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Meet the Laptop of 2015
cweditor writes "Like concept cars at auto shows, the computer industry designs 'concept notebooks' to imagine the machines of the future. The 'concepts' may not come to market as-is, but it's likely some of their ideas, components and features will. Take a look at systems you might be using in 7 years. In one, a touch-sensitive screen acts as the system's keyboard and mouse, allowing you to slide your finger across the screen to immediately shut off the display and keep what you're working on confidential. Their associated image gallery includes a prototype for a dual-screen laptop."
You insensitive clod!
It's hard to believe that's how Micronians are made. Why don't we see it right now by having you both kiss one another?
This concept art all looks like my first-year 3d design projects. Are they developing new plastics that will automatically produce lens-flares against any light source available? God, I hope so.
DRM: Terminator crops for your mind!
But of course! In 2015, everything runs Linux and OEMs ship it pre-installed. We know this because, as everyone knows, 2008 will be the year of Linux on the desktop.
You know, there is a difference between trolling and pointing out the flaws in your reasoning. Just saying.
No sane computer user would ever have two monitors on one desk, and 640k is enough for anyone.
As in, when you hit another car, it gives you obvious physical feedback, such as smashing your face in with the dashboard?
No but seriously, I'm curious what you're talking about here.
Belief? Hope? Preference?The Existential Vortex
dual screen is useful until you figure out you can watch video on one while you work on the other
"How the heck are you supposed to touch ... something that gives you no tactile response?"
May I introduce you to my wife?
Ceci n'est pas un sig.