The author has reversed their initial negative stance on the Core Devices Core 2 Duo smartwatch and decided to place a pre-order, mainly due to witnessing the smartwatch in action during a demonstration by Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky.
The demonstration helped the author see the smartwatch as a real product rather than just a concept, creating a sense of authenticity and transparency about the development process.
The approach taken in presenting the Core 2 Duo was modest and honest, without hype or over-promotion, which appealed to the author and added to the charm of the product.
While acknowledging that the smartwatch may not be a necessity given existing high-quality options, the author emphasizes the importance of supporting smaller brands like Pebble in their passion projects.
The decision to pre-order the Core 2 Duo was driven more by a desire to support wearable tech innovation and smaller brands rather than a practical need for the product.
The author acknowledges having other advanced wearable devices but expresses openness to trying out the Core 2 Duo upon its arrival, even if it may not replace their current tech setup.