IBM WatchPad explained

IBM WatchPad
Display:320×240 STN Monochrome
Cpu:ARM V7
Memory:8 MB
Type:Smartwatch

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013-09-04. From IBM to Microsoft - A Brief History of The Smartwatch. 2021-12-18. International Business Times UK. en.
  2. Web site: 2015-02-20. Les smartwatch avant l'Apple Watch - Page 11 sur 21. 2021-12-18. Tom’s Hardware : actualités matériels et jeux vidéo. fr-FR.
  3. Web site: The Smartwatches That Paved The Way. 2021-12-18. TechCrunch. en-US.
  4. Web site: IBM, Citizen update WatchPad wearable computer - PC World Australia. 2021-12-18. www.pcworld.idg.com.au.
  5. Web site: Apple Watch and beyond: The strange history of smartwatches, in pictures. 2021-12-18. ZDNet. en.
  6. News: Shankland. Stephen. IBM clocks in with new Linux watch. 15 September 2010. Cnet.com. 23 March 2001. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110617064111/http://news.cnet.com/2100-1040-254658.html. 17 June 2011. dmy-all.
  7. Web site: Linux on a Wrist Watch. IBM. 15 September 2010. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110713001835/http://researchweb.watson.ibm.com/WearableComputing/linuxwatch/lcdwatch/factsheet.html. 13 July 2011. dmy-all.
  8. Web site: WatchPad 1.5 . IBM. 15 September 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20011205071448/http://www.trl.ibm.com/projects/ngm/index_e.htm. 5 December 2001 .
  9. Web site: grc15r. WatchPad 1.5. YouTube. 20 June 2010. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141125060024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjvVbeUn80. 25 November 2014. dmy-all.
  10. News: Kanellos. Michael. Linux watch: Only time will tell. 15 September 2010. Cnet.com. 11 October 2001. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110617064134/http://news.cnet.com/2100-1040-274286.html%26tag%3Dcd_pr. 17 June 2011. dmy-all.
  11. News: Miyake. Kuriko. Is That a PC on Your Wrist?. 15 September 2010. PC World. 11 October 2001. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20100924064709/http://www.pcworld.com/article/65623/is_that_a_pc_on_your_wrist.html. 24 September 2010. dmy-all.

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