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Apple PDA?

Posted by michael on from the we-love-the-leader dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes: "Pictures of what would appear to be Apple's forthcoming PDA, the "iWalk" have slipped onto the net, and this time they don't seem fake, as evidenced by the quicktime movies also included. Those interested can check out the pictures here, apparently courtesy of SpyMac."

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  1. Apple started the PDA by Hairy_Potter · · Score: 1, Troll

    They pretty much started the whole market. Most Slashdotters were still in elementary school when Apple started the PDA market, but at least I remember the Newton.

    I wonder why Xerox hasn't sued them yet? Oh yeah, Apple's handwriting recognition software didn't work.

  2. But the REAL questions are.... by RobertAG · · Score: 1, Troll

    1. How much RAM? CPU speed?

    Let me listen to MP3's and store documents temporarily. Since I'm constantly travelling, my PDA has become my Laptop.

    2. Wireless connectivity (802.11x)?

    None of this pay as you stuff or Apple proprietary crap. I want to ba able to connect it to my networks at home and work - seamlessly.

    And finally...
    3. What's the cost?

    If it costs substantially more than an IPAQ without offering any compelling features, I'm not buying it.

    I didn't include battery life because that's really out of Apple's hands. Sure they can engineer the product to conserve power, but most rechargable PDA devices need AC power every 4-5 hours after constant use.

  3. Re:Unless you consider it a plant by jchristopher · · Score: 2, Troll
    Here is the scenario: iWalk type thing is a $250 PDA

    Perhaps you didn't read carefully enough. This device is made by APPLE.