Windows Phone Thoughts: Got The Time? The SPOT Watch Review

Product Category: Watch
Manufacturer: Fossil
Where to Buy: Amazon [Affiliate]
Price: $129.99 USD
Specifications: 1.8"L x 1.8"W x .5"D, three days of battery life, black PVC strap, grayscale screen.

Pros:

• SPOT concept is fantastic;
  
• Large display, easy to see;
  
• Decent access to a variety of information sources;
  
• Impressive battery life.

Cons:

• Not very comfortable as a watch;
• Buttons require too much force;
• Functions may be better performed by other devices that you carry.

Summary:
The Fossil Abacus SPOT watch is an interesting concept, but for my needs, a failed execution. The idea of a device that actively gets pushed data over FM radio frequencies is compelling, because it allows for scenarios that are much smoother than using a Pocket PC or Smartphone and GPRS/1xRTT. But is it compelling enough to make it worth carrying another device with you? That depends on your needs.

Read on for the full review!