Wireless watches...

[SoCalDem]

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=internetNews&storyID=6560829§ion=news

Microsoft and Swatch offer wireless watches
Wed 20 October, 2004 22:23



By Eric Auchard

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft and watch maker Swatch say they are offering a new line of wireless data watches, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer.

The watches offer news, sports, weather and stock quotes, among other snippets of content, via Microsoft's MSN Direct wireless data service. Twice the number of information channels of earlier Microsoft-based models are available.

Known as the "Paparazzi" line, the computerised Swatches also offer local entertainment updates through a deal with publisher Time Out, as well as a chance to meet celebrities.

[aden_nak]

1. This announcement required a woman in a black dress for what reason?

Other than marketing, of course.

[BlueJazz]

2. LOL!.. I thought, for a second, that was Ralph Nader!!

:)

[amber dog democrat]

3. i'll keep my self winding Sieko Divers Watch

thank you. and for that special occaision there is always that 21 Jewel, gold train, Lever Set Hamilton Railroad Watch.

Hell i don't even have a cell phone.

I relly on turning the crank on the side of the phone and telling Central whom I want to talk to. I used to use messengers with signet rings.
and cunniaform on clay tablets hold up well over time.

[foo_bar]

4. yeah I hate those old-fashioned watches with the twenty foot cords

Boy what did we do before Microsoft came along.