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    'Modular' smartwatch BLOCKS

    Not entirely convinced by the hyperbole here, but this does look interesting. Essentially the head of the watch is primarily a display and the bulk of the functionality is controlled by link in the bracelet which contain, for example, a GPS chip.


    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/b...ple-Watch.html

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    Things heading in the right direction. One day this kind of thing will be fitted into regular bracelets, I'm sure.

    Getting a display into the clasp probably the hardest thing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    Things heading in the right direction. One day this kind of thing will be fitted into regular bracelets, I'm sure
    Yes, I really think there is some interesting stuff that can be done in that field.

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    It certainly looks like that could be the way forward with an independent company avoiding the watches becoming obsolete in the way that larger corporations like Apple build into their products.
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    All sounds like a load of BLOCKS to me

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    That is pretty clever. I won't be buying one but it is for sure a neat concept.
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    Very unique. Not sure if I like it or not, but clever nonetheless.
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    Thanks for posting, Olly!
    Interesting to see how people are riffing round the smart watch concept: I imagine something like this, or Longines' e-strap will be the way ahead for people who like watches and want to stay connected
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    I first thought of modular as in physically - you can change the strap, case, etc to make it look physically different. Maybe even upgrade the internal module after a few years. When I realized that it was modular in terms of software, I don't understand it. Why would I want to buy a watch that is limited to a subset of features? When I buy a smartwatch, I want it to do as much as it can - cover all bases and then add apps as needed via an app store (apple store, android apps, connect iq, etc). I think this is just really milking the cow on their part.
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