The Gadgeteer "Only In Your Dreams" PDA Contest Entry Page.

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The contest is now closed.
Voting is now over. Winners will be announced later today (6/4).

1. Submitted by Marc Nathan 

Network Communicator Model 100
Design is based on Nokia 8600 series
Focus on universal connectivity, with support for USB, IrDA, SD, and Bluetooth
USB/SD Cards provide support for GPS, TV and Radio tuner, Camera, etc.
Tool-less interchangeable faceplates with integral antenna
Bluetooth connects unit to existing hardwired mic/speaker i.e. autos, homes, offices
IrDA functions as universal remote control
Interchangeable LED indicator functions as mini-flashlight
Scanner CCD can read barcodes, text and graphics
Built-in wireless headset w/ function button
Speaker-phone capability

2. Submitted by John Bucci

NASA Havoc remote module
With all the media attention to the International Space Station, I thought
some type of remote control module for the station would be cool, plug it
in, let it acquire a signal....and drive Mission Control crazy!

3. Submitted by Jay M. Arancio

Blue-Ice
My dream PDA is close to becoming a reality. The one I have designed is not long in the future and includes the final details and touches that make it the perfect accessory for work and life. Using a double-side flip design, the Blue-Ice2 allows for multitasking using either a split screen (320x240x16) for dual applications or a double wide screen (480x320x16) for larger spreadsheets, DVD movies, maps, gaming, and much more. The 10GB Flash drive (optional) allows for maximum storage for both files and movies, and is connected through either USB or firewire for fast simple transfers and synching. The Six Variable (programmable) buttons along the side, and the Sprint(tm) Dial can be used for one handed access and control, which is very convenient as it also functions as a digital phone. Using the CDMA technology, it also allows for near continuous online access and instant communications. Complete with a cordless speaker/mic unit, it makes hands-free voice activation (including dialing of course), voice recording and sound playback, for movies, built-in FM receiver, games, or calls, private with the mono ear plug or using optional headphones with the 1/8" stereo jack. Of course it has all the basic Palm functions including integrated address/phone call lookups, calender, note pad, to-do, and memo pad. Vibration/LED alerts can be set for alarms, phone calls and low battery. I can't wait to carry the BLUE-ICE2 in my shirt pocket.

"The Matrix" Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., All rights reserved.

4. Submitted by Marc Nathan 

Unnamed
PDA's small form factor has caused a lack of storage space.  I propose to build a PDA around a notebook (2.5") hard drive instead of relying on RAM for primary storage. Notebook hard drives are already small and "ruggedized" enough to be used for hand held devices. Large data files including Video, Pictures and MP3's would all be able to fit on these devices. PocketPC, Palm and Linux OS's could all be booted from the same device which makes compatibility questions moot.

5. Submitted by Marc Nathan 

PEN Model 100 Personal Electronic Navigator 
PEN is a Handwriting capture peripheral to an external PDA
Wireless connection via Bluetooth.
Processor tracks pen movement through resistance to surface, time/position relative to each stroke and accelerometer for handwriting recognition and gesture-based navigation.
Transceivers are short-range magnetic induction powered.
Headset speaker/mic combo can be used for external cell phone/PDA.
Mouse-like pointing device with left/right buttons.
Case itself functions as the battery.

6. Submitted by Rob Gentile 

Razor PDA64
-64mb of storage
-16 bit color display
- Detachable Micro wireless 56k modem
- Mini Thumb Keyboard
- Collapsible software based silkscreen
- Mic for voice recording
- Mini track ball to navigate with a cursor. It has a push in function to selecting and dragging.
- Headphone jack to listen to a built in MP3 player.
- Jog dial to scroll anything that has a scroll bars, also volume control for built in MP3 player
- Speaker located at the top for better hearing if inside a case or pocket.
- Stylus for Graffiti and pen navigation
- Infared for I r functions, including bar code reading
- USB port for USB capability and future USB development
- Flash card reader slot
- choose to not incorporate phone to keep the size of the unit slim 1" thick.

7. Submitted by Danny W. S. Whang 

iPalm
Let me call this creation iPalm, not a terribly unique name. iPalm is a cross between an (Sharp) electronic organizer and an m505. My wish list for the perfect Palm for me isn't very long since I know that one device can NEVER be the dream PDA, not for long, anyway. So, I just wanted to take what is great already in an m505

- SD slot
- 8meg/33Mhz Dragonball
- 16-bit TFT screen

and build it in a electronic organizer/calculator form with the side flip covering doubling as keyboard. Of course, there should be a built-in feature to rotate the screen counter-clockwise (not an hack, either) so that the screen will be oriented properly. The rather thick area on the left of the device is for optional 2 AA batteries stacked vertical, so on the road when the internal rechargeables are low, you can pop in disposable batteries to carry on. It may not last 2 weeks, but even a couple of days (of heavy use) would be good enough since it's for backup, anyway. So the new features are:

- side-flip cover keyboard (automatic screen rotation for typing)
- allows use of disposable batteries in addition to internal batteries
- beefed up speaker (good enough for DTMF)
- and... keep it no thicker/heavier than m505

Is iPalm too close to reality be a dream PDA, you say? Well, please, anyone, prove me wrong and make them!

8. Submitted by Chad Mealey 

Handsprun Viser Twin
[There's two ways to go about this. One would be a dream device that could
actually exist in the near future, and the other would be a pure flight of
fancy... this fits the first catagory. The names have been changed to
protect the innocent]

THE HANDSPRUNG VISER TWIN
Ships June 1st, 2001

The first handheld to offer two Sprungboard slots! Now you don't have to
limit yourself to a single extra feature. A built-in Viser Phone, speaker,
and headphone jack give you all of the features of yet a third Sprungboard!
The best features of the Viser times three!

The Twin is available with color or monochrome 320x440 screen. A "soft"
graffiti area leaves a 320x320 active area for easy backward software
compatability by doubling pixels. Legacy software using supported Palm API
will also get higher resolution fonts and other UI elements. See graffiti
characters as you write them, or replace the graffiti area with a keyboard
without loosing any screen space! Software that doesn't need the graffiti
area can use the entire 320x440 resolution!

Dragonball 33 mhz processor. 8 Megs RAM. 4 Megs ROM. Rechargable
Battery. PalmOS 4.0.1h.

Bluetooth built-in; no longer any need for a cradle (USB bluetooth adapter
included to sync with any desktop computer). Targus is announcing a
Stowaway bluetooth folding keyboard to accompany the release of the Twin
(bluetooth keyboard makes it possible to type text into the Twin in
landscape mode). IR port remains for interaction with non-bluetooth
handhelds.

9. Submitted by Frank Mondana 

DreamPDA

10. Submitted by Kevin Bingham 

Swiss Army Palm IIIc
� 133mhz processor
� 64 meg ram, 12 meg flash
� 800x600 pixel New Tech screen Res
� Onboard wireless net and phone capabilities
� Onboard GPS system with swing and lock antenna.
� User controlled graffiti area. Turn on and off for each app..
� Digital voice recorder with 16meg flash
� Web cam capabilities for surfing, calling PDA to PDA or whatever.
� Wireless antenna is activated and popped from it's holder by initializing an app..

The Swiss Army Name came from a co-worker and another let me know that the Bond 007 concept lacked a weapon. We both agreed that the stylus doubles as a rocket launcher. If Palm built it, I would buy it.

