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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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I liked it, worth a try . So that is three Samsung devices on preorder 2x Galaxy Note3, 1 Galaxy Gear

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I think that when touch screen watches come out which are able to run apps, etc, then technology has gone too far.

Seriously, only complete b3llends would wear a watch like that. Watches should have automatic mechanical movements, not the latest chipset....
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Meh. IF I wanted to look like a complete nerd, and HAD to have this type of gadget, I think I'd go for the Sony one, as it's better.

BUT I find the whole thing tacky.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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These watches will be such a flop, I can't see them making money. You heard it here first.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Think it'll be normal normal to wear something like this in 1-2 years?

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Been wearing one for the last 8 months although not Samsung. Informs me of calls, texts, emails, weather......

Saves touching the phone anywhere near as much.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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Agreed, just another gimmick.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:51 AM
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Seriously, only complete b3llends would wear a watch like that.
That's at least 50 sales to Scoobynet NSR posters then
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
That's at least 50 sales to Scoobynet NSR posters then
I bet you've pre-ordered 5
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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No. There's a thread like this in the technology section. Anyone who wears a touch screen smart watch is a b3llend. Watches should be automatic mechanical, not have the latest chipset...
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
No. There's a thread like this in the technology section. Anyone who wears a touch screen smart watch is a b3llend. Watches should be automatic mechanical, not have the latest chipset...
Think its more to do with fashion these days,not about craftsmanship.The youngsters will probably go for it...
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
No. There's a thread like this in the technology section. Anyone who wears a touch screen smart watch is a b3llend. Watches should be automatic mechanical, not have the latest chipset...
Experienced words indeed from someone who has just discovered karts!

My Smartwatch, albeit not touchscreen, is a great tool as an extension to my phone tucked away. You can quite easily prioritise when to bother going for your phone or not.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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What's the battery life going to be like, sure it will need charging every day.
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http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/s...-2013090579161

This sums it up nicely.
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Drop it once and that will be that no doubt
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoon
Been wearing one for the last 8 months although not Samsung. Informs me of calls, texts, emails, weather......

Saves touching the phone anywhere near as much.
Does your phone not make a sound to attract your attention - most do.
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Cool, want one.

I used to love Joe 90.
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Looks like an ipod to me
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Does your phone not make a sound to attract your attention - most do.
Nope, the phone is always on vibrate as all my phones have been for 29 years. The watch then vibrates on your wrist and it is powerful, much more so than modern phone vibration.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Nope, the phone is always on vibrate as all my phones have been for 29 years. The watch then vibrates on your wrist and it is powerful, much more so than modern phone vibration.
29 years, are you sure? I reckon you've got your dates mixed up a bit.
As far as I'm aware you couldn't have "vibrate" on a mobile phone 29 years ago. The only mobile network around then was the system 4, used for car phones.
The first hand held mobile phone network started Jan 1985. Even so, I don't think "vibrate" was an option till much later.
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I bet you've pre-ordered 5
You knew you were one of the 50 then?
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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29 years, are you sure? I reckon you've got your dates mixed up a bit.
As far as I'm aware you couldn't have "vibrate" on a mobile phone 29 years ago. The only mobile network around then was the system 4, used for car phones.
The first hand held mobile phone network started Jan 1985. Even so, I don't think "vibrate" was an option till much later.
I did mean mobile phones for that length of time but as for vibrate, as soon as it was available. Never been a fan of ringtones. My dad had a car phone before that where an operator forwarded the calls, often a day later.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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The watch then vibrates on your wrist and it is powerful, much more so than modern phone vibration.
Hmmm, nice firm grip and
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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I think you will look a right ****** wearing one of these. Its reminds me of over twenty years ago when iI got my first mobe phone, none of my friends or even that many peoe had one and the stick i used to get over the phone. This watch will be right up there on the ahopping list of peoe who say bought google glasses ffs.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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All the people on here saying you'll look a tosser wearing one, will wear one in two years time after Apple have perfected it and Samsung have copied it.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
You knew you were one of the 50 then?
I can't even tell the time so pointless
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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Looks really good if you want to play Dick Tracy.

I might invest in one, very handy.... mind the pun
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