available on the Pebble. “We don’t necessarily try to redesign the
watch, but rather the experience,” says Solomon. “Then again,
I speak from a nerd zone.” He means that, in Pebble models
other than the petite and pretty Pebble Round, the priority is
on performance rather than looks. Which is not to say that the
Pebble Time watches are ugly. They’re not. They’re perhaps a
bit less slick looking than some, but that comes down to carefully
weighed decisions.
One interesting detail that differentiates the Pebble Time
from competitors, for example, is the use of external buttons
rather than a touch screen. “If we have a touch screen, what does
that bring to the table?” asks Solomon, referencing the physically active community that makes up the majority of Pebble
adopters. The Pebble watches are very water resistant, but a
touch screen does not work underwater, or when wet. Looking
at a screen and having to touch multiple spots on it to perform
simple tasks takes too much time and attention. It’s an unneeded
interruption. Not to mention, the buttons deliver a more typically watch-like experience. Another interesting tech detail is the
always on, color e-paper display with LED backlight. It may look
less sharp than some, but it does the job, remains visible even in
strong sunlight, and takes up much less battery Y