February 15, 2007 7:45 AM PST
A phone that knows what time it is
(Credit:
I4U News)
Dick Tracy cliches aside, this long-promised watch-phone could finally become a reality as soon as next month. Australia's SMS Technology claims that its M300 is the "world's smallest phone," a mobile device that could otherwise be easily mistaken for a digital wristwatch that can work with any GSM network. It has a color screen, MP3 player, USB port, speakerphone and Bluetooth compatibility. I4U News says it's scheduled to start shipping March 25 for about $500 in a variety of colors--yes, including pink.
It's annoying pocketing a cell phone. I'd rather just pocket a tiny Blue Tooth ear piece, and pop it in when I get a call.
I don't know what the poster above me wants a big screen for, since all I ever use that for is reading phone numbers, and the time. I don't need a camera, I don't text message, and I don't need to play Tetris.
The only downside I see, is that the battery will be quite small. But as long as they can give you 2-3 days without charging, it'll be good enough.
I hope a lot of people buy these, so other companies make them and the price comes down a bit...$500 is more than I would spend on a phone. I'd probably do it for $200 though.
- Lol...so I heard this was a total scam...
- by cadoras June 11, 2007 7:07 AM PDT
- Some people bought these, and now have to pretend to Dick Tracy...ah well...I hope a real one comes along at a reasonable price tag.
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