Core Devices Starts 14,000 Pebble Round 2 Units in Late July After May Delay
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 15
Core Devices Starts 14,000 Pebble Round 2 Units in Late July After May Delay
3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 15
Summary
Late July is now the target for Pebble Round 2 production after a case-manufacturing problem pushed the start back from May; Core Devices expects about two months to build all 14,000 preordered watches.
More than 19,000 Pebble Time 2 devices have already shipped, giving a clearer picture of current quality issues as Round 2 nears production.
Core Devices said it has replaced 330 Time 2 units—1.7% of shipments—with short battery life the most common defect, while some touchscreen problems can be fixed through software updates.
51 customers reported cracked display glass and 32 reported faulty buttons; affected users will get support beyond the 30-day warranty, with free screen replacements available for a limited time.
Software fixes for inaccurate step and sleep tracking are also in development, while the company weighs selling replacement parts to let customers repair devices themselves.