Wristlinx Walkie Talkie Transceiver Watch

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Having stumbled upon this walkie talkie watch a question immediately came to mind, and that was: If you want to talk whilst out and about why use this gadget when you can simply use a mobile? And, after a great deal of reflection, the question remains but, as far as curious gadgets go, this is undoubtedly notable.

With the present fashion in technology being firmly centred on making gadgets ever smaller, its refreshing to see that this groovy XACT X33X Wristlinx Transceiver Watch seems to be intent on gesticulating in a particularly graphic fashion in the face of modern trends as its truly massive. In fact it is so big as to be almost obscene.

Wristlinx Walkie Talkie Transceiver Watch Detail

Did we mention that this gadget also has a teleport facility (not)?

That said, there is something gloriously retro about this rather overbearing gadget that appeals to us – not that we would be seen dead wearing one.

Measuring a colossal W129×D133.3×H43mm and weighing in at 88 grams, inclusive of the 3.7V lithium ion battery pack, this curious device appears to merely tell the time and serve as a walkie talkie allowing for free conversations of up to three minutes (in Japan) with someone suitably encumbered with a similar device.

Retailing at 8925Yen (approximately $75 / £36 / €56) you can gain further information concerning the XACT X33X Wristlinx Transceiver Watch via this page (English translation linked). But the question remains. Why not just use a mobile?

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One Comment to “Wristlinx Walkie Talkie Transceiver Watch”

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Apr 25th, 2007

Anon

I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….

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