Re: Mixmaster On A $20 Floppy? (fwd)

[Jim Choate <ravage@ssz.com>]

Forwarded message:

> From: John Young <jya@pipeline.com>
> Date: Sat, 6 Jan 1996 20:27:02 -0500
> Subject: Re: Mixmaster On A $20 Floppy? 
> 
>    "Other Things of Interest Dept: Virtual I-0, the Seattle
>    company that brings you those nifty 3-D LCD eye-glasses,
>    was showing [at Comdex] a complete hard disk-based computer
>    the size of a beta video cassette. The idea was that you
>    could plug in a keyboard and the video headset and finally
>    have that computer-without-a-screen concept that we've been
>    promised. Perfect for someone wanting genuine privacy,
>    although I think once we start seeing a plane load of
>    people all wearing virtual reality headsets, the world
>    becomes a little creepier.


Anyone looking for small 486 compatible pc's should check out the system
that scuba divers have been using for the last couple of years. They strap
on your tank, have a cable with one-hand keyboard (usually hangs on the R.
since your console is on the L.) that emulates a standard 101 and uses a
small display that hangs off your mask. They run standard windows apps and
are not too expensive. Check your local dive shop for specifics.