From fdd80eadcc2f147d0198d94b7b908764778184a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Cleberg Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:18:55 -0500 Subject: format line wrapping and fix escaped characters --- content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md | 162 +++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 84 deletions(-) (limited to 'content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md') diff --git a/content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md b/content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md index 98ec7bf..d76015a 100644 --- a/content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md +++ b/content/blog/2022-04-09-pinetime.md @@ -9,48 +9,46 @@ draft = false ## Overview -The [PineTime](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/) is an open-source -smartwatch, created by [PINE64](https://www.pine64.org). Originally -announced in September 2019, this ARM-based watch is a fantastic option -for users who want the benefits of a modern smartwatch with the backing -of open-source components and software. +The [PineTime](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/) is an open-source smartwatch, +created by [PINE64](https://www.pine64.org). Originally announced in September +2019, this ARM-based watch is a fantastic option for users who want the benefits +of a modern smartwatch with the backing of open-source components and software. ## Product Specifications -I won\'t dive into too many details that you can find on [the product -page](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/), but I wanted to point out the -prices for each watch and the primary functions: +I won't dive into too many details that you can find on [the product +page](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/), but I wanted to point out the prices +for each watch and the primary functions: 1. Price: - - \$26.99 (Sealed) - - \$24.99 (Dev Kit) - - \$51.98 (One Sealed + One Dev Kit) + - $26.99 (Sealed) + - $24.99 (Dev Kit) + - $51.98 (One Sealed + One Dev Kit) 2. Primary Functionality: - - Clock (+ Smartphone Sync) - - Pedometer - - Heart Rate Monitor - - Sleep Monitor - - Calories burned - - Messaging - - Smartphone Notifications - - Media Controls + - Clock (+ Smartphone Sync) + - Pedometer + - Heart Rate Monitor + - Sleep Monitor + - Calories burned + - Messaging + - Smartphone Notifications + - Media Controls # Unboxing -Now, my PineTime was ordered on 2022-02-17, shipped on 2022-02-22, and -was delivered on 2022-03-23. With the current delays on shipping times -around the world (and the semiconductor shortage), a month for delivery -from China seems reasonable to me. +Now, my PineTime was ordered on 2022-02-17, shipped on 2022-02-22, and was +delivered on 2022-03-23. With the current delays on shipping times around the +world (and the semiconductor shortage), a month for delivery from China seems +reasonable to me. -The packaging is simple, and the watch comes with instructions, -technical information, the watch, and a charger (it does not include a -USB wall adapter). +The packaging is simple, and the watch comes with instructions, technical +information, the watch, and a charger (it does not include a USB wall adapter). -The watch itself was able to turn on immediately when I pulled it out of -the box, but the battery was depleted and required charging right away. +The watch itself was able to turn on immediately when I pulled it out of the +box, but the battery was depleted and required charging right away. ![PineTime Box Contents](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime_box_contents.png) @@ -59,62 +57,60 @@ Contents](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime_bo ## Watch OS: InfiniTime -While turning on the watch for the first time, some of the main design -choices you can see in the watch OS, +While turning on the watch for the first time, some of the main design choices +you can see in the watch OS, [InfiniTime](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/InfiniTime), are: -- A square bezel, not too thin against the sides of the watch. -- A simple, rubber band. -- Basic font and screen pixel design. -- Swipe gestures to access other screens. +- A square bezel, not too thin against the sides of the watch. +- A simple, rubber band. +- Basic font and screen pixel design. +- Swipe gestures to access other screens. ![PineTime Screens](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime.png) -The OS itself is fantastic in terms of functionality for me. It does -exactly what a smartwatch should do - track time, steps, heart rates, -and connect to another smart device, without being overly burdensome to -the user. +The OS itself is fantastic in terms of functionality for me. It does exactly +what a smartwatch should do - track time, steps, heart rates, and connect to +another smart device, without being overly burdensome to the user. -My only gripe so far is that it\'s *really* difficult to swipe to -different screens, such as pulling down the notification tray. I\'m not -sure if this is an OS or hardware issue, but it makes it quite hard to -quickly move around the screens. +My only gripe so far is that it's *really* difficult to swipe to different +screens, such as pulling down the notification tray. I'm not sure if this is an +OS or hardware issue, but