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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."

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  1. For $725... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I could buy 5 shares of Google. I think that's a better investment.

  2. OK, This Doesn't Make Sense by stevemm81 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    You take a luxury item like a $725 Swiss watch with patented touch screen, and you pair it with... MSN?!?!?

    Sig semper tyrannis.

  3. 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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  4. MSN Direct technology? by Iesus_Christus · · Score: 4, Insightful

    From looking at the links, it seems like MSN Direct is yet another way to get up-to-the-minute information. While I can see how this is useful in some circumstances, I'm also somewhat doubtful. Do you really need to know the exact second that the Yankees get a home run in a game you are too busy to watch by looking at your watch? Or, are you willing to pay $750 for this ability? Some people may find it useful, but the amount of information that is valuable to the average person in real time isn't all that big.

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

    I wonder how long till it ends up here?

  6. $725 by afidel · · Score: 3, Interesting

    requires deep pockets??? My first PC cost $1500 without the printer and that was 1993 dollars. Hell my non-geeky watches usually cost me around $300 for a decent one. My GPS, altimiter, electronic compass one was closer to $500 and that doesn't include email =)

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    1. Re:$725 by SatanicPuppy · · Score: 3, Insightful

      For a watch whose big thrill function is that it connects to MSN? I wouldn't pay 72.50 for it.

      You could get a kickin PDA for that...hell the New HP only costs 280.00!

      Just doesn't seem worth it. Get a nice swiss dress watch, a sweet PDA, and a few grams of blow for the same price.

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  7. -MSN +Bluetooth = my $ by Joseph+Vigneau · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I like the design of this watch. I looked for a long time to find a watch that was modestly priced, and not the standard 20-something standard-issue "got my first well-paying job" watch that everyone else has. So I got a Seiko Arctura. I would like a watch like this Tissot, but it would be much more attractive for me if it dumped the MSN feature, and added Bluetooth, so it could sync with my calendar, automatically set alarms, display the caller-id from my cell phone, etc...

  8. Do people still wear watches? by leathered · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I have done without a watch ever since I got my first mobile phone. Many of my friends also no longer have watches and merely pull their phone out of there pocket if they want to know the time. Come to think of it I'm sure I see a lot less people wearing watches than say ten years ago.

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    1. Re:Do people still wear watches? by Total_Wimp · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Wish I had the mod points to give you. I did the same. My phone replaced my watch and my alarm clock (phone was actually louder and easier to use) ever since I got my first Nokia 6160.

      But wait, there's more. Since I have a smart phone now (Nokia 3650) I've also replaced my PDA for email, contacts and calendar, not to mention some cool games. And, back to time, I have a nifty little app that tells me what time it is, and the weather, in five cities of my choice around the world (yes, I do use it).

      Clearly this watch has a way to go to be relevant in the age of convergent phones.

      TW

  9. Re:725... and how much a month? by SerpentMage · · Score: 3, Informative

    It costs 59 per year or 9.95 per month.
    http://direct.msn.com/about/service.aspx

    I checked it out, and what I find interesting is that there no universal coverage. That is really interesting as it means in most places (not much coverage) your watch is a great wrist weight.

    Gee makes me REALLY want to buy it, NOT!

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  10. Battery Life? by niktesla · · Score: 4, Insightful
    5 Day Battery Life?

    I don't know about yall, but I'd like to not have to worry about my watch battery dying in less than a week. I guess you could just charge it each night, but my good old Timex has had only one battery change in about 10 years!

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