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Monday, December 19, 2005
The phone as a watch
As earlier reported mobile phones are increasingly replacing watches.
But ask 15-year-old Jaynee Rodgers why she doesn't wear a watch, and the reason is clear: "I don't see the need for one, because I've always got my cell."
In some cases, there is a generational divide. Price, the Plant High junior, said most of her friends don't wear wristwatches, but both parents do.
Jim Katz at Times mentions a few reasons why watches will stay: heart monitor watches for serious runners, the altimeter watch that's great for your mountain hikes, watches with digital compasses and more.
I don't think that will sway younger users that've already made a choice (conscious or not) to use the clock in the mobile phone. The reason would probably rather be to make a statement (fashion- or status-wise).
Worldandnation: Will cell phones replace watches? Time will tell
But ask 15-year-old Jaynee Rodgers why she doesn't wear a watch, and the reason is clear: "I don't see the need for one, because I've always got my cell."
In some cases, there is a generational divide. Price, the Plant High junior, said most of her friends don't wear wristwatches, but both parents do.
Jim Katz at Times mentions a few reasons why watches will stay: heart monitor watches for serious runners, the altimeter watch that's great for your mountain hikes, watches with digital compasses and more.
I don't think that will sway younger users that've already made a choice (conscious or not) to use the clock in the mobile phone. The reason would probably rather be to make a statement (fashion- or status-wise).
Worldandnation: Will cell phones replace watches? Time will tell
