Next Generation Xybernaut Wearable

shanenewsom sent in linkage to a story running on the BBC which talks about the new Xybernaut Poma. A little light on the specs, although the headmounted screen is 640x480 and it runs WinCE. But it really does look like the first practical wearable. It should be available in March. Update: 01/21 18:52 GMT by T : Reader Eureses points out that the display is actually 800x600 rather than 640x480.

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[Anonymous Coward]

The new poma actually performs quite well here
































Great for work, even better for play. Poma gives you instant, seamless access to everything you need--e-mail accounts, attachments, Internet sites and games. You stay connected to breaking news, stock prices, game scores and what's happening at work or with friends. The integrated MP3 player gives you access to the songs and videos you love. A better view of the world Forget about trying to view graphics on a tiny PDA screen. Poma's headmount display is built for optimum comfort and functionality. The one-inch full color 800 x 600 SVGA viewing screen sits below your eye, weighs approximately 3 ounces and provides a viewing area resolution similar to that of a desktop monitor from two feet away. Interaction without compromise Poma is a powerful, highly functional computer manufactured by Hitachi and is based on the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. It has a 128-MHz RISC processor, 32 MB of RAM, 32 MB ROM, a Compact Flash(TM) slot and one USB port. Poma supports up to 1 GB micro drives, wireless modem cards, wireless LANs and the new CF technology (as it emerges) through its integrated Compact Flash slot. The on-board USB port connects to a customized, hand-held touch optical mouse pointing device for easy Internet and Windows navigation. Poma is also compatible with wearable keyboards and other pointing and input devices. Poma is breakthrough technology Poma lets users take a quantum leap beyond traditional computing. Its cool new form factor,anywhere interaction and powerful functionality lead to new levels of capability, productivity and fun. Poma will have the world watching you--as you watch the world in a whole new way.

What's with the spelling?

[DickPhallus]

Cyber should be spelled with an C, not an X... the company should change their name... Xybernaut... sounds pretty moronic...