Xybernaut in September Wired
Just received my copy of the September issue of Wired. On page 55, in the column "Fetish" which is devoted to cool new stuff, is the MA IV and its headset. The pictures look very cool and the accompanying text isn't too bad either:
Years ago, when Kaz Toyosato was designing the Sony Walkman, he had to endure skeptical questions -- after all, what kind of person would want to strap on a radio and headphones? Now, as a designer for Xybernaut, he gets similar queries about the most advanced wearable computer to date. Xybernaut's Mobile Assistant IV, produced by Sony, weighs less than 1.75 pounds but has as much power as a desktop computer. Options include a 266-MHz Pentium processor, up to 128 Mbytes of RAM, and a battery life of six to eight hours. Sure, there are industrial applications for the voice-activated machine, but Toyosato prefers the possibility of using it while commuting, relaxing at home, or vacationing. Mobile Assistant IV: US$4,995. Xybernaut: +1 (703) 631 6925, on the Web at xybernaut.com |