11. Submitted by Jae Pak 

VR Pak (VR=virtual reality)
Main Unit
16mb rom
64mb ram
Palm OS version 10.0 (backwards compatible)
microdrive slot
IR port
Blue tooth
Speakers
MP3 Mpeg capable
GPS / satellite antenna built in
use for GPS mapping function
use for satellite TV/ Radio reception
scroll function 
600x400 display
pullout flat tactile keyboard
rechargeable battery with emergency AAA battery option

VR Head Unit
Can be used alone (without the Main Unit)
Palm OS version 10.0VR (special VR OS)
2mb rom
8mb ram
Blue tooth (to communicate with Main unit)
use to see movies running from main unit micro drive
use display maps from main unit GPS
use to display TV from satellite antenna
use to display inputs from main unit
use to display Main unit camera display
Microphone
use to input voice commands
use for cellular phone function
Speaker
use to hear MP3 music from main unit
use for cellular phone function
Swivel VR display (to fold flat for pocket storage)

12. Submitted by Brian Mathis 

Wireless Flip
Feature List:
- built-in wireless
- built-in bluetooth
- SMS messaging
- full internet, email, web browsing
- desktop syncing
- SD/MMC expansion card slot
- USB/Serial connector
- standard palm organizer functions
- enhanced address book displays the image of person for outgoing and incoming (caller ID) calls
- infrared support
- 65,536 Color 320x320 display
- backlit screen
- backlit graffiti area
- graffiti area displays battery life, signal strength, time, date, echo graffiti strokes
- rechargable detachable lithium-polymer battery
- rechargable internal battery backup
- tri band (digital, analog, GSM) cellular functions
- wireless cellular modem
- GPS Receiver
- Audible and Silent (LED blink & vibrate) alarms
- wireless bluetooth headset
- page up/down & select buttons located on left side of unit
- bundled map software integrated with GPS
- standard cell-phone functions like caller ID, etc..
- 16 MB onboard RAM
- 8 MB Flash RAM

13. Submitted by Dave Conger 

PDA PADD
Right out of Star Trek, this device is the next generation in PDA and handheld technology. It utilizes both the most powerful processors and the highest quality software in an ultra thin PADD. This multi-device is the perfect match for businessmen and women, programmers, students and even for around the house use. The PDA PADD comes in a range of prices and features so that there are more choices for those looking to buy. The PDA PADD runs a version of the Windows CE operating system so it can handle high-end multimedia applications as well as news, ebooks, and scheduling tasks

14. Submitted by John Bucci 

Video Smartphone
Features include:
Palm OS 5.0
320x320 screen. 64k colors, 128mb ram, plays MP3's
it has a Sony CCD embedded in the earpiece.
3G data connection. @384k per sec.
you can make video conferences with other smartphones by simply dialing
their phone number.
or make a call to anybody on the internet with Netmeeting or CUCEME.
it also takes 640x480 still images, that can be e-mailed.

15. Submitted by Michael Yuan 

Newton MessagePad 3000
My idea of a dream PDA is a Newton-Palm hybrid that has a high-resolution color screen, is only slightly larger than a Palm m505, and has enough memory to hold at least an hour of MP3's. This PDA also has a proprietary expansion card slot for Airport and Bluetooth expansion cards, as well as memory cards. It also has a built-in detachable screen cover that flips back all the way. It runs Newton OS 3.0, and it can run older Newton 2.x applications, as well as almost any Palm OS application using the Palm OS 4.0 Compatibility Enviornment. It will be relatively inexpensive, costing $499.

16. Submitted by Kevin Bingham 

Ladies Compact Palm PDA
My wife has a IIIx and she has a nice trifold wallet for her Palm. But, on special occasions, she wants something with more style. Here it is. Your basic function unit with a feminine twist. 

17. Submitted by Bob Sturges 

The BUY-ME-NOW SUPER-HAPPY-FUN Japanese model palm m606. Available in Japan only. 
64-bit color display running at 800x600 res
Racing stripes
Interchangeable button colors
Glow in the dark power button
256 megs of RAM
1.8 gigahertz penitum 5 processor

18. Submitted by Dane Terry 

The Blade
My Ultimate PDA...
I dont want much, just a few tangible improvements over my Vx. 
The "Blade" mixes the best of currently available technologies:

16MB + Flash ROM 4MB
VZ processor (33Mhz)
Concave Buttons (stop fooling with the buttons)
Visor Edge-Like Form Factor (lose the goofy stylus)
HandEra330 Screen Technology with "soft" Graffiti area
(I'm not wild about the jogwheel)
USB-sync (of course)

OS 4 features like:
Vibrating Alarm
Visible Alarm 

Handera's Voice Recorder & improved sound

The Edge's Demountable spring board slot, but add these:
CF + SD card
CF card
SD Card
Memory Stick (OK, I'm dreaming about that one- it's a Sony thing)

The only feature that doesn't seem do-able yet is the Ultra-High-Contrast Black and WHITE (not any shade of GREEN)
Screen. All the color in the world doesn't make the screen more READABLE, and I want to be able to SEE my screen.

19. Submitted by Christian Bernardo 

The Palm Portal (Palm OS Based) and Pocket Portal (Pocket PC Based) PDA
The Portal PDA is the most feature rich handheld device ever made. It combines multimedia capabilities like MP3 & video playback as well as a voice recording function. It is also capable of full internet browsing using proprietary software. At a resolution of 240 x 320 with 65,000 colors using a reflective backlit screen, it has on of the most vibrant screens available today. It also has a built in cellphone which supports the GSM (for Europe/Asia) or CDMA (for US) standards. Using lithium polymer battery technology, the slim and portable Portal can have a battery life of around 8 - 10 hours of continuous use. 

Specifications: (For both the Palm Portal & Pocket Portal)
Processor 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32 bit RISC Processor
Display Color reflective TFT with 65,000 colors
Resolution 240 x 320
RAM 32 MB
ROM 16 MB
Expansion port Two (2) secure digital (SD) card slots
Communications Infrared port
Built in GSM or CDMA cellular capability
Connector for USB interface
Multimedia Voice recording and playback
MP3 & video playback
Miscellaneous Flip cover for protection

20. Submitted by Marc Nathan 

Unnamed
The plastic casing of cell phone batteries are prime real estate for other functions. Anything designed to fit in a wallet, watch or keychain could be incorporated into the battery of any popular device or as an aftermarket PDA cover. These are just a few easy concepts. The remote control should also be able to "learn" auto security and garage door codes.

21. Submitted by Bonnie B Bernardo 

Fliptop PDA Unit
Present PDAs still have room for improvements. As thinner and thinner models arrive, I see no reason why a clamshell model might not be applicable. With this design there is the possibility of coming up with extra screen to compensate for the limited area available in most model today. This screen in the "Fliptop" should be divided into two windows for multi-tasking and together with the larger screen in th main body should come in a more higher resolution. Speaker and microphones should be provided to make the unit a truly multi-media system at the palm of your hand.

But the most important feature should be a built-in camera. This, in tandem with wireless communication, should provide for a true PDA.

22. Submitted by Kevin Bingham

Pistol Grip PDA
This is the ergonomic Pistol Grip PDA. No intent in the name to sell it as a weapon, just the way you hold it. I was thinking of the stock managers, inventory clerks and those who have the need for on the fly computing. Runs from the basic OS platform with the usual bells and whistles. No internet or email, but the thought of wireless data transfer to a PC in the facility it is being used in for rapid data transit. Just a thought. 

