In this task, the different types of displays and mobile computing options available will be looked at to determine which is best suited to the project's goals and budget.

8.23.05 - 8.24.05

Start web search and bookmarking possible products which may serve as our "Hubble Window".

8.25.05

To make sense of the overwhelming number of options Song begins work on a spreadsheet to compare the different features, options, and drawbacks of each viable product.

9.2.05

Finished spreadsheet and main analysis of options. If a tablet PC is used, we are leaning toward the HP Compaq TC1100--lightweight, powerful, and relatively inexpensive for a tablet PC (~$1000).

9.6.05

Due to the unlikelihood of a partnership and outside funding, we re-evaluate the details of our comparison "component-based system". Discovering new AR Tracking options (should we use them), the component-based system seems like it could be quite powerful (better in some respects) compared to using a tablet PC and nearly half the cost. The only real drawback is the time to develop, construct, test, and troubleshoot.