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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Lan on March 22, 2013, 08:13:21 AM

Title: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Lan on March 22, 2013, 08:13:21 AM
Why are smartwatches now a big interest to tech companies? Why would you get a smartwatch if you own a smartphone?
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Reb on March 22, 2013, 08:17:27 AM
Cool points.
Don't have to get your phone out of your pocket.
???
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: brob on March 22, 2013, 08:19:34 AM
so that when I get smartpants I can regulate the heat in my butt while maintaining my dignity.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: hampster on March 22, 2013, 08:28:38 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Dick_tracy1.jpg)

:bow
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Lan on March 22, 2013, 08:41:37 AM
The verge has an article about google making a smartwatch. Im not sure what features it will have.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Momo on March 22, 2013, 08:54:52 AM
if it doesnt look stupid, sure why not
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on March 22, 2013, 08:57:07 AM
The reason is simple, because they need to sell you more shit you don't need and think this might catch on.

I haven't worn a watch since the 90's and mobile phones :rock
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Powerslave on March 22, 2013, 09:09:38 AM
(http://katieweiler.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/150589181260116805_o21fqxsa_f.jpg)

quote this if you agree
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Groogrux on March 22, 2013, 09:18:51 AM
This isn't Facebook, assclown.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Brehvolution on March 22, 2013, 09:40:02 AM
I remember having this as a kid:
(http://i.imgur.com/EVtgBKS.jpg)

 :badass
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Great Rumbler on March 22, 2013, 10:36:08 AM
I remember having this as a kid:
(http://i.imgur.com/EVtgBKS.jpg)

One-way ticket to Nerd City, with a stopoff in Wedgie Town.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 22, 2013, 10:42:39 AM
It'd be cool if they could make one that looks like a Nike fuel band

(http://uncrate.com/p/2012/07/nike-fuelband-ice-xl.jpg)
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Brehvolution on March 22, 2013, 10:47:11 AM
I remember having this as a kid:
(http://i.imgur.com/EVtgBKS.jpg)

One-way ticket to Nerd City, with a stopoff in Wedgie Town.

pfft, the thing would solve all my problems.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: king of the internet on March 22, 2013, 10:50:51 AM
Not having to carry shit, not having to worry about losing shit when drunk, etc.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Momo on March 22, 2013, 10:52:01 AM
It'd be cool if they could make one that looks like a Nike fuel band

(http://uncrate.com/p/2012/07/nike-fuelband-ice-xl.jpg)
cock ring?
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 22, 2013, 10:57:00 AM
cock ring?

only for the elite that can pass the dollar test
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Himu on March 22, 2013, 10:58:30 AM
If you've a smartphone watches have lost all practical use. The only use watches have for me now is for business (people WILL look down on if you don't wear one even if you use it) and for aesthetic reasons as a watch can complete an outfit. Watches to me in 2013 are just accessories.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Himu on March 22, 2013, 12:33:11 PM
Don't trust? Well, okay. This is why you should wear watches, people. Watch wearers are a judgmental sort. Wear it for show, not for use.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: BlackMage on March 22, 2013, 12:49:45 PM
because its one step closer to me getting a pip boy. don't criticize my shit!
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: bork on March 22, 2013, 01:32:16 PM
I remember having this as a kid:
(http://i.imgur.com/EVtgBKS.jpg)

One-way ticket to Nerd City, with a stopoff in Wedgie Town.

pfft, the thing would solve all my problems.

This solved all my problems as a kid:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Nintendo-Tetris-Watch-/00/s/MzAwWDMwMA==/z/AzsAAOxyzHxRKW5T/$%28KGrHqR,!iwFDyokwewIBRKW5TKB0!~~60_35.JPG)

That problem being extreme boredom in class.   :P
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on March 22, 2013, 01:35:16 PM
Time to tear apart my house looking for my Starfox watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ76UM1G2uY
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: bork on March 22, 2013, 03:24:21 PM
LOL, yeah, I had that too.  The Tetris and Starfox watches were mail order offers from Kellogg's cereals, IIRC.   :lol
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on March 22, 2013, 03:45:41 PM
I had a Zelda one and a Super Mario 3 watch. God damn was I a fucking dork in grade school

To me, those were the :bow real game & watches
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: jiji on March 22, 2013, 04:47:28 PM
It's a new thing to sell you, and it's a way for you to compulsively check your shit because you're addicted.

So far they're pretty tacky-looking, but maybe that'll change if they catch on.

I can appreciate a nice watch, but the whole business-world concept of "if you don't wear a watch, you're a boy and not a man" just makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Reb on March 22, 2013, 05:10:21 PM
Looking at your phone in a business meeting is not done.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: nudemacusers on March 22, 2013, 05:17:02 PM
yeah, anyone who does that at a meeting is a douche. shocking how many people do that.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on March 22, 2013, 07:29:50 PM
Because I'm tired of my watch being a fucking moron all the time.
Title: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Verdigris Murder on March 22, 2013, 07:37:40 PM
In theory it's a trendy rape alarm or mugging target or both.
Title: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: Verdigris Murder on March 22, 2013, 07:39:36 PM
It's either rape-time, or the watch is seriously expensive.

Avoid both scenarios by not wearing a wrist bangle.
Title: Re: Smartwatches Why?
Post by: PigSpeakers on March 24, 2013, 01:26:28 AM
My watch tells me the time AND the date. And it's got a stopwatch. Pretty nifty.