23. Submitted by Victor Paru 

ABSOLUT BLACKBERRY
PDAs are cool
ABSOLUT VODKA ads are cool
I love my BLACKBERRY 957

Great Design
Great Functionality
Great PDA

24. Submitted by Janne Puonti 

My Vison of a PDA
Originally I intended to draw a picture of my dream PDA and I actually started doing that, but at some point I realized that A) my drawing looked just like any other PDA or fancy gadget on the market right now, and B) why should I limit my idea of a dream PDA into some specific look? In my opinion form follows function, so as long as you have the function, form will follow. Therefore this short description of mine is not a who's who of hardware manufacturers and technology buzzwords. It's just a simple take on how I view the future, and what my dream PDA would be like in that setting.

In my vision I see our electronic daily aids such as cellphones, wrist watches, music players and PDAs being combined, supplementing oneanother. In a way I suppose you COULD say that this means the PDA as we know today will be gone, as will the cellphone and the rest, but I'm not one to think that way. It's simply an evolutionary step which should help us carry less luggage while still maintaining the same amount or even more functionality.

For starters the name "Personal Digital Assistant" does not necessarely have to stand for "electronic daily planner with limited other functionality". Just look at the name - in essense it breaks down to "Personal", relating to how it's something YOU use for whatever YOU need; "Digital" because of it's electronic nature; and "Assistant" because it's there to assist you in your tasks whatever they might be. Does this sound like a device that's only a glorified daily planner? Certainly not.

For an added "personal" value my vision would allow us to personalize these assistants beyond pretty exchangeable covers - advances in things such as artificial intelligence and voice synthesis would surely accomplish a truly personal experience. Just think of a Tamagotchi that did more than poop, sleep, cry and play. Of course, that part of the PDA would simply be there to make certain things even easier - artificial intelligence does not have to mean that the PDA can understand our mood through voice analysis. Instead an AI should be able to figure out such simple things as wether the unit is being used (is someone holding the unit? Is the unit moving?), wether the backlight needs to be on, if the owner should be notified that it's time to go to bed because it's late and they have to wake up early in the morning, etc.

To me a small unit which combines a cellphone with electronic agenda, notetaker, entertainment in the form of a TV, radio and wireless internet among other things would still be a PDA - a Personal, Digital Assistant. It would allow me to do what I want, when I want and with more ease than through "traditional" means. More importantly - it would allow me to NOT do a thing with it when I don't want to (unlike a Tamagotchi.. ;). A PDA by nature should be an assistant, not the boss. 

Naturally this dream PDA of mine would only be one part of a bigger picture. In the end of the day I could easily slip the unit into a drivebay installed right into my Personal Computer, where it would reload the PDA's batteries and make the PDA available as a removable drive for my desktop operating system. Transferring files this way would no longer be troublesome - it would be as easy as accessing a CD. Playing MP3 files stored on my PDA, through my desktop, would not require me to first move the files from the PDA to the harddrive. Everything my PDA had, the PC would have access to - and vice versa.

This is how I see the future.

25. Submitted by Ben S B Chong

Dream-X PDA
Based on Palm V

Main Unit
-Dream Palm OS Ver XX.XX, multi-tasking capable.
-200mhz processor
-64mb Ram (upgradable to 256mb)
-16mb Flash Rom
-480x480 High Res Active TFT display 32bit Color Display capable
-Nvidia GeforceX for palm GPU with 4Mb SGRAM
-Enviroment Sensor tht automatic dim or brighten the display
-3 LED Indicator : Green : On when operation mode
Blink Slowing when PDA off. Easy to locate in total dark
Red : On when low battery 
Blink when hardware error, card not properly inserted.
Blue : On when SD/MMC or CF card present.
Blink when miss call. or incoming msg
-Enhance Graffiti tht read Alpha-Numeric
-2 SD/MMC Slot for better expandabillity 
compatible with all Palm SD/MMC card.
-1 USB Connector for Hotsync with PC or connect to other USB device
-Built-in Speaker And Mic
-4 Progamable button : Predefined to To do list, Memo, Address, Date Book
user programable to any application of their choice.
-1 Scroll button for fast Up/down/ or internet viewing 
press n hold 3 sec for power on/off.
-Connect with optional Add-On Unit for more funtions n Power
-Advance User Exchangedable Lithium-ion battery tht offer 10 hours of continous use.
-Able to run under low power mode when optional Add-on unit present using solar power cell
slow charge capable.
-Built-in 56k Wireless Modem
-Built-in GSM 900/1800/1900/CDMA handphone module using handfree kit/thru built in 
on palm speaker n mic with internal antenna.
-flip-stand for easy viewing 
-Fast Travel Charger Charging Method
-Ultra Light titanium casing 

Add-On Unit
-Serve as LCD protector When not use.
-Able to flip back 360� for better handling.
-Soft Cable tht conect the main unit
-3 SD/MMC Slot for more expandability
-1 CF Slot : Support All Compact Flash on the market including IBM microdrive
-1 USB Connector for addition connection
-1 IEEE-1394 (fire wire) connetor for fast peripheral connection : Digital Camera, CD-ROM, 
External HDD. etc
-Include additional lithium-ion battery for longer use (Double the usage hour)
-Solar Power Cell : Allow the main to run in low power mode when main battery run out
Able to slow charge the main unit's battery 
-Additional LCD Display : 480x480 High Res Active TFT display
32bit Color Display capable 
Allow user to view DVD/VCD or video confencing n doing work on then main unit at the same time. OR Write Visual Basic for Palm program on the main n run on next display to see the result.
-flip-stand for easy table standing
-Built in FM Radio/TV Tuner : For people on the run to catch the latest news or his/her fav show.
-Built in Antenna for better receiption.
-Valcore strap tht hold the main and the add-on unit togather when not use.
-Ultra Light titanium casing.

26. Submitted by Clark Fralick

The CUBE
"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will."
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) 

Since we are dreaming a bit let's let the dogs out. 

My "PDA/PCD" is known as the CUBE. The cube measures a small 2"x 2" and about � inch thick. It stores the chipset, memory, and data transmitters. 

The screen, which is integrated into a contact lens is custom fitted to each user. The lens and cube communicate via an ultra high-frequency transmitter. Color is 16-bit plasma infusion screen (currently unavailable anywhere), which supplies color and infrared for night viewing. 

The Cube functions as a Personal Data Assistant and Personal Communication Device. Having both video and audio capabilities. All Functions are voice activated and the unit hot-syncs with any personal computer.

Software is included but applications must be obtained free from inHand and downloaded into unit once it is activated. 

Features:

� 200 THz (Terrahertz) Dragonsphere Ultra Z III RISC Processor 
� RSA Security - Retinal Scan Access (up to two users)
� 1 GB programmable Rom (infinite expansion)
� Real-time - WYSHIWYG (What you see and hear is what you get) Audio and Video capture and editing.
� Springboard 3 compliant.
� Rechargeable Aqua cell. (Approximate usage 48 hrs of use time between charges)
� inHand Virtual Office: Up to ten user-defined voice actuated applications
o Date book
o Word-processing 
o Spread Sheet
o Project Planning (Outliner)
o Communications (Requires CellNet activation)
o Games Central
o To Do List
o Inter-Bug
o Graphics & Video
o Sound Package 
o Plus many more
� Leather Case with belt-clip

Accessories: 
� Sound plug
� 500MB Data modules
� Bifocal Lens
� Auto-tint Lenses
� Eye Glasses modification kit.
� True 3D Game Packs and lens

Estimated Cost $ 550.00

27. Submitted by Clark Fralick

The inhand
Go ahead�drop it, wipe it off and stick it in your back pocket. PDA's were meant to be taken with you without having to worry whether it's going to break. And that's just what the inhand is made to do. (It's virtually indestructible.) On the outside the first thing you will notice is the beautifully crafted titanium case guaranteed not to bend. Measuring in at only 3/8ths of an inch and weighing a paltry 3 1/5 oz., the inhand is not only a technological marvel, but is just plain cool to look at. (Personally I think it belongs in the Museum of Modern Art.) The screen is a high-resolution, active matrix, made of a new non-glare, scratch resistant polymer resin that is as clear as glass and flexible enough to withstand the abuse a PDA can endure. Use the entire screen to input data or pop up the floating, user defined graffiti area. If you like to read e-books, you can use the smooth scroll technologies that make reading on the inhand a very pleasant experience. If you're in to music, you can listen to your favorite music "live" via the internet, download it, send it to a friend or save into memory. If you need to record a message just press the button and record audio notes. All of the buttons/antenna are integrated into the case so there is a minimum of things "sticking out." 

