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Com-HUD
This standard issue communications device consists of a set of earphones, an Holographic HUD monocle, mini-camera, microphone and a dedicated micro-comp. It is worn like a headset. It is capable of transmitting audio and video data and can recieve audio/holographic video and digital text. It has a slot for a mini-laser disc as well as a USB port, and is custom fitted for each person for maximum comfort. Runs for Six months on a B cell, cost is $850, weighs 1/2 a pound.
Data Tablet
Also known as a Pad, this new version of the personal computer measures aprox. 10cm x 15 cm x 2cm. The majority of its facing is a touch sensitive screen, with a small row of function keys on the bottom edge. Its hardware specs are as follows:
Complexity 2, 1 Clik drive slot, two USB ports and an integral microphone.
The tablet's software package includes multi-media display, day-planner(address book, calender), graphing scientific calculator, Word processor, Internet Browser, CD player and a Datalink (all of which are complexity 1 programs). Through its USB ports this device can be used to access most standard networks. Runs for one year on a B cell, cost is $2,000, weight is 1 pound
Clik
The new data storage media, a removable, high capacity optical disc, encased in a protective plasic shell(6cm x 6cm) holds 250 megabytes of data, in any format. Now some people will say that we aready have cartriges that hold over a gig, but seriously, who ever uses a whole Gig to save personal letters??? They are nearly universal in compatability and used for backing up data, passing on information physically or for storing personal files. They cost $5 a piece for blank ones.
Cellular Phone
This is the most common form of personal communications hardware available. It measures 7cm x 5cm x 2cm. It folds in half when not in use, and the 6cm antenna retracts. When open, it reveals a numeric keypad, four line LCD display and a few function keys. It is capable of storing up to 99 telephone numbers, with accompaning names, it also functions as a pager so you can screen your calls. It has a USB port and a micro-jack for attaching a hands free earphone/mic. When connected to a PAD it allows for remote Net access and remote file transfers. (it bears an uncanny resemblance to a StarTac cellular phone...) Cost is $150, runs for one week on a rechargable B cell.