They look totally absurd. I agrre with the article , who the hell needs to be THAT in touch with anyone. The people I know with them do nothing but gossip on them anyway .
There was an article somewhere a long time ago about people pretending to talk to other people on cell phones...
I'm actually training myself to go out without my cell on my belt. I may have to buy a watch, though. Probably right about the time I get weaned of it, two-way communication-chip implants will be mandatory...(I better go get some fresh air).