http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Silly, simple and also brilliant idea. Now, I just hope to see some leather variants.]]>Feb 16th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Not to sound like a huge loser like I'm bragging or something, but Toronto only gets down to -10C (14F)/-20C winchill (-4F)?

I live in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, and it gets down to ~-10F (-23C), sometimes colder. Not to mention it gets up to 110F (43C) in the summer.
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I've been looking for a solution to that for a while.]]>Feb 16th 2009 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
The Zune touchpad uses the same capacative tech as all capacative touchscreens.]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
That said, they ain't bad, in that novelty way.]]>Feb 16th 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
This is just silly, but then again, so are the countless Fart apps which account for a hefty portion of the iPhone's software catalog.]]>Feb 16th 2009 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Now, dialing a touch screen phone with the tap of a little tab built into your fingertip? I don't own a touchscreen phone, but it sounds like that'd be a lot easier.]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
See, yet another reason why iPhone users are for the most part, utterly clueless about anything outside of the little world that Jobs built for them.

You see, the last time I had to actually even fumble through my contacts list, be it for a name, a number, or anything was ages ago.

I use Microsoft Voice Command.

If I want to call someone, I simply say:
"Call [then mention the persons name]"

If I want to dial a phone number for someone not in my contacts list, I simply say:
"Dial [then speak the phone number"]

This can all be programmed to a single large button on a phone by holding it down for like 2 seconds, such as on the Touch Pro/Diamond/etc.

Similarly, Vito have a Voice command app such as MS VC for WinMo phones that will activate when the phone turns on based on a simple "magic word", such as "Phone".

So, I could say "Phone, call Jeff"...and it will call Jeff.


Aside from that MS Voice Command will allow me to control numerous basic functions of the phone.
I can launch programs/apps.
I can work with my calendar and reminders.
I can have it play music of my choosing.
I can have it perform simple functions such as take notes for me (though the new Recite app)
the list goes on and on.

You Apple type can stick with these gloves with what are those things, thumb tacks?
Well, whatever.

]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Brilliance!

]]>Feb 16th 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Who said anything about yelling?

I will venture to say that you have yet to even use Voice Command before.

Also, if you are so inclined, calling someone is only 2 clicks away from many WM devices. You also have, ummm, you know HARDWARE buttons, such as CALL and End Call on most WM devices, once again, something that remains oblivious to iPhone users.]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
No need to point out how Windows Mobile is cool everywhere on Engadget, don't be like those other iPhone fanboys.

The guy kevin clearly stated that he doesn't use a touchscreen phone, so your reply to him was nonsense.

Easy mate.]]>Feb 16th 2009 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Secondly, this isn't an "iPhone thing". These gloves will work with any device that uses a capacitive touchscreen, so your anti-Apple idiocy is severely misplaced. Please buy a clue, thanks.]]>Feb 16th 2009 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
This reminds me of an Ali G skit (aka Borat) where he had a meeting with executives at a design firm to pitch his new product.

Ali G walks in and starts by asking them rhetorically: "What is the best thing in the world?"
One big suit replies with "Love".
Another one chimes in with a different response, but Ali G waves them both off, and says "Wrong, Ice Cream".

Then he asks, what is the number one problem with ice cream, and he answers his own question with "it drips and gets on your hands".

So, what was his invention?

"The Ice Cream Glove". Something for the wearer to put on anytime they want to eat ice cream so they don't get their hands sticky.
He estimated that the Ice Cream Glove could generate upwards of 1+ Trillion dollars based on the number of people with hands in the world.

This sounds about as ridiculous as the infamous Ali G Ice Cream Glove...]]>Feb 16th 2009 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Its been pretty cold here in NYC. When I'm wearing my thinner leather gloves I can use the device to a point. However, regardless of what gloves I have on, when I am for example, walking to my car in the cold, it is VERY easy to simply push the voice command button and say "Call Joe". No yelling neccessary. In fact, it doesn't work if I yell.

And to the kid that posted examples of when we could not use MS voice command. Many of those examples were off (i.e. Voice Command does work to some extent in those presented examples). But nonetheless, Hamidxa's point was that Voice Command makes things easier in the cold, and he's right.]]>Feb 16th 2009 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Also, since my respond was geared towards Kevin and his challenge of me dialing/calling a person in the cold, I felt that my response was appropriate, in that Voice Command accomplishes this very task remarkably well.

Granted, I can not use Voice Command to edit an excel spreadsheet, but then again, I have no plans of staying out in the cold for that long anyways while using my phone to do tasks that are meant for indoors or at least more accommodating weather. ]]>Feb 16th 2009 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Are u satisfied?]]>Feb 16th 2009 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Oh btw STFU!]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Too much cellphone news on Engadget?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/too-much-cellphone-news-on-engadget/]]>Feb 16th 2009 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
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Ummm guys, there's a reason you're working for a tech blog and not a fashion blog. BTW, if one needs special gloves instead of regular gloves to make a device work perhaps it's time to stop ragging on resistive touch screens and recognize that they do have some advantages over capacitive screens.

S ]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/MS Voice Command.
Vito Voice.

What's that.
You iPhone fanboys aren't familiar with voice command technology?

Got it.]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/
Wait, what?]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/

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Thats what SHE said!]]>Feb 16th 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Feb 16th 2009 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/hands-in-with-the-dots-iphone-gloves/Judging by your previous posts most of them have you bitching about the iphone.
Do you just try and sway everything round to show how much you hate the iphone?]]>Feb 16th 2009 3:28PM