Core Devices, founded by former Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky, has announced two new smartwatches running PebbleOS. The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 bring back the spirit of Pebble watches with modern features and extended battery life. This article will discuss everything about the latest Core smartwatches, including their price in Nepal.
Core Smartwatches Overview
Design and Display
The Core 2 Duo features a 1.26-inch monochrome ePaper display with 144 x 168 resolution. Additionally, it comes in a polycarbonate shell with plastic buttons. Meanwhile, the Core Time 2 offers a larger 1.5-inch e-paper display with 64 colors at 200 x 228 resolution. Furthermore, it sports a premium design with a metal frame, metal buttons, and a flat glass lens that reduces glare. Both watches accommodate standard 22mm straps for customization.
Features and Performance
Both smartwatches run PebbleOS, which is now open-source, and support thousands of Pebble apps and watchfaces. They also include step and sleep tracking capabilities. The Core 2 Duo comes equipped with a speaker, Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth LE chip, linear resonance actuator, barometer, and electronic compass. In contrast, the Core Time 2 adds touch input support, a heart rate monitor, microphone, and speaker, but lacks a barometer and compass. The Core Time 2 also boasts water resistance (targeting IPX8 rating) and impressive 30-day battery life.
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Connectivity
Both watches will work with a companion app available for Android and iOS devices, ensuring broad compatibility across different smartphones.
Core Smartwatches Specifications
| Specification | Core 2 Duo | Core Time 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.26-inch monochrome ePaper (144 x 168) | 1.5-inch 64-color e-Paper (200 x 228) |
| Build | Polycarbonate shell with plastic buttons | Metal frame with metal buttons, flat glass lens |
| Features | Speaker, Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth LE chip, linear resonance actuator, barometer, electronic compass | Touch input, heart rate monitor, microphone, speaker |
| Water Resistance | Not specified | Targeting IPX8 rating |
| Battery Life | Not specified | 30 days |
| Straps | 22mm | 22mm |
| Colors | Black and White | Black and White (possible third color) |
Core Smartwatches Price in Nepal and Availability
The Core 2 Duo will be available in limited quantities via pre-order, while the Core Time 2 will be exclusive to the rePebble store. When they arrive in Nepal, prices would likely start at no less than the amounts shown below.
| Device | Price in the US (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Core 2 Duo | USD 149 | NPR 21,600 |
| Core Time 2 | USD 225 | NPR 32,600 |
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