Posted on 16 April 2008, at 7:26 pm, by Judie Lipsett
I wasn’t going to post on this until in landed in my inbox, and lo and behold it was there this afternoon. Even though I have seen this bauble on other sites and thought for half a second about how cool it might be to have a wristwatch that was not only a phone, but was also a Windows Mobile device…reality set in. Do I think this is a cool idea? Oh, absolutely. Do I think it is necessarily a good one? Not so much. Can I imagine really trying to do anything serious that would take advantage of WM5 on a screen this tiny? Oh heck no. Would I like to try one? Heck ya!
Say hello to the EGP-98B, the new Wristwatch phone which also sports Windows Mobile 5. There is so much stuff supposedly contained in this wristwatch that I kept looking for the April Fool’s label at the end of the press release, but evidently it’s for real - and you can buy your own for just $629.95. No foolin’.
EPOQ MULTIMEDIA UNVEILS THE WORLD’S FIRST WRIST WATCH MOBILE PHONE RUNNING WINDOWS MOBILETM OS; THE EGP-98B
Boca Raton, Florida: Shipping May 1st, 2008-The new Epoq EGP-WP98B offers cutting edge features never before seen in the rapidly expanding wrist watch mobile phone market. Super high tech features include: QUAD-Band GSM mobile radio set, Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System, large energy-saving OLED display with touch screen navigation, GPRS mobile internet at 2.7G speed all in a metallic-look, super slim design with stainless steel or genuine leather, alligator skin-embossed band.
Main Features:
- Windows Mobile 5.0 OS
- WIFI 802.11b/g
- PDA Synch
- OLED 1.4” touch screen display
- Operating Frequency: GSM unlocked Network Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900MHz for worldwide use (w/ GPRS)
- Stereo Blue Tooth Transmitter built in(headset included)
- Talk time: about 100-180 minutes per charge / Standby time: 80-100 hours
- 1.3MP camera for stills and video
- Language: English, simplified Chinese, , Arabic, German, Russian and 10 other languages
- Ring-tone formats:64 chord, mp3, midi
- Video: WMV, AVI, 3GP,MP4,3GP/MP4 full screen play, forward and pause
- Music: Mp3, background play, equalizer, individual loudspeakers
- ROM: internal 128MB memory / plus bonus 1GB T-Flash Card
- Data Transfer 2.7G wireless and wired USB Flash disk/USB cable/ Bluetooth (stereo music, voice and data transfer)
- Standby Photo /Screen saver: jpg, gif
- Telephone directories: 300 contacts support, Caller ID, MP3 ring tones.
- Messages & Multimedia messaging: SMS/MMS
- Schedule power on/off: auto power on and off
- Alarm clock: alarm clock when powered off
- Games: smart puzzle game
- More information: MP3, MP4, hands free speaker phone, SMS group sending, Voice recorder, WAP, Web Browser, Handwritten input, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS, E-book, IP dialing, calendar, health manager, calculator, unit converter, rate exchange, memo, world clock, note
- Included Accessories: Bluetooth headset w/ charger, 2 Li Rechargeable batteries, Universal 110-220V USB charger, USB data / synch cable, Owner’s manual, Warranty (1 yr Parts / 90 days labor)
Preliminary Data -Specifications subject to change without notice
For more information about this and other models, and to purchase yours now, visit exclusive introductory on line retailer / dealer: www.gadgetcraver.com and click on mobile/cellular -> wristwatch mobile phones
About Epoq Multimedia: Epoq, a brand owned by Titan Global Commerce, Inc. of Boca Raton Florida derived its brand name from the word Epoch, meaning a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
The corporation, Titan Global Commerce (TGC) is a progressive company founded by a group of seasoned industry experts in product design, development and marketing. The originators and manufacturers of the much coveted Luce and Helios flat panel TV brands (and several private labeled flat panel TV brand names), has a leader in the converging digital media and consumer video technology sector since its inception in 2003.
TGC’s greatest strength is the ability to design and deliver an exceptional product at a very rapid pace. The Epoq brand has distinct advantages over other brands in state of the art technology and features that specifically target the early adopter and electronics connoisseur consumer, yet offers very competitive prices.
Epoq ’s advanced technology, features and superior performance standards is combined with a distribution plan that promotes sales by excusive, high-end, custom audio / video retailers and installers. These qualified dealers and installers offer distinct advantages through their ability to educate consumers about high-end performance and features that set the Epoq line apart from other brands.
TGC’s Epoq products are designed to let consumers enjoy all the benefits of a digital home and a connected lifestyle today!
[...] I guess so because I have not heard or seen anything like it. The EPOQ EGP-WP98 is a wrist match as well as a Windows Mobile device which I guess makes it the smallest WM device ever? Specifications of such a device are rather impressive with WiFi B/G, WM5, Quad-band GSM and 1.3MP camera among others. Oh and I guess it’s also the first water-resistant Windows Mobile device Granted it’s nothing to scream about but if you are looking to carry one less device with you when you head out, this might be worth checking out. It retails for $629.95 and you can only get it from Gadget Craver after April 25th. (via Gear Diary) [...]
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April 16th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Cool looking .. but for $600 — no can do. I think the attraction is miniaturization, but for the money I’d jump on a cell phone that ran WM6 and take advantage of the large number of Apps.
April 16th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Exactly! I think adding a full-featured OS like WM5 was mucho overkill.
April 17th, 2008 at 11:41 am
What time is it? Oh wait, I’ve got to reboot.
April 17th, 2008 at 11:42 am
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!