Victorinox Offers Branded iPAQ 2215

[Ed Hansberry]

<a href="http://www.pocket-junkie.com/article.php?id=22&op=read">http://www.pocket-junkie.com/article.php?id=22&op=read</a><br /><br />Victorinox, the makers of the famous Swiss Army Knife, has entered into a marketing agreement with HP to make small modifications to the iPAQ 2215 and resell it under the Victorinox label.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2003/20030801-swiss2215.jpg" /><br /><br />"Victorinox hopes this modification will open a new market for outdoor Pocket PC use. Similar to the impact of the SUV on the automobile market. The Victorinox model will incorporate a Large blade, Scissors, Compass, Can opener with small screwdriver, Hook, Corkscrew, Toothpick and Tweezers. The company claims that the addition of these tools doesn't effect the standard 2215 specifications."<br /><br />This is great! I can now leave my inch-thick Swiss Army Knife at home when I go outdoors.

[entropy1980]

All it's missing now is WiFi !! :lol:

[ntractv]

8O :D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Now that is funny. I'm packing my iPAQ 3835 and 5555 right now.

Oh wait, this is only for the 2215. Darn :evil:

[tddisc]

If only they had included the saw... :lol:

TD

[Godsongz]

hmmm, that compass might actually redeem the 2200's awful D-pad.
:idea:
(I love my 2215, this is really my only complaint about this awesome PDA)

[LarDude]

All that, and they forgot the stylus!!! OOOPS! 8O

[phenderson]

uhhhhh DUHHHHH people. These things will not be able to make it past Airport Security...

Can you imagine a long trip somewhere and nothing to do on the flight???

[kevinf59]

This is August 1, not April 1, right??

Hey, who changed my calendar?! :D

[dh]

That's too funny. :rofl:

If it was real, just imagine how those dummies at the airport security would react.

Would have been a really good April 1st post Ed, you should have saved it.

[LarDude]

This is August 1, not April 1, right??

Hey, who changed my calendar?! :D

You think this whole thing is a joke?!? I'm telling you, they forgot the
darned stylus!! I should know, I have one of these things (it was a
"thank-you" gift, from Obi-wan Kenobi, after I kicked Anakin's butt
for being such a whiner)

[theon]

At first I thought this HAD to be a joke, but it's not April yet.

Then I remembered how many times I had to go back to HP to get my iPaq serviced... You need those tools to fix it yourself! What a brilliant idea! What great forward planning... :wink:

[mr_Ray]

Well I guess we know now why HP left both of the sides clar of controls and slots! 8O

[T-Will]

You might have problems getting this Pocket PC on an airplane though... :lol:

[RePoMaN]

To be completely honest I think its stupid to have all that on the handheld.. They should work on putting integrated wireless Network Parts and stuff... Thats a waste... Just go and buy a knife...

[masaki]

what?...no built-in GPS for a suped up outdoor tool like this??? :mrgreen:

[SlimDady]

All i wana see is someone try to take that on a plane now..


THat will totally ruin the device for people who travel alot by air and need their pda

[RePoMaN]

lol thats true... Wont be able to

[theone3]

8O


odd..

[danmanmayer]

That is pretty funny. It would be hilarious to make a portable device that now includes the feature of not being portable. Be happy with your small device that isn't allowed on any planes. I would like to see some odd features but not this kind of thing. how about a built in really good IR and great universal remote. Garage door opening... wireless car door unlock and such... things like that could maybe make sense. but still not really.

[ntractv]

hmmm, that compass might actually redeem the 2200's awful D-pad.
:idea:
(I love my 2215, this is really my only complaint about this awesome PDA)

Same thing with the 5555. I am still trying to tweek this thing to where it is functional. But, I still love it.

[RePoMaN]

I agree, The signal power On my Axim sucks... They should boost that and i like that idea about garage door opener... Nice... :lol:

[ctmagnus]

But what about the Deadly Weapons theme? Your story's three weeks old, already! :wink:

[Fzara]

I agree, The signal power On my Axim sucks... They should boost that and i like that idea about garage door opener... Nice... :lol:

That is seriously an awesome idea...a garage door opener...

I seriously don't think you guys need to take it out of THAT much context, because this type of device would mostly be used for one of those guys who like to do the gardening and fix the kids' bikes, etc.

I'm sure whoever buys this also has a backup, normal PPC that they would be able to take around the world if needed.

We need to stop complaining and encourage more innovation. Because, innovation is what really drives the market and the world.

[davidspalding]

http://www.pocket-junkie.com/article.php?id=22&op=read

Victorinox, the makers of the famous Swiss Army Knife, has entered into a marketing agreement with HP to make small modifications to the iPAQ 2215 and resell it under the Victorinox label.

Downside is that the stylus is now one of the typical Swiss Army Knife toothpicks. :lol:

[GoldKey]

Where is the built in "laser"? :lol:

[js415]

Holy Cow.......and it's not even April!!!!!!!

[rocky_raher]

I have an even better idea: Manufacture a regular Swiss Army knife, but with bluetooth connectivity! That way, all those attachments could be used with any PDA with bluetooth.

[Scott R]

I'm trying to get a feel for how many people posting to this thread actually believe this thing is real. It appears to be a frighteningly high percentage.