On the inside are all the latest technologies to insure the inhand is top of the line.
The inhand uses the latest PalmOS, the Dragonball XZ Cortez processor running at a smooth 100mhz, and 100 MBs of memory. In the unfortunate likelihood you run out of memory, the inhand supports Sony memory stick technology. The inhand has a USB/serial HotSync port that is designed to accept additional peripherals like a digital video camera, GPS module others to be announced. Inhand uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Included Software Titles (Hacks are no longer necessary because the PalmOS now has added all the functionality of the best hacks available)

Lauch'em 5
Palm Desktop
RealAudio For the Palm
Wireless Internet Access Suite (web, email, chat software)
Office Suite (DatebookX, Address, Word Processing, 
Spreadsheet, Database, Palm Print)
Easy Reader Software
Plus many more.

28. Submitted by DK Crame

Handspring Turban

29. Submitted by R.A Prieston

PPnP
A picture is a thousand words.
I am a PDA junky. Sometimes I sit and stare at the ceiling wondering why I bought all those expensive PDA's over the years. I remember when a Pencil and Paper in my pocket was all I needed.

30. Submitted by Frank ter Veld

"SENSOR" ==ICE==
The idea is a VERY SMALL but "doable" PDA... although the word "PDA" doesn't really cover the whole package. With (streaming) Video-Audio and integrated GSM phone it's:
ICE = Information, Communication & Entertainment
ICE = SIMPLY COOL!
Basically an "open" PPC both software and hardware wise. As with PC's the screen, power supply and case don't need upgrading but internal memory/CPU and OS CAN and SHOULD be upgraded over time. Concerning software the unit is open to 3rd party plug-ins which offers e.g. 3ivx and RealAudio playback. With thin lithiumpolymer batteries the unit is thin and light. The user can choose between using both battery packs in tandem or using just one, depending on usage. Furthermore, the CF-slot can handle SD and MM cards as well (using CF-card sized adapters). The "open" PPC concept offers flexibility in an era where standards and techniques are constantly changing.

Casing: ultralight metal, 2.6x3.6x0.4 inch (6.5x9.0x1.0 cm) 
Screen: high colour 180x240 TFT, 360 degrees rotation (for 16:9 and 4:3 video and PDF)
Audio: stereo/mono head-phone/set (2nd earpiece removable for handsfree usage), microphone is integrated in the remote-control unit.
OS: Pocket-PC, UNGRADABLE! (like a GSM sim-card)
Power: dual lithiumpolymer ultrathin battery packs (single/tandem usage), remaining battery-time display for phone/audio/video/organizer usage
Memory: CF-card (plus MM-to-CF and SD-to-CF card adapter compatibility)
Phone: CDMA/GSM (900/1800/1900 band), software/chip upgrade for GPRS/UMTS etc.
Usage: PDF, WWW/WAP, MP3, 3ivx, MPEG, RA etc. (as 3rd party PPC plug-ins)
Comm.: USB/IrDA

31. Submitted by Brandon McCandlish

Palm XP 550

-333mhz StrongARM Chip
-128 mb RAM
-16mb ROM
-1gb IBM Microdrive CF card inculded
-Palm OS 5
-Wireless Modem bulit in
-TV ant. bulit in for watching tv anywhere
-Flashing LED alarm
-2nd, smaller LCD to display News and Stock quotes in real time
-Stero Speakers for alarms, music, etc.
-320x320 16bit color screen
-Same size as m505

Price:US$449

32. Submitted by Bryan Adler

The Palm Chameleon
Tired of paying for features you don't want? The Palm 3000 puts you in charge with custom modular pieces that easily adapt to your lifestyle and preferences. Snap new modules on and off to reconfigure your hardware on the fly! 

Main Features
� Palm OS 5
� Ruggedized, no need for a case
� 250MGz ARM Processor
� 8MB Flash Rom
� 32MB Memory
� 24Bit 640 X 480 Resolution (in landscape mode)
� Soft Grafitti & Soft Button Areas
� 3" x 2" x .35" (for main component)
� Weighs 3oz
� 8hr battery life (x4 if expansion module used)
� Wide Range IR
� Tweezers & Toothpick

Snap Modules
� 2CF slots and Battery extender
� Cell phone
� Flip out keyboard
� Multimedia (Plays MP3, Stereo speakers, Headphone jack, Gamepad,Dedicated Video Card with 4MB)
� TV tuner
� GPS
� Business Card holder / Wallet

33. Submitted by Jeffry J. Brickley

The Eye-Paq
The Eye-Paq PDA

Entire PDA provided by Nano Technology (I can dream can't I??)
Fit entirely on the surface of a contact lens offered in prescription and non-prescription form.

Power Source: 
Active Light Powered (no battery)
Light sensitive to 1 candle to provides full power
Backup power is body-tempurature provides slower
processing modes but still fully featured.

Processor: 
1 Ghz Multi-OS capable Auto-Emulation Processor
User-configurable processor emulation
Reprogrammable Emulation modes (newer processors)
Palm Mode emulates any Dragonball processor
Windows CE Mode offers multi-chip emulation
Jornada Emulation
Ipaq Emulation
Offers full PC emulation modes
Athalon Emulation
Pentium III/IV emulation

memory:
128Mb (default distribution -- offered to 4Gb if desired) RAM
Uses Ionic Layer Memory Technology providing maximum memory in mear molocules read by Nano Ionic Scanning.

Display: Occular Shadow Projective Technology resolution 1600x1200 (at current release)
Multi-layer Polarized Ionic shells activated on demand offer fully 1% to 100% opaque shadowing for display
Backup display is phosphor luminescent very low light, low power needed this near the eye
phosphor luminescent display activated by body heat for night usage.

Input Device:
Attention Tracking (eye tracking technology) for pinpoint accurate positioning, either mouse mode (cursor visible) or touch-screen emulation mode (activated
by time of focus)
Voice Monitor technology uses no microphone picks up vibration of spoken words echoed within the skull and into the eye.
Accurate to a whisper level Full Voice to Text translation capable English default distribution (multi-language option available)

34. Submitted by V. JOHANN ESPIRITU

iPaq+iWear Combo
The iWear connects via Bluetooth to any existing PDA, whether Palm OS or
Pocket PC. Once connected, the PDA can be entirely controlled from the
iWear, and all functions can be accessed. This will allow you to keep your
PDA in your pocket or anywhere else while you. Future models will have the
entire PDA built into the iWear itself, which will include all operating
systems.

Major features include:

-TransLuca Technology Lenses, which allows images to be viewed by the
wearer, and nobody else. This ensures absolute security of sensitive
information. Contrast and brightness are entirely adjustable, to allow
either a full PDA view (and nothing else form the outside world) or a
transparent view, which allows you to see "through" the image, or anywhere
in between. Lenses are photochromic, so they adjust to ambient light from
being dark to totaly clear. Frames are available in various styles.
-Jog dials on either side of the iWear, for controlling PDA functions.
These are entirely programmable by the user.
-The center frame acts as a GPS receiver, so you never have to look down
to see where you are, just look straight ahead!
-Absorbs 100% of all ultraviolet and other harmful rays!

