Watches vs Cell Phones

[Blazin Bones]

Which do you think is better? I know they both keep time the same, so which do you prefer and why?

 

[Spiffy]

Hi Tim,

Easy choice for me, my cell phone. I like the convenience of time, phone, calendar, capability of note taking and GPS.

 

[mechanicdb]

Apples and oranges???

Watches have a function, and submit a bit of fashion; cell phones have a function, and serve as a distraction. ...little rhyming there.

anyway, cell phones update on gps data I believe, and unless you get a fancy dancy watch, it will run off a battery or mechanical functions. Watches are generally smaller, phones are generally bigger. Both have pros and cons.

not sure exactly what you're after though.

My last watch purchase was a heartrate monitor also for when I exercise.

 

[LostSoul]

Watches....cannot text on them. Cellphones are just too much of a hazard anymore. You would not believe how many people are on the things driving when legally they should not be.

 

[Spiffy]

Watches....cannot text on them. Cellphones are just too much of a hazard anymore. You would not believe how many people are on the things driving when legally they should not be.

That's a good point Danielle, in WA state it's illegal to drive while talking, but I have a blue tooth, which I rarely use. Conversations can wait until the drive is over.

 

[Blazin Bones]

Apples and oranges???

Watches have a function, and submit a bit of fashion; cell phones have a function, and serve as a distraction. ...little rhyming there.

anyway, cell phones update on gps data I believe, and unless you get a fancy dancy watch, it will run off a battery or mechanical functions. Watches are generally smaller, phones are generally bigger. Both have pros and cons.

not sure exactly what you're after though.

My last watch purchase was a heartrate monitor also for when I exercise.

who said I was after anything othr than simple discussion?

 

[Kelli]

Cell phones are much easier to inconspicuously look at while they are sitting on your lap at church... Oh just kidding!

 

[Gabe]

How about a watch that lets you make calls?


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This nifty multi-function watch from ThinkGeek is not only good for making/receiving calls, but you can also play MP3 files, watch movies, store hundreds of phone numbers and send SMS messages and enter schedules or notes with basic handwriting recognition.

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech ... les-as-pda

 

[Vic C.]

I don't like to ware watches. I also don't like talking on phones, so the primary use for my phone IS to tell time. It fits well in one of the pockets of my tool bag, which is with me five days a week.

 

[Vic C.]

Now how about a cell phone that is implanted under you skin and runs on... blood!

http://www.physorg.com/news122819670.html

http://www.gadgets-reviews.com/blood-po ... -skin.html

 

[Rick W]

I don't do either.
The only thing I need to be on time for is work. There is a clock in each car I drive and clocks at home and work.
My wife has a cell phone, got me one but I don't use it... it's kept in the glove compartment for emergencies. When it beeps I know it's hungry and I feed it.
If someone needs to contact me they know my work schedule and can call me at home. If they don't know my work schedule then I don't know them and they can wait until I get home.

I'm free
:D

 

[Vic C.]

When it beeps I know it's hungry and I feed it.

:toofunny

I'm free
:D

No you're not; you're Rick. Free is someone else. :biglaugh

 

[MISFIT]

I don't have a cell phone I don't want a cell phone. I like pocket watches the older looking the better.

 

[Christine]

I have a cell phone, but don't use it as a watch. Half the time it is in my purse. I would prefer a watch but never seem to get around to buying one. Last few I had were not reliable. Cell phones get their time from the Network, so as long as the network is up and running, the time is correct. Maybe having both would be a good idea!

 

[Caroline H]

Now how about a cell phone that is implanted under you skin and runs on... blood!

http://www.physorg.com/news122819670.html

http://www.gadgets-reviews.com/blood-po ... -skin.html

NO thanks!! Yikes :o

I have both, but usually don't wear the watch. I like my cell to tell time, and it even has an analog clock on the front screen :shades

 

[julie89]

watches vs cell phones?

my cell phone IS my watch ;)

but in all seriousness, i have a problem keeping track of watches. thus, i prefer cell phones to keep time. although it can be annoying at times because you can't flip out your cell phone during a test to keep time!

 

[John]

I have neither.

I use my Itouch.

 

[ChristianPF]

A nice wrist watch is a piece of (masculine) jewelry and will always have a place... As far as just telling time, I am all for using a cell phone for everyday occasions...

 

[John]

I just got a cell phone so now i use that instead of my Itouch.

 

[LanceEh]

I have neither, but if I had to choose, I choose watch.