1-Nov-2000 The link to Casio Wrist Camera Gallery is replaced with the link to CAMBORG: Casio Wrist Camera WQV-1 at Casio Wrist Camera section. Now along with picture gallery, that site presents much information about the watch and message board. 19-Oct-2000 Wristcamera Web Page is not accessible anymore, so the link to it is removed from Casio Wrist Camera section. Casio released another Wrist Camera model - WQV1D-8CR. So the link to Casio WQV1D-8CR official site is added to Casio Wrist Camera section. WQV1D-8CR is a stainless steel model, so it is a bit more expensive than plastic WQV1-1CR. New model can be purchased from Casio WQV1D-8CR official site. 13-Sep-2000 The link to Casio Wrist Camera Gallery is added to Casio Wrist Camera section.

This Web page is dedicated to Casio BIZX PCX/Casio PC Unite, Casio Wrist Audio Player, Casio Wrist Camera, IBM and Epson Chrono-Bit wristwatches. Along with general information, you will find various files and links. Subscribe to TimexFun mailing list for Web site updates and high tech wristwatch discussion:

In the early June of 1998 Casio announced new wristwatch called Casio BIZX PCX (HBX-100J-1T model). It has 4-bit CPU and 24Kb of memory. PC communication is executed via infra-red 'eye' on the watch and infra-red adapter which is connected to PC. The speed of data transferring is 9,600 bits per second. Plus Casio BIZX PCX can exchange data with another watch of the same type. The power source is one CR2032 type battery. Casio BIZX PCX is sold outside Japan under Casio PC Unite name (HBX-100B-1 and HBX-100B-1V models). These models have the same technical specifications as HBX-100J-1T, except the memory - it was reduced to 8Kb. At the end of March, 2000, Casio announced two new models of PC Unite line - BZX201SCR and BZX207SCR. First of all, the memory was increased to 24Kb. The speed of data transferring was also increased - now it is 115,200 bits per second. Included software was improved. Now it also allows the watch to communicate with Cassiopeia Palm-size PC and Palm devices. Casio BIZX PCX official site (This site contains a lot of information on Casio BIZX PCX but it is all in Japanese). English Casio BIZX PCX official site (Check this site to learn all features of Casio BIZX PCX, read the FAQ and get some more interesting information). Casio BZX201SCR official site (There you can get overview, technical specifications and other info on Casio BZX201SCR watch). Casio BZX207SCR official site (There you can get overview, technical specifications and other info on Casio BZX207SCR watch). Chris Mumford's Home Page (This page features the utility for using with Casio PC Unite watch - CasioImage. It allows to convert between .RAW image files and ASCII files that the watch uses for its opening screen). Casio HBX-100 'PC-Unite' databank watch (This page explains what is inside Casio PC Unite watch. Along with the comments, there are photos included).

At the end of May, 2000, Casio announced brand new wristwatch - Casio Wrist Audio Player (WMP-1V model). Casio Wrist Audio Player is the watch with the ability of playing .MP3 (MPEG audio layer-3) audio files. The storage media is built-in MMC (Multi Media Card) with the capacity of 32Mb which allows to store up to 33 minutes of quality audio in the watch. It comes with PC connection kit which includes USB cable and software for downloading .MP3 files from PC to the watch. The LCD screen of the watch keeps you informed about a song's title and artist. Casio Wrist Audio Player is equipped with lithium-ion rechargeable battery which allows continuous playback up to 4 hours. Casio Wrist Audio Player official site (This site features complete information on Casio Wrist Audio Player watch in Japanese language, including overview, specifications, downloads and forum). English Casio Wrist Audio Player official site (This site features complete information on Casio Wrist Audio Player watch, including overview, specifications, downloads and forum). Casio WMP-1V official site (There you can get overview, technical specifications and other info on Casio WMP-1V watch).

In the early August of 2000, Casio announced brand new wristwatch - Casio Wrist Camera (WQV1-1CR and WQV1D-8CR models). Casio Wrist Camera is the watch with built-in digital camera. It has LCD screen which is able to display 16 gray scales. The resolution of the display is 120x120 pixels. The storage media is semiconductor memory (1Mb) which can store up to 100 images in the watch. It is possible to download the images from the watch to PC with the help of included software. PC communication is executed via infra-red 'eye' on the watch and infra-red adapter which is connected to PC. The speed of data transferring is 115,200 bits per second. It is possible to enter a name and a phone number for each image. So, the watch can serve as a graphic phonebook. The power source is one CR2032 battery. Battery life is approximately 6 months. Casio Wrist Camera official site (This Japanese site features all information you need to know about Casio Wrist Camera watch, including overview, features, technical specifications, FAQ, forum, etc.). Casio WQV1-1CR official site (There you can get overview, technical specifications and other info on Casio WQV1-1CR watch). Casio WQV1D-8CR official site (There you can get overview, technical specifications and other info on Casio WQV1D-8CR watch). Wrist Camera watch, and other small cameras (This page got lots of information on Casio Wrist Camera watch - links, reviews, downloads and message board). Wrist Camera Image Database And Browser For Palm OS (This Web page features an application for Palm machines which allows to store and view Casio Wrist Camera images on your PDA). CAMBORG: Casio Wrist Camera WQV-1 (This site features information, huge picture gallery and message board about Casio Wrist Camera).

On the 7th of August, 2000, IBM Research announced that they built a working wristwatch which runs Linux operating system with X11 graphics library. There are no plans to sell this watch yet, since it was developed to just demonstrate that Linux can be run on so many platforms, including real mobile devices. IBM wristwatch uses EP7211 processor. The storage media is flash memory of 8Mb. Also, the watch got 8Mb of DRAM. Touch-sensitive display and roller-wheel are used to operate the watch. IBM wristwatch supports infra-red and radio frequency connectivity to exchange data with PC or mobile devices. The power source is rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. IBM wristwatch official site (Check this site for official information from IBM Research developers. Along with general information, technical specifications and links to various press releases, you can discover IBM wristwatch look in their photo gallery).

On the 6th of October, 2000, Seiko Epson announced brand new wristwatch - Epson Chrono-Bit (WM-550S, WM-550L, WM-510B and WM-550X models). Chrono-Bit has 256Kb of RAM, 512Kb of ROM and flash disk of 1Mb. The screen resolution is 96x64 pixels. Data input is executed via original rotation-type keyboard which is situated on the watch face. PC communication can be done via docking station with the speed of 38,400 bits per second. Epson Chrono-Bit official site (Here you can view Chrono-Bit watch presentation, technical specifications and other information. This site is in Japanese language).

Casio BIZX PCX button (You will find Windows 'Start' button replacement featuring Casio BIZX PCX logo there). 1Kb for TClock (This program features advanced clock in the tray, the ability to change 'Start' button image and other desktop enhancements). 'Casio Databank Camera Watch' brochure (This brochure was distributed by Casio at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA in January, 2000. It features Casio Wrist Camera watch and tells about its basic functions and technical specifications. Black and white. Scanned by Shawn Herzinger. 838x1095x256colors .png). 640Kb 'Introducing PC-Unite' brochure (This brochure was distributed by Casio at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA in January, 2000. It features Casio PC Unite watch and tells about its basic functions and technical specifications. Black and white. Scanned by Shawn Herzinger. 838x1095x256colors .png). 577Kb 'Introducing PC-Unite by Casio' brochure (This brochure was distributed by Casio at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA in January, 1999. It features Casio PC Unite watch and tells about its basic functions and technical specifications. Scanned by Shawn Herzinger. 2 pages - 1027x1185x32bit .png). 4693Kb

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