Your chances of having the first one on the block: High. Although the watch has been around since 2005, it's custom-made and not exactly cool in the sense of minimalist, futuristic James Bond, Apple, or Ideo gadget designs. It's definitely retro.
What you must know: by an engineer who spent four years figuring out how to make it work will appeal to any true geek. Oh, and it's open source -- of course! Just be sure that when you wear it, you're cautious of your surroundings, since its large size is somewhat like wearing a mini satellite dish on your wrist, notes InfoWorld CTO Council member Rob Lux of GMAC.
What you need: The watches cost $405 each and must be .