SpecOps WC2 wearable computer gets upgraded with iKey keypad
By Donald Melanson 
posted February 12th 2010 5:24AM
posted February 12th 2010 5:24AM
We've already seen a few of iKey's own wearable, nearly indestructible keyboards, but it looks like the company isn't above sharing its creations with others, and it's now announced that its working with SpecOps Systems on a new keypad-equipped version of the company's WC2 wearable computer. While there's no details on any updates to the computer side of the system, the keypad used is iKey's KYB-170-OEM model which, as you can see, is simply a number pad (with an added Force Sensing Resistor pointing device) -- meaning that any text entry will have to be done cellphone-style. No word on pricing or availability just yet, but several models are apparently now undergoing testing "in theater and stateside."
That's mighty special-ops of them.
Got to love the corny names...
@E71
MW2 on this thing?! :P
@E71
cool, its the same thing from predator
and the OS is XP! nice...
@satish
Well, it seems Windows 98 to my eyes, not really sure. If I were them, I would rely on Linux.
@satish
Where's control+alt+delete? How do you reboot after it crashes?
@satish
I wonder if it comes with solitaire, too, hmmmm
@Kid Red
Yes I know you are talking about that Blue Screen of Death from Microsoft.
Really dangerous if your life depends of this device.
Linux the answer.
It's morphin' time!
That'll go great with my Boba Fett costume...
It's morphin' time!
"Aww man you got a Pipboy! I wish I was ten..."
@King Fontenette
i wish it looked like a pip-boy
My Predator costume just got whole lot better :D
Power Glove 2.0 baby!
http://www.funny-games.biz/images/pictures/278-powerglove.jpg
@ribbz22 badical!
all i need now is acid blood to be the universe strongest!!!
Here comes the PipBoy!
will be in the next episode of CHUCK as only a bartowski can operate one of these...
@ravissimo I was hoping someone would reference Chuck on this article :)
@ravissimo This comment was the whole reason I clicked on the headline... And by the way, where has Orion's wrist computer gone to anyway?
This technology is old. Hasn't anyone seen the nintendo powerglove.
@nxp3
haha yeah I came to mention the powerglove, thanks.
@nxp3
Yeah me too. Not I have nothing to say.
You really have to hate a stylus to want this instead of a full screen version. This has got to be slower for text input, and with the smaller screen, you had better be able to focus.
... and then the T1000 got hooked up to this thing.
Oh my gosh - that's the Predator's arm computer!
Someone in computerland has been reading the Hominids series of science fiction books. When do we get our companions installed, and where will they keep the Alibi Archive?
If it can run starcraft, I'll need to buy one :D
I love the iKey keypad. It's so bad.
It looks like that thing on the EOD suit in Hurt Locker!
I want one for my rightarm...
Electrawoman and Dynagirl have been alerted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqB36FsglEE
looks like Predator wrist computer from AVP
Wow what a totally craptacular interface for a small screen like that. I can't imagine being under fire and having to use that D-pad to scroll around the little cursor to try to click on those tiny icons. Hopefully those unlabeled buttons are shortcut keys.
Quick, Robin, send an email to the BatCave.
Looks like Darth Vaders keypad got moved from his chest to his wrist so he could see what buttons he was pressing.
Like the comic dog said: "Which one of these buttons calls your mother to come pick you up?!"
Everyone thinks it either 98 or XP, I'm betting it's WinCE...
I saw that picture and instantly thought it looks like a medicomp. I was surprised to see so many others thought the same :D