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'Pebble' smartwatch raises $2 million

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Apr 2012 1:54 User comments (3)

'Pebble' smartwatch raises $2 million

The extremely popular Kickstarter project "Pebble" has raised $2 million in under 72 hours.
Pebble is a smartwatch that syncs with iOS and Android via Bluetooth, including the addition of apps.

The company only hoped to raise $100,000 before May, and the project has clearly exceeded expectations.

200 lucky backers were able to pledge just $99 to get the device, while everyone else will need to pay $115 or more to have the device. The watch will eventually retail for over $150.

There are currently over 14,200 backers of the project.

View details of the incredible little smartwatch here: Pebble Smartwatch on KickStarter

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3 user comments

113.4.2012 14:48

Wow...a 21st century wrist calculator! LOL (embarrassed to admit that I want one.)

214.4.2012 13:34

After watching the video. I'm buying one. Just wish I knew about it sooner, would have gotten the dev one.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 14 Apr 2012 @ 1:38

314.4.2012 18:47

they have this back in the day where people can't tell time, why bother getting this?

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