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Dual Screen/Display Laptop
DrFishstik writes "A friend of mine sent me a link to his uncle's startup, featuring dual screen laptops. Literally, two LCDs! It is a really interesting design, and in (as far as I know) the late beta stages. Could be a real boon for video developers or web designers on the go down the road..."
Posted as AC 'cause I have plenty of karma. Hope someone sees this, useless as it is:
Welcome to Estari's 2-VU(TM) Dual Screen Computer
Estari's new 2-VU(TM) dual-screen mobile computer will revolutionize the computing world. With Estari's 2-VU(TM) - a sophisticated portable computer that bridges the gap between books and today's desktop - professionals in every field can carry all their files and documents plus their entire reference library, all in one hand. The 2-VU(TM) comes fully loaded with Estari's powerful FileScout(TM) document management software tools running crisply and smoothly on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
"Your device is awesome." --David Zotter, Director of Developing Technologies,
NOP World (a United Business Media company), August 21, 2002
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Click Here to Download the Estari Product Flyer & Spec Sheet (Win-Zipped File of the PDF)
2-VU packs the power of a computer with the simplicity of a book:
Legal Professionals can access resource materials (in any file format) from a device so small it can be tucked under one arm....and get updated information automatically. The attorney who controls the "paperwork" controls the case. Lawyers need intuitive quick access to documents, reference materials, and multimedia files. Estari's 2-VU(TM) provides all this and more.
Students and Academics can search for and use all of their information from one location. Whether they're working with textbooks or formerly "out of print" classics, sound, video or spreadsheets, the 2-VU(TM) can do it all.
Medical/Research Professionals need portability without sacrificing quality. The 2-VU(TM) provides the ability to view images and x-rays on one screen while reading documents or other images on the other. The 2-VU(TM) allows for the direct comparison of documents and images.
Engineers need access to information - both in the office and in the field. The 2-VU(TM) offers the capability to search across multiple file formats - including CAD drawings - and view them in full screen right next to other files without sacrificing readability. The 2-VU(TM) combines the sophistication of an intuitive dual-screen computer with robust information management tools, all developed by Estari.
Estari, Inc. is looking for accredited investors. If you would like more info about Estari's exciting cutting-edge, and high-tech ventures, putting amazing products within reach of the average consumer, then click here.
LATEST ESTARI NEWS RELEASES
updated 7.21.02
November 12, 2002: Estari's 2-VU at COMDEX 2003 in Las Vegas
August 15, 2002: Estari to License Phoenix FirstWare(TM) and FirstBIOS(TM) for Its New 2-VU(TM) Dual-Screen Laptop; Leader in Digital Document Management Software to Rely on Phoenix FirstWare On-Board Recovery for Its Innovative Wireless Device
April 2, 2002: Pennsylvania Firm to Launch Dual-Screen Laptop
LATEST ESTARI REVIEWS...
updated 7.8.02
The New York Times, April 4, 2002
"Unlike most early electronic books, or tablets, the 2-VU allows users to view two full-page documents simultaneously. Users can page through two books at once, or take notes on one screen while paging through a book on the other. A full-scale touch-sensitive keyboard appears on either screen for traditional character entry."
Information Week, May 2, 2002
"Not only are two heads better than one, but Estari hopes two screens are, too. By year's end, the document management software provided will ship a dual-screen notebook call 2-VU. It will have two 15-inch digital screens and run Windows XP and Estari document management apps. Users can now view two full-page documents simultaneously and write on one while reading the other."
IT Toolbox Business Intelligence News, April 3, 2002
"Digital document management solutions provider Estari Inc. has unveiled a new product line. The 2-VU product line will consist of an e-book, handheld, laptop and portable desktop models. The laptop model will feature two 15-inch screens that are intended to allow the user to read or work in the format of a traditional book."
TwoMobile.com, May 6, 2002
Estari Inc., a leader in providing digital document management solution software, will bring to market the patented dual-screen laptop in the fourth quarter of 2002. Estari's 2-VU product line will include an eBook, handheld, laptop and portable desktop model."
I am so not going back to that website after it attempted to install some comet cursor rubbish. Spyware, stay away.
The Xentex Voyager is already available as far as I know. I covet the Linux version they claim they're developing drivers for. $5000 tho.
Ah well, X2VNC is much better anyway, sure you need two machines, but one can be *nix and you get shared keyboard/mouse between the two displays and even better; cut & paste between them.
And it's free. Highly recommended if you work with several machines and find yourself using the wrong mouse now and again...
Phone: 717-233-1518Toll Free: 800-430-1518 Fax: 717-233-2774
www.estari.com - www.dualscreen.com- info@estari.com - Estari, Inc. 10/2002
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Dual Touch-Screenswith On-Screen KeyboardUltra Low Voltage Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 800 MHz or Higher
Windows XP -Windows 2000
30GB Hard Disk DriveLow Profile
40GB Hard Disk DriveLow Profile
Dual XGA Color TFT Active Matrix Display (1024 x 768) 13.3" or 15" both busines and pro models
Audio ControllerAC 97 SoundBlaster Emulation Supported
Memory 256MB Expandable to 1GB
Estari FileScout Professional Document Management Software
Estari FileScout Publisher Document Management Software
(includes 1000 noroyalty publishes)
Mini PCI Type IIISlot for Wireless, Bluetooth and other uses 1 ea.- 2 ea.Pro models
Smart Card Slot -Pro models
IEEE 1394 Port Pro models
Type I or Type II PCMCIA Slots 1 ea.
USB Ports 3 ea.
Quad Multifunction Programmable Input Control Buttons 2 ea
RJ11/45 Port 1 ea.
Stereo Speakers and Headphone Jack / Line-In / Microphone 1 ea
Light Weight Smart Lithium Polymer Battery 2 ea.
Compact Flash 1 ea
Internal CD/CDRW/DVD(Fits into 2nd battery slot) optional, - included with Pro models
External Battery Charger optional
External CD-ROM Drive optional
External Combination DVD/CD-RW Drive optional
Wireless Keyboard optional
Docking Station/Stand optional
Travel Carrying Case optional
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