Scott

[Hyperluminal]

A can opener, a corkscrew, a pair of scissors, a knife, and a compass, but still no screen cover... :lol:

[tomtiguy]

I would like to be the 10th person to comment on how you couldn't get it onto a plane. I would also like to say to the author of this posting, Ed, that Victorinox doesn't make Swiss Army knives ... the two companies simply merged. Just like the Times newspaper doesn't make Discovery Channel programs. :?
But, as for the Victorinox iPAQ, I'm gettin' one. But that's only if nobody comes out with a Thermos PDA.

[Hyperluminal]

I think anyone who went to Brighthand regularly about two years ago will know where this thread is going...

iPaq flask or toilet paper holder, anyone? :D

[rocky_raher]

I'm trying to get a feel for how many people posting to this thread actually believe this thing is real. It appears to be a frighteningly high percentage.

Scott
Naw, everyone's simply going along with the joke!

[Bichcake]

would anyone actually use the cork screw? i try to keep liquids away from my ipaq

[RePoMaN]

But that's only if nobody comes out with a Thermos PDA.

ha ha... now thats something I would enjoy.. lol :jester:

[theone3]

for the slow.. like me

the source :roll: :

http://www.pocket-junkie.com/images/content_pocket-junkie_top.gif

ya got me :lol:

[nosmohtac]

Now, if they would just add a dual purpose laser pointer. Would be great in the conference room, when doing presentations, and when doing weekend projects, like building a deck you could use it as a laser level. Then, add in laser measurement so you just point the laser and have the distance to the object you're pointing at pop up on the screen. (while your at it, could use it as a depth finder and fish locater for those weekend fishing getaways.) 8) 0X

[ECOslin]

Cute, I missed seeing the little compass on the finger recognition doo-hickey. Can it have a measuring tape, as well?

Edward

[Server]

Where is the built in "laser"? :lol:

forget the swiss army crap, bring on the real hardware.... :D


http://pocketpcaddict.com/images/spypics/ipaqjttf.gif

http://www3.sympatico.ca/server909/pics/ipaq2002.jpg

http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/images/spypics/ipaqsat.GIF

[blantrip]

What's the power consumption when using all of those accessories?

At least after the batteries are dead in the wilderness, you could use the dead display as a signalling mirror while the search planes are looking for the "techie gone camping".

[daS]

I have an even better idea: Manufacture a regular Swiss Army knife, but with bluetooth connectivity! That way, all those attachments could be used with any PDA with bluetooth.
:rotfl: Now that's a great response! :rotfl:

[thenikjones]

would anyone actually use the cork screw? i try to keep liquids away from my ipaq

Corkscrew needs to be mounted halfway down the side, so you can use the iPaq as a handle, but this is a minor quibble.

Thanks for raising a small :D

[BrianCooksey]

Hmmm.. I wonder how many of these get conficated at airport security.

[easylife]

Perhaps their efforts would be better served making a Swiss Army iPaq Sleeve... so all those 5xxx and 3xxx users can reap the benefits of this as well... 8)

[Thinkingmandavid]

It makes one wonder if a person actaly wanted oneof those;/
I like the swiss army ipaq sleeve ide, i thinik it is funny

[Will T Smith]

If they really want to make it an effective outdoor tool, they should do the following.

* Seal the case housings.
* Use sealed buttons
* Include rubber stoppers for all the I/O ports
* Include a cover

In short, make it waterproof. This will make it a very nice outdoor tool.

This Swiss Army PDA thing has to be a joke. That or some people are smoking some really good weed.

[ctmagnus]

This Swiss Army PDA thing has to be a joke. That or some people are smoking some really good weed.

Pssst... it is a joke. (http://www.pocket-junkie.com/article.php?id=22&op=read)

[ctmagnus]

Perhaps their efforts would be better served making a Swiss Army iPaq Sleeve... so all those 5xxx and 3xxx users can reap the benefits of this as well... 8)

They did make cases for a while. I don't know if they still make them tho.

[theone3]

forget the swiss army crap, bring on the real hardware.... :D
(images)hey.. just an thought.. it might not be a good idea to link to a trojan in your sig.. Fortunately, my virus scanner picked it up :|

[maikii]

That is FUNNY! :lol: Really getting into all-in-one devices!

One problem--you wouldn't be able to take that version of 2210 on an airplane! (Due to the knife!)

[luiskim]

OK... i'm not quite sure if this is a joke or what... but this really sounds stupid... first of all the ipaq case is platic... the knife holder will brake while tring to cut butter!!! andyou'll be squishing your ipaq like crazy trying to pull a cork... and imagine opening a beer that has been shaked with that... poor ipaq... and poor you for being too stupid to try that... :devilboy:

but... i really liked the idea of the compas... i hope someone really makes one of those as an add-on... :wink:

[Ken Mattern]

Here's a photo of the prototype I have been evaluating for the U.S. Army.

http://esspc-ebooks.com/images/RuggedPDA.jpg

[theone3]

niiice.. but can I get it minus the swiss army knife?

[Ken Mattern]

niiice.. but can I get it minus the swiss army knife?

Sure can, for $4500.00 8O

[ECOslin]

Sounds cheaper than a Armed Forces Toilet seat.

Edward

[Pat Logsdon]

Here's a photo of the prototype I have been evaluating for the U.S. Army.
What the heck is it sitting on? It looks like meat. Does that mean it's meat-resistant? :mrgreen:

[Ken Mattern]

Here's a photo of the prototype I have been evaluating for the U.S. Army.
What the heck is it sitting on? It looks like meat. Does that mean it's meat-resistant? :mrgreen:

Top Serloin. We're checking to see if it is blood proof. That way the cutting tools will be useful. :twisted: