Shiny silver robots

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Ugly futuristic jewelry

In 2004, Nokia plans to release this oversized electronic necklace. The technology aspects make me want to like it (you can upload digital photos to its little screen), but I just can't get past the fact that it resembles a stethoscope. It's so big it seems to look bad on everyone -- and this is in the company's promotional photos, which have the added benefit of nice lighting and a professional photographer. Imagine how dumb it would look in real life! From the FAQ:

Nokia Medallion I is designed for fashion-oriented, design-driven people who are interested in complementing their outfit with a new kind of fashion accessory.

Ah, so maybe that's the problem. I am more of a fashion-driven, design-oriented person. So it's not for me at all.