07-11-2002, 06:00 PM
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Pocket PC Data On Your Wrist
http://www.fossil.com/Product/Product.asp?Tier1=Mens&Tier2=MW&Dept%5FID=MW&Cat%5FID=MW31&Prod%5FID=FX2002
A couple of months ago, we posted on a new watch from Fossil, Incorporated, that synchronized data with Palm devices. Well, now a verison is available that works with your Pocket PC.
"Fossil's Wrist PDA-PC is the ultimate companion to your PocketPC! The seamless infrared interface easily downloads the information from your five main handheld applications, stored on your PocketPC into your Wrist PC! The information can then be accessed through the different applications on the watch. Carry your contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes all on your wrist. Other features include a special Today application, customized watch faces, convenient drop down menus, view screen options, EL backlight, and a joystick for easy navigation."
I have GOT to see one of these things in action. I've got a friend who has ordered one, so we'll let you know what he thinks of it once it arrives.
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07-11-2002, 06:56 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2003
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How 'bout some screen shots
There is a nice demo if you go to the web page and click on the link "Wrist PDA is Here" under "New At Fossil." Click the Demo button and you get a demo that shows how the screens look. Pretty neat.
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Bwana Jim
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07-11-2002, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Are there any pictures of it on someone's wrist? I wanna see how big it really is.
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07-11-2002, 10:07 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 83
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great. now i can dismiss reminders on my pc, my jornada, my t68, my rim pager, and my watch.
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07-12-2002, 03:50 AM
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Editor Emeritus
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djtip, good question. I was thinking the same. I found a link on Fossil's site, it's HUGE:
--bdj
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07-12-2002, 08:21 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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On the wrist it looks rather ugly.
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07-12-2002, 12:22 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Seeing as I carry my iPaq almost everywhere I go, this seems like a redundent accessory. I will add memory LOOOONNNNGGG before I purchase something like this.
Robert
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07-12-2002, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Well, actually....
Normally, I hate duplication of devices. And I agree that this seems much like a subset of a full fledged PDA. However, if they would just add dive computer capabilities to it, then I could log my dives and be able to do other functions all at depth and then sync up with my PDA (which would obviously have more memory, speed, and better apps) for my more permanent mobile record. THAT would be cool....
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05-21-2003, 02:29 AM
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However, if they would just add dive computer capabilities to it, then I could log my dives and be able to do other functions all at depth and then sync up with my PDA (which would obviously have more memory, speed, and better apps) for my more permanent mobile record. THAT would be cool....
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Now you're on to something. Unfortunately, scuba gear manufacturers are so far behind when it comes to technology (I am a journalist in the dive industry, so I know about these things) that this will probably never come to fruition, though it should. Why don't we see that this happens?
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05-21-2003, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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If you are interested in this watch, check this thread. The watch is available for $29.99...
Steve
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