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An Earlier Videophone
In the 1990s, several companies tried to promote videophones, but squeezing video over analog phone lines was never satisfying. This earlier ViaTV from 8x8 did produce respectable quality as long as nobody moved; otherwise the image would pixelate. Subsequently, 8x8 introduced videophones for users with cable modems and DSL. (Image courtesy of 8x8, Inc.)
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The Videophone Wristwatch
In 2000, Hitachi used this illustration to advertise its SuperH series chips. The ad said the device of course did not exist, but the Hitachi microprocessor to power it was already here. (Image courtesy of Hitachi America, Ltd.)
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