IBM Debuts Pocket Sized PC

[bkbroil]

An article in the Register shows IBMs new Pocket PC or Pocket Core computer. It's an interesting concept. You take the core with you and it can plug into any number of places including a base station or a handheld display device. One question, how much for all of the accessories?
IBM Japan has developed a tiny prototype PC that measures just 16 x 8.2 x 2.2cm (6.4 x 3.3 x 0.9in) and weights a mere 300g (10.6oz), the company said today.
For now dubbed the PC Core System, the (literally) pocket PC is based on a 1GHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 processor. Inside the case, you'll also find 256MB of memory - it can take up to 512MB - and a 20GB 2.5in hard drive. The machine runs a variety of versions of Windows.
IBM's thinking is that users will carry around their PCs, plugging them into base units located wherever they happen to be working. The approach is intended to appeal to corporates who want to thoroughly mobilise their workforces. The base stations can connect the core unit to a screen, keyboard, mouse and network connection. It has even rigged up a handheld display device that could be used with the core.

[Brad Isaac]

IBM Debuts Pocket Sized PC

What kind of pocket would that boat anchor fit into? Sorry, couldn't resist - that thing just looks huge.

[bkbroil]

Yeah really...how's that going to fit in a pocket if it barely fits in the hand..
I think the idea is that you carry the core around and you have different options for plugging the core into different bases. The one shown above is the handheld display. The one below is the base station that can have a keyboard and display plugged into it.

[Bruanor]

I've heard talk of this device ages ago, interesting to see it for real... finally
Bru.