samsung's m300 is going to be out this christmas--
http://www.uberphones.com/2006/09/others/m300_gsm_cellphone_watch_1/

Quote :

"Just in case the m300 looks familiar, your brain probably remembered Samsung's prototype cellphone watch instead which was never released commercially. The m300 GSM cellphone watch is the first one out in the market, with features that range from USB and Bluetooth connectivity to a 99 phone number book. Battery life is not too shabby with a 70 hour standby time. The m300 will be available worldwide in time for Christmas, so you can pre-order yours today. A couple of nagging questions though - how do you send text messages over the m300, and is it waterproof? You will most probably have to fork out extra dough for a Bluetooth headset as well since talking to your watch looks rather daft no matter which country you come from. Whatever it is, brace yourselves for a whole bunch of Dick Tracys come this Christmas."

pretty neat but if i see one of you dorks walking around campus talking to your watch, i swear to god, i will run you over haha

9/19/2006 4:18:44 AM

What an ugly watch.

9/19/2006 7:43:28 AM

I would definitely talk to my watch.

I want one already.

9/19/2006 12:28:22 PM

this will be a failure

9/19/2006 12:29:20 PM

^ I agree. With the prevalence of bluetooth headsets, there isn't any need for this type of thing. It's more a novelty than anything else.

9/19/2006 12:41:54 PM

yeah, the only arguments people could make are that

1) the watch is much smaller and you have nothing to carry around - but with slim phones now there really isn't an issue carrying them around. and it's not like the phone is a smartphone or pda phone so it's still in that league of regular phones.

2) bluetooth headsets are still not considered 'cool' to be kept on all day long like when you're walking through campus, etc. - but neither is talking into a watch. in fact, it's less 'cool' to talk to a watch.

not going to take off, but it's got that "neat-factor", you've got to admit.

9/19/2006 1:29:51 PM

I mean the implimentation is terrible.

9/19/2006 1:33:45 PM

i think it's pretty cool

9/19/2006 2:11:11 PM

WASTE OF EFFORT

COMPLETE FAILURE

Every article out says that watches are becoming more obsolete since everyone carries a cell phone.

9/19/2006 3:52:31 PM

Quote :

"Every article out says that watches are becoming more obsolete since everyone carries a cell phone."

I could see this actually selling because you wouldn't have to carry a cell phone. I personally hate having one in my pocket, though I don't wear watches I could see some people seeing this as the lesser of two inconviencies. Especially people who are used to wearing watches.

9/19/2006 5:48:32 PM

maybe.

I still think its eaiser to carry a phone, you talk on the phone hours on end every day. It takes two seconds to glance at your watch. I think the phone should be more geared toward its actual purpose.

9/19/2006 5:50:50 PM

this reminds me of the GPS watch i bought my uncle many years back. was pretty cool

9/19/2006 5:51:13 PM

it's easier for me to wear a watch than carry a cell phone.

poor implementation, but i'd get it if it got smaller/better looking.

9/20/2006 2:47:56 AM

^^^I use my watch more than my cell phone

9/22/2006 1:29:43 AM

I talk on my cellphone for about 1 minute/day. I would have no problem talking to my wrist for that 1 minute

9/22/2006 2:35:24 AM

needs a wireless ear bud that you can't easily see (like a hearing aid) and it would be perfect

9/22/2006 8:32:33 PM

rotary cellphone pwns cell phone watches or wireless headsets as far as coolness factor



http://www.ohgizmo.com/2006/08/14/the-port-o-rotary-a-retro-rotary-cellphone/

if you combine the two..



[Edited on September 25, 2006 at 2:25 PM. Reason : .]

9/25/2006 2:24:39 PM