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Subject: Re: 1GHZ Handheld soon! The future of computing.

Author: Timothy J. Frohlick

Date: 14:56:36 04/18/02

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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."



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