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I want that so badly. I got an Android phone because it was easier to write apps for, but if the iPhone were more open I would want so badly to get a new iPhone, a set of Myvu Crystal glasses, and some sort of small bluetooth keyboard.

If Microsoft has its head on straight with the Zune HD, it might win in this regard, but the lack of phone/3G is probably a killer. But wouldn't it be awesome to just be wandering around and, if you need to get some work done, whip out a pair of Geordi-glasses and pound out some code? Then, when you're done, fold it all away and walk off?

I have been using a Myvu crystal ( http://www.myvu.com/ ) for about 6 months now with my iPhone, and I love it (other than how ridiculous I look wearing them.) It can take a bunch of different video sources, and it has 640x480 resolution (which works fine mostly). I use it to watch movies. The most use I get out them is watching movies lying in bed or while riding a stationary bike at the gym. They work great for that.

I too am puzzled as to why somebody would drop 1300 bucks on a pair of 640x480 goggles when they can be had for 300.
http://www.myvu.com/Myvu-Crystal-Standard-Universal-P85C24.aspx

Get a pair of Myvu glasses. That way, nobody can tell what you are watching.

quick setup:
http://www.myvu.com/ for display.
some random umpc for computing.
a mobile phone doing hsdpa or evdo for connectivity.

problem is input and battery life...

Problems exist to be solved.

The Eye-Fi is an alternative solution.

Now you can watch Tristan Taormino anywhere.

I could see ultramobile devices using these. Not only are they small, but they consume only about 300 mW of power active, and 1.1 mW in sleep mode.

We're starting to get to a point where wearable computers will be practical. You'll be able to sew a whole computer right into a jacket or a sweater. Throw in one of those wearable displays, abd forget lugging around that heavy laptop!

With the exception of syncing with iCals directly, and comprehensive flash support, the Nokia N95 does all of that. Adobe's Flash Lite 2.x app is pre-installed, and you can sync your calanders with iSync. I'm not aware of online syncing, though it may exist. Not a feature I'd use much personally. Anyway, pretty darned close to what you want. The Nokia antenna is legendary. I've never been able to get a signal indoors at work before I purchased my N95. It does the Youtube/Flickr bit out of box. If you want facebook, you'll need to install Shozu. Installing Shozu will give you the additional benefit of geotagging with the built in GPS. The web browser is even built on the open source Safari code base. Nokia has a podcast app. The headphone jack is also A/V out, so get some video glasses to go with it. Get a folding bluetooth keyboard and it might only leave your pocket for those 5 megapixel snapshots. It syncs your Mac address book and calendars nicely with iSync. It's pretty much the most awesome phone available on the market. It'll set you back about 700 bucks though.

http://myvu.com/

http://www.myvu.com/details.html