Let it be known, I’m a big fan of classic sci-fi. Actually let’s amend I’m a big fan of the set design and the optimistic worldview of genre staples like Star Trek and Space 1999. They speak of a world where in the near future anything was possible. And better yet, where domestic robots would do the hard work, so we don’t have to.
It’s perhaps not surprising then that I’m putting my name down for LG’s retro-modern watch handset. Dubbed the LG Touch watch phone, judged on looks alone it appears to be a truly wondrous thing indeed.
But I don’t think that the admittedly small demographic of fans of retro-modernism will be only the takers for the phone. Its standout design is likely to be a hit with anyone who is bored of the same old same old approach to the appearance of mobile phones. And given that we’re served a near-constant diet of candybars and sliders, that’s got to be quite a few disgruntled consumers hungry for something new.
The phone is no slouch in the specifications department either. HSDPA connectivity means fast downloads, while video calling, media playback and web browsing ought to seal the deal.
There’s no official release date yet, with LG stating only that it’ll be out “later this year”. I can’t wait.
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