Options include:

-Cellular phone module, which includes an earpiece and microphone. This
will include acess to your PDAs contact list and will also include
voice-activated dialing.
-Earphones, so you can watch movies or simply listen to music with your
iWear on!

35. Submitted by Justin Wolman

Justin's Digital Assistant
4.8 x 3.3 x .45 Inches 5.5 Ounces
480x320 Side Lit 32bit LCD w/Soft Graffiti
350Mhz StrongARM Processor
256MB RAM
32MB Flash ROM
SD Expansion
Palm OS 6.5 
Flashing LED and Vibrate Alarm
Record messages w/Microphone
MP3 Support w/Stereo Speakers or Headphones
Jog Dial to scroll anything
NEW D-Pad for Navigating 'Net, Documents, and Playing Games!
Standard IRDA, capable of beaming upto 30feet
7th Generation Palm Universal Connector
Camera Lens
Wireless Capability: Can only have one & will be built-in to the unit
-Add 802.11 Antenna $60
-Add GSM Antenna $85
-Add 3G Antenna $100
-Add GPS Antenna $125
Standard Price without any Antennae: $400

36. Submitted by DT

PHUD: Always on, always connected
Testimonial --
"Owiginally I was dwawn to the PHUD digital assistant as a weapon for killwing that wascally wabbit. Its wabbit-wike shape sewrves as the puwrfect disguise. The 3G connection also gives me bwoadband wireless access to intewnet wabbit-killwing guides and a GPS-like mapping capability. Furthermore, the x-way, infwawed, and night-vision video camewa is vital in hunting wabbit. However, upon using the PHUD for a number of days, I couldn't take it off. The bwoadband wireless pipeline awwows me to wemotely wun any software for any platform fwom anywhere at anytime. I especiawwy wuv to watch movies and music videos in full-scween mode while in my wabbit blind. The voice-dwiven intewface is puwrfect. I just have to say, 'PHUD, what are my tasks for Today not including wabbit killwing' or 'PHUD, open my bwowser." (Though it sometimes, inexpwicabwy doesn't understand 'bwowser� the fiwst time.) But above all, I wuv saying 'PHUD.'" - Elmer Fudd

Available at: Victowia's Secwet

37. Submitted by Kyle Noltemeyer

Creating the perfect PDA would be quite simple. 
Take the Jornada 548, put the Ipaq proccessor in it along with the Casio screen. Make it a phone/pda with 3g technology and make flip covers that go all the way to the back of the unit. Increase the Irda range and speed and make the screen readable outdoors. Stretch out the CF slot to make it type II. That is all I could ever need in a PDA. (At least today). Call it the Jornada 1100 series, or the JPC 1100 (Jornada Pocket Communicator 1100).

38. Submitted by Chuck Duncan

I have, to the best of my abilities, outlined my dream PDA below.

To address the problems of a traditional PDA screen, this device implements the NanoDisplay. This consists of an organic full-color display built into a contact lens. The display integrates with the PDA through AppleGate's Personal Wireless Network (PWN). This standard was developed as a result of the work of NATSA (North American Technical Standards Alliance), an ongoing industrial effort to cooperatively develop national data transmission standards for North America. BioErg technology is implemented so that the display recharges its capacitor through body heat and eye movement.

Full voice recognition and handsfree operations of all PDA tools, Web navigation, and phone functions are achieved through the PWN MicroTransducer. Made of acoustically transparent materials, ambient sound is reduced only 2dB when the noise-canceling function is disabled. The built-in microphone's polar pattern is software-switchable for whisper-quiet note taking or wide-area recording. The addition of a second MicroTransducer automatically switches both audio feed and recording mode to stereo. BioErg built in, of course.

The handheld PocketServe, manufactured by Hallucinatory Technologies, Inc., includes a small (6.5 x 9.5cm), organic, full-color reflective display, built-in antennae, a mono speaker/microphone, stylus silo, and Sony's sorely underrated jog dial. Adaptive handwriting recognition is built into the operating system. The back panel solar-recharging system is supplemented with (what else) BioErg technology for typically unlimited sustained usage. The 2GHz Intel-Philip Morris NanoBoard and 10GB of molecular RAM consume little electricity, leaving plenty of reserve power to operate the fourth generation LED sidelighting. The casing is made of titanium, and the display and electronic components float within an internal shock-mount system. The transparent, play-through display guard is user-replaceable. Two GigaStix slots and a NanoCam lens are built in to the top of the casing. All additional functionality is loaded through software. AppleGate's PWN is implemented through a synthesized wireless transceiver, aallowing for changes in wireless protocols. AppleGate's McNymph Mobile OS v6.2 and UnLix's PuceBowtie OS v10.3.1 come preloaded. Security is provided by GenMedTech's Amorphous BioSig System, providing rotating user identification schemes based on fingerprint, biorhythm, and retinal signatures. 

Cost for the complete system is only 350 NAFTA Credits (+20% NAFTAVAT).

39. Submitted by Edgar Augusto

OffSpring's BANANA
Instead of falling sleep and dreaming about a Pentium XII PDA, as an engineering student I am awake and decided that my dreamed PDA is one with actual technology with just a few modifications.
Every day when I go to my school I travel on the bus. Sometimes there is not a place where you can sit, so you have to be standed up all the way along. You can not surf AvantGo with one hand, you need both hands. That's why I added 4 buttons to one-hand navigation, that can be used by all the aplications. You can choose links and go forward and backward with just one hand, and you can scroll with the jog dial on the left (that if you are right-handed).
Don't you ever think that the graffiti area is a waste of space? I do, so I think about using a solar cell under there. You won't have to recharge your PDA's batteries again, unless you work in the dark for a long, long time.
My PDA is now more multimedia-compatible, has the mic, a better speaker for the next generation PDAgames (coming SEGA games) and I changed the allocation of the app buttons, moving the scroll buttons to the left. So now we have a cross like control. Just like the controls of a game boy. It is easier playing games this way. We also have more sensible buttons.
I really like the Idea of SONY's 320x320 color screen. So we have one, and it is used by the new Apple's multitasking-great-looking PALM OS X (under development by Apple) with the Aqua GUI . It currently supports all the PALM OS applications plus QuickTime and iTunes for Video and mp3 playing. You can use it as 320x320 screen or 160x160 (with better graphics) screen modes.
Of course, the hardware has an upgrade from current PDA technology, so it plays mp3 and support multitasking without any problem. Has support for memorycards (maybe SONY's memoryStick). And also It has the slot for all the HandSpring modules.

40. Submitted by Michael Yagliyan

The DREM Line of Handheld Computers

NOTE: I wrote this in Unicode, so if you just see "DREM", there is supposed to be a line above the 'E', which makes it a long vowel. That means you pronounce it "dream", not "drem".

