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John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open episode 564 from the Travis Heights Hideout in FEMA Region 6. Dvorak laments his inability to find a working pen among his collection of 40 trade show souvenirs, including a vintage pen from the Grand Hyatt Singapore and a non-functional Apple-branded pen. The hosts eventually find a working pen from DPA Microphones to use for endorsing donation checks.
Speculation regarding an upcoming Apple lightweight device at Macworld suggests a flash-based tablet utilizing a specific pen-based computing patent. The technology reportedly dates back to the Newton era and allows for screen interaction without specialized hardware, similar to a Wacom tablet.
A source close to Apple suggests the company is developing a new, ultra-light, pen-based computer. The device reportedly utilizes "write anywhere" patents dating back to the Newton era, combined with modern multi-touch technology to create a tablet-sized computing experience.
