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Dick Tracy's New Linux Box?
An anonymous reader writes "The Zypad is a new arm-wearable computer right out of Futurama. It can run Windows CE or Linux and has a 400 MHz CPU, 64MB Flash memory, 3.5 inch screen. The Zypad leaves the user's hands free — it has no keyboard, just a touchscreen and navigation keys. Voice recognition is 'being developed.' It turns on only when you look at it, so it saves power. It has GPS and Bluetooth/WLAN/GSM connectivity. Price: 1000 Euro." Too bad it's not yet available for sale — that screen looks more useful than the one on IBM's Linux watch from 2000.
For those of you in search of voice recognition ware that has already "been developed" you should check out Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I got it for my boss who's paralyzed from the neck down and it works beautifully, making his life easier. Training only took 15 minutes and the accuracy is impressive. It comes with a headset mic but I recommend splurging on the Plantronics CS50-USB wireless headset.
Because Dick Tracy beat Futurama by about 70 years.
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Are you kidding? The "Wristlojakmator" can track objects using the YGW (you're getting warmer) protocol. I can also tell whether food is poisonous, namely popplers.
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Get your facts straight bub.
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You have someone else look at it.
do you need a StrongARM to be able to use it?
.14 grams of the sand out if you like).
Yes, regardless of processor. The press release says it weighs 390 grams, which is 0.86 pounds.
Go to your local sporting good store and get a 1-pound ankle weight. Try wearing in on your wrist all of the time. (Even let
You'll find out it's a lot heavier than you thought, especially for vaporware.
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