The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch

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The new $225 Pebble Time 2 smartwatch feels like a toy, . The refreshed version smartwatch brand, rebooted by its original founder, feels casual, fun, and playful, — not like a mini-computer . Its quirky watchfaces and simple a sort of hacker energy, while its physical buttons, e-paper screen, and long battery life provide .

’ll notice Pebble Time 2 device looks nothing . touchscreen display, the Pebble opts for a color e-paper screen. a , from sporty straps to high-end metals and leather, the Pebble Time 2 has a silicone watch band, making a Swatch rival than a fancy smartwatch. And instead of picking between different aluminum finishes, , the Pebble Time 2 offers a choice of colors: blue, red, silver, or black wrapped around its stainless silver or black.

The watch’s 64-color e-paper screen is always on, backlit () with a . Like almost everything , you can customize this, too. (I a single tap instead of two.)

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