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Re:Seiko UC-2000 (1984) – the dawn of wearable computers by oldManRiver on Wednesday August 08, 2018 @08:49PM (#17720922)
Having a 206MHz ARM iPaq in ~2003 blew my mind. I had the addon pack for the back and used it over WiFi without issues.

Built and sold several applications for it as well, so easy to develop for as well.

Hell you couldn't even install apps when the iPhone came out, so if you were using what was at least 5 year old technology it's no wonder you found the iPhone to be a better experience.

I bet you think the iPhone was better than the Newton too eh? Kudos on flying to SF instead of just having one shipped to you.

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Re:Seiko UC-2000 (1984) – the dawn of wearable computers by jnaina on Wednesday August 08, 2018 @09:18PM (#17721032)
Yes, bought a Newton also. Gave up using given the Beta level software. Couldn't ship one from the states those days. Apple didn't allow shipping overseas and eBay price was way too high.
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