Panasonic Dual-LCD PC

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Posted by michael on Friday February 1, 2002 @08:15AM from the now-in-stereo dept.

FreeBSD-RockS writes: "Panasonic released a desktop PC called Panacom LC/W with two 15-inch (1024x768) LCD monitors arranged side by side. The LCD screens can be arranged so that they can be used either in a portrait or a landscape form. The new model will be put on sale on March 8 and the retail price through direct marketing is around $2000 USD."

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FIRST POST! by _xeno_ · 2002-02-01 08:16 · Score: -1, Offtopic

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attention please. by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:16 · Score: -1, Offtopic

this is NOT the first post. Please moderate it "offtopic". Thank you.

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fp? by DarkShitter · 2002-02-01 08:17 · Score: -1, Offtopic

if so, its on a rockin' 9600 baud dialup!!!
Hey! by j_at_work · 2002-02-01 08:17 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these networked
to a pack of Aibos!!!!

Oh, and first post?
Re:hurry up by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:18 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Troller coaster, of love!
Sounds like crap by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:20 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Big poo, big poo my friends, it sucks donkey nuts.
first post by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:21 · Score: -1, Offtopic

zack@nasledov.com says woot
Why can geeks be so unhealthy? by SpookComix · 2002-02-01 08:22 · Score: -1, Offtopic
When you think of a *nix geek, how do you picture him? For me, it's one of two extremes: gangly and undernourished, or obese and unkempt. I know this is a horrible stereotype, but like all stereotypes, it has some basis in truth. My bias is justified, though, when I see pictures of some of the more famous geeks:
1. Eric "esr" Raymond
2. Richard "rms" Stallman
3. ...even our own CowboyNeal
Now, keep in mind that my observations on the health and appearance of these people does not at all reflect the respect I have of their work, where respect is due. Many of these geeks and hundreds more have made stunning contributions to the world: especially to the world of technology.
Are they unhealthy because they are geeks, or are they geeks because they are unhealthy? I venture to say that it is the latter. Let's face it, if you are unhealthy and/or unattractive, you are likely to develop a more introverted personality. That, by it's very nature, will estrange you from the public eye. Technology is a wonderful haven for people who are hiding from the general public, and as all of you know, the more time you spend with technology the more profecient you become, and the more likely you are to make a significant contribution to the public through it.
As an example, let me ask a question: Would Stephen Hawking have made the same advances if he had not been confined to a wheelchair and so severely disabled? He is one of my true heros, but he has since he has chosen not to give up and let his handicap destroy him, the only way he has to fight it is to use his mind--so that's what he does, constantly. I daresay that if he were not disabled, he would have spent more time in social situations, with family, etc., and would have had less time to explore the universe with his mind and report the results.
Unfortunately, under- and over-nourishment is dangerous, and a serious detriment to anyone's health. When this is the staple that geeks swear by, how can we expect to stay healthy?
What we need to realize is that, while we should praise the endeavours of geeks around us, and even those of ourselves, we should come to an awareness that our health needs to be our number one priority, regardless of our social status (ascribed or percieved). Personally, I've begun to work out on a daily basis (I gave up on gyms...get a Bowflex, they're worth the money, and it's yours to keep long after a gym membership has expired!), watch what I eat (lay off fried foods, cut back on caffiene, cut out most beef and pork), and get plenty of rest.
It may seem futile now, but a lifestyle altered for the better will likely extend your life for many years, and make those last years good ones. It's time to spread the word, but most of all, to heed it yourself. The following are some great books and articles with more information:
1. An interview with a "fitness guru" on Fatgeeks.com.
2. An eating guidebook by two computer geeks with a child and active careers.
3. A website dedicated to "Yummy teen and geek nutrition...
4. A discussion on Slashdot about this very subject.
Promote Healthy Geeks!
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1. Re:Why can geeks be so unhealthy? by Afrosheen · 2002-02-01 08:26 · Score: 0, Offtopic
  
  Maybe he should be called CowboyMeal.
first post by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:23 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Man, I am so lame and off topic.
Yay! by Mupp252 · 2002-02-01 08:24 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Hooray for the slashdot effect!
First frog! by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:25 · Score: -1, Offtopic

ribbit, ribbit, ribbit...
FP!! by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:31 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Fp~!
muhA by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:31 · Score: -1, Offtopic

muhaHA

so i'm sitting there getting high, and i get a first post opportunity.
fp by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:31 · Score: -1, Offtopic

fp!
well... by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

not even a first post and it is already /.ed
couldn't help it by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

sorry
fp!@#!@# by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

fr0st pist beetches!!!

leet leet leet
where do you keep your ketchup? by GrendelT · 2002-02-01 08:32 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Where do you keep your ketchup?
first? by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:33 · Score: -1, Offtopic

first no?
For sale by owner by nsample · 2002-02-01 08:34 · Score: 4, Offtopic

I currently run two monitors, side by side, in a similar configuatrion. I bought a PCI Voodoo3 at a local Fry's for abour $25, and a second monitor. Beats the heck out of spending $2k for a new box with features I don't want. But, I'll gladly sell it to you for $2k.

So, seriously, tell me again why a computer with two monitors is worthy of being a /. story?
pirst fost by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:40 · Score: -1, Offtopic

ofids@$
Pirst postes by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:41 · Score: -1, Offtopic

dood, where's my post
first p00st by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:41 · Score: -1, Offtopic

ha ha
first post by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:42 · Score: -1, Offtopic

two monitors?
For the glory of Spain! by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-01 08:45 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I hearby claim this first post for the Queen of Spain!!
Faster Link to Product Image by SolidCore · 2002-02-01 08:46 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Tried to go to the site in the article and it was way slow. Here is a non /.ed link to a nice image of the unit...

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imagine by kemster · 2002-02-01 08:49 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these things!
dual monitor iMac by pneuma_66 · 2002-02-01 09:59 · Score: 2, Offtopic

this picture looks suspiciously like the dual monitor iMac i made as a joke.