>From the LA Times, another step toward ubiquitous disposable computing
hardware.
- Jef
Imagine a cheap, light computer made largely of paper. Imagine complicated
electronic circuits woven into fabric that could easily monitor a hospital
patient's condition. Imagine a profound change in the design of electronic
gizmos, which might soon be freed from the tyranny of the circuit board and
the silicon chip.
That's a lot to ask from one little invention. But a new cellular
phone, which could be available to consumers before the end of the year,
holds such promise.
I recently held a working prototype of the new phone--about the size of
a credit card--and listened to the ringing at the other end, marveling at
the quality of the audio transmitted through the combination earpiece and
microphone. And when my call was done, I unwrapped one of the phones like a
roll of toilet tissue to examine its unusual innards.
http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/ttimes/20010308/t000020343.html
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