From: Chip Matteson (chip_at_moonlightphoto.net)
Date: Thu Feb 20 2003 - 08:17:47 PST
Well...
I have been thinking that iPod might be the next evolution in PDA. Instead
of keyboard or stylus input, via voice input. Most said the same things
about handwriting recognition as the are saying now about via voice
recognition. iPod has the capacity to run the software. With a Firewire
connection and iSinc, you will probably see more connections from the iPod
as a keyboard-free/stylus-free PDA and MP3 player.
Now if you are getting into the heavy use stuff, I think the PB 12" is an
example of a direction apple will go for full featured mobility. How about a
smaller version PB with via voice, no keyboard and an iPod styled mouse that
pops out and can be held with the rotary dial/button. 9" maybe even 6"
screen? 1.5x or 2x the size of a Newt. Stylus and touchscreen with inkwell
might be cool too.
That would leave iPod with the music, date book and maybe even MS Office,
for the Palm level user. The G3 mega Newton for the power mobile user with
an Airport card. Oh yeah!
Chip
On 2/20/03 7:20 AM, "Stocker, Michael" <mstocker_at_accelent.com> wrote:
> How about a wireless thin client device, with native PDA/GPS =
> capabilities.
>
> Form factor is all display and few simple nav keys.
>
> Alone, the device has basic PDA/GPS functionality.
>
> However, the device can also connect to various host devices and home, =
> work, car, etc. and provide a wireless interface specific to the user.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Shooner [mailto:shooner.3_at_osu.edu]=20
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:29 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] Shamefully OT - pda form factors & a new idea
>
> Well maybe not totally OT,
>
> I studied Industrial Design some in college, and have always thought=20
> the pda would inevitably become
> not condensed and consolidated, but refined, and split into multiple=20
> units, based on function. For instance. As this
> list has said many times in one way or another, Palm is the right size=20
> to carry, Messagepad the right size to actually use.
> I think the Palm has been successful, but I think it is mostly fit for=20
> quick Info recording and retrieval, as opposed to more interactive=20
> functions. The new low-end Palm I think is the best manifestation of=20
> it's genre.
> Now, for me, My Newt is the Emate. I realize it's not at all=20
> pocketable, but it is the right size for an OS that serves as the in=20
> depth platform that NewtonOS is. So as far as I'm concerned I use my=20
> Emate for all sorts of things, and my Palm iii for dates, calendar,=20
> contact info etc.
> As far as a new product goes, I don't see Apple going for it. Simply=20
> because you have the limited function, expensive Ipod on one end, and=20
> the reasonably priced, and superlatively functional 12 inch PB on the=20
> other. If they go cheap, they cannibalize the Ipod, if they go=20
> functional, why not get a power- or I-book? But I was daydreaming the=20
> other day: What about specialized functions? The one I could come up=20
> with in the consumer market is a GPS type function. The idea with this=20
> is, either through a dock or just firewire, you connect the base unit=20
> to your Mac, use the obligatory sleek Apple software to plan a trip, or=20
> whatever, ( even set up the music you want where on the trip) and then=20
> insert it into an dash-mounted dock in your car. Using natural apple=20
> creativity, they could design the unit to have on on-board display=20
> (touchpad of course) That could fold out for use while it is connected=20
> to the car. At that point, once it is connected to your car, it would=20
> also connect to your sound system, and pretty much act as an on-board=20
> computer. Once at your exciting location, the base unit (what you=20
> remove from the car) can be carried along, continuing it's gps/mp3/=20
> data functions. It would be what you would plan a trip on. Using=20
> Sherlock, you could have a trip planned, booked, totally thought out,=20
> and it would come with you throughout the experience. If a car company=20
> is looking for something to win over the fence-sitters, it would work=20
> for me. Of course you could easily retrofit any car to use it, the car=20
> dock would fit into, and replace the function of, a car stereo.
>
> So whaddya think?
>
> --=20
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> inquiries
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>
>
-- Chip Matteson Moonlight Photographics 811-R West Kings Hwy San Antonio, TX 78212 On the web: www.moonlightphoto.net/ E-mail: chip_at_moonlightphoto.net 210-733-7358 Work 210-733-9982 Fax 210-602-9192 Mobile -- This is the NewtonTalk list - http://www.newtontalk.net/ for all inquiries List FAQ/Etiquette/Terms: http://www.newtontalk.net/faq.html Official Newton FAQ: http://www.chuma.org/newton/faq/
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