The new Craftsman Bolt-On tool system allows do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) to save space with nine interchangeable attachments that connect to the handheld rechargeable base.
Clarke offered few details, but he said the technology relies on a second processor and an embedded Linux system that allows users to bypass Windows to surf the Web, check e-mail and calendar, and view attachments the moment users flip up a laptop's lid.