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It really was. I still have my Pebble classic on my wrist, and patiently wait for a similarly priced and spec'd (B&W eInk screen, HR sensor, simple look) watch

It really was. I still have my Pebble classic on my wrist, and patiently wait for a similarly priced and spec'd (B&W eInk screen, HR sensor, simple look) watch to the Pebble 2 so I can retire it. I was genuinely bummed when they announced they aren't going ahead with Pebble 2 shipments because of their closure.

mateuszf 9y ago
Hi, I'm wondering about buying a used Pebble 2. Does it make any sense though? Isn't it using some services now maintained by Fitbit which they can shut down at any point?
- deadonarrival 9y ago
  You can still buy them new [1] but fitbit is discontinuing support and services on June 30th. [2] 1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KM4NCP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mB-IAbQ18Y38T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KM4NCP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mB-I... 2. https://dev.fitbit.com/blog/2018-01-24-pebble-support/ https://dev.fitbit.com/blog/2018-01-24-pebble-support/
- stevewillows 9y ago
  While the servers are going down in June, projects like https://rebble.io https://rebble.io are moving toward replacing those services. For the last release of the Pebble app, they included a dev mode which allows us to change the path for the store. We'll see how it goes, but I bought a Pebble 2 HR a few months ago and love it. This is my third Pebble.
  - mateuszf 9y ago
    Thanks. Just ordered Pebble Time Steel
    - stevewillows 9y ago
      If you ever find that the screen starts to tear, check this post on reddit for a quick fix. https://redd.it/4fgn6e https://redd.it/4fgn6e It most likely won't happen, but if it does, its an easy fix.
wlesieutre 9y ago
Someone linked me this last time Pebble came up: https://us.amazfit.com/shop/bip?variant=336750 https://us.amazfit.com/shop/bip?variant=336750 Heart rate data is stuck in their ecosystem and it doesn't have any open ended app capabilities, but for $60 on GearBest it's definitely interesting
- albertgoeswoof 9y ago
  This actually looks amazing, 30-45 days of battery life! thanks!
- madez 9y ago
  > Heart rate data is stuck in their ecosystem Unless you live in a country where every user can demand the release of the data about them. In Germany (and AFAIK all of the EU) for example, that is the case. Besides that, I consider unfriendly design like that a big reason not to buy a product. Why buy a product you know you need to send legal letters to the developer just for properly using it?
- blutack 9y ago
  Gadgetbridge claims decent compatibility - does anyone have any experience? https://github.com/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/wiki/Amazfit-Bip https://github.com/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/wiki/Amazfit-...

mateuszf 9y ago

Hi, I'm wondering about buying a used Pebble 2. Does it make any sense though? Isn't it using some services now maintained by Fitbit which they can shut down at any point?

deadonarrival 9y ago
You can still buy them new [1] but fitbit is discontinuing support and services on June 30th. [2] 1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KM4NCP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mB-IAbQ18Y38T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KM4NCP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mB-I... 2. https://dev.fitbit.com/blog/2018-01-24-pebble-support/ https://dev.fitbit.com/blog/2018-01-24-pebble-support/
stevewillows 9y ago
While the servers are going down in June, projects like https://rebble.io https://rebble.io are moving toward replacing those services. For the last release of the Pebble app, they included a dev mode which allows us to change the path for the store. We'll see how it goes, but I bought a Pebble 2 HR a few months ago and love it. This is my third Pebble.
- mateuszf 9y ago
  Thanks. Just ordered Pebble Time Steel
  - stevewillows 9y ago
    If you ever find that the screen starts to tear, check this post on reddit for a quick fix. https://redd.it/4fgn6e https://redd.it/4fgn6e It most likely won't happen, but if it does, its an easy fix.

wlesieutre 9y ago

Someone linked me this last time Pebble came up: https://us.amazfit.com/shop/bip?variant=336750 https://us.amazfit.com/shop/bip?variant=336750 Heart rate data is stuck in their ecosystem and it doesn't have any open ended app capabilities, but for $60 on GearBest it's definitely interesting

albertgoeswoof 9y ago
This actually looks amazing, 30-45 days of battery life! thanks!
madez 9y ago
> Heart rate data is stuck in their ecosystem Unless you live in a country where every user can demand the release of the data about them. In Germany (and AFAIK all of the EU) for example, that is the case. Besides that, I consider unfriendly design like that a big reason not to buy a product. Why buy a product you know you need to send legal letters to the developer just for properly using it?
blutack 9y ago
Gadgetbridge claims decent compatibility - does anyone have any experience? https://github.com/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/wiki/Amazfit-Bip https://github.com/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/wiki/Amazfit-...