February 22, 2005

WristWatch PDA - Some Things Are Just Dumb

Fossil has created a PDA the size of a wristwatch, but why I'm not sure. It appears the ONLY reason they did so was because - they could.

The Washington Post writes it best It's for people who not only don't mind that it's big -- half an inch thick and 1 5/8 by 2 inches wide -- but who like that fact, who want to call attention to their wristwear. The Wrist PDA's dimensions as well as its boxy, brushed-metal casing should see to that; this could be the Honda Element of timepieces.

This is a glaring example of technology gone useless. My focus, however, is on YOU. When you consider buying technology, even if you are advised by a consultant, ask the following questions:

- how will this technology benefit me
- what will the ROI be more my business
- once implemented can it be properly used in my business

There are so many other questions I could list here but the point is to ensure that before you buy technology you are no buying the technology for the sake of buying the technology. Fossil hit a real dud with this watch.

Read the full Washington Post article here

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