IBM WatchPad
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The IBM WatchPad was a line of earlier smartwatch prototypes, produced in 2000-2002.[1][2][3][4][5]
WatchPad 1.5 | |
| Type | Smartwatch |
|---|---|
| Released | June 2000 |
| Discontinued | 2002 |
| CPU | ARM V7 |
| Memory | 8 MB |
| Display | 320×240 STN Monochrome |
| Website | trl.ibm.com/projects/ngm at the Wayback Machine (archived 2002-06-09) |
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
- IBM WatchPad (2000)
- IBM WatchPad 1.5 (2001)