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Nate Searing is Senior Associate Editor of Consumer Electronics Daily News, the industry’s premier online source for breaking CE news and analysis. Read by more than 15,000 consumer electronics manufacturers, suppliers and dealers every business day, Consumer Electronics Daily News is also the longest-running tradeshow daily at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Published by Tucson, Ariz.-based Oser Communications Group, Inc. (OCGI), Consumer Electronics Daily News is the industry’s best online source for breaking news, insightful analysis and exclusive interviews, as well as a spotlight on new products from the more than 2500 contributing CES exhibitors—bringing the nation’s largest trade show, from the world’s largest industry, right to your fingertips each and every day. In addition to Consumer Electronics Daily News, Mr. Searing also edits a variety of other technology-related publications at OCGI in the digital photography, video gaming, educational technology and corporate/channel computing markets. OCGI is a leader in the publication of tradeshow dailies, trade journals and periodicals, publishing dozens of magazines serving the Consumer Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Restaurant and Hospitality, Broadcasting and Telecommunications industries.

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MP4 Watch Has People Watching Me!

March 9th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Functional is the name of the game when it comes to the many gadgets in my arsenal of cellphones, MP3 players, PDAs, etc.

Whether it’s functional, multifunctional or unbelievably multifunctional, I’m not usually one to pick up a gadget just because of its cool factor. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got my fair share of trendy gizmos that I love, and even a few that I spent a bit too much money on for the aesthetics while overlooking the functionality. However, I’d take simplicity and functionality over good looks anyday.

So when I picked up the Home Theater Watch from Gadget Universe, I did so with an eye to the functionality. It’s one of the smallest 2GB MP3 players that I’ve ever seen, and easily the smallest MP4 video player as well. I figured the rubberized band and sturdy construction would make it an ideal workout accessory (I’m working my way up to becoming a Pechman-sized technology reviewer, and with a 900-song capacity, the Home Theater Watch affords me plenty of time to workout!)

But this little gadget is more than just a MP3/MP4 workhorse…it’s got cool-tech cred as well. I can’t watch a TV show or listen to music on the little player for more than a few minutes without someone stopping me to see where I picked it up. Score one more for Gadget Universe for keeping me ahead of the technology curve and the envy of my friends.

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