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Emtrace WidgetStation — Almost Shipping!?


I remember hearing about this at CES, but it looks like Emtrace is almost ready to start shipping the WidgetStation (it was featured in this months Maxim with a $200 list price). My initial thought on the WidgetStation is that I wish it used Microsoft’s SideShow technology, but I don’t see it ever doing so since Emtrace is using a ARM9 processor running a Linux Kernel. I like how it has a 2.5″ Monochrome LCD on the left and a 2.5″ Color LCD display on the right. Unfortnately, the specs of the WidgetStation doesn’t list any of the screens as touchscreens, so to navigate I guess you’ll need to use the provided remote control or hardware buttons. No word if there will be a SDK so we can develop our own widgets — think custom home control UI. Be sure to check out their product website for more information about the WidgetStation.

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Danny Mavromatis: Seattle, WA

View Comments (4)

  • Oh, you mean without a touch screen we'll have to settle for tactile feedback, not obscuring what we're trying to touch with our fingers and fewer fingerprints on the display device?

  • Oh, you mean without a touch screen we'll have to settle for tactile feedback, not obscuring what we're trying to touch with our fingers and fewer fingerprints on the display device?

  • Andy,
    LOL! Exactly... I thought with the whole iPhone craze, touchscreens are the only way to input.
    Danny

  • Andy,
    LOL! Exactly... I thought with the whole iPhone craze, touchscreens are the only way to input.
    Danny

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