I’m sure most of you have heard of the diabolically decent, devilishly cunning and daringly demented crime fighter Inspector Gadget. If you haven’t, he’s the guy with the cap that sprouts a helicopter with handles, an umbrella, mechanical arms, and pretty much anything else you might think a crime fighter would need in this day and age. Even his overcoat and shoes are stockpiled with gadgetry. You might say he’s a walking, talking Croma store – but with NOTHING for sale.
I mentioned the good Inspector because the one thing I've always found fascinating about him is his phone. The antenna pops out of his thumb which also acts as the earpiece and his pinky acts as the mouthpiece. INSANE! Yes you might say that, but what if that were a reality? Imagine a sort of virtual phone that you could have in the palm of your hand. Tech2 got the scoop and a here’s a preview.
The new Palm Center mobile is manufactured by a local Indian company and has tremendous potential to do away with the conventional mobile altogether. I can’t give you a full review since I was given only a preview prototype, but here’s what I can tell you. The Palm Center mobile is strictly basic. It doesn’t even support SMS or caller ID. However I hear the company is working on it and trying to develop a screen that can be placed under the skin. A keypad is tattooed onto the users palm with micro sensors placed on the numbers and call take and end keys. A small speaker is embedded in the individual’s middle finger and a microphone in the little finger.
You can simply type the number using just your fingers on the same hand (though this will take getting used to) and place the finger into your ear. You will have to make absolutely sure that you type the correct number as you won’t be able to see them. However the keys use Haptic technology, so the users will know when a key has been rightly depressed. And since it runs on the body’s own energy, it has a virtually eternal battery. Just make sure you cover your hand in plastic while washing or after you’re done with other bodily duties, if you know what I mean.
Oh, and I wouldn’t recommend picking your nose with that finger either. You’re liable to damage or dirty that little earpiece. Also, you might want to consider that it may look bad sticking that finger in your ear and how gross it would look if you were handing the call over to someone else.
So I can say I now have a permanent phone and an additional tattoo to add to my collection. And if you don’t believe this phone exists... go stick it in your ear! But you would be right though, so have a happy April Fool's Day, mobile maniacs.


