It's the little watch-phone that could. And it just might! Neutrano's Wristfone, which we saw at the
CES and
CTIA trade shows, will finally be coming to a GSM carrier somewhere in the USA this September, Neutrano CEO Gary Rotman told us today. The phone will cost around $200 with contract, or $300-400 unlocked.
I tried to figure out which carrier Neutrano was making a deal with, but Rotman wasn't telling. My guess is that the Wristfone will appear first on a smaller, regional GSM carrier like
Cinci Bell, who have a history of picking up somewhat out-of-the-ordinary phones.
As we've recounted in our previous coverage, the WristFone is a chunky wristwatch that doubles as a camera phone. The model we saw today comes with a stainless-steel case and leather band. Neutrano has revised the specs a bit, too. The phone now runs on US GSM networks, and has a 1.4" touch screen, 1.3-megapixel camera with video, and Bluetooth so you don't look bizarre holding your phone up to your ear.
We'll keep an eye on this hot product as it develops.
May 22, 2009 1:26 AM
Umm, it says Tmobile right on the front...thats kind of a subtle hint as to which carrier.
May 22, 2009 6:55 AM
I never even noticed that,It looks like Dick Tracy time.Easier way to keep up with your phone,unless you leave it laying on the sink.
May 22, 2009 1:09 PM
Hey Justin - the demo model was an unlocked phone that Gary put his T-Mobile SIM into so that it would work. The unlocked version will work with T-Mobile, AT&T or any US GSM carrier.
June 14, 2009 4:37 PM
Hi, this model are free unlock from TEDACOS, the model is named RJMETGM3! and the price is front usd$ 250. You can get more informacion searching in google the named Tedacos.
July 1, 2009 5:28 PM
I would be highly suspect of any product this company talks about. They may not be reliable and have outstanding debts in the US and perhaps overseas that may preclude them from bringing anything to market. Company President Gary Rotman also reports “we are in legal action with customers”. One might question their ability to support and stand behind the product should it come to market....POTENTIAL BUYER BEWARE.