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June 10: Seiko Introduces Ruputer


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<img decoding="async" width="116" height="116" data-tf-not-load src="https://dayintechhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ruputer1.jpg" alt="Ruputer" class="wp-image-23293" style="width:243px;height:auto" />June 10, 1998: The Ruputer was released

1998 – Seiko introduces the world’s first wearable PC watch called the Ruputer. It was marketed under the OnHand PC name. The Ruputer had a 3.6 MHz processor and 2 MB of non-volitile storage. The 102×64 monochrome LCD could display data or play games. a joystick with six function buttons were on the Ruputer. This watch could download pictures and had three applications that ran on Windows 95. Ruputer cost $285

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