to find out i've come to atlanta to meet a true pioneer in wearable computing, thad starner. - for me, the real killer application for these wearable computers is amented memory. machines that become part of your mind, give faster access to knowledge, make you stronger in the sense that you have all this inrmation you can use to help you in your day to day life. - so this was the first thing you worked on at mit? - right. st people had no idea why you'd want a mobile computer, 'cause lapps weren't even out there yet. - [angel] while attending mit, he became frustrated by his inability to retain what he'd learned in class. so thad built this augmented memory system to take better notes. - you ready? - oh i'm gonna put it on? (both laugh) (energetic electronic music) - so bring your fingers around like this. there we go. that is my daily suit in the year 2000. so you'd have this plus a car phone, plus a seven pound lead acid battery. - do i look really stylish? - actually looks pretty good on you yo tell you the truth. (both laugh) - though retro now, thad's system had a portable comput