Actually, I think this concept has some possibilities. It's more polite for a person to check their watch during a conversation or meeting than check their cellphone. For the discreet business person that is aware that although being connected is important, etiquette is key to appearing to be a competent professional.
For example: a new text message is sent to my cell phone during an important meeting. Checking my watch for the message will raise less eyebrows (and ire) than pulling out a Blackberry. Same with Caller ID, I can check who the caller is on my watch and perhaps press a button to send an unimportant call straight to voice mail.
For those looking for a device strictly for reading, the new Kobo is a nice little option. It's small enough to slip into a pocket, can do more with a PDF than the competition, and at $129, it's $10 cheaper than both the Nook and Kindle WiFi.
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Actually, I think this concept has some possibilities. It's more polite for a person to check their watch during a conversation or meeting than check their cellphone. For the discreet business person that is aware that although being connected is important, etiquette is key to appearing to be a competent professional.
For example: a new text message is sent to my cell phone during an important meeting. Checking my watch for the message will raise less eyebrows (and ire) than pulling out a Blackberry. Same with Caller ID, I can check who the caller is on my watch and perhaps press a button to send an unimportant call straight to voice mail.