Difference between revisions of "Cybiko"
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Launched in 2000, the Cybiko is a youth oriented hand held computer and organizer. It was not a cell phone, but rather a two way radio device that incorporated text messaging capabilities. Like a Palm Pilot, it required the user to use a stylus. It is unique in the fact that its utility is limited to a maximum range of .19 miles. After only two generations of the device, it was discontinued, but has had sporadic revival attempts made my the manufacturing company. | Launched in 2000, the Cybiko is a youth oriented hand held computer and organizer. It was not a cell phone, but rather a two way radio device that incorporated text messaging capabilities. Like a Palm Pilot, it required the user to use a stylus. It is unique in the fact that its utility is limited to a maximum range of .19 miles. After only two generations of the device, it was discontinued, but has had sporadic revival attempts made my the manufacturing company. | ||
| − | + | =Origins= | |
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| + | =The Golden Years= | ||
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| + | ==Usage== | ||
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| + | ===Capabilities=== | ||
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| + | ===Marketing and Youth Appeal=== | ||
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| + | ====The Cybiko in School==== | ||
===Generations: From Classic to Extreme=== | ===Generations: From Classic to Extreme=== | ||
| + | ====Cybiko Classic==== | ||
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| + | ====Cybiko Extreme==== | ||
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| + | =Downfall= | ||
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| + | ===Revival Attempts=== | ||
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| + | ==Cybiko Today== | ||
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| + | ===Fan Forums=== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
[[Category:Dossier]] | [[Category:Dossier]] | ||
[[Category:Fall 2010]] | [[Category:Fall 2010]] | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 7 November 2010
Launched in 2000, the Cybiko is a youth oriented hand held computer and organizer. It was not a cell phone, but rather a two way radio device that incorporated text messaging capabilities. Like a Palm Pilot, it required the user to use a stylus. It is unique in the fact that its utility is limited to a maximum range of .19 miles. After only two generations of the device, it was discontinued, but has had sporadic revival attempts made my the manufacturing company.
