, apps and watch faces are good, the timeline, buttons and navigation are awesome, screen is rocks in daylight, always on is awesome, 30 day battery is awesome. I tried the Amazfit BIP it had some of those things but was a poor experience. It's the whole package

in the future as a nicer every day option. Long live Pebble!!! 🫶🏼

Same exact buttons, but added support. Have a better explanation for the reasoning here: ericmigi.com/blog/gratitu...

Can you tell us if, even if it breaks the IPX8 to do so, whether the watch back can be opened/unscrewed and the battery replaced when that wears out?

Ordered a CT2! I am holding out hope that you can add the barometer and it is not too much hassle. I prefer the metal of the CT2, but even if not I still look forward to the watch!

Hehe... "Core 2 Duo" 🙂

Update: I saw this was answered in the Reddit AMA, that NFC payments are unfortunately too difficult to do with such a small team, which is definitely understandable

Just ordered! I’m guessing since it’s all open source should be pretty easily to write something to connect via Bluetooth and get the step counts off of it? Something I’ve wanted for a long time in a smart watch instead of going through phone apps

An order for you from the UK. Let's see what the customs fees are come August. 😗

Wait... will the Core Time 2 lack compass & barometer (cp. to the Core 2 Duo)? Am I misunderstanding?

Apache v2 for the firmware github.com/pebble-dev/p...

Any chance the "standard pebble charger" has been updated to have a usb c end instead of the increasingly-rare USB A? And is it a cradle-style charger like the Time Round (and maybe the other Times but idk I only had the Round)? Also is the Round ever coming back? 👀

These look fantastic! Are you able to share any insights on the repairability of these devices? Recently replaced a battery in my pebble steel fairly easily and curious if these devices were early repairable too?

Why would you name it Core 2 Duo??

How about the Google fit integration. It was working in the original Pebble until recently. Do you think this will be fixed? Is this just an issue with the fact that the app is so old it isn't trusted by Google anymore? Once a new app is created, it will just work?

Not sure if this helps, but it's technically manufactured in China? From here in the US ❤️‍🩹 Wish us luck!

It seems like he is getting a better response than expected and gave a nod to the Pebble time round today... If they get a-round to it 😜 ericmigi.com/blog/gratitu...

CONGRATS! Pre-ordered! Did you name the Core 2 Duo after the Intel CPU? Also, the only knock I'm seeing is continued concerns about the buttons on the Core 2 Duo. The watch will keep working long after the buttons do, which is always sad, even if it lasts longer than the Pebble 2 HR. So excited tho

oh dam hello bought an OG pebble on ebay a few years ago after watching a youtube video about them nice to see the company resurrecting itself, maybe there will finally be a market i can buy a repalcement strap from

can you email info@repebble.com

"one less thing to charge. It's annoying to need extra cables when traveling" Why not use some standard charging like USB-C or Qi? IK you said easier/cheaper to use the Pebble and hope 30 days makes it a non-issue...but if you lose/break charger or pins on the watch itself you have no alternative

Garmins: transflective, buttons, anyone can develop widgets, faces, data fields. 4-6w battery life, gps, ant,btle plus everything pebble has except a mic. And cheaper Whined in your blog "3rd party devices can't interact with iOS notifications." I dismiss notifications w/mine several times a day…

I also had this question--one of my favorite things about Pebble was that it *didn't* have a teeny tiny little touchscreen. Is there a way to disable the touchscreen, or can we get more info on how the touchscreen is intended to be used?

UI is chef's kiss. Thanks for bringing this to life.

On the C2D - great that the buttons are 30% more durable! But when they inevitably crumble in 2 years, will the design accommodate easier replacement? I lost my P2 from a botched transplant.

Eric, thanks for being back! I funded the first pebble and wore my pebble time steel until it broke. I'm so looking forward to the preordered core time 2, and still im a bit das there's no time steel 2 variant. Anyway, I'm so looking forward to go back to my favorite watch faces and features! :)

That's so cool! Quick question, are you planning on making a Pebble Time successor too? I like the pebble, but I daily the pebble time and it would feel like a downgrade to go back to the old pebble design.

per the blog post they managed to get a hold of the batch of displays that were a custom part from JDI for the (cancelled) Pebble Time 2; JDI no longer makes transflective displays at all

For anyone else who was curious: I'm 93% sure this is a Sharp memory LCD - until today I didn't know they made colour ones!

Preordered the Core Time 2. Thank you! 🤩⌚⚡

how is that color eink in comparison to the pebble time? has the contrast changed at all?

