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Watches as companion devices seem like a straight-forward upselling move. I don't think it'll work. While we're still using physically constrained screens to s
by jhuckestein 16y ago
Watches as companion devices seem like a straight-forward upselling move. I don't think it'll work.
While we're still using physically constrained screens to show information, I doubt wristwatches will make a comeback. Even if we could fit the functionality of an iPhone into them, the screen is just too tiny to be really useful.
Somewhat related: A friend once told me that the cut-off age for wristwatches is 25 years. People that are older have one and younger people generally don't. I found this to be pretty accurate.
Edit: Just watched the video, too. The one-button design seems to be an ill-fated attempt at apple-like simplicity.
- erohead 16y agoKeep in mind that when you receive a new message, inPulse vibrates and the messages pops up automatically on screen...you don't even need to press anything. We designed inPulse to be useful in the 1-to-10 second timeframe. We knew that if it got too complicated or required too much fiddling, people would just pull out their cellphone. With one button, you can navigate with gloves, when your hands are wet, under the table...etc. That's why it has one button.
- jhuckestein 16y agoWhat is wrong about pulling out your cellphone? This watch has the potential to be even more interruptive than a silent vibration in your pants. (that came out wrong ... and that too)