Pebble Watches for iPhone and Android-Smartphone have broken all records on Kickstarter
This year, the California-based company Pebble Technology has submitted a draft smartwatch Pebble, which can be synchronized via Bluetooth with the iPhone and phones based on Android.
At the start of the project, according to experts, we had approximately $ 100,000. To obtain the necessary financing company turned to venture capital funds, however, despite the success of the project, investors are not interested in it. After unsuccessful attempts to obtain financing in the traditional way, the developers turned to crowd funding service Kickstarter. In just two hours after the announcement of the project site could raise the necessary $ 100,000. The idea was so pleased with the users, which in a month raised more than $ 10 million.
Pebble watches for iPhone and Android-Smartphone
Funds raised through the channels Kickstarter, go to the wholesale purchase of accessories, starting production and certification of Bluetooth.
Tell you more about the smart watch, the project of which was developed over three years.
At the first glance the gadget seems to be quite common, affects its functionality. Due to the integrated bluetooth-module during the synchronization of the watch with the phone on the display appears the number of the human caller. By means of the watch can be configured a playlist player, phone, watch out for e-mail messages from social networks, use the calendar and weather forecast, viewing information from different applications. The smartwatch will be a great gift for people interested in sports. Cycling enthusiasts can use Pebble as the on-board computer, if connected Pebble to a GPS-module of the smartphone, the display shows information about the current speed, distance, etc. The same functionality is useful in a variety of settings - from golf to ordinary jogging.
Pebble watches for iPhone and Android-Smartphone
At Pebble is used a display in size of 144x168 pixels, created by technology of "electronic ink” (e-ink).
Electronic paper forms an image of reflected light and can store text and graphics for quite a long time. These screens retain 60% more power than conventional LCD, in which for imaging is used the lumen of the matrix. According to the developers, the watch will operate without recharging for 7 days. Charging the battery will be carried out via USB.
Pebble watches for iPhone and Android-Smartphone
A revolutionary electronic paper display shows time and date. Feature of the watch is a customizable interface: the user can get by connecting to the Internet the dial’s new design. The display is protected by a durable coating which is resistant to scratches.
The first models of Pebble will be released in August 2012.
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