Manufacturers have played around with James Bond- or Dick Tracy-type of wrist mobile phones for a number of years. While some makers have enjoyed moderate success over time, it wasn’t until mid-2011 that the occasional fad purchase started turning into a trend. Why are users turning to miniature mobile phones when smartphone trends demand larger screens?
The first factor bridges both trends: Technology is not static. Advancements and improvements happen faster than tech blogs can track. As Win98 was one the PC operating system rage but is now a fond historical relic, so has mobile technology progressed.
What was once a sci-fi invention is now incorporated into mobile phones, smartphones and wrist mobile devices. Miniaturization, circuitry improvements and satellite technology all combine into smaller, more capable devices than simply a back-lit watch with calendar options.
The second factor is discretion. It’s very easy to strap the mobile phone onto a wrist and head to work and not worry whether you’ve forgotten your smartphone. Vibration settings that are now available on wrist mobile phones provide that edge of discretion that alarm-based mobiles once left behind. Fashionably paired with time keeping capabilities, only a few savvy tech-heads may recognize that you’re doing more than checking time in that long, drawn-out department meeting.
The third factor is improved functionality. Wrist mobile phones have camera phones, web access, email programs and mini-browsers available now. While the capabilities of some of these features are not extraordinary, they are there – period, and they didn’t used to be. As technology further advances, these mobile communication mini-devices will become broader in functionality and scope.
The fourth discernible factor is the user’s personality profile set. The majority of wrist mobile phone owners fit into either of two different personality profiles: One type of user wastes no time, likes little waste and loves advancing technology that streamlines and combines. The other type of user seems to be first on the block to own something new, preferring to set trends instead of following them. Often fashion-oriented, something has to not only be new but look good – both making definite statements about the owner.
Many people who look for and purchase wrist mobile phones fit in the crossing of the two profiles, although approximately 43 percent of all buyers identify themselves solely as the efficient one or as the trend-setter. While many people lean a little more toward one or the other, the personality must be forward-looking in one manner or another. Someone who does not like change will probably never consider purchasing, wearing or otherwise using a wrist mobile phone, regardless of what it can do or how terrific it looks.
That never-change personality also matches those who don’t like computers and refuse to work with one outside the possible work environment.
Regardless of motivation or attitude, wrist mobile phones are becoming more popular for a variety of reasons and offer both function versatility and good fashion looks for anyone who is interested.