09-23-2003, 09:00 AM
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My New Favorite PDA-Like Watch
In the past, we've written and talked about various wristwatches that can synchronize with your Pocket PC or Palm devices. Typically, these watches are about the size of a grapefruit and the downloading process is excruciatingly slow and complicated. But, I recently found the new Data Link watch from Timex, and it works great!
The Data Link doesn't actually interface with your Pocket PC, but it does synchronize with Outlook via a USB cable. And, as you can see from the screen shot below, it has MANY more downloadable modules than other watches I've seen.
There are a lot of other fun features, like a choice of alarm ringtones, customized backlight settings and the ability to download new applications. I'm not sure if wearing this watch makes me a geek, but it is one powerful PDA-wannabe watch!
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09-23-2003, 11:20 AM
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It only has 32K of memory though (see FAQ) "The Timex Data Link USB watch has 32K memory. Several hundred entries can be sent to the watch, depending on type and length." which still should be enough for contacts and basic calendar info.
Pitty they didn't add a little bit more memory, but the formfactor seems to be great.
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09-23-2003, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Certified Optimist
It only has 32K of memory though
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I'm able to keep all the data you see in the screen capture on the watch, though, and it only registers 13% full. I don't think I'll outgrow the watch's capacity soon.
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09-23-2003, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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This looks pretty interesting.
Someone here (Jason?) once posted a like to non-PDA, but nifty, watches that someone was selling as they imported them from Japan. Is that link still in anyone's bookmarks?
*Phil
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09-23-2003, 12:47 PM
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Wow, and it's only $90US. That's a pretty good deal. 8)
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09-23-2003, 01:01 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I like that I can set-up more than 1 contact list, so I have one for the job and one for others stuff, with more than 50 numbers in each it is much more easy to find one.
You can also re-order the list of program, and when you enter a note it will upload to your computer next time you sync your watch. :-)
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09-23-2003, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerwit
This looks pretty interesting.
Someone here (Jason?) once posted a like to non-PDA, but nifty, watches that someone was selling as they imported them from Japan. Is that link still in anyone's bookmarks?
*Phil
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I have the link on my home computer. If I forget to post it here tonight, PM me a reminder.
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09-23-2003, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerwit
This looks pretty interesting.
Someone here (Jason?) once posted a like to non-PDA, but nifty, watches that someone was selling as they imported them from Japan. Is that link still in anyone's bookmarks?
*Phil
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To save Goldkey the trouble, you could do a quick search on "watches". One of the top results is this link: http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/foru...hlight=watches
which I think is what you are looking for. I thought some of these were pretty cool looking, I'm glad to get a reminder. 
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09-23-2003, 01:17 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2003
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ms has some new stuff coming out using "spot" technology that I think will serve me better. RF broadcasts to the watch and you get live up to the minute info. Granted, its a different implementation into a watch, but I like it a lot.
MSN Messenger messages straight to the watch, you gotta dig that.
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09-23-2003, 01:28 PM
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Rats! I just bought an Ironman watch too. I'd buy this one just to be able to have an interface to program my chrono settings on the computer. It's beyond me how to get it done with the existing buttons on the one I just bought.
BTW, Walmart.com always has great prices on these Timex pieces. This one is about $61 there.
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