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Microsoft is on the verge of launching its Smart Watch technology, which will allow specially designed watches to receive up-to-date information on sports, business, traffic, news, etc. After several years of effort and millions of dollars spent, the questions now revolve around launch strategy and likely consumer adoption. Is this the next big thing for Microsoft or is this a waste of money and resources? Complicating the matter is the fact that although Microsoft designed and will operate the technology to deliver information to these watches, the watches themselves will be sold and marketed by several prominent watch-making partners.; To focus on product design, positioning, and launch issues for an innovative new product. In particular, has Microsoft included the right combination of features to turn this from a "cool" gadget to a truly useful consumer device? If so, how does it position this product to a potentially skeptical consumer base.