Wrist-worn PC; comeback of watches

The Zypad WL1000 is a wrist-worn PC developed by the Eurotech Group. The new device was announced in March 2006 and was subsequently introduced on U.S. soils at a military conference in June 2006 by Eurotech's american arm, Pavus.

It is a standard computer weighing 290 grams that you can simply shape around your wrist. The device allows the user hands-free operation, thanks to its 3.5-inch QVGA (240 x 320) touch-screen technology and the convenience of its wearable properties. The high level of circuit miniaturization makes it possible for the Zypad WL1000 to run on standard harware and software architectures and is powered by universal operating systems like Window CE and Linux. It also includes technologies such as GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi which insure continuous and reliable connectivity. In addition to common funtions, the device provides advanced features that are highly valued by the military segment targeted by the product. Examples of such special functions are emergency search-and-rescue, homeland security, logistics and defense applications.

References:

Eurotech Group, Zypad WL1000, available at http://www.eurotech.com/EN/products.aspx?pg=Zypad%20WL1000&pp=Wearable%20Computers&pc=75&pid=260

LinuxDevices.com, Wrist-worn Linux PC demoed at military tech conference, available at http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3769720650.html