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power of kaii
Posted Date: 22 Mar 2008 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: Computer & Technology
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Posted By: arunkumar Member Level: Gold
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With miniaturisation emerging
across every form of technology, it
comes as no surprise that there has
been tremendous advancement in
the field of portable computing over the past year.
Ultra portable Tablet PCs and powerful handhelds
are getting closer to the end user with enhancements
in fabrication technology and faster, more
power-wise processors.This trend is exemplified in
India by the announcement of the Simputer, bringing
portable computing closer to the masses.
The newest device to hit the Indian handheld
computing scene is the Kaii, an indigenously
developed handheld that boasts robust processing
power, affordability and a high level of configurability,
making it suitable across a varied
cross-section of application areas. We spoke to
the developers of the Kaii. Following are excerpts
from an e-mail interview:
¦ What was the inspiration for Kaii?
The idea originated in August 2001. We wanted
to develop an intelligent, low-cost and flexible
handheld computing platform that would
serve as an engine for a variety of vertical applications.
These include a PDA, inventory, e-governance,
ticketing, GPS, etc.
¦ What is your vision for Kaii?
The Kaii is a multi-purpose handheld computing
platform, which can serve a variety of market
needs and applications. It has always been our
vision to make the platform available to both
hardware and software developers and original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who can take
it to new markets by applying their own unique
ideas and skills.
¦ What are the advantages offered by Kaii
apart from the obvious advantage of cost?
Kaii is not merely a PDA. Its biggest advantage
is its flexibility, USB Host control and state-of-art
power management. Another unique feature targeted
at larger OEMs is the concept of mass customisation,
where the OEM can choose the hardware
and software components.No handheld manufacturer
has offered this concept before.The existing
Palm and Pocket PC devices offer only a USB
client,while Kaii has both, host and client.Through
the USB Host, external USB devices such as the
mouse, keyboard, hard disk and printer can be connected.
For instance,when the Kaii is coupled with
an 802.11b Wi-Fi card, an OEM can offer a special
purpose corporate workstation for under Rs
15,000. This workstation can be complete with all
office automation software, an e-mail client, a
world standard Web-browser and a Sun certified
Java Virtual Machine. Companies such as Insurance
and FMCGs can equip large sales forces with
a Kaii, loaded with their custom applications. This
can be carried to client locations, the orders taken
on the spot and the person can upload the orders
to the corporate ERP using Wi-Fi when he or she
returns. The Kaii can also be included in the handheld
GPS receiver, e-books and information kiosk
markets.
¦ How does it compete with other PDAs in
functionality and power?
In the PDA avatar, the Kaii offers all the power
and multimedia features of a Pocket PC. Like Palm
OS and Microsoft Pocket PC, the standard software
includes MS Office compatible software for
word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, a
Web browser, an e-mail client and a Sun certified
Java Virtual Machine. Feature wise, KAII is highly
competitive as against a Palm or any model of
Microsoft Pocket PC. It also has many games such
as Asteroids, Tetris, etc., and software to sync with
MS Outlook. It has a CF card slot, a Multi-Media
Card (MMC) slot and infrared. Additionally, the
Kaii is ‘world ready’ due to its double-bit ability
and has language packs for most languages available
either for free or for a charge from the vast
Linux community. In addition, the USB Host
expands and extends the Kaii PDA’s functionality.
Most companies sell their PDAs at low price
initially and then cash in on the proprietary
accessories.A Kaii owner is given many non-proprietary
and hence, inexpensive choices.
¦ What kind of response has it received? Do
you plan to take it to foreign markets as well?
We are overwhelmed by the kind of interest generated.
It was designed for the global community
of which India is a part. We took a lot of inspiration
from India in the diversity of applications
required, as well as the cost competitiveness
required. Kaii is a platform for people to bring
their ideas to fruition. Its concept has generated
interest from all corners of the world.
¦ Who is your target audience?
In the PDA avatar, the audience is those who
seek value for money. As a platform, it is for all
the hardware and software developers, and
OEMs who have a unique idea and need a platform
to help bring it to fruition.
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