I have a Pebble Time Steel, and I couldn't disagree more about it being redundant..
I don't care about apps or watch faces or any of that stuff.. I use it for (1) notifications and (2) the calendar timeline..
Being able to glance at my wrist when I get an email or a phone call (or any notification) without having to fish my phone out of my pocket, especially in the winter when it's deep inside my coat, is invaluable.. I can quickly decide "do I need to deal with this right now" (which for me, during the work day, is important).
Being able to tap the down button and see the next thing in my calendar (or the thing after that, etc) is also super useful.
For me personally, that's the killer app, and it's why I am so sad that Pebble is gone, because their calendar timeline was innovative and super useful (to me at least), and combined with quickly checking notifications, made my Pebble Time as essential as my wallet when leaving the house.
Also, it looks great.. Better than any other smart watch that provides the same functionality.. And the battery lasts for a week..
Ok I'm going to stop, because now I'm just bumming myself out that my Time Steel 2 will never arrive.. :-(
Totally agree. I haven't owned a Pebble, but I have been wearing a Microsoft Band 24/7 for over two years and really depend on its functionality now. Quickly scrolling through email, texts (and occasionally replying), calendar, stocks - all from a quick to use interface is a real time saver. It also tracks my sleep every night and wakes me up in the morning in an unobtrusive way that my partner appreciates (no more alarm clock/phone alarm). I also track my steps, heart rate, and workouts every day, but the fitness stuff is a bonus to me and I would still find the Band very useful without it. Unfortunately, it looks like the Band has been abandoned by Microsoft, so like you I'm a little bummed out and will have to start looking at alternatives (once my supply of Bands runs out anyway...)
I don't care about apps or watch faces or any of that stuff.. I use it for (1) notifications and (2) the calendar timeline..
Being able to glance at my wrist when I get an email or a phone call (or any notification) without having to fish my phone out of my pocket, especially in the winter when it's deep inside my coat, is invaluable.. I can quickly decide "do I need to deal with this right now" (which for me, during the work day, is important).
Being able to tap the down button and see the next thing in my calendar (or the thing after that, etc) is also super useful.
For me personally, that's the killer app, and it's why I am so sad that Pebble is gone, because their calendar timeline was innovative and super useful (to me at least), and combined with quickly checking notifications, made my Pebble Time as essential as my wallet when leaving the house.
Also, it looks great.. Better than any other smart watch that provides the same functionality.. And the battery lasts for a week..
Ok I'm going to stop, because now I'm just bumming myself out that my Time Steel 2 will never arrive.. :-(