I feel like every few years I used to see stories about Dick Tracy-style wearable computers that would let you make voice and video calls using a wristwatch-sized device. And then smartphones and tablets kind of took over and you didn’t really see many wristwatch-style computer designs. But wearable computers still have a place in some industries, and the folks at EuroTech have introduced a new model called the Zypad WL 1500 that crams outdated mobile tech into a wrist-sized device and it’s kind of awesome… kind of.
The Zypad WL11x features a 3.5 inch, 320 x 240 pixel color TFT display with a resistive touch panel and it’s designed to worn on your wrist like a watch.The device features 802.11b/g/ WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and optional 3G. It has a 2.5 inch audio jack, a speaker, and an integrated mic, and an ambient light sensor. There’s also a USB port with host capabilities and a micro SD card slot and you can get an optional barcode scanner.
The wrist computer isn’t exactly a speed demon. It has a Marvell PXA320 processor, which was introduced about 5 years ago. The little guy is also saddled with Windows CE 6.0.
The Zypad WL 1500 isn’t really designed to be a consumer device. Instead it’s positioned as a solution for medical, transportation, and defense industries, among others.
via SlashGear
where can we buy it?
Would love to have one with modern pc stick innards and big battery around its band, oldschool sci-fi style, yes!
Wow, my very own RobCo Pip-Boy 3000 (PIP – Personal Information Processor), soon I can leave my Vault-Tec Industries vault and make my way across the irradiated landscape to my destiny.
It would probably appeal to one’s inner nerd. 🙂 I read about this before. It will interesting to see how much it is or will be selling for. I think Dick Tracey would be jealous. 🙂