The DREM Pro:

Before you buy this handheld, you must ask yourself, "Am I a dremer?" The DREM Pro is not for the beginner PDA user. It has been designed from the bottom up to cater to every possible mobile computing need (and want!) of a PDA guru - one who wants the most advanced in gaming, business, computing power, and expandability. Like a PC, many of the inner components can be individually replaced easily, not to mention the several expansion slots for cards and modules. And, of course, the casing and mechanical parts are of the highest quality. One should never have to worry about a device's casing wearing out before the device becomes obsolete! The resolution of the DREM Pro is so high for such a small screen, that the pixels are essentially invisible. Instead, you see a smooth, clear picture. The device runs on DREM OS, a variant of the old Palm OS, but is has been almost completely redesigned to be more stable, more easily expandable, and more customizable. In fact, it is so customizable, that you can custom-build the DREM OS ROM to flash onto the handheld! Don't like the appearance of one app? Prefer another? You can do almost anything you want with the ROM Creator program on the CD. Heck, you can do almost anything you want with the DREM Pro! Imagine playing Quake on the DREM with the Game Control Module and the stereo speakers (or stereo headphones). Now imagine going to the room with your home entertainment system and using the 802.11 wireless Ethernet or Bluetooth to switch to the obviously much more advanced sound system! And with the advanced high density battery, you can keep at this for nearly seven hours, non-stop! Also, what computer would be complete without multitasking? While you're jogging, you can use your DREM Pro to listen to streaming music from the Internet, as the Jogging Module records your stats and transmits them to your home PC, where they are graphed and automatically printed out.

Specs on the DREM Pro:

Processor Ellipsys Labs 450 MHz, 750 MHz, or 1.1 GHz CIISCR (Complex Integrated Instruction Set with Current Reduced)

OS DREM OS Version 1.32 (Variant of the old Palm OS 5.1)

Memory 128 MB Flash ROM
256 MB DRDRAM (Direct Rambus Dynamic RAM), Minimum 6 MB Reserved for Temporary Use
Flash ROM Card Slot (32, 64, 128, & 256 MB sizes available)
2 Hybrid Secure Digital / MultiMediaCard slots
4 GB HDD Module is Available

Hardware Up/Down Scroll Buttons and 4 Standard Buttons in Front
Controls 5 Additional Programmable Buttons on Right Side
2 Scroll Wheels on Either Side (for Left and Right-Handed Users)
Power Button on Lower Right Side
Soft Reset by Holding Down Both Scroll Wheels and Pushing Power Button
Warm Reset by Holding Down Both Scroll Wheels and Pushing Down Scroll Button
Hard Reset by Holding Down Both Scroll Wheels and Pushing Up Scroll Button

Casing & 1.5mm-thick Brushed Alluminum
Materials Chrome Buttons and Scroll Wheels
Black-Painted Metal Side Panels (Card Slot Cover and Stylus Bay)
Chrome "DREM Pro" Logo Area

Display SCLCD Type Screen (Slim Color Liquid Crystal Display)
Easily Visible in Indoor & Ourdoor Brightness Conditions
640x840 Resolution (Not Including Silkscreen Toolbar Area)
5.8 cm x 8.5 cm (Not Including Silkscreen Toolbar Area)
64-Bit Color Depth
Scratch-Resistant Material
Includes a ScreenWoofer
- Subwoofer
- Silent Vibrating Alarm
- Force Feedback Generator for Games
Silkscreen Toolbar Area on Left Side
Software-Controlled Brightness & Contrast
Software Controlled Application Screen Prefs (Portrait, Landscape, Large Square, Small Square, Minimized)

Audio Stereo Sound
2 Speakers (Centered Above Screen and in Lower Right Corner)
ScreenWoofer
Stereo Headphone Jack on Left Top Side
Microphone (in Lower Left Corner)

Connectivity Internal Multi-Purpose Long-Range Antenna (Allows Simultaneous Connections)
Bluetooth (Used for Non-Infrared P2P Communications)
802.11 Wireless Ethernet
Cellular Phone
Cellular Modem
Beeper/Pager
Short-Range & Long-Range 2-Way Radio
AM/FM Radio (TV Tuner Module Required)
Televison (TV Tuner Module Required)
Universal DREM HotSync Port for all DREM Handhelds - Connects to FireWire 2.0 or USB3
Wide-Beam Infrared Port (0.05-7 Meter Optimal Range)
Module Slot (Can Be Used for External Connections; Modules for Wired Phone/Modem/Ethernet)

Power Advanced High Density Rechargeable Battery
7 hr. CIU (Continuous Intensive Use)
Approx. 2-10 min. DRT (Daily Recharge Time) (Depending on Nature of Use)
Approx. 2 hr. FRT (Full Recharge Time)
1 mo. SLQ (Shelf Life Quotient: Takes 1 mo. to Drop From 100% to 99% When Idle)

Expandablilty Modules
Analog Conrtol Module
Thumb Keyboard Module
Folding Keyboard Module
AV I/O Module (15-Pin Monitor, Standard AV, Coaxial)
Optical Disc Drive Module (Compact Disc, Digital Versatile Disc, & Fluorescent Disc Technologies)
4 GB HDD Module
Game Control Module
Extra Battery Module (8.5 hr. CIU, Approx. 2-12 min. DRT, Approx. 2.2 hr. FRT, 1.3 SLQ)
Camera Module (Has OCR Functionality)
Wired Connection Module (Phone/Modem/Ethernet)
Barcode Scanner Module
Scanner Module
Printer Module
Environmental Sensor Module
Biking Module
Jogging Module

Additional Internal Tilt Sensor (Optionally for Automatic Screen Rotation; Can Be Used Through API for Other Purposes)
Features Tilt Stand
Stylus Contains a Black-Ink Ball-Point Pen
Cradle Can Be Flat, Tilted, or Wall-Mounted
Separate Cable Included for Charging Without Cradle
Antenna Can Be Programmed to Transmit a Homing Signal in Case of Theft

Included Address Book
Applications Calc
SciCalc
GraphCalc
Prompt
DREM CAD Viewer (Full Version Available for $450)
DOCpad
Paint Studio
Doodler
Expense
DB Manager
HotSync
PixView (Picture Viewer)
Launcher
Mail
Map
Memo Pad
Piano
PalmZip Deluxe
TextChat
Hack Manager
Preference Editor
DBedit
Preferences
Red Alert (Theft/Security Manager; Alternative to Standard Security App)
Security
Account Manager
To Do List
Timepiece (Stopwatch / Countdown Timer)
Welcome
Unit Convertor
SheetMaster (Spreadsheet)
Skriptor (Scripting Program, with Command Line Interface)
TalkAbout Lite (Speech Recognition Program - Pro Version also has Voice Control Capability)
... and much more! (There are over 100 apps included on the DREM Desktop DVD, all of which are already
paid for!)

Service 5 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty will not be voided by internal component replacements if they are performed by any of the
hundreds of thousands of DREM PDA service centers nationwide.
24 Hour Toll-Free Technical Support and Customer Service

Price $949.95

Notes:
This is just one of a whole series of DREM Handhelds that I designed. This, I designed first. The pictures are my original sketches. I tried to put this design into AutoCAD, but AutoCAD has some SERIOUS precision problems. The sketches would obviously look better if they were instead an incredible illustration done with Photoshop, or something. Unfortunately, I don't know how to use Photoshop, nor do I have the time! I am in high school, and I have SATs and Regents, so I just touched up the images as well as I could in IrfanView. I am not trying to give any excuses. I am just asking anyone who judges/votes on the designs to please do so based on the design itself, not the designer's ability to use complex programs. Thank you.

41. Submitted by Margaret Jenny

The Avatar�: When you want it done right, do it yourself.
The Avatar is the first personal cybernetic assistant. Formed from 
state-of-the-art polymers and powered by cold-fusion, its artificial 
intelligence algorithms are derived from your own neural pathways so it 
knows what you want before you do. Furthermore, as it interacts with the 
real world and the digital world, it allows you to multitask, multiplace, 
and multilive.

Key Features:
- Reads emails
- Picks up laundry
- Searches the Web
- Manages Personal Information
- Plays Basketball
- Displays Holographic Movies

42. Submitted by Romy Teves

Based on the Handera 330.
A Voice digital recorder with 16mb of dedicated RAM. (Enough for 8 hours of 
continuous recording.)
A digital camera attachment which allows for onscreen editing of photos.

43. Submitted by Warren K. Smith

Palm m700
:: 206 MHz Intel Processor :: 32 MB SDRAM :: 16 MB Flash ROM :: 65k Color Screen :: Palm OS 4.0 :: Internal 56k Wireless Modem :: Stereo Headphone Jack :: SD Card Slot :: Type I and II Compact Flash Slot :: Internal Rechargeable Battery :: Integrated Digital Camera :: 2 External Stereo Speakers :: Mobile Messaging Center :: 

The Palm m700, based on the Palm m100 form factor, is a PDA that combines the best features of all Palm powered devices. It's integrated digital camera allow for still photos or movies. The 65k backlit color screen makes viewing pictures and movies a pleasure. The integrated digital audio control buttons allow for instant playback of MP3's or movies. The buttons are also illuminated for use in the dark. It includes and antenna for instant wireless access to the web. It can even double as a cell phone. With it, you can make video calls or e-mail pictures. The mobile messaging center informs you of how many e-mail messages and voice messages you have without having to power on the PDA. It can also record voice messages instantly with a push of the voice recorder button. The navigator pad and the stereo speakers make game playing fun. Also, just like the popular Palm m100, special faceplates can be used with the Palm m700.

44. Submitted by Enrique Martinez

Palm Futura

45. Submitted by Thomas Jacques

PCDA - Personal Cording Digital Assistant
Processor 206-MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 64-bit RISC Processor 
Graffiti� writing area collapses, so you can use the entire screen area with special applications and rotate text or data to read in either landscape or portrait format and left handed or right handed. 
Memory 32-MB SDRAM, 8-MB Flash Memory 
Interfaces:
Buttons
2 - 5 five-way joystick / Navigator buttons
8 customizable cording buttons 
2 Jog Dials
Power Button
Bottom Panel Reset Switch 1 
Infrared Port (1.152 Mpbs) 
2 Speakers 
Microphone 
Communications Port (with USB/Serial connectivity) 
Stereo Audio Output Jack (standard 3.5 mm) 

Cradle Interfaces
USB or Serial cable connects to PC or MAC

Display
Paper white 30 grayscale 275 x 400 UVGA high-resolution screen has more than three times the pixels than most other Palm Powered� devices and offers superior backlighting for improved legibility. 360-degree readability makes reading effortless. 
Power Supply: 3 AA standard batteries
Estimated battery life: 20 hours (Power User) / 32 hours (Average User)
Note: battery life will vary based on an estimated typical use pattern of an average power user and the configuration of the handheld. 
Audio Capabilities 
� audio record and playback 
� 2 integrated speakers 
� stereo headphone jack
Ergonomic Design Features 
� Instant on/off and backlight (choose from 5 levels)
� 8 customizable cording buttons
� 2 5-way joysticks
� Touch-sensitive display for stylus or fingertip
7 application launch buttons 
� Calendar 
� Contacts 
� Memo 
� Applications 
� To-Do 
� Rotate Display 
� Calculator
Standard Palm OS software suite
Operating System Palm OS 5.0 
System Characteristics 
(HxWxD) 140 mm x 123 mm x (50 to 7) mm
Weight 7.75 oz (including battery) 
Operating Temperature 30� to 107� F 
Operating Humidity 20% to 90% 
Monochrome Display Number of grayscales 30 
Resolution (WxH) 275 x 400 
Dot Pitch 0.24 mm 

Legend
G1 - G3 Graffiti areas (collapsible)
B1 - B5 Silk Screen buttons (Home, Menu etc.)
U Scroll Up silk screen
D Scroll Down silk screen
B1 Minor silk screen button
B2 Orientation control (a.k.a. Rocket eBook)
C1 - C4 Four Hot keys for cording or gaming or other
C5 - C8 Four Hot keys for cording or gaming or other
S2 & S3 5 way hot key for thumb / Speakers 
P1 Power and Backlight control
IR Infrared port
S1 Stylus Silo
H1 Hotsync
J1 & J2 Jog Dials
CF CF card slot
M1 Headphone port
M2 Microphone

48. Submitted by Jeffry J. Brickley

UPDAH (Ultimate Personal Data Assisstant Hologram)
Photonic interface capable of nearly infinite resolution Acute speach recognition system capable of almost unlimited lingual nuances as well as combined visual interface able to distinguish minute changes in body language and interprete appropriately.

Wireless communication interface capable of immeadiate and delayed messaging, always accurate, never blurred by sound deteriation over distance. Capable of wireless transmission even back and forth through wormholes, and other curved spacetime structures.

Photonic Intelligence is capable of multiple simultanious independant thought processes far superior to microchip technology measured only by the speed of a "timing clock".

Nearly unlimited memory, tested to decades of stored facts from multiple individuals not just one.

Audio capabilies equal to live performance, far superior to ancient audio formats like MP3 and WMA.

Nine other visual interface styles ARE available, although the default interface is the most handsome and stylish (though the 7th of the 9 interface option seems to be quite popular).

49. Submitted by Jay M. Arancio

Tracker V1
I was impressed with "The Cube", but wanted to see something in production a bit sooner.

- Active-Matrix side-lit 800x600x16bit overlay, displayed out of focus to compensate for focal length, mounted into modified sunglasses (they come in variety of colors, shapes, and sizes)
- Stereo speakers, digital camera (800x600), and Microphone built into frame
- Hand input control with palm strap (4 variable buttons, volume/brightness control and HAT switch)
- Voice Recognition and Recording, MP3, Digital Phone
- Always-on wireless connection (128kb)
- Weather monitoring (Thermometer, Barometer)
- Digital Wallet, Bluetooth Communication

50. Submitted by Rajesh Krishnan

Vannevar

http://people.ne.mediaone.net/krishnan/vannevar.txt

http://people.ne.mediaone.net/krishnan/vannevar.jpg

51. Submitted by David Ross

The Aliencow SlimFAST PDA (Runs a modified version of PalmOS)
Hardware:
250mhz StrongARM CPU
64 mb Ram
64 mb Flash

1 Compact Flash Type II slot (supports IBM microdrive)
1.7megapixel Digital Camera
A Powerful bluetooth emitter

A Microphone for recording and for voice recognition
MPG and Mp3 Playback ! (Store music and pr0n on microdrives!)
Comes bundled with a pair of street-style Bluetooth headphones to listen to your mp3s and movies
A big PowerOn switch with Fingerprint detection

The four hardware buttons have small LCDs which can be skinned or programmed, such as the Clock icon which tells the time.
320x320 32bit Screen with a 4:1 contrast ratio.

No serial port, no IRda, we have to drop old technologies to make place for new ones!

Software:
Comes bundled with a special version of SilverScreen
The graffiti area is soft (removable) And can also be skinned, plus you can customize the icons, except for the little arrows which are the "Home" button.
Comes bundled with an imaging program for use with the camera.
Comes bundled with security program to match your fingerprints with the scan.

52. Submitted by James Lock

Pocket PC Implant
My Dream Pocket PC would be one that requires no effort to use. It has unlimited connectivity through a broadband portal giving you the world at your finger tips. Better yet, giving your brain a direct connection to all the Internet has to offer!

HARDWARE
SOC (System on a Chip) Pocket PC Implant.

