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Lifestyle Computers, the Next Big Thing?
Anonymous Howard asks: "Lifestyle computers, otherwise known as 'computers with everything contained in a single unit', are extremely popular in Japan, where living spaces are much smaller then in the North America. Probably the most popular that I know of that was released are the Apple iMacs. Many of the major manufactures like Sony and HP have released Lifestyle computers, like the Sony PCV-W20. What I like to see are the unique stylings from companies I've never heard of over in Japan, like the Sotec Afina AS7180AV, I think it looks somewhat like a high heel shoe from the side. How many of you would find these types of computers useful? In particular, if you are living in a space where you are not cramped for space, would you ever buy one? Are there any other interesting machines like the Sonys/Afina/new iMacs that not only have function, but act as a stylish addition to the room?"
Remember the Monorail? Neither does anyone else.
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
Why have a garage door opener, a remote TV controller, and a handheld computer. The computer can do all the others can and more. Why not not add a phone, multimedia player, wireless Internet, camera, GPS,
A couple of years ago I installed Linux on an Ipaq. screen shots.
It had 2 PCMCIA slots, one held a 5G HD, the other a wireless network card. It also had a fold-able keyboard. I really wanted to turn it into a phone, but though there's an adapter, there's no Linux drivers. And the phone companies don't like to give you their specs.
I usually live on the command line so MGz and RAM are not important to me. The only problem I had was the screen size. If only it had a "roll-out" screen!
My only criticism is that many of these devices seem designed more for fashion than functionality.
So what you want is this ??
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Yeah... the bellbottoms of the computer world.
it looks somewhat like a high heel shoe from the side. My wife would buy it, based on that alone!
"Freedom means freedom for everybody" -- Dick Cheney
Does anyone have a REAL reason for needing a big tower/desktop these days? Does anyone have a REAL reason to do case mods? To paraphrase Batman: "It's the computer... Chicks dig the computer!"
"Freedom means freedom for everybody" -- Dick Cheney
" Asking slashdotters what computer hardware will be popular is like asking a NASCAR driver what kind of car they like to drive - their answers are in no way related to those of the general population."
Exactly, that's why he asked on slashdot!
Democracy dies in open chaos.
Sure, didn't the monorail put Brockway, Audbinville, and North Haverbrooke on the map?