Full sized computer in one hand?

[HolyLiaison]

I saw this on CNET just browsing around. It's a full desktop computer (1ghz no less!) that fits in your hand (14oz!!) I'd definately buy one if it lives up to the hype and does everything they say it does. The link is for streaming video. You'll need either Windows Media Player or Real Player installed to view the video.

http://news.com.com/1606-2-5222650.html

Here's another link to a few pictures and the specs of it:

http://www.oqo.com/hardware/basics/

There's also another video there which shows a little more.

http://www.oqo.com/hardware/video/

Edited June 22, 2004 by HolyLiaison

[DudeAsInCool]

Pretty nifty - hard to type on that keyboard, but thats the only defect I saw. I will wait until the price comes down, but I imagine everyone will have these soon. I thought the babe's car looked kinda cool, too - I wonder if I can get all three in a package deal

[Shawn]

I feel like I'm 13 again and have to stand up at the front of the class but unfortunately have been thinking nasty thoughts again.

Specifications

    * 1GHz Transmeta processor

    * 20GB hard drive (shock-mounted)

    * 256MB DDR RAM

    * Dimensions: 4.9" x 3.4" x .9"

    * Weight: 14 ozs

    * 800 x 480 W-VGA 5" transflective display (indoor/outdoor readable)

    * 3D accelerated graphics with 8mb video RAM

    * QWERTY thumb keyboard with mouse buttons and TrackStik®

    * 802.11b wireless

    * Bluetooth® wireless

    * 4-pin FireWire® (1394)

    * USB 1.1

    * 3.5mm stereo headphone jack (supports stereo headphone or mono headset plus optional multimedia controller)

    * Microphone

    * Digital pen

    * Removable lithium polymer battery

    * Battery life 2-6 hours, depending on usage

    * OQO docking cable includes:

          o 3D accelerated 1280 x 1024 VGA video output

          o Additional USB

          o Additional FireWire (1394)

          o Ethernet

          o DC power

          o Audio out

Additional features

    * Active hard drive protection that safely parks hard drive heads upon detecting freefall

    * Screen that slides on rack and pinion mechanism to reveal thumb keyboard

    * Shift, control, function and alt keys that have smart-lock with LED indicators

    * Thumbwheel allows for traditional scrolling as well as enhanced features

    * Ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts backlight to appropriate level

    * External antenna connector for 802.11b (in addition to built-in diversity antennas)

Included accessories

    * Power cord & AC adaptor

    * Docking cable

    * Desktop stand

    * Digital pen

    * Carrying sleeve

Just let them get reasonable in price.

On second peek, there is no good reason why the hdd and ram are as low as they are. They might have got some deal on components, but the future models will probably mirror the advancing world of desktops.

[HolyLiaison]

I'm always the one with the newest coolest geek toys on the block. I'm willing to spend anything just to see if the hype is real. So expect me to spend the benjamins on this toy as soon as it's available to the public. :bigsmile: