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CES 2013: COOKOO Watch Brings 'Bluetooth Smart' Connectivity to iOS Devices
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because that's so hard to do.
Yes.
Try to take your phone on on ski hill where temperature are -35 with wind chill and your phone is in your pocket deep inside 2 sweaters and a snow jacket. At least this watch will tell you if it worth the effort to take it out or not...
Yeah, I know many adults do not, mostly I was responding to the attitude of the other post which implied watches are no longer valid. And as you mentioned, while your phone is in your pocket and easily accessible, a watch on your wrist is still much more convenient....and they look nice.
I actually have a small collection because I enjoy watches as a fashion accessory. It's one of the few accessories men have.----------
It's as if everyone ignored the old man who's phone was across the room in his coat pocket. How hard is it to accept that not everyone has their phone in their pocket (on their person) at all times?
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Quick look around the room....3 women....3 watches. 2 men...2 watches.
I'll check in other venues (more casual...younger) later...but I suspect that all these implications that a majority of people no longer wear watches is completely bogus and based on assumption.
Yeah, I know many adults do not, mostly I was responding to the attitude of the other post which implied watches are no longer valid. And as you mentioned, while your phone is in your pocket and easily accessible, a watch on your wrist is still much more convenient....and they look nice.
True enough. But I go back to my first comment on this story, which was, if you want to wear a nice watch as a fashion accessory, would you choose this COOKOO watch? I'm guessing no.
The reason I didn't buy another watch right away when my cheap one broke was that I was going to wait and buy a decently nice one. While I was waiting, though, I kinda got used to not wearing a watch. As a side benefit, unlearning the habit of constantly checking the time on my watch allowed me to loosen up and relax, and I think it was a significant destressor in my life too.
I think the face is nice, but I find the strap cheesy and the chassis a bit to thick. For now I'm passing on this one, but the face did tempt me. Eagerly awaiting my Pebble.
Well, the idea is interesting. However I can only imagine this being useful if you're home and, say, you have your phone charging in a room and you're somewhere else in the house and rather than missing a call/notification, you would be notified via this watch.
This looks a lot more attractive and interesting than the Pebble to me.
Wearable computing seems like the next 'big thing' - I wonder when and if Apple will pounce and possibly send the competition back to the drawing board. I think smart watches (anyone remember SPOT?), are probably the next step now that every tech-head now has a smart phone and folks are now looking for the 'next thing'.
I just can't see Google Glass taking off as a mass-market product just yet and not because it screams "dweeb". At least in the states, where eye contact is so important, that having an always-on device right on your eye will be socially acceptable or even cool for a little time yet.
Interesting all around to see how this market will unfold with or without Apple.
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Ha! I wish it was smaller! It's friggin' thick, man!
Wearable computing seems like the next 'big thing' - I wonder when and if Apple will pounce and possibly send the competition back to the drawing board. I think smart watches (anyone remember SPOT?), are probably the next step now that every tech-head now has a smart phone and folks are now looking for the 'next thing'.
I just can't see Google Glass taking off as a mass-market product just yet and not because it screams "dweeb". At least in the states, where eye contact is so important, that having an always-on device right on your eye will be socially acceptable or even cool for a little time yet.
Interesting all around to see how this market will unfold with or without Apple.
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Ha! I wish it was smaller! It's friggin' thick, man!
This - Then the display could be useful for all kinds of stuff that is missing on this watch.
Nobody remembers Dick Tracy? Sparkle Plenty? The wrist phone is finally here, just as my vintage copies of Popular Science predicted!
The iPhone will be like a base station in the pocket or purse. Siri will dial, give verbal directions, read Yelp reviews of some trendy coffee shop...whatever doesn't actually require a "big" screen.
It could also hook up with in-ear speakers, or hearing aid sorts of devices and would serve to relay your voice thru the iPhone while the audio part would come thru the ear pieces.
Soon we can be annoyed by people constantly talking into their wrist area (hopefully not more imaginative areas).
The iPhone will be like a base station in the pocket or purse. Siri will dial, give verbal directions, read Yelp reviews of some trendy coffee shop...whatever doesn't actually require a "big" screen.
