It's the UI that's going to count... most of the picture's I've scene of hypothetical watches, have an iphone-like UI squeezed onto a watch face...pretty sure that's not how it's going to be. Just like they redesigned an new UI for mobile devices, they'll likely do it again for wearable devices.
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This won't be a watch, it will be an input device for the Apple TV like the Wii-Controller, Apple will destroy the XBox and PS4.
(And any revenue for direct sales for developers...)
(And any revenue for direct sales for developers...)
Given how much we tore those things up I can't wait to see the damage folks do with these.
Perhaps they just add $100 to the price and make apple care + part of the package
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If things like the Fuelband can have sizes so can this. Especially if it is just an add on to an idevice so it doesn't store anything in the watch. Might only need 1-2 GB for the OS
What I want to know other than the water issue is if it might be solar powered to supplement an onboard battery.
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This isn't just an idea. It is the tech they would use to implement their version. The details of that tech are trade secret so only the methodology and design are required to explain their version.
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Nothing in that video is like Apple's patent. If anything it is a step beyond Apple's patent. A concept for taking this tech, if it ever happens, to the next level.
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Really, cause I didn't see anything in their patent about folding up your iPad into a iphone and then into a watch. Or solar power, telling if your phone is spoiled etc
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All the time. Especially parties. I rarely to never wear a watch even at work. My iPhone is fine
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You pulled out one detail from a bigger whole that shows that the two are nothing alike.
Do either of you have any idea how you sound? Are you really judging people's "social status" by how much money they spend on a watch? It's no different than catty reality TV housewives judging each other by how much they spend on shoes and handbags.
I'd hope you would take a moment to stop and think about what you're doing, if these are the details that matter to you when presenting yourself to the outside world.
Actually...yes. I don't think it's uncommon for people to judge another by the type of watch they wear. It's actually pretty normal to display your social status by your timepiece, I believe. You are also right about the reality TV comment; it is no different than reality TV, but it is how some people operate. I can't say I am not a judgemental person, and I expect to be judged (positively or negatively) by everyone I meet. I think being in a certain field of work plays a big role in this, but I could be wrong. Maybe I am just a bad person for doing it, but yeah...I do judge someone's social status by their timepiece, then their suit, then their haircut, and also by their vehicle if I get the opportunity to see it.
I took a business attire course a bit back when I was in college, and they even mentioned stuff on how to dress at interviews etc. The timepiece was the first topic they discussed, so I can't be the only one!
I guess I'm a complete boor then. My friends and employers judge me on my accomplishments and skills. Anyone that would judge me on what wrist trinket I wear is not worth my time.
I think a lot of it depends on the profession. For example, in the legal field, employers will screen who they want to interview based on accomplishments, skills, and qualifications. Once it is to the interview stage, it is largely based on how well you fit the firm personality... Which is based on personality, conversation skills, interests, and professional style.
This may sound childish or catty to you, but professional associations such as law firms are places where you work in close quarters with people every day. These firms want everyone to be compatible and on a generally level playing field. Wearing wingtips, a skinny tie, and a digital watch to an interview says something about what you value and how you view yourself.
I'm not saying I wholly agree (or disagree, for that matter), but it is a smart professional move to acknowledge how the field you are in operates and make your decisions based on what you know about that field.
I've seen this before
http://www.bigbrownboxblog.com.au/av-talk/sharp-presents-wrist-sized-display-prototype
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http://www.bigbrownboxblog.com.au/av-talk/sharp-presents-wrist-sized-display-prototype
too easy to steal it..
sucks but that's gotta be a huge reason why we won't see this thing mass produced..
sucks but that's gotta be a huge reason why we won't see this thing mass produced..
icrime is for real here..
i barely ever witness crimes being committed first hand (assuming we're saying mj is not a crime ; )
the last two crimes i witnessed was a lady having her iphone snatched out of her hands on a street corner then an ipad jacked from a girl sitting in the park..
both in daylight and open public areas..
this thing though.. that opens up a whole new level of perps i'd imagine..
I want it to summon a user interface from the Cloud and beamed onto a nearby hard surface with fully interactive and customizable screens.
It not the question of if but when. Wearable computing is the next frontier, the problem is that technology needs to get to this point first.
I have not worn a watch in over twenty years. Granted, I would not voluntarily go to a cocktail or dinner party.As for business meetings, we dress in golf shirts and jeans/slacks (business casual) where I work and I am part owner of the company.
You caught me... commando.
I am 47 years old and still can't tie a tie. I win.
Fair enough. Different social hierarchies have different norms. But it was asked if people still wear watches, and the answer I gave holds... yes. In my world people are expected to dress appropriate for the occasion.
Another part of the reason a watch is key, is because it's rude to pop out your phone to check the time in the company of others, and there isn't always a clock around. OTOH one can discreetly glance at a watch with a gentle arm stretch.
