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2010-09-28 , 14:57
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#469
Originally Posted by bergie View Post
Ericsson's new pocket display/controller for Android devices might be a perfect companion for the Tab. Tablet in your bag for browsing and videoconferencing, a small Bluetooth headset in your pocket, and this device in the watch pocket of your jeans.



The Android device ecosystem is starting to look very interesting, especially for this kind of "post-smartphone" world. Software-wise I'd prefer Maemo or MeeGo, though...
This is indeed a very cool device, though it's functionality seems a tad limited. It's positioned well as a remote for the sports enthusiast on a bike or jogging, as they don't need to fumble around for their phone. A small/light remote would work well in these scenarios.

It would have been cooler (IMO) if it had a speaker + mic + headphone jack attached to it. In that way, it could double as a quick phone-answer companion, a2dp handset, as well as a the intended function of being a remote. This would make your smartphone/tablet very usable even if it were tucked away in a bag. As just a remote, though, it seems a bit limited.

If it had the aforementioned functions, I would definitely buy. For now, it seems neat, though not useful enough to warrant the purchase.