Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 14:56:36 04/18/02
Go up one level in this thread
Chris, Very nice. So elegant. Just take your computer anywhere and plug in into a fixed monitor and interface module. Tim On April 18, 2002 at 09:42:03, Chris Carson wrote: >see: >http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020417/ap_on_hi_te/modular_computing_5 > >""This is a full Windows XP (news - web sites) computer that fits in your >pocket," said Colin Hunter, executive vice president of OQO. "Desktops are >pretty much dead. Most people would prefer to have a computer they can carry >around with them all the time." > >The 5-inch by 3-inch device runs Microsoft Windows XP Professional on a >Transmeta Corp (news - web sites). Crusoe processor, of up to 1 gigahertz. It >also bundles 256 megabytes of RAM, a 10 gigabyte hard drive, and two wireless >networking connections — using the 802.11b and Bluetooth standards. > >A docking cable allows it to connect with an external keyboard, mouse and >monitor. It can also be networked to an existing PC or laptop through an >Ethernet cable or wireless connection. > >When undocked, the device's battery life is similar to a laptop's, at 3-8 hours, >depending on use."
This page took 0 seconds to execute
Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700
Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.