Haven't Watchphones been around for ages now? Everytime Ive looked for a cheap mobile on Ebay there they are, usually available from Aisa or some hopefull UK seller. I thought personally if they where going to become popular then this particular piece of mobile quirkiness would have caught on ages ago.

So whats all the fuss about? Well Orange in they're infinite wisdom decided to soft launch a particular LG watchphone on pay as you go in late August from their Orange shop on Bond Street Station, Central London.

To start with the question is WHY? My answer is i don't know why, but with only limited stock and a one watch per customer policy for the staggering price of £500 why bother, its hardly a great piece of market research selling it from one shop is it.

Information from Orange

Available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and one device per customer to those who arrive in person at the store - the handmade 3G+ watchphone will guarantee those fortunate enough to purchase one that they’ll turn heads on the high street."That's a Nice watch" Who walks around looking at peoples wrists? I dont do you?

The device’s slick scratch resistant touch-screen interface makes writing text messages easy. Watch the video it definantly doesnt look easy to me!

while an in-built speaker and MP3/AAC player lets you listen to the Essential James Bond theme album when you’re imprisoned in a fake volcano or battling with Jaws. Urh i think thats done it i want one. LOL

Is this a sign from Orange that they think the handheld mobile phone era is coming to an end? who knows. What i do know is the Watchphone looks difficult to use and to be honest not worth £500.

What do you think?

Author: Daniel wall