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Originally Posted by brianchris

I would probably buy one of these watches, but there's a BIG problem: no coverage in my town (Medford, OR). Oh well, I guess its a product for just you big city folks. Jason, is Canada covered?

Also, another question I haven't been able to answer, but are any SPOT watches waterproof at all? I know, I know, foolish to even ask, but I thought there's a chance.

-Brian

Parts of Canada are covered, while Microsoft is still working to get it online in others. Not sure about Jason's area, but since he is reviewing one, I would assume he has coverage.

And as for waterproof, the Fossil (& Abacus) watches are water resistant and the Suunto N3 watch is "sportproof" which is Suunto's way of saying that basically means it is a tough watch and is waterproof.

Frankly, I was also sent this video for posting on my site, but I've decided not to post it because I don't really think it helps the MSN Direct/SPOT technology at all. The secret agent man idea is a good one, but poorly done in this case I think.

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Originally Posted by brianchris

I would probably buy one of these watches, but there's a BIG problem: no coverage in my town (Medford, OR). Oh well, I guess its a product for just you big city folks. Jason, is Canada covered?

Also, another question I haven't been able to answer, but are any SPOT watches waterproof at all? I know, I know, foolish to even ask, but I thought there's a chance.

-Brian

Parts of Canada are covered, while Microsoft is still working to get it online in others. Not sure about Jason's area, but since he is reviewing one, I would assume he has coverage.

And as for waterproof, the Fossil (& Abacus) watches are water resistant and the Suunto N3 watch is "sportproof" which is Suunto's way of saying that basically means it is a tough watch and is waterproof.

Frankly, I was also sent this video for posting on my site, but I've decided not to post it because I don't really think it helps the MSN Direct/SPOT technology at all. The secret agent man idea is a good one, but poorly done in this case I think.

[acronym]

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they couldn't show the watch, because then you would know how FREAKING HUGE that thing is. Also notice that the guy modeling it is way taller than everybody else in the commercial. I suppose it would fit someone, if they were, say, the size of shaq.

If I remember correctly, that particular watch is also the smallest available.

it is amazing how low quality video (as far as resolution....among other things) really brings out bad skin.

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by acronym

they couldn't show the watch, because then you would know how FREAKING HUGE that thing is.

You are absolutely correct. I personally wouldn't mind, because I've always worn large watches -- such as the Seiko MessageWatch, back when it existed. But I think the mass-market will probably pass up the existing models.

--janak

[IntegraPrelude98]

well the last 1/4 of the film was about the watch...the first 3/4 most def not

[Jimmy Dodd]

Originally Posted by acronym

Also notice that the guy modeling it is way taller than everybody else in the commercial. I suppose it would fit someone, if they were, say, the size of shaq.

Well, you gotta remember he's standing next to Spike Lee. My 5 year old daughter looks talll next to him.

Of course, MS should have gone this route back when Palm always harped about how big PPCs were compared to Palms. You could have had a shot of Shaq holding an iPAQ and then cut to Spike Lee holding a Palm V. The Palm would have looked enormous.