It could also hook up with in-ear speakers, or hearing aid sorts of devices and would serve to relay your voice thru the iPhone while the audio part would come thru the ear pieces.
Soon we can be annoyed by people constantly talking into their wrist area (hopefully not more imaginative areas).
What he said!
This seems to be an ugly watch and the purpose seems very limited. Not something I want.
Yes.
Try to take your phone on on ski hill where temperature are -35 with wind chill and your phone is in your pocket deep inside 2 sweaters and a snow jacket. At least this watch will tell you if it worth the effort to take it out or not...
You're enjoying a day on the mountain - unplug for a few hours for christ sakes
You're enjoying a day on the mountain - unplug for a few hours for christ sakes
lol +1
I could see if it was a stylish accessory...maybe something elegant you could wear when at an event, but want to keep the tech low-profile. But this thing just screams "Hey! Look at the paperweight on my wrist!"
Exactly this. I was watching the video thinking it was quite good, until I remembered that I no longer wear a watch because I just use my phone.
Yes.
Try to take your phone on on ski hill where temperature are -35 with wind chill and your phone is in your pocket deep inside 2 sweaters and a snow jacket. At least this watch will tell you if it worth the effort to take it out or not...
Or,
imagine you are in the middle of a parachute jump and it can tell you not to forget to pull the cord.
try to be run over by a car swimming in the ocean / be under water
(the thing is supposed to be waterproof)
I am sure we can find more activities we do 24/7 without our iPhones near by.
Why do so many folks not understand how useful messages on a watch can be? Do you wear a wrist watch or pocket watch? Sounds like this watch doesn't show the message or caller info, but I could certainly see this being useful in a watch that does show the info.
If I'm driving and a text comes in or alarm goes off, do I want to contort to get my phone out of my pants pocket or would I rather glance at my wrist?
However, this watch is crazy huge. Make it slim and attractive and have a high res display that can show your text message, alarm info, caller name, etc. and I'd be all over it.
If I'm driving and a text comes in or alarm goes off, do I want to contort to get my phone out of my pants pocket or would I rather glance at my wrist?
However, this watch is crazy huge. Make it slim and attractive and have a high res display that can show your text message, alarm info, caller name, etc. and I'd be all over it.
Terrible video
Ugh, the song is such a bad choice for this video. And its a terrible song on its own. Watch is crazy bulky, I'd rather wait for Apple to take a real shot at wearable tech.
Ugh, the song is such a bad choice for this video. And its a terrible song on its own. Watch is crazy bulky, I'd rather wait for Apple to take a real shot at wearable tech.
Interesting... they filmed the ad in Hong Kong and most of those people are my friends.
Looks quite interested, but probably will wait until version two before I consider getting it for myself.
Looks quite interested, but probably will wait until version two before I consider getting it for myself.
Forget the watch - the keyfob sounds more interesting.
Locates your phone, battery warning, camera trigger, 1 year standby, replaceable battery.
Basically a lot of the cool "remote" features of the watch, sans display (and likely waterproof-ness), but for $40, it's a whole lot easier to try out, and I don't have to show it off or replace my existing nice watch.
http://www.connectedevice.com/cookoo-keyfob/
Locates your phone, battery warning, camera trigger, 1 year standby, replaceable battery.
Basically a lot of the cool "remote" features of the watch, sans display (and likely waterproof-ness), but for $40, it's a whole lot easier to try out, and I don't have to show it off or replace my existing nice watch.
http://www.connectedevice.com/cookoo-keyfob/
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Yes, I would advice you to ask your wife if shes interested in swapping her Rolex for an over-sized geek watch before you place an order.
PS: Even Rolexes needs service once in a while.
I got the COOKOO watch, I love the design, but I got the same battery issues like they are described here: http://miapple.me/2013/03/03/cookoo-watch-review-a-smart-watch-for-iphone-and-ipad/
bluetooth watch
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Hey guys. I am also going to introduce a great side for bluetooh watches. This site provides you the best bluetooth watches which will make you life more easier. Just go to the site http://www.cookoowatch.com and get more information about the bluetooth watches. This is the best site to get to know about the bluetooth watches.