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Tissot's MSN Direct SPOT Watch Reviewed

Posted by simoniker on from the high-geekery-indeed dept.

bargainPDA writes "Tissot, the Swiss watch maker, has released a new SPOT watch, complete with their famous touch screen technology , and featuring MSN Direct technology - there's a full review with detailed pictures over at SpotStop.com. The $725 watch goes beyond the entry-level geek, requiring a deep pair of pockets to purchase."

6 of 92 comments (clear)

  1. Yes... by Pyro226 · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... but does it tell time?

    (Sorry, had to be said.)

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    1. Re:Yes... by Archangel+Michael · · Score: 3, Funny
      but does it tell time?


      Yes However, it is a M$ service, so your watch will become useless unless it is patched and has regular upgrades to keep from catching the newest virus, the NTP clock worm.
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    2. Re:Yes... by NanoGator · · Score: 4, Funny

      "Yes However, it is a M$ service, so your watch will become useless unless it is patched and has regular upgrades to keep from catching the newest virus, the NTP clock worm."

      In stark contrast to the Linux based watch which requires that you edit a .CONF file to set the time.

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  2. Is it as cool as the Pulsar? by lofi-rev · · Score: 3, Funny

    I wonder how long till it ends up here?

  3. Mirror Mirror on the wall, could a watch server.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    handle this all?

    It appears not.

  4. Re:For $725... by Kenja · · Score: 2, Funny
    "I could buy 5 shares of Google. I think that's a better investment."

    But the watch could tell you right away when the Google stock tanks.

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