First Thoughts On The Cybiko?

codepawn asks: "I saw an article in the Australian newspaper this morning that was about a handheld originally out of Russia that is apparently becoming BIG with kids in the USA. The article suggests it has potential to become BIG with bigger kids, too. The device, called Cybiko, communicates on its own network using short wave radio. Once enough people in an area have it they can communicate over a larger distance because their signals will make up to 10 hops over other people's cybikos(which in the USA appears to be about 1km radius but in Europe will be up to 10km radius because regulations allow a stronger signal). I've downloaded the free SDK for Linux (there is a Windows SDK also available) which is available from their Web site as an rpm but I haven't looked at it yet. Anyway, it sounds super cool and I was surprised that I hadn't heard about it on here. So what's the story? Does anyone have one? What is it like?" Last I checked, they were selling them for about $199 at the local Wal-Mart and I have seen commercials for these on American TV. I almost broke down and bought one and it looks like I may have to since I never mind playing with new toys (and the Linux SDK may make for some fun hacking...)

Comments

Re:online the price is $99.95, I think

[po_boy]

I've got a Palm and a cybiko. The palm has a much more advanced, intuitive, and fast system. It's easier to navigate around in and find stuff quickly. The cybiko feels cheaper and slower. Plus, I don't think it has a backlight on the LCD. What a shame.

If you want an organizer, get a Palm Pilot. If you want a toy, get a cybiko.

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