Ordered one of each! Seriously, there are too few labors of love. Bought it for that reason alone. Feature request: some sort of GPS tether in the phone app so someone smarter than me can hook up with Strava/Runna type APIs. Then I can leave my Garmin on the dresser!

Just pre ordered the core time 2... Finally a smart watch I actually want!

Yup! Same PebbleOS from the pebbles

Omg it’s a pebble time 2 in an og pebble package! I love it!

This is great! Really curious: why is the inner bezel rounded on the Core 2 Duo but not in the Core Time 2? (Personally I prefer the rounded one)

I hope you can still get those!

So hyped!!!!! Quick question: why no compass and barometer in the color watch?

Thank you. I ordered both watches yesterday, and I am crazy excited

I’m still going to order one of the new watches, but would love to be able to tell her that there have been improvements in this area.

DANG! This is exciting! Really really want the Core Time 2 but the wait will be agony hahaha!! Hopefully there will be some available around launch so I can get it then! Definitely going to pre-order the Core 2 duo (nice naming too! R.i.p. black macbook 😛) Heck yeah!

Agree on the silver! 🙌

He gave a bit better reasoning today ericmigi.com/blog/gratitu...

but in general, do not expect C2D to last for 8 years

No kidding, but I am assuming you're smart enough to know what I meant .. Not exactly confusing bsky.app/profile/josh...

The issue is more of a chemical nature: rubber on the outside becomes less flexible and very brittle

You're a bit early for April Fools posts; dontchya think?

I wish the bw model would have the Heart Rate sensor!!

Pre ordered a core time 2! Hope the iOS app doesn’t have too many issues. Loved my old one.

We are so back 🙌

I bet the 149$ with taxes and livraison will be at least 300€

Hey there! Just one question, does the Core Time 2 not have the compass the Core 2 Duo has?

I understand that the focus is not on fitness tracking, but I hope that the few features, like sleep and step tracking, are at least accurate. The OG Pebbles have been very disappointing with those features.

there will be no other C2D colors available.

Also, I would have preferred B/W plus metal, but you can't serve us all!

Eric! Ultimately I chose the metal one because of the buttons on the Pebble 2. My Pebble 2 buttons lasted about 1.5 years. I know you probably though about doing hard plastic buttons and had some problem getting that to be the chose on the Core 2 Duo, but that's what made me get the Core Time 2.

Will they be compatible with original Pebble straps like the Hammer strap?

Was really excited but wouldn't be able to daily drive in work as it has a microphone, any thoughts on a watch version without a microphone?

This is the first time I've ever preordered a product. I'm very excited to get this and start hacking on it!

I understand the perspective, Pebble 2 (c2d) looks much better than the original, even better in person. I dig the Time also, but I got the Pebble Steel recently, it's pretty awesome looking too (hadn't gotten one before because thought it would look bad). I'm withholding judgement until I touch it.

I hope these are available later through a direct purchase! The only way it's viable for me as a Brazilian to get these is if someone I know is travelling to the US. Right now tariffs on imports are completely insane... I could buy a galaxy watch for the same price, but I want a Pebble ;-;

most exciting launch in the past 13 years! preordered!

I'm so excited to get one!! >w<

Oh my god??? The smartwatch industry has been shit since pebble was trashed by fitbit, this is so needed!!!

Preordered a Time 2! I was distraught when my Pebble 2 that I bought on clearance at Target gave up the ghost after only a few months. Will these have storage for music, and the ability to playback audio to other devices?

Very exciting but you maaaybe ought to not use the name "Core 2 Duo" which was very much an Intel processor and probably has a trademark en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_C...

Yeah, there is an insane person here right now. Hopefully we can rectify this soon, really appreciate Canadians right now ❤️ We hate this more than you, fighting from the inside.

Is this initial wave of pre-orders the only way this product will be available or will there be other rounds of pre-orders/available inventory on an official “launch” date?

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Originally ordered the very first one off kickstarter. I can’t believe you’re back with a new watch. Backed and can’t wait to get the new version. If you never got one before and are on the fence. Go for it. You will not be disappointed.

Cool! I really hope this is succesfull and Pebble is able to make a sustainable comeback.

I will look into these eventually. My og pebble is still alive and kicking!

I ordered the one that comes soonest!

Wow, those look really rad. Nicely done!

Hi, can you please check your payment provider or add additional payment methods (e.g. bank transfer)? I tried two credit cards (Mastercard, from Austrian banks), both have been declined.

I had the original and it was fun. I would ask - any chance we could sneak Google pay or something on one? I'd like to pay for bus with one.

the white Core 2 is gorgeous. Ordered!