Exactly what I need it for....and don't forget....carry on a phone conversation like Dick Tracy.BUT WHAT DO YOU NEED IT FOR? What does it give you that the phone itself does other than a way to peacock and to see text messages without taking your phone out of your pocket?
What!?! Is this... true?Ronald Epstein said:Sam, everyone doesn't have the same needs (or not) as you.
So you're saying that Dick Tracy would think using a bluetooth earpiece is uncool?Ronald Epstein said:Exactly what I need it for....and don't forget....carry on a phone conversation like Dick Tracy.
Right. But the question I pose is the core of what Apple brings to the table.Ronald Epstein said:Sam, everyone doesn't have the same needs (or not) as you.
Gorgeous design. But what I've seen of rigid bracelets is that they have no "up". They slide around the wrist. This seems to need a little more thought on the human-wearing-it design, or it's an artifact of frustration, guaranteed to be screen-side down every time you want to use it.Sam Posten said:People are freaking out over this concept, I'm still meh on it tho:
http://toddham.com/blog/iwatch-concept/
That will be amusing, watching people shouting at their wrist, then hurriedly putting their wrist up to their ear to hear the reply, then lowering their hand back down to shout at it some more, et cyk. We'll go from a world of people screaming at no one as they talk on their BT earpieces to screaming marionettes as they bellow and walk and flail their arms about, having a crucial business conversationRonald Epstein said:Exactly what I need it for....and don't forget....carry on a phone conversation like Dick Tracy.
Sam, everyone doesn't have the same needs (or not) as you.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/28/pebble-steel-review/So what kinds of apps are available? First, let's go over the categories that the apps are assigned to: notifications, daily, tools/utilities, remotes, games and fitness. You'll find apps dedicated to tracking packages, customizable RSS feeds, metro status, your watch's battery life, grocery lists and personal notes....Simply put, the Steel isn't going to persuade many people to swap out their perfectly functional Hamilton, Movado or Citizen, but if you're in the market for a replacement and want a smartwatch, this is your best option. What's most important, though, is what the Steel represents: a realization that if smartwatches are going to become mainstream, they'll need to appeal to people who prefer to adorn their wrists with jewelry. At the very least, the Steel is a significant step in the right direction.