Is something like the Audiotron/RioReciever/SliMP3 widgets that will decode whatever audio/video data I choose to give it. Taking it as given that you have a computer and a network in your home (which even my grandfather does at this point) Your existing computer of whatever persuasion does an ace job of storing files! It's like it was meant for it or something! So all I want is an Ethernet interface, an IP stack, a codec, and the neccesary output connections on the other end of the LAN. For me even the interface is optional, that could be web-based and I'd be fine with it (think wireless iPaq/Palm for a cool remote..) This thing should be like a JetDirect box for Multimedia, connect it to the TV and stereo and LAN and throw it on the floor in the corner with the surge protector. For just a little more than a Rio Reciever it would add the video playback side.
Then you can use your computer with an All-in-Wonder to record and rip and burn.
My $.02
That gives me an idea! Extend the wearable aspect the article mentioned with GSM/GPRS module and you have a really smart phone. Oh, and watch your step.
This seems to be the Evil Empire answer to a Terapin Mine sorta kinda.
All usual griping, sniping, and trolling aside, does anyone have any more substance? I couldn't find anything at IBM or IBM Research.
I think it is a very sound idea. Dealing with the exact same environment for desktop, mobile and handheld settings certainly seems an obvious solution to issues with synchronization and functionality as you move from setting to setting. Microsoft is already creeping in this direction with PPC2002 the platform.
Uhmm.. did you not notice that DoD funded this little doodad? Naturally the military is all over this like white on rice. Hollywood is another natural application, (let's see, who has deep pockets and likes dramatic film footage?)
But what else?
Unmanned traffic enforcement choppers a la those annoying photo radar rigs parked on the roadside? With a cop at the "wheel" does this get around the arguments facing the purely automated variety?
Most fun application: Obstacle course racing. Smack one up and sure it was several grand but substantially more exciting than Robotica.
"Why did they introduce a new card format? (I mean besides the cash, and probably license fees they will get)"
I think the SD card format is:
not new, does not the Palm m50x have this?
not a Compaq prop. technology (see above)
Lastly, IMHO the SD cards are nice and small, allowing greater flexibility in device design without form factor restrictions inherent in the CF or PC Card specifications. [One day I hope to be able to plug one of thier (SD cards) predecessors directly into me!]
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Is something like the Audiotron/RioReciever/SliMP3 widgets that will decode whatever audio/video data I choose to give it. Taking it as given that you have a computer and a network in your home (which even my grandfather does at this point) Your existing computer of whatever persuasion does an ace job of storing files! It's like it was meant for it or something! So all I want is an Ethernet interface, an IP stack, a codec, and the neccesary output connections on the other end of the LAN. For me even the interface is optional, that could be web-based and I'd be fine with it (think wireless iPaq/Palm for a cool remote..) This thing should be like a JetDirect box for Multimedia, connect it to the TV and stereo and LAN and throw it on the floor in the corner with the surge protector. For just a little more than a Rio Reciever it would add the video playback side. Then you can use your computer with an All-in-Wonder to record and rip and burn. My $.02
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That gives me an idea! Extend the wearable aspect the article mentioned with GSM/GPRS module and you have a really smart phone. Oh, and watch your step.
This seems to be the Evil Empire answer to a Terapin Mine sorta kinda. All usual griping, sniping, and trolling aside, does anyone have any more substance? I couldn't find anything at IBM or IBM Research. I think it is a very sound idea. Dealing with the exact same environment for desktop, mobile and handheld settings certainly seems an obvious solution to issues with synchronization and functionality as you move from setting to setting. Microsoft is already creeping in this direction with PPC2002 the platform.
Uhmm.. did you not notice that DoD funded this little doodad? Naturally the military is all over this like white on rice. Hollywood is another natural application, (let's see, who has deep pockets and likes dramatic film footage?)
But what else?
Unmanned traffic enforcement choppers a la those annoying photo radar rigs parked on the roadside? With a cop at the "wheel" does this get around the arguments facing the purely automated variety?
Most fun application: Obstacle course racing. Smack one up and sure it was several grand but substantially more exciting than Robotica.
- not new, does not the Palm m50x have this?
- not a Compaq prop. technology (see above)
Lastly, IMHO the SD cards are nice and small, allowing greater flexibility in device design without form factor restrictions inherent in the CF or PC Card specifications. [One day I hope to be able to plug one of thier (SD cards) predecessors directly into me!]Here, here! The first distro of Linux I ever installed (painfully) didn't set the world on fire, but I can't live without it now.