Type | Smartwatch |
---|---|
Release date | June 2000 |
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]
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]
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Type | Smartwatch |
---|---|
Release date | June 2000 |
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]
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]
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