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Flexible Computers in the Future?

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the bend-like-the-reed dept.

An anonymous reader writes "New Scientist is reporting on Sony bendable input devices. When computers become too small to be operated by buttons, how will we control them? The only option will be to gently bend them, according to engineers at Sony's Interaction Lab in Tokyo." The diagrams make it look like a warped Game Boy. Looks pretty cool, though.

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  1. Rejected Advertising Slogan by Cappy+Red · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Get Bent"

    However, if this is ever marketed with that slogan I'll be shocked and disgusted... and then try to weasel some money out of the deal.

    *honk*

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  2. Browser commands? by ruprechtjones · · Score: 5, Funny

    Quarter-bend to the left is "back", quarter-bend to the right is "forward". To close the browser window, just fold and put in your pocket. Rip the display in half to "view source".

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  3. Re:Any ideas how this would work in real life? by helix400 · · Score: 2, Funny

    A map.

  4. I was wondering when they would come out with that by jrl87 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Finally, I might actually be able to get the all new , redesign, second generation Etch-a-Sketch

  5. Swivel it by IdleLay · · Score: 2, Funny

    I wonder if this device can be made into the form of an office swivel chair. A few receptionist/office admin would get a lot more work done by simply sitting there and swivel and shake.

  6. Bloom County by nacturation · · Score: 5, Funny

    "When computer get too small for buttons..."

    Reminds me of a Bloom County comic strip where Milo & gang go to the new 3000 theatre mega-cinema or whatever it was called. An announcement comes over the P.A. system: "Due to our recent expansion to 3000 screens, our screen size has shrunk so small it's no longer visible. Please exit to the side."

    Unless the device has a different practical use than displaying information (such as playing MP3s or whatever) you're not really going to want something so tiny it's physically unusable. There's something to be said for real buttons that you can press and get positive tactile feedback.

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  7. Re:Not to sound like an environmental maniac, but. by muzzmac · · Score: 4, Funny

    And designing things to be thrown away is good practice?

    You keep your used toilet paper? ;-)

  8. Old by isorox · · Score: 2, Funny

    I used to think FlexATX was a flexable motherboard...

  9. The Horizon? by Ace905 · · Score: 2, Funny

    What happens when machines become our hands?

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