The world's first commercial wearable computer running Windows CE 3.0 is now on its way, courtesy of Hitachi which will develop and sell its Wearable Internet Appliance - WIA.
Wearable computers is the logic extension of handheld computers, but they're still a long way from going mainstream with their hefty battery requirements, cable entanglements and bulky head-mounted displays (HMD). Now, Hitachi aims to develop and sell the world's first wearable computer running on Microsoft's Windows CE 3.0 operating system, which uses patented technology from bigtime wearable player Xybernaut - which will also license the device and sell it under its own brand.
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Xybernaut says it will begin shipping the WIA to US markets before Christmas with pricing under 2,000 US$, depending upon the configuration. A newly developed superscale Hitachi 32-Bit 128 MHz RISC processor with companion coprocessor will power the 10.9-ounce WIA which runs Windows CE 3.0 The WIA incorporates a CompactFlash slot, USB port, 32 MB of RAM and a removable internal rechargeable battery.
The WIA provides users with instant on/off Internet access according to the two companies, but it's not known what kind of wireless network connection the WIA will have. An SVGA (800x600) head mount display provides a desktop-like viewing experience to users, and the aim of the two companies is that the hands-free PC can be worn while on public transportation, in the office, shopping or relaxing at home.
Among the suite of services that Xybernaut will target for the new product will be entertainment in the form of distance learning, music, video and games, GPS, cellular voice communications and paging, interactive banking, shopping, and stock market trading.
If you'd like to see a high-resolution picture of the device, you'll find one on the next page. Like it? So do we, but paying 2,000 US$ is a bit out of our reach.
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