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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. It is unique in the fact that its functionality 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.
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Launched in 2000, the Cybiko was 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. Marketed as a "PDA for kids", it was unique in the fact that its functionality was 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 by the manufacturing company.
  
 
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Revision as of 21:07, 7 November 2010

Launched in 2000, the Cybiko was 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. Marketed as a "PDA for kids", it was unique in the fact that its functionality was 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 by the manufacturing company.

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Origins

Developement

The Golden Years

Usage

Features and Capabilities

Marketing and Youth Appeal

The Cybiko in School

Generations: From Classic to Xtreme

Cybiko Classic
Cybiko Xtreme

Downfall and Discontinuation

Revival Attempts

Cybiko Today

Fan Forums

Bibliography