Interesting laptop screen idea . . .

fleurya · fleurya #1 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 10:26 AM

http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...k_is_an_i.html

Since this is a forum of innovative thinkers, I thought I'd share this concept. I suppose it's appealing to me since I have a visual impairment and laptops are always a challenge because I have to lean in close to view the screen. (part of the reason I went for my MBP was the zoom feature)

What do you think? Would it help with smaller screen viewing, comfort, or anything else? I think it would definitely help with laptop users' posture.

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #2 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 12:23 PM

That is a cool idea.

I was clicking around on that site, and I found this:
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...cept_lapt.html
I think its also a cool idea.

Jeff · Jeff #3 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 01:51 PM

Looks maybe a little too rickety to me. I like the idea though.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #4 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 02:02 PM

Reminds me of an iMac. Hehe, maybe Apple will make some sort of 25th anniversary 'Book like this. :biohazard

fleurya · fleurya #5 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 05:45 PM

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That is a cool idea.

I was clicking around on that site, and I found this:
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...cept_lapt.html
I think its also a cool idea.

Yeah, I saw that on CNET Crave. Very cool concept. LG does make some decent degisns in my opinion. Before my MBP, I almost bough their T1 model; 14.1" screen, optical drive, but very light and less than an inch thick. If it had C2D, which it soon will, I would have been sold.

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Reminds me of an iMac

I don't see how this laptop with its own adjustable screen stand can remind you of an iMac. Please elaborate.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #6 (**permalink**)

12-15-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fleurya

I don't see how this laptop with its own adjustable screen stand can remind you of an iMac. Please elaborate.

They are both an AIO desgin. They also do look somewhat similar:

fleurya · fleurya #7 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 11:32 AM

what's AIO design. I couldn't find anything on it in a search. Do you mean the shape of the stand?? And, other than the flat, wide shapre of the neck, they look nothing alike.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #8 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 04:19 PM

AIO stands for "All In One".

fleurya · fleurya #9 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 04:41 PM

That kinda goes without saying for a laptop.

scooter · scooter #10 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 04:44 PM

heck, if you want that feature just get a *gasp* dell:

http://www.dell.com/content/products...n&s=dhs&~ck=mn

fleurya · fleurya #11 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 05:02 PM

Yeah, but it's not really a laptop like the other. It's just trying to pretend to be one. Don't see many sales of that Dell.

scooter · scooter #12 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 05:58 PM

yeah, it is way expensive. it is basically an 20" iMac with a wireless mouse and keyboard attached, plus an internal battery so in can be portable.
but it does have a MUCH better sound and vid card. (x1800 vs x1600)
iMac so configured = $1852
Dell XPS 1910 = $3913

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #13 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 06:16 PM

its more like the imac g4 then the g5/core duo

scooter · scooter #14 (**permalink**)

12-16-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerBookG4

its more like the imac g4 then the g5/core duo

i disagree. i actually configured it to match, as best as i could, to a similar 20" iMac. they both had the same/similar processor, screen, memory, wireless keyboard and mouse, DVD burner, extended warranty.........
HD drive sizes were different, and so were the speakers and vid cards.

it started out as a $2999 deal.

BuzWeaver · BuzWeaver #15 (**permalink**)

12-17-2006, 10:26 PM

That is pretty interesting. :yinyang:

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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-15-2006, 02:02 PM Reminds me of an iMac. Hehe, maybe Apple will make some sort of 25th anniversary 'Book like this. :biohazard __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-16-2006, 04:19 PM AIO stands for "All In One". __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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scooter #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 539 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 200 GB, 256MB Vid	12-16-2006, 04:44 PM heck, if you want that feature just get a gasp dell: http://www.dell.com/content/products...n&s=dhs&~ck=mn From a G4 400MHz to an Intel Mac Mini to iMac Core Duo to a Macbook Pro 2.6GHz.............gotta love Apple!
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Member Since: May 12, 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 539 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 200 GB, 256MB Vid	12-16-2006, 05:58 PM yeah, it is way expensive. it is basically an 20" iMac with a wireless mouse and keyboard attached, plus an internal battery so in can be portable. but it does have a MUCH better sound and vid card. (x1800 vs x1600) iMac so configured = $1852 Dell XPS 1910 = $3913 From a G4 400MHz to an Intel Mac Mini to iMac Core Duo to a Macbook Pro 2.6GHz.............gotta love Apple!
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fleurya #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	12-15-2006, 10:26 AM http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...k_is_an_i.html Since this is a forum of innovative thinkers, I thought I'd share this concept. I suppose it's appealing to me since I have a visual impairment and laptops are always a challenge because I have to lean in close to view the screen. (part of the reason I went for my MBP was the zoom feature) What do you think? Would it help with smaller screen viewing, comfort, or anything else? I think it would definitely help with laptop users' posture.
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fleurya #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	12-16-2006, 11:32 AM what's AIO design. I couldn't find anything on it in a search. Do you mean the shape of the stand?? And, other than the flat, wide shapre of the neck, they look nothing alike.
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fleurya #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	12-16-2006, 04:41 PM That kinda goes without saying for a laptop.
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fleurya #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	12-16-2006, 05:02 PM Yeah, but it's not really a laptop like the other. It's just trying to pretend to be one. Don't see many sales of that Dell.
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PowerBookG4 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,190 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8x3.0ghz 12gb ram 8800GT , MBP 2.16 2GB Ram 17 inch.	12-16-2006, 06:16 PM its more like the imac g4 then the g5/core duo My Website Blog I love my hosting company! I was on the M-F honor roll for Febuary:2006
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BuzWeaver #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 105	12-17-2006, 10:26 PM That is pretty interesting. :yinyang:
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