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January 9, 2008 8:18 AM PST

LG's Wristwatch Prototype would make Dick Tracy proud

(Credit: Kevin Ho)

Like moths to a flame, CES attendees were drawn to LG's prototype of Dick Tracy's wristwatch cell phone updated (of course).

LG's Wristwatch Phone

Based on currently available information, it's Bluetooth and GSM-based. It would have to be Bluetooth enabled, otherwise you'd look quite odd talking on the phone. No release date, no cost, no lack of interest. But here, at least is a picture.

Like moths to a flame.

Assessment: The watch phone would be coveted (if the crowds even near closing time were indicative) but the downside is that you'd definitely have to use a Bluetooth headset if you were out and about. This may not be a downside for you, but it's a deal breaker for me.

Topics:: Cell phone accessories,; Cell phones, smart phones, and PDAs,; Design

Tags:: CES 2008,; LG Wristwatch phone,; Cell Phone,; Prototype

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Kevin Ho is a San Francisco attorney and the owner of a brand new iPhone. He'll be writing about the experience for the CNET Blog Network.

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