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State of 3d Graphics on Wireless Devices

An anonymous reader writes "This Computer Graphics World Magazine article discusses the current and future state of 3d graphics on wireless platforms. Apparently Japan is ahead of the game with a relatively standardized 3d render engine. Seems like the main use is for 3d virtual pets and the standard sort of games one might expect. What I'm waiting for is what I believe to be the next step; the one described in, oh, so many sci-fi novels... a personality for my handheld! Imagine, if you will, a personalized avatar or something that can interact with you and perhaps assist you in your daily endevours (with a touch of attitude?).."

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  1. I'm picturing it... by Garse+Janacek · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ...and it looks like a big, smiling, 3-d paperclip...

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  2. If it's shaped like a paperclip... by jbarr · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...I don't want to have ANYTHING to do with it!!!

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