 Cross
an electronic organizer, a cell phone, and a hand-held game
caddy, and you have the Cybiko--the toy for Generation Y.
Cybiko touts this hand-held unit as a "Wireless Inter-tainment
System" for communicating (e-mail style) and playing video
games--just what young, mobile, tech-minded kids are into these
days.
This multifunctional device offers wireless,
high-frequency, digital connections to other Cybiko units within
a range of 150 feet indoors to 300 feet outdoors.
Among
the Cybiko's many functions: Users can chat wirelessly, play
interactive games with friends or other Cybiko users, e-mail
anyone on the Internet, and nurture the cyberpet, "CyLandia."
The Cybiko also has a "Find a Friend" feature that can
be utilized like personal classified ads.
Tons of new games and
internet software can be downloaded daily from Cybiko.com into
the Cybiko unit. Also, it stores addresses, phone numbers,
e-mails, and even offers a personal planner.
The
Cybiko has a few minor limitations: It only downloads from
personal computers, not Macintoshes; for initial use, upgrading
and "staying in the loop" depends on downloading vital
information from Cybiko's Web site, including all
Cybiko-compatible games; and users must plug into a hard drive
to send and receive e-mails.
Included
is one Cybiko unit, equipped with a stylus for keying tiny
buttons; a rechargeable battery, an adapter for charging or
plugging in; and an adapter cable for downloading to and from
PCs. There's also a detailed user's manual to help with the
initial programming.
The Cybiko is 5.7 by 2.8 by .86 inches,
weighs less than 5 ounces, and churns with a 32-bit, 11-MHz
Hitachi main processor, and 512 KB of RAM. --Diane Beall
Description:
The Cybiko is a wireless inter-tainment system that allows users
to chat and email, find friends, download games, or even make
use of their own personal planner.
The Cybiko has a
high-frequency, digital transmitter that allow users to email or
chat offline at ranges from 150 feet indoors to 300 feet
outdoors. Users can also download games to play from the
manufacturer's website. Cybiko users can find their friends by
entering in selective search criteria. The Cybiko will then
"scan" the nearby area and vibrate when it has found
matching users.
The Cybiko also acts as a personal planner with
features such as a to-do manager, alarm clock, calculator and
numerous other applications that can be downloaded from the
manufacturer's website.
System
Requirements for Use with Computer:
Cybiko
Hardware Specifications:
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Main Processor: 32 bit, 11 MHz Hitachi H8S/2246
Coprocessor: Atmel AT90S2313, 4 MHz
RAM: 256 KB
Flash disk: 512 KB, extendible up to 8 MB
LCD display: 160x100 dots, 59x40 mm, 4 level grayscale
RF transceiver: RF2915
Expansion cartridge slot: 68-pin
PC connection socket: RS232 serial port
Size: 5.7" x 2.8" x 0.86"
Weight: 4.3 oz
Box
Contents:
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Cybiko
Wireless Inter-tainment System CY6411
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Two
high-capacity F6 size Ni-MH prismatic type
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700
mAp rechargeable batteries
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UL
approved 120V recharging unit
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RS232
serial PC connection cable
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Plastic
stylus
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User
Guide
Software
included:
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Wireless
Entertainment Applications:
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Wireless
Chat Friend Finder People Browser
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Multi-Player
and Single-Player Wireless Games:
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Lost
in Labyrinth CyLandia Billiards Solitaire and more!
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Business
and Personal Applications:
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Personal
Planner Alarm Clock Calculator Address/Phone book Phrasebook
Text Editor and Journal and more!
PC
and Internet Connectivity:
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Internet
e-mail via link through your computer
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Cybiko
data-exchange with the personal computer
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Uploader
and File Manager
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All
hardware to download new programs from the Internet
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