September 19, 2007 10:21 AM PDT

Shrinking the multimedia phone watch

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Newlaunches)

Talk about cruel irony. Just as some companies are finally developing smart watches that perform a multitude of functions ranging from video to phone features, reports persist that people may be giving up on wristwatches altogether.

But if products like the "iMobile C1000" continue their rapid development, it could forestall the death of the wrist timepiece indefinitely. This multimedia watch phone claims to be much less bulky than other models while still offering video, audio and Bluetooth, as well as a 1.5-inch color touch screen, according to Newlaunches. Before it can take the world by storm, however, it will have to travel beyond the Chinese market.

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Not a bad phone
by Pks29733 January 19, 2008 12:53 PM PST
Bought one online last week. It took the gsm card from my present hand-held. Not bad, comes with 2 music videos loaded in. You can use the built in mike and earphone but I prefer the aka 'Hands free earbuds and mike. Getting great reception in the West Coast of Florida
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