I want one!

[1_LoSt_TaLiBaN]

http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS5812502455.html

According to Eurotech, the WWPC integrates everything users expect of a PC, in a versatile, ergonomic form factor that supports a variety of wrist sizes. It can be worn over or under work clothes, and has flexible left- or right-handed straps that enclose dual 2-cell Li-polymer rechargable batteries. Claimed battery life is six hours in "fully operational" mode, or eight hours under normal circumstances.

The WWPC weighs seven ounces (200 grams) without straps/batteries, Eurotech says.

The WWPC offers several wearable-specific innovations, according to the company, including a patented orientation sensor that can be configured to induce standby when the user's arm drops. Additionally, the device's tilt sensor can be used to detect motionless operator states, while a built-in GPS receiver and "dead reckoning" technology enable the device to serve as a location-transmitting beacon.

The WWPC is based on an unspecified low-power embedded processor. It boots from 32MB of RAM, and has 64MB of SDRAM. Storage can be expanded through an SD-card slot supporting cards up to 1GB.

Standard PC interfaces include WiFi, Bluetooth, and fast infrared networking, USB host and device ports, sound, built-in speakers, and a headphone jack. The device has a "daylight-readable" 2.8 x 2.2-inch touchscreen LCD, and also supports human interface devices such as microphones and headsets connected via USB or Bluetooth, the company says.

[Creeper]

That's hot.

[DeadMeatGF]

Eurotech's WWPC


According to Eurotech, the WWPC integrates everything users expect of a PC, in a versatile, ergonomic form factor that supports a variety of wrist sizes. It can be worn over or under work clothes, and has flexible left- or right-handed straps that enclose dual 2-cell Li-polymer rechargable batteries. Claimed battery life is six hours in "fully operational" mode, or eight hours under normal circumstances.Mine has a life of about 48 hours ...The WWPC weighs seven ounces (200 grams) without straps/batteries, Eurotech says.Mine's not that heavyThe WWPC offers several wearable-specific innovations, according to the company, including a patented orientation sensor that can be configured to induce standby when the user's arm drops. Additionally, the device's tilt sensor can be used to detect motionless operator states,Is it just me, or is that total gibberish? while a built-in GPS receiver and "dead reckoning" technology enable the device to serve as a location-transmitting beacon.Got thatThe WWPC is based on an unspecified low-power embedded processor. It boots from 32MB of flash, and has 64MB of SDRAM. Storage can be expanded through an SD-card slot supporting cards up to 1GB.Got thatStandard PC interfaces include WiFi, Bluetooth, and fast infrared networking, USB host and device ports, sound, built-in speakers, and a headphone jack.Got all that except for USB host portsThe device has a "daylight-readable" 2.8 x 2.2-inch touchscreen LCDNot got one of thoseand also supports human interface devices such as microphones and headsets connected via USB or Bluetooth, the company says.Got that, tooAdditional claimed features include:
Direct-access keypadGot that
L1 16-channel GPS receiver with active helix antennaGot that
IrDa (up to 4Mbps)Got that
Bluetooth v1.1 (up to 721 Kbps)Got that
LAN 802.11b (up to 11Mbps) with "hardware coexistence handshake"Not got that
Specific internal antennasSpecific to what?
Supports "different configurable audio/video user interfaces"Again, sounds like marketeering
Supports Linux or Windows CEGot that
Availability

Eurotech describes the WWPC as a "user-centric, ubiquitous computing" concept, suggesting that the device is not yet available in product form. The company did not respond to availability enquires by publication time.

According to its website, Eurotech's corporate strategy is to "define and penetrate new and emerging markets." The company also offers rugged surveillance systems for public transportation that run Linux. The company is publicly traded on the Italian stock market; it merged with US SBC (single-board computer) vendor Parvus in 2003.Thing is, mine's available now, and has a feature that's not mentioned here ... it can make phone calls too!

[1_LoSt_TaLiBaN]

Mine has a life of about 48 hours ...Mine's not that heavyIs it just me, or is that total gibberish?Got thatGot thatGot all that except for USB host portsNot got one of thoseGot that, tooGot thatGot thatGot thatGot thatNot got thatSpecific to what?Again, sounds like marketeeringGot thatThing is, mine's available now, and has a feature that's not mentioned here ... it can make phone calls too!


yeah but does it run linux!

see I dont want a smart phone.... I just want a compact comp that runs linux... that has usb and wireless... the touch screen is nifty..... but I want ssh, also it runs an X server so I could have a server back at home and and forward X via ssh to it.... and basically have a high powered linux system in a small compact form and can access it from anywhere theres a broadcast

[Lunarbunny]

Tali, sorry to say, but this is the modern calculator watch.

Wait, I forgot...nice "Talk nerdy to me" shirt. :rolleyes:

[1_LoSt_TaLiBaN]

modern calc watch with wifi a gig of storage and an actual os..... but sure... I can see your uhhh analogy

[Mickey Blue]

Steering away from the benefits - you'd surely feel a bit of a d**k wearing one!

[1_LoSt_TaLiBaN]

Id keep it in my backpack

you'd definately not get laid wearing one around

[DeadMeatGF]

Tali - I can install linux on my Smartphone - it's a bit of a chore, but it's been done plenty of times.
The hardest part is getting it back to Windows Mobile 2003 if it goes wrong and has to be returned, apparently!