it makes it quite hard to quickly move around the +screens. -However, my absolute favorite design choice is that the button the side -turns the screen on and off and tilting/waving my wrist doesn\'t -accidentally turn on the screen. With other watches, I absolutely hated -not being able to turn off the raise-to-wake or wave features (i.e., -blinding myself while wearing a watch at night because I moved my arm). +However, my absolute favorite design choice is that the button the side turns +the screen on and off and tilting/waving my wrist doesn't accidentally turn on +the screen. With other watches, I absolutely hated not being able to turn off +the raise-to-wake or wave features (i.e., blinding myself while wearing a watch +at night because I moved my arm). ## iOS App: InfiniLink Since I am using iOS as my primary mobile device OS, I am using the -[InfiniLink](https://github.com/xan-m/InfiniLink) app to connect my -watch. +[InfiniLink](https://github.com/xan-m/InfiniLink) app to connect my watch. This app provides the following for PineTime owners: -- Firmware updates -- Steps -- Charts -- Notifications +- Firmware updates +- Steps +- Charts +- Notifications -I mashed up a few screenshots to show off the home page, menu, firmware -update, and notification test screens: +I mashed up a few screenshots to show off the home page, menu, firmware update, +and notification test screens: ![InfiniLink Home](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_home.png) -Another big feature of InfiniLink is the ability to track pedometer -steps in a collection of beautiful graphs, with the option to change -your step goal and add in manual steps. +Another big feature of InfiniLink is the ability to track pedometer steps in a +collection of beautiful graphs, with the option to change your step goal and add +in manual steps. ![InfiniLink Steps](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_steps.png) -Finally, there are charts to display the battery percentage and heart -rates over time. This area also comes with an option to clear data. +Finally, there are charts to display the battery percentage and heart rates over +time. This area also comes with an option to clear data. ![InfiniLink Charts](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_charts.png) @@ -123,36 +119,34 @@ Charts](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_ch ## Pros -After wearing my watch for a few weeks, I have mostly positive thoughts -about the watch so far. In the past, I have owned smartwatches by -FitBit, Fossil, Apple, etc. - **but I prefer the PineTime over all of -those watches**. +After wearing my watch for a few weeks, I have mostly positive thoughts about +the watch so far. In the past, I have owned smartwatches by FitBit, Fossil, +Apple, etc. - **but I prefer the PineTime over all of those watches**. -The PineTime strips out all the unnecessary features and performs the -functions that it provides effectively and efficiently. +The PineTime strips out all the unnecessary features and performs the functions +that it provides effectively and efficiently. -The battery life is amazing on this device. By default, the watch seems -to last anywhere from a few days to a week before dying. +The battery life is amazing on this device. By default, the watch seems to last +anywhere from a few days to a week before dying. -And of course, it\'s open source and backed by some of the most -dedicated enthusiasts and developers I\'ve seen. Watching the Matrix -channel, forums, and website have been exciting to see. +And of course, it's open source and backed by some of the most dedicated +enthusiasts and developers I've seen. Watching the Matrix channel, forums, and +website have been exciting to see. ## Cons -If I had to complain about anything, it would simply be the small bugs -in some features that can be contributed to the companion apps more than -the watch itself. +If I had to complain about anything, it would simply be the small bugs in some +features that can be contributed to the companion apps more than the watch +itself. -A regular user would want native notification support out-of-the-box, -which is the biggest item not working for me at the moment. +A regular user would want native notification support out-of-the-box, which is +the biggest item not working for me at the moment. -My only other complaint is that the battery indicator on the watch -doesn\'t seem accurate when it\'s nearing depletion - it seems that -there\'s a bit of battery life left and then my watch is dead very -suddenly after. This could just be me misinterpreting the battery level -icons, but it has fooled me a few times into thinking I had more battery -left than I actually did. +My only other complaint is that the battery indicator on the watch doesn't seem +accurate when it's nearing depletion - it seems that there's a bit of battery +life left and then my watch is dead very suddenly after. This could just be me +misinterpreting the battery level icons, but it has fooled me a few times into +thinking I had more battery left than I actually did. -Other than those small items, I really do love this watch and am glad I -replaced my Apple Watch with the PineTime. +Other than those small items, I really do love this watch and am glad I replaced +my Apple Watch with the PineTime. -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2