Samsung Smartwatch

dkp2LT · 09-04-2013, 01:44 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/p...erlin/2762737/

Above is the live stream of the announcement.

Just curious - who here would want one? I'll admit it would be really nice to see who's calling without have a specific ringtone or having to pull the phone out of my pocket. I'm not sure of all the other functionality but it could be something that brings watches back to mainstream. I haven't worn one for years now except a dress watch a few times.

ZLWonton · 09-04-2013, 02:15 PM

Im buying one

*The_Blur* · 09-04-2013, 03:09 PM

There's no way I'm getting a smartwatch. The screen would be too small to be useful.

CamaroSkooter · 09-04-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

There's no way I'm getting a smartwatch. The screen would be too small to be useful.

Unless you take a picture with your phone of all your friends with their faces plastered up against glass, and then set that as their photo on your smart watch.

Then whenever they call and it shows up on your wristband...

dkp2LT · 09-04-2013, 03:26 PM

Just don't forget to change out pics of exGF's to some ugly chick so the new GF doesn't feel threatened if they call you.

CamaroSkooter · 09-04-2013, 04:03 PM

Why would your ex-GF be calling you?

You know you can block phone numbers now, right?

Steve Dallas · 09-04-2013, 11:02 PM

I honestly don't use my smartphone for much more than calling people, texting a little...and occasionally checking weather or e-mail.

Having that stuff in a smaller footprint with a device that tells time and I don't have to worry about leaving somewhere might not be such a bad thing.

I have desktop machines for my real computer work, laptops for mobile work...and even a Surface that I got recently to replace my iPad 1 that crashes all the time when browsing facebook because Apple isn't upwardly compatible for a lot of software.

To have my phone on a watch (Dick Tracy style), with optional skype/videoconferencing would actually be kind of nice.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 09-04-2013, 11:11 PM

waste screen would bee too small, and too delicate, people whack their smart phones and break screens all the time, can you imagine how many smart watches are gonna get broke..

Plus I could really care less who is calling me, I seldom answer my phone, last thing I want to do is answer my dick tracy watch..

I haven't worn a watch in 15 years.. I work with live electronics, so it's not practical for me, always have to take them off.. It's bad enough I have to pocket my wedding ring several times a day, but after watching someone have their wedding ring fused to their finger on a live circuit.. no thanks

2012-1822 · 09-05-2013, 12:09 AM

My buddy bought some other smartwatch. Paid $400. Wore it once that I'm aware of. He's in the professional world. I told him to get a nice watch that looks good with a suit, but no, has to be different from everyone else.

My opinion, nothing beats a Rolex, very classic.

09-04-2013, 01:44 PM	#1
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Samsung Smartwatch http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/p...erlin/2762737/ Above is the live stream of the announcement. Just curious - who here would want one? I'll admit it would be really nice to see who's calling without have a specific ringtone or having to pull the phone out of my pocket. I'm not sure of all the other functionality but it could be something that brings watches back to mainstream. I haven't worn one for years now except a dress watch a few times.

09-04-2013, 03:09 PM	#3
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09-04-2013, 04:03 PM	#6
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09-04-2013, 11:02 PM	#7
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I honestly don't use my smartphone for much more than calling people, texting a little...and occasionally checking weather or e-mail. Having that stuff in a smaller footprint with a device that tells time and I don't have to worry about leaving somewhere might not be such a bad thing. I have desktop machines for my real computer work, laptops for mobile work...and even a Surface that I got recently to replace my iPad 1 that crashes all the time when browsing facebook because Apple isn't upwardly compatible for a lot of software. To have my phone on a watch (Dick Tracy style), with optional skype/videoconferencing would actually be kind of nice. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

09-04-2013, 11:11 PM	#8
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	waste screen would bee too small, and too delicate, people whack their smart phones and break screens all the time, can you imagine how many smart watches are gonna get broke.. Plus I could really care less who is calling me, I seldom answer my phone, last thing I want to do is answer my dick tracy watch.. I haven't worn a watch in 15 years.. I work with live electronics, so it's not practical for me, always have to take them off.. It's bad enough I have to pocket my wedding ring several times a day, but after watching someone have their wedding ring fused to their finger on a live circuit.. no thanks __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

09-04-2013, 02:15 PM	#2
ZLWonton Drives: 2014 ZL1 BRM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 800 View My Garage	Im buying one

09-04-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Just don't forget to change out pics of exGF's to some ugly chick so the new GF doesn't feel threatened if they call you.

09-05-2013, 12:09 AM	#9
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	My buddy bought some other smartwatch. Paid $400. Wore it once that I'm aware of. He's in the professional world. I told him to get a nice watch that looks good with a suit, but no, has to be different from everyone else. My opinion, nothing beats a Rolex, very classic. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity