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January 10, 2005

Talking Watch

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Pretty amazing, wouldn't you say?

From the website:

    Ideal for anyone who has difficulty reading their watch or being on time, this precision-made watch actually talks to you.

    Just press the button and the friendly voice tells you the time.

    If you wish, you can set the watch to announce each hour or tell you the time the alarm will go off.

    A cheerful rooster alarm will wake you in the mornings and remind you of important appointments during the day.

    Unisex styling is great for men and women.

Sounds pretty darn good for a lousy $6.99, what?

I like the idea of never feeling like you're totally alone on the planet, with a "friendly voice" there for you at the push of a button.

I had a little trouble with the idea of a "cheerful rooster alarm"; sounds kind of annoying, actually, more than cheerful.

Of course, if you're already up, you'll be hugely amused by its effect on the sleeper.

I also like that it says "TALKING" right on the watch face, so as to dispel any confusion about what exactly it is you're packing.

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Comments

Wow. I remember having one of these in something like 1990.

The rooster alarm was quite funny. Great for messing with people more than for waking up though.

Posted by: Ike | Jan 11, 2005 11:00:16 AM

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