� Next Generation 64bit Strong Arm Processor
� 128Meg SDRAM
� 4Meg SSRAM
� 32Meg Flash
� Neural Grid Array I/O - This will allow direct Input and Output from the Brian Via PGA (Pin Grid Array) tapped into the Cerebral Cortex! (note: this is real! Scientists have given blind people vision with such devices)
� Blue Tooth BroadBand RF Wireless Connectivity - This will allow the use of belt mounted peripherals to give the user unlimited upgrade possibilities.
� Power Supply with Backup Battery - This supply will regulate power from external power generation implant.

Blood Flow Turbine.

� Micro Artery Blood Flow Turbine - This will provide perpetual power as long as the host is alive! (note: if you choose to over-clock your Strong Arm - please be in good cardiovascular health due to the extra power draw)

SOFTWARE
Pocket PC Windows CE 4.0 OS.

� This port of windows CE will give the user the ultimate GUI. Think of an action and it will occur. Think of a word and it will notate. Think of a picture and it will draw it as you see it in you head.
� The user will experience direct stimulation of all six senses. 3D IMAX video. Infinite point Dolby Digital Surround.
� Optimized for Web Browsing giving the user endless resources.
� Upgradeable to New or better OS due to Flash Loadability.

53. Submitted by Jenny Guan

Theo (The "O") 
Represents a radical rethink of a PDA's shape. It's round form is easy to grip and the changable metal face plates appeals to everyone. The look and function of the LCD buttons change with every program, and the Graffiti screen is back lit. A music and television junkie? Try the built in AM/FM radio and TV tuner; stations are accessed by the antenna. Addicted to movies? Check out the 3" DVD slot (also used for removable storage) and the tiny, though powerful, speakers. Need to show dozens of people that Powerpoint presentation? Turn on the mini projector, designed to display slide shows and movies on any flat surface. The bright 320 x 240 res screen makes playing games and editing documents easy and fun. Organizing your life has never been this fun. Great PDA? Theo!

54. Submitted by Michael Yagliyan

The NASA Moonwalk, Powered by the DREM OS:
This handheld is geared toward use in space. Its many capabilities include a completely sealed casing, ability to run in extremely low temperatures, an electromagnetic plate on the back (to attach it to space suit or hull), and much more. It is extremely durable, and one of the most useful tools in space. It is used to control satellites, spacestations, shuttles, and space suits. It is also used for communications, repairs, etc. Through a special program, this device is being made available to the public, but it is very expensive because of its extremely high quality, and because there are only 5000 currently available publicly.

Specs on the NASA Moonwalk:

Processor Ellipsys Labs 750 MHz, or 1.1 GHz CIISCR (Complex Integrated Instruction Set with Current Reduced)

OS DREM OS Version 1.32 (Variant of the old Palm OS 5.1)

Memory 128 MB Flash ROM
512 MB DRDRAM (Direct Rambus Dynamic RAM), Minimum 8 MB Reserved for Temporary Use
Internal Flash ROM Card Slot (32, 64, 128, & 256 MB sizes available)
4 GB HDD Module is Available

Hardware Up/Down Scroll Buttons and 6 Standard Buttons in Front
Controls Power Button and Electromagnet Control Button in Front
Soft Reset by Holding Down All 3 Left Buttons and Pushing Power Button
Warm Reset by Holding Down All 3 Right Buttons and Pushing Power Button
Hard Reset by Holding Down Both Scroll Buttons and Pushing Power Button

Casing & 3mm-thick Brushed Titanium
Materials Titanium Buttons
Titanium Metal Side Panels

Display Standard Active-Matrix LCD Type Screen
Easily Visible in Indoor & Ourdoor Brightness Conditions
480x510 Resolution (Not Including Silkscreen Toolbar Area)
5.4 cm x 6.5 cm (Not Including Silkscreen Toolbar Area)
48-Bit Color Depth
Scratch-Resistant Material With Protective Second Layer of Plexiglass (Total Screen Thickness: 0.5cm)
Silkscreen Toolbar Area on Left Side
Software-Controlled Brightness & Contrast
Software Controlled Application Screen Prefs (Portrait, Landscape, Large Square, Small Square, Minimized)

Audio Bluetooth / Wireless Ethernet Audio I/O System (Uses surrounding sound systems, i.e. space suit helmet)

Connectivity Internal Multi-Purpose Long-Range Antenna (Allows Simultaneous Connections)
Bluetooth (Used for Non-Infrared P2P Communications)
802.11 Wireless Ethernet
Short-Range & Long-Range 2-Way Radio
Universal DREM HotSync Port for all DREM Handhelds - Connects to FireWire 2.0 or USB3
Wide-Beam Infrared Port (0.05-7 Meter Optimal Range)
External Module Port in Back (Can Be Used for External Connections; Modules for Wired Phone/Modem/Ethernet)

Power Advanced High Density Rechargeable Battery
12 hr. CIU (Continuous Intensive Use)
Approx. 3-12 min. DRT (Daily Recharge Time) (Depending on Nature of Use)
Approx. 3 hr. FRT (Full Recharge Time)
1.7 mo. SLQ (Shelf Life Quotient: Takes 1.7 mo. to Drop From 100% to 99% When Idle)

Expandablilty External Module Port
Analog Conrtol Module
Thumb Keyboard Module
Folding Keyboard Module
4 GB HDD Module
Camera Module (Has OCR Functionality)
Wired Connection Module (Phone/Modem/Ethernet)
Barcode Scanner Module
Scanner Module
Printer Module
Environmental Sensor Module

Additional Internal Tilt Sensor (Optionally for Automatic Screen Rotation; Can Be Used Through API for Other Purposes)
Features Stylus Contains a Black-Ink Ball-Point Space Pen, Made by Fisher
Cradle Can Be Flat, Tilted, or Wall-Mounted (But that doesn't matter in space!)
Separate Cable Included for Charging Without Cradle
Antenna Can Be Programmed to Transmit a Homing Signal in Case of Theft
Also used a powerful beacon if an astronaut is lost in space
Ejectable Electromagnetic Plate on Back to Attach to Space Suit or a Hull (Electronics are Protected)

Included Address Book
Applications Calc
SciCalc
GraphCalc
Prompt
Celestia (Interstellar Map System)
NASAstat (NASA Info and Statistics Program)
NASAsuit (NASA Spacesuit Program)
NASAstation (NASA Spacestation Control Program)
(and other specially made NASA software)
DREM CAD Lite (Full Version Available for $450, Which Adds Full 3D Capability)
DOCpad
Paint Studio
Doodler
Expense
DB Manager
HotSync
PixView (Picture Viewer)
Launcher
Mail
Map
Memo Pad
PalmZip Deluxe
TextChat
Hack Manager
Preference Editor
DBedit
Preferences
Red Alert (Theft/Security Manager; Alternative to Standard Security App)
Security
Account Manager
To Do List
Timepiece (Stopwatch / Countdown Timer)
Welcome
Unit Convertor
SheetMaster (Spreadsheet)
Skriptor (Scripting Program, with Command Line Interface)
TalkAbout Pro (Speech Recognition Program with Voice Control Capability)
... and much more! (There are over 100 apps included on the DREM Desktop DVD, all of which are already
paid for!)

Service Lifetime Ulimited Warranty, as Part of Agreement with NASA
Warranty will not be voided by internal component replacements if they are performed by any of the
approved NASA technicians.
24 Hour Toll-Free Technical Support and Customer Service

Price $2749.95 (Keep in mind, this is not meant for public use, it is privately manufactured for NASA's purposes.)

55. Submitted by Kazutoshi Otani

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