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iPhone Watch (Wristwatch) / It's coming?!

lellis2k

lellis2k

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Oct 2, 2007
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Hi Guys,

I was about to write a post asking why we don't yet have an iWatch, made by either apple or a 3rd party that links to the iPhone.

It seems so obvious to have a watch that shows your sms, emails, who's calling etc without having to get your phone out.

Some would call this lazy, I call it effiency (e.g. in a meeting, do I need to answer this vibrating phone in my pocket or not?)

So anyway, it looks like one is coming! Is this for real?

http://www.imwatch.it/en/smartwatch/imcolor/

Discuss!

Leigh
 
LG have had a watch phone out for ages but obviously hasn't gained much traction with the public. I remember meeting someone who had one and it looked extremely awkward answering a call.

Not to mention you look like a fool having your arm against your ear in that manner.
 
I wouldn't use it for answering calls, just to see who's calling then get the phone out if I wanted to answer it.

It's mostly just for convenience, this one's running android but apparently compatible with iPhone 4 or 3GS as well as Android phones and BB/WP7 next year.

It looks too good to be true IMHO but they've promised real photos/videos in august, of which today is the last today...
 
lellis2k said:
I wouldn't use it for answering calls, just to see who's calling then get the phone out if I wanted to answer it.

It's mostly just for convenience, this one's running android but apparently compatible with iPhone 4 or 3GS as well as Android phones and BB/WP7 next year.

It looks too good to be true IMHO but they've promised real photos/videos in august, of which today is the last today...
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I can't say I foresee this being a big hit. To me it seems like a waste of time and money, I'd rather just get my phone out. I guess if you have super tight pants or something, or spend hours and hours driving every day it may be handy, but other than that no.
 
lellis2k said:
I wouldn't use it for answering calls, just to see who's calling then get the phone out if I wanted to answer it.

It's mostly just for convenience
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^^^^
How is that more convenient? :confused:
Just pick up the iPhone.

Anyway, I have no great hope that this product is going to be a runaway hit.
 
we too can now look this cool lol
michael-knight-rider-hoff.jpg
 
arkitect said:
^^^^
How is that more convenient? :confused:
Just pick up the iPhone.

Anyway, I have no great hope that this product is going to be a runaway hit.
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The phone is in my pocket, so if I'm driving or in a meeting its much easier to look at my wrist. By your logic nobody with a mobile phone would have a watch, which is most definitely not the case.

I think the price-tag will hold it back for now, but I'm pretty confident that in a few years these will be quite common.
 
lellis2k said:
The phone is in my pocket, so if I'm driving or in a meeting its much easier to look at my wrist. By your logic nobody with a mobile phone would have a watch, which is most definitely not the case.

I think the price-tag will hold it back for now, but I'm pretty confident that in a few years these will be quite common.
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I think most people would rather opt for a decent dress watch than one of these. That's what I'd do
 
lellis2k said:
I wouldn't use it for answering calls, just to see who's calling then get the phone out if I wanted to answer it.
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Is a Bluetooth headset not sufficient? At least you can answer the call whilst you're driving if it's deemed necessary.
 
Reminds me of the Sony Ericsson LiveView watch, which can link to some Android phones.

It can be clipped to your shirt like an iPod Nano, or used with a wristwatch band.

Amazon sells it for about $70. Reviews are so-so. Needs refinement.

live_view_watch.png
 
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