There are two types of Watch phones. 1st the traditional kind, which is a cheap cell phone crammed into a watch chassis. You dial and speak on it by shouting at your wrist, which can make for some awkward subway conversations. The 2nd one type of “watch phone,” which isn’t really a watch at all, but is instead a wrist-mounted remote control and display terminal for your cell phone. You usually pair these via Bluetooth to the phone in your pocket, and you can use them to read text messages or quickly check incoming calls. Citizen in Japan make some of the best watch phone remotes around.
The Citizen has just unveiled its latest series of i:Virt M wristwatches to the Japanese market. Like most watch phone remotes, the i:Virt M series can be used to display incoming calls, read emails or texts, or even remote control your camera’s shutter (good for a self-portrait or group shot). However, the i:Virt Ms now glow and vibrate when a new message is received, as well as display a phone’s battery level. They can also be used to turn your phone’s alarm off or to set your handset to silent mode. Cool, but not exactly must-have functionality, especially at the price: $330. For that price, you’d better be getting an amazing watch first, and some cell phone functionality second.
Credit: crunchgear and geek.com
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