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Dick Tracy eat your heart out.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 3:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 3:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
go with somethin like: i can get her + an Iphone 3GS on cantract for €450 :)
now that im thinkin i actually can...]]>Jul 22nd 2009 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 23rd 2009 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 3:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 5:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 3:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/If this thing does video calls they NEED to launch an advertising campaign featuring Peter Davidson and Sandra Dickinson.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
Don't get me wrong... I wore my Timex all the way from grade 1 till about grade 8 when I got into high school. And nothing will ever beat the awsomeness that is a diamond rolex or custom swiss watch.

But the "idea" of a watch is almost obsolete. It is meant to tell time which your cell phone now does.

I think the real "selling point" of this is the fact it wraps around your hand. Just imagine... instead of keeping cell phones in your pocket or on a holster, you just wrap it around your wrist.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 4:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
People still buy them because they present a more convenient option than fumbling in your pocket for a mobile, they're easier to read in direct sunlight, they're decorative items. Put it this way, it's way easier to be subtle about checking the time on a watch when you're on a crappy date than it is to do so with a mobile phone.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 6:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
This has nothing to do with gadget obsessiveness but to do with practicality. Why wear a watch when it's only function is to tell the time (possibly date) when you can look at your phone and get accurate time and date?

As for your comment about being hard to read or what not. iphone and blackberries are the hottest selling phones nowadays. It takes me one second to see the date on home screen, and maybe 3 seconds to switch to the "Clock" which displays the time in giant LCD numbers.

Face it, times have changed. It's way easier to check your phone for time and pretend you were just looking to see if you got any texts than it is to look at your watch on your wrist.

The watch is nearly becoming obsolete. It will be a niche accessory for most, but it's true benefit is overshadowed now. Like you said. It's more a decorative accessory now.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
I also think you are a little mistaken. The watch will never be obsolete. I do agree that with the cell phone its no longer "necessary" but I'm a gadget lover and I love watches too. Maybe I do love watches as much for their decoration as I do for telling time but really as long as I have a watch on its much much quicker to get the time from my wrist that from my phone.

I think this idea is great. I instantly loved this samsung watch phone. Assuming it turns out nicely, I would definitely leave the iPhone at home some nights if I don't feel like I'll need access to certain things and just stick with this watch.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
Less discreet in a meeting, for instance. And downright dangerous if I'm riding my bike.

Just give me a watch that hooks up to my existing phone, and I'll be happy :-)]]>Jul 22nd 2009 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/I understand if you would rather check the phone, but most find the watch easier.

Oh and as far as wrist caner, well you phone is usually in you pocket right? Well guess what piece of anatomy that is next to. Not to mention when that sucker is on being used it is next to your brain (give or take 150 mm or so). ]]>Jul 22nd 2009 11:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 23rd 2009 5:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 24th 2009 4:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
I want a BT watch that gives me caller ID and maybe picks up reminders FROM my phone! Is this so hard, people?!]]>Jul 22nd 2009 4:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/sony-ericssons-new-mbw-150-bluetooth-watch-rocks-avrcp/]]>Jul 22nd 2009 4:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 6:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
Anyway, for now.. there's just one thing I've noticed that's really missing here unfortunately (apart from what's mentioned already by others), it seems that a front-facing camera isn't included in the specs (there goes the Dick Tracy reference again now)!

A camera is a very basic feature of a cellphone nowadays, never mind the megapixels since a VGA camera (at least) is usually the spec for a front-facing camera. But if these new type/breed of gadgets are to really be noticed (initially) & accepted (later), there should be a further reason of usefulness in order for it to succeed.. to become a necessary purchase for it's intended target market (apart from the geek/tech early adopter crowd of course).

Just my few cents about it.]]>Jul 27th 2009 3:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 4:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 5:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 6:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/double meh, even.


brb, my shoe is ringing.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 8:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/Jul 22nd 2009 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
Give me a range of BT watches that allow me to control my phone, and that I can change for different looks/occasions. Rolex might even make one ;-)]]>Jul 22nd 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
That screams cool.]]>Jul 22nd 2009 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
Recession antidote one of these please!]]>Jul 22nd 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/samsungs-s9110-touchscreen-watchphone-syncs-with-outlook-on-sa/
I think the phone/watch would look more proportional on a husky mans arm.
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