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As if checking e-mail on your BlackBerry wasn't addicting enough, there may be an accessory in the works that may just fuel your habit. CrackBerry.com has posted images of what it's claiming to be actual renderings of a BlackBerry watch.
The site claims that the Bluetooth accessory is being developed by a new, dedicated BlackBerry accessory company and will be branded as the inPulse Smartwatch. It's not meant to be a replacement for your BlackBerry but rather shows your notifications and previews of incoming messages for those times when you can't pull out your BlackBerry; for example, during meetings, while driving, and so forth.
CrackBerry says the InPulse will have an OLED screen that's optimized for displaying text clearly and will have solid battery life.
"Connected watches" haven't had the most successful run in the past (read: Microsoft Spot watches), though the LG Watch Phone certainly has piqued some people's interest. While the InPulse is just a rumor right now, what do you think? Useful or a waste of time?
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at my highschool, if we are caught using cell phones, we get 2 day suspension. CONSTANTLY i get texts from friends that go to another school though. this would be perfect so that i could read what they have to say and if it is important i respond, i ask to go to the bathroom and take care of it, if not, i'll know its unimportant and be able to concentrate on my work. this device would be so awesome!
PS- I'll want Mustard and Ketchup only on my Jr. Whopper when I see you in 10 years gallagherm1993
How rude is it to sit in a meeting looking at your watch every two seconds? Looking at a pda is bad enough but at east its understandable. Looking at your watch constantly just sends out the message "I dont want to be here and im not paying attention". Doomed to fail.
Its clearly an attempt to get around legislation that prevents the use of devices when driving - but by the various laws it wont as there are plenty clauses that are left deliberately vague to include anything that may provide a distraction.
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i would love this when im sitting in clas and cant text
Heres a thought - maybe you should pay attention in class unless the lure of flipping burgers is too great?
"Hi officer I was just checking the time."
Now Blackberry is going to join the party with yet another undoubtedly costly version of this device, and you Yanks will again think you've invented the wheel.
BTW, I recently bought a Chinese-made cell phone watch from a Chinese site; it works fine and is built very well. The Chinese don't always put out junk.
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by eidocohen
November 13, 2009 5:21 PM PST
- Rubygabbi, when you have a chance, will you please send a link of the cell phone watch you bought? I'd be interested in making a comparison. Thank you!
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