Now here is the kicker: these watches were available commercially in 1984 – the year that the first Macintosh came out – and they sold for under $100. Now think about it: this was over 19 Moore’s Laws ago, a factor of over 262,144. What these devices teach me is humility. Rather than puffing out our collective chests as to how well we are doing, they really beg the question, “What have you, as an industry, been doing for the past 20 years? You can, and you should, do better!” My collection keeps me honest.
The Distro Interview: Microsoft Principal Researcher Bill Buxton – Engadget Buxton on two Casio watches with capacitive touch displays and character recognition.