Engineering:IBM WatchPad
 WatchPad 1.5 | |
| Type | Smartwatch |
|---|---|
| Discontinued | 2002 |
| CPU | ARM V7 |
| Memory | 8 MB |
| Display | 320×240 STN Monochrome |
The IBM WatchPad was a line of earlier smartwatch prototypes, produced in 2000-2002.[1][2][3][4][5]
Overview
In June 2000, IBM displayed a prototype for a wristwatch that ran Linux. The original version had only 6 hours of battery life, which was later extended to 12.[6] It featured 8 MB of RAM and ran Linux 2.2.[7] The device was later upgraded with an accelerometer, vibrating mechanism, and fingerprint sensor. IBM began to collaborate with Citizen Watch Co. to create the "WatchPad". The WatchPad 1.5 features a 320 × 240 QVGA monochrome touch sensitive display and runs Linux 2.4.[8][9] It also features calendar software, Bluetooth, 8 MB of RAM and 16 MB of flash memory.[10][11] Citizen was hoping to market the watch to students and businessmen, with a retail price of around $399.[11]
Models
- IBM WatchPad (2000)
- IBM WatchPad 1.5 (2001)
See also
- ThinkPad laptops
- WorkPad handhelds
References
- ↑ "From IBM to Microsoft - A Brief History of The Smartwatch" (in en). 2013-09-04. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/smartwatch-history-apple-iwatch-samsung-galaxy-gear-503752.
- ↑ "Les smartwatch avant l'Apple Watch - Page 11 sur 21" (in fr-FR). 2015-02-20. https://www.tomshardware.fr/les-smartwatch-avant-lapple-watch/.
- ↑ "The Smartwatches That Paved The Way" (in en-US). https://social.techcrunch.com/gallery/the-smartwatches-that-paved-the-way/slide/4/.
- ↑ "IBM, Citizen update WatchPad wearable computer - PC World Australia". https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/52635/ibm_citizen_update_watchpad_wearable_computer/.
- ↑ "Apple Watch and beyond: The strange history of smartwatches, in pictures" (in en). https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/apple-watch-and-beyond-the-strange-history-of-smartwatches-in-pictures/.
- ↑ Shankland, Stephen (23 March 2001). "IBM clocks in with new Linux watch". Cnet.com. http://news.cnet.com/2100-1040-254658.html.
- ↑ "Linux on a Wrist Watch". IBM. http://researchweb.watson.ibm.com/WearableComputing/linuxwatch/lcdwatch/factsheet.html.
- ↑ "WatchPad 1.5". IBM. http://www.trl.ibm.com/projects/ngm/index_e.htm.
- ↑ "WatchPad 1.5". 20 June 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjvVbeUn80.
- ↑ Kanellos, Michael (11 October 2001). "Linux watch: Only time will tell". Cnet.com. http://news.cnet.com/2100-1040-274286.html&tag=cd_pr.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Miyake, Kuriko (11 October 2001). "Is That a PC on Your Wrist?". PC World. http://www.pcworld.com/article/65623/is_that_a_pc_on_your_wrist.html.
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