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Frequently Asked Questions, Wearable Computing

Q. What is a wearable computer and what can it do that laptops can't?

Q. Why do wearable computers typically use a head mounted display (HMD) rather than a hand-held or wrist-mounted display?

Q. Why would I want a screen in front of my eyes all the time?

Q. Don't you have trouble seeing in low light when you have a screen in front of your eyes all the time?

Q. How can I build my own "wearcomp"?

Q. If I'm no good with building things, can I just buy one?

Q. How much to these computers cost?

Q. A major portion of the cost of a wearable computer is in the display. Isn't there a cheaper alternative?

Q. Isn't NTSC resolution too low to display a VGA image?

Q. How long does it run before you have to put in new batteries?

Q. What programs do you run?

Q. How long have you been wearing that camera?

Q. What do you use for a keyboard?

Q. Is it true that you type while jogging?

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