Toshiba's Future Wrist Watch PDA

Mar 21 2004, 10:24am EST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba announced at the CeBit 2004 as what it thinks the future of Gadgets might look like.

Toshiba describes its Wrist Watch PDA Concept ike this:
"Designed with the highly digital, highly mobile worker in mind, the wristwatch PDA offers the full functionality of a high-end PDA with the ease and comfort of a modern digital watch. The widescreen display ensures video playback and video-phone conferencing will be received in crystal clear hi-definition whilst advanced voice recognition software enables easy and simple data input on the move. When at home or in the office, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity will broadcast directly to the nearest wireless-enabled TV or smart display."

We reported about what NEC thinks about the Future of Gadgets.

Toshiba's other Future Gadgets:

Digital Wallet/Data Key
The data key is perfectly suited for the busy professional and hectic socialite and contains all the features you would expect from a high en d mobile device. Biometric security features store and protect crucial healthcare and digital passport information and the device acts as a single security solution for your home, office or car. PDA functionality includes an electronic address book, mobile email and wireless connectivity. Personal finance features includes support for location based em-commerce and electronic purchasing via all major credit cards and retailers.

Intelligent Spectacles
The intelligent spectacles take the benefits and flexibility of personal mobile computing to an entirely new level. A wide range of connectivity standards ensures highly interactive web browsing and easy email access from any location and the advanced display capabilities for crystal-clear interface means that menu items and text could be simply selected just by focusing your eyes on the desired object on the screen

MP3 Player Headset
With the capability to store an entire music collection on a device no smaller than a stereo headset, users can experience digital sound on the move in a design that is more natural and comfortable to wear. The players scroll wheel offers quick and easy menu access and track selection and the high speed Wi-Fi compatibility and Internet browsing means music can be transferred quick and easily without needing to connect to a network provider or PC.

More Details in Toshiba Press-Release. BBC News has a Photo Slide-Show of all Toshiba Future Gadgets.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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