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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 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. 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

  6. 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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