Hmm.. Interesting list. Off the top of my head I feel that the only thing
I would add are:
1). Good indoor/outdoor readability of the screen
2). Ruggedness (as a scientist I would need one that I go into the field
with and not
worry about it being fragile or susceptible to the elements)
Always,
Sam
> [Original Message]
> From: Alex Enkerli <aenkerli_at_indiana.edu>
> To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
> Date: 9/3/01 8:46:27 PM
> Subject: [NTLK] What if...
>
> Hello to all!
> I've been toying with a few thoughts of a dream PDA. As users of one
> of the best PDA platform ever made, we probably all know what we
> would like to see as the ultimate PDA. So here's my take on this.
> Note that these features are in no given order and that they're not
> necessarily realistic. Still, they're not really "out there" in the
> SciFi sense and they're note really criticisms of current models.
> Anyway, feel free to comment on this. Who knows, maybe we'll see our
> dreams come true!
>
> Personalized, Multi-Lingual speech Recognition
> Adaptive HWR
> Dual card slots
> Backward compatible
> Versions
> Game (card-based handheld gaming platform)
> Student (student pricing, basic PIM+notetaking)
> Musician (support for MIDI/audio functions and devices)
> Programmer (cross-platform development tools)
> Medical (shared patient info)
> Lab (connection to special devices)
> Legal (shorthand, case references)
> Engineering (accurate calculator!)
> Business (updated currency rates, stock quotes)
> Client (basic connection)
> Custom (FedEx, trendy restaurants...)
> Seamless database integration (FMP, 4D...)
> Fast recharge
> Integrated Web browser, Java, Javascript, HTTPS
> Navigation (arrows, select-erase word, etc.)
> Hardware buttons, alt.tap
> Intelligent fast backup
> Full support for common file formats (PDF, RTF, HTML, XML, MS Office)
> USB peripherals
> Scanner for OCR
> Headset
> Projector
> Standard development tools
> Low power 1.bit mode
> High screen contrast
> Multiple undos
> Multiple clipboards
> Changeable faceplate
> Integrated wireless modem /cell phone
> Light and slim
> Dual screens? (writing+ viewing)
> Learning print/cursive
> Support for multiple hierarchical categories
> Desktop-readable backups
> Docking/charging USB/Firewire cradle
> Easy file exchange with desktop (open as disk)
> Cross-platform development support (CodeWarrior, Borland...)
> Cell-phone like marketing plan
>
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