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February 2014
(81%)
122 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(73%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slick design
Loads of apps
Excellent design update makes Pebble look like a watch you'd wear on a date. Software updates bring new APIs for developers to build on. Capable app store
Surprisingly full of great apps already. The already strong notification system sees better integra
It's puuuuurty. The Pebble Steel's main goal is just to look more respectable than the nerd-toy it is
And it pulls that off wonderfully. Between the two bands included
It's easy to find the setup that works for you. And on top of that
The nice-looking
Best look Pebble yet
Color e
Paper display
Extra
Long battery life
Works with iOS
Android
A classic
Sharplooking design
Works with iPhones and Android phones
Screen readable in bright daylight
Swimand showerfriendly
Builtin pedometer for persistent fitness tracking
Wide variety of quirky apps.
Classier design
Decent battery life
Expanded app store
You really do get battery life of 4days
Even with a fair bit of use. Disabling the backlight seems to give a few more days
The new Android Wear integration means you can now reply to text messages directly from the watch with some stock answers or usi
Class leading battery life
Comfortable strap
Premium feel
Great design
Decent Battery Life
Intuitive Functionality
Comfortable
Looks like a real watch
Five day battery life
IOS and Android compatible
App store has bags of potential
Premium design
Metal and leather straps included
Ease of use
Expanding apps library
Phone sync recognises multiple Pebble devices
Works with Android and iOS
Excellent battery life
Easy to use
The editors didn't like
Slightly lightweight still
UI can be hard to navigate at times
The price might scare away thrifty shoppers
But they'd be best steered toward the original Pebble. The app store is a little rough around the edges. Some developers still think we want to type on our watches. Android software delays make this an iOSonly
Most of my quibbles with the Pebble are small
But they're magnified all the more considering everything around them is so stupid simple and good. You can't customise how long a notification stays on the screen
For instance. Notifications auto-dismiss af
More expensive
Too much bezel
Limited colors so far
Longer wait time
Older technology compared to competition
Onboard storage limited to eight apps at a time
Still requires charging twice a week
Lacks heartrate monitor or more advanced fitness features
Minor build flaws
Limited display
No Windows Phone support
Struggling to find anything worth mentioning really
The screen resolution is low (and monochrome) compared to the more expensive smartwatches and that does give it a retro look
But it's fine for my needs. I don't need to display images or videos or pl
Large bezel remains
Lost charm of original model
Not as feature rich as its rivals
More expensive than the standard Pebble
More expensive than original Pebble
Screen could be a bit bigger
Slow menu
Apps don't offer much unless you can find one that really makes a difference for you
The Pebble Steel could serve people well if the following holds true:Do you like wearing watches?Can you wear a masculine-looking watch that doesn't look like fine jewelry?Do you crave the usefulness of the apps and faces available?Do you have an extra $2...
Published: 2014-02-23, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
The Pebble Steel is both simple and simplified, and very exciting. It's the first piece of wearable technology that fits with my individual workflow, because the Bluetooth-based pairing process is easy, and because Pebble is universally understood to be a...
Elegant, high-end design, Easy to use, Customizable watch faces, Growing app store and feature set
Expensive
The Pebble Steel is as mature as smartwatches come; it couples sophisticated design with a burgeoning Pebble app store, and cements its place atop the competition...
Published: 2014-04-13, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
It's much dressier than the original Pebble. You wear a nice watch to a wedding or a funeral, and you could wear this. Not the original Pebble, Swappable leather or metal bands, all you need is a little tiny screwdriver, Notifications on your wrist. Somet
It's the same Pebble in a new case. There actually aren't any other differences, besides a charging LED and a bit more memory, The Pebble App (for Android at least) is rubbish. It crashes often, loses visibility of the Pebble, and refuses to reconnect, Th
When I ordered the Pebble Steel, I was excited. I liked the original Pebble, and I wanted it in a fancier case. I watched the announcement at CES, and I was hopeful.That we ordered the Pebble in January, and it didn't arrive until April, didn't really hel...
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Published: 2014-02-15, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
"Wear it with a suit" pretty, Great iOS and Android performance, Simple mission
No notification customisation, No fitness applications, Outdated feature-set
If you want a smartwatch that doesn't look terrible and you want it right now, then sure. The Pebble Steel is pretty much the only option out there that combines the best notifications-on-your-wrist-ness of a smartwatch, the style of a legitimate piece of...
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Published: 2014-02-01, Author: Arnold , review by: mrgadget.com.au
Abstract: In January this year, with much excitement, I posted up that I had ordered the new improved Pebble , the Pebble Steel , that was announced at CES 2014. The website mentioned that stock was limited and there would be possible delays, but I didn't expect it...
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Published: 2014-01-29, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Pebble Steel is a greatlooking wristwatch with topend construction. A growing list of apps can be swapped on and off of the watch, via easytouse iPhone or Android control apps. And, at long last, there's an app store.
Costs $100 more than the original Pebble despite offering the same underlying hardware. Only holds eight apps at a time. No microphone, speaker, touch screen, or color display. Fitness apps don't offer the same experience as a standalone device
Equal parts fashionable and functional, the Pebble Steel leaps to the top of the smartwatch heap, but does so by improving existing tech rather than adding something totally new....
Slightly lightweight still, UI can be hard to navigate at times
The first Pebble smartwatch was a breakout hit, but it lacked something on the style front. The Pebble Steel rectifies that to some degree, and does it without charging a hefty premium. Given that stocks are going to be limited, this is sure to be a sell...
Elegant, high-end design, Easy to use, Customizable watch faces, Growing app store and feature set
Expensive
The Pebble Steel is as mature as smartwatches come; it couples sophisticated design with a burgeoning Pebble app store, and cements its place atop the competition...
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Published: 2014-12-16, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.in
Abstract: I've been keen on smartwatches pretty much since day one. I get a lot of emails, texts, and assorted notifications, most of them garbage but some vitally important. Having a glancable screen on my wrist makes life infinitely easier. But smartwatches have ...
