ScotteVest Sport TEC $1.50 Offers the mobile person a symbotic experience with technology; a mobile office with sleeves. Jim McCarthy, Editor MARCH 2003 Sometimes it's not about the features or functions of the handheld or mobile device at all; it's about how the device and user interact with the clothing. SCOTTeVEST, combined with the Technology Enabled Clothing system offers the mobile person a symbotic experience with technology by integrating an improved and simplified PAN (Personal Area Network) from TEC, 16 pockets, Coolmax® mesh interior and adjustable waist as well as sleeve cuffs in a limited edition ScotteVest, the Sport TEC (formerly called Sport Lite). Besides the many pockets, Coolmax® mesh interior, felt neck line or handy key tether, the thrill of the ScotteVest Sport TEC is in the unique, VOLUME 2 NUMBER 3 patent-pending, Technology Enabled Clothing system. This system creates a Personal Area Network (PAN), or a conduit system connecting devices pocketanywhere from pocket to pocket through the lining of the jacket/vest. TM the journal for a mobile life The TEC system has also been improved by eliminating the Velcro flaps that once kept the conduit system closed. Now, the user simply threads cables for earbuds, earphones, portable battery chargers and other accessories through special hidden openings in pockets which lead to a Pilot Chameleon One Universal completely sewn in conduit system. The conduit follows the inside zipper line to the Stylus Pen adapts one size fits collar where two hidden loops (one on each side, left and right of the collar) that hold earbuds and/or headphones in a convenient location close to the ear. all concept to popular PDAs Additionally, there are two mesh pockets, just below the neck where earbuds, or other accessories can be stored while not in use. This prevents the earbuds or Adam Purcell, Staff Writer headphones from dangling on the outside of the ScotteVest Sport TEC or cause Searching for the perfect stylus discomfort around the neck when not being used. may have just become easier. The Pilot There is more to the ScotteVest Sport TEC then hidden wires and felt lined Chameleon Universal One Stylus Pen fits collars; there are pockets. More pockets than a user will have gadgets that prove most popular handheld devices from the valuable when traveling, or going to work fully loaded. PalmPilot III, m500 series and Handspring With over 16 pockets, including four patent-pending PIPs (Pocket-in-Pocket) Visor upto the Jornada and Zaurus. the ScotteVest Sport TEC makes it possible to become an office with feet. However, The stylus and pen combination the one feature missing from this version of ScotteVest Sport TEC is a stylus/pen has a round body similar to the Palm m500 holder. series and HP Jornada 565 series factory- standard stylus, is brushed silver in color More Pockets Than and the top pulls off to expose a ballpoint Gadgets ink pen. The stylus tip is red, making it easy Large pocket in to see. The barrel is a polished silver color back of jacket with and includes a slight tapered design with camelback hook. five etched rings that provide nothing 2 large interior more than design. pockets with There is no changing heads (or Velcro closures caps)necessary because and access to compatible devices all have a Technology round barrel shaped design of Enabled Clothing a similar diameter. system so you can The Chameleon One network your also has two small silver, circular devices. balls that are located in a slightly 2 patent- concaved divit on the pending Pocket-in- removable head, which keeps Pockets (PIPs) in the stylus from slipping out of the the large exterior handhelds silo. Additionally, pockets keep your there is a triangular shaped knob devices from on the cap end that allows easy hitting each other. removal from various handheld Interior pocket devices and provides a universal for money, smaller lip where a finger nail could be disks, or I.D. cards. used to release the stylus. 2 side opening The red stylus tip is breast pockets smooth and made from a wear- make it easy to resistant material. It's easy to see grab your cell and smooth to use with a PDA. phone/PDA. On the reverse end of the stylus Mesh-lined is another red tip with a more interior pockets rounded shape with a soft, with Velcro closure eraser feel. This can be used for on either side that simple tapping on the PDA can be used as screen while the stylus is being two side-by-side used as a pen. pockets or Writing with the pen end of the expanded and used as one large PIP (Pocket-in-Pocket). Chameleon One is also a nice experience, and extremely useful when a full size pen Outside of the pocket madness, the ScotteVest Sport TEC is tailored for a isn't nearby. The stylus head, or cap, pulls slim, business-like fit with a professional look that incorporates many other features off and snaps over the stylus end for from previous ScotteVest versions. These features include the popular removable convenient storing. The pen uses a Pilot zip-off sleeves with right and left tags on the inside (see pictures above), a raised RF8BLKF ink cartridge that be refilled felt-lined collar with hanger loop, an Interior reward tag just in case you leave it (Black). behind, a Coolmax® mesh-lined interior for ventilation to keep you cool and dry, The only surprise with the Pilot a key holder clip in hand warmer pocket (see pictures above), adjustable waist Chameleon Universal One is that the stylus tabs - to keep the wind from creating a chill, and a thin reflector strip on the back. tip is not spring loaded like other styluses It's obvious that the ScotteVest Sport TEC is the result of a good selection in the Pilot Chameleon family. of ScotteVest classics from the key holder clip, Pocket-in-Pocket (PIPs) and the The Pilot Chameleon Universal One Stylus Pen is $18.95, and currently Personal Area Network (PAN) from TEC to the jacket/vest combination and felt onsale at StylusCentral.Com for $10.99. lined collar. These improvements over the original, make it more practical to be Refills are available at StylusCentral.Com. worn in cool temperatures as a jacket with sleeves, as well as spring-time weather as a vest. It also provides the user a flexibility to take only the gadgets they need without having to carry a briefcase or backpack by providing easy and comfortable access to the 16 pockets and earbuds through the embedded conduits. It's also made from a durable, tough non-rip Nylon material that is water-resistant. On the outside, the ScotteVest Sport TEC looks like a fashionable jacket or vest, but on the inside it's a mobile office, complete with a Personal Area Network (PAN) from TEC. These mobile-oriented, attention-to-detail features make the ScotteVest Sport TEC a luxury, asset and fashion statement for mobile professionals. The ScotteVest Sport TEC is a limited edition version with only 1500 available worldwide. It is priced at $99.99 (MSRP $119) at http://www.scottevest.com. KYOCERA 7135 SMARTPHONE KEYSPAN 7 WAY MULTIMEDIA READER VAJA TIBURON II FITALY STAMP 3 VITO Task Switcher Brenthaven Padded PDA Case for Pocket PC simplifies program switching and Superior PDA protection in a lightweight nylon case memory management Adam Purcell, Staff Writer Different cases have different uses, and the Brenthaven Padded PDA Case Adam Purcell, Staff Writer is unique in its class. This is because Brenthaven adapted its notebook protection Most Pocket PC users will at one technology to protect PDAs. This technology offers the ultimate protection by time ask the frequent question, "How do outfitting the case with a lightweight Cordura Ballistic Nylon construction and soft I quit a program?" and "How do I switch to the touch lining that provides PDA protection from drops and jarring. back to a program I just ran?" VITO's Task Cordura Ballistic Nylon is an air-textured, high-tenacity nylon yarn that Switcher is a cost-effective and easy-to- provides a combination of durability, high abrasion-resistance, light weight and use answer to both questions. style in woven stets. Its used in Task Switcher is a small products like bullet proof vests, application that allows the user to control jackets, footwear and outdoor gear, which applications to quit or switch to. making the Brenthaven Padded The options include exiting a Case a match for those users who single program or quitting all currently frequently keep a handheld device running programs as well as quickly in a purse, backpack or briefcase, switching between them by bringing the where it will most likely be tossed selected application into focus. around through ordinary travel and requires tough outer protection. The inside of the Brenthaven Padded PDA Case is made from the same durable black Cordura Ballistic Nylon as on the outside and provides storage for a few business cards in a clear-faced, see-through pocket, small note paper, two styluses, some small accessories like memory cards or thin CF modems or the Palm SD Blutooth card, and any PDA that fits in the case dimensions (4x6-3/4x1). However, the number of extras that will fit in the Brenthaven Padded PDA Case is effected by the size of the handheld device placed in the case. The inside-right of the case is lined with a soft felt-like material where the handheld device is affixed using Velcro. Without using the provided circular Velcro tabs, the handheld if small and thin enough, like the HP iPAQ h1910, will slip in the vertical pocket behind where it would otherwise be attached with Velcro.