Some Amazing Futuristic Laptop and Netbook Designs.

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The technology world is always exciting and unpredictable.

It changes all the time. You never know what technology
will be there in the next 5, 2, or even the next year.

30 years ago, nobody thought that everyone would need a
personal computer. 20 years ago, our parents would never
dream of a small, portable PC that we call laptop nowadays.

Over time, thousands of models of laptops of all sizes have
been introduced, but nobody knows what else is to come.

The best we can do is to take a look into the future with
some most amazing laptop and netbook concepts.

Rolltop

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Orkin Design has introduced a full touch screen laptop
concept, called Rolltop, which can be rolled up like a
newspaper when you need to carry it around and stretched
into a super screen when you want to play a video game.
As light as a mini notebook, Rolltop provides a 13″ screen
when used as a laptop and 17″ screen when used as a
monitor. It comes with a multi media integrated pen and
even a holding belt.

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Nokia’s Scroll OLED Laptop

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Another member of the “scroll” family, Nokia’s scroll OLED laptop concept
was conceived by Rodrigo Mercado with distinctive entertainment functions.
The laptop’s extremely colorful images, wide viewing angle, low power
and high contrast ratio make it perfect for watching movies.
It also integrates voice activation technology.

iWeb 2.0

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Together with the diminishing size of laptop, the keyboard also gets smaller and smaller
to such an extend that it’s impossible to use without an accompanying wireless keyboard.
Yang Yongchang’s iWeb 2.0 concept solves the problem. It comes with a full keyboard
which can be folded into 3 to comfortably fit with the 6.5’ screen.
iWeb 2.0 also supports multi-touch, gravity sensing technologies together with other
utopian features.

Dell’s Eco-Friendly Froot

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It’s hard to say if Dell’s Froot concept is a PC or a laptop
or whatever. Designer Paulina Carlos has made a bold leap
to introduce a computer without either a monitor or a
keyboard. Using laser technology, the concept is able to
project these missing parts on any flat surface. Made of
starch-based polymer with a biodegradable skin, even the
electronic components can be recycled.

Transparent Laptop

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Even though this see-through laptop looks pretty cool when
you want to show off with your girlfriend, I still have
trouble understanding why I actually need it. The
OLED-powered display has a resolution of just 960×540
and is about 38% transparent which can make it hard for
you to read if the colors are not really vibrant.
The concept was shown during CES 2010 In Las Vegas.

Roteburu

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Roteburu is an innovative concept that hangs between
a PC and a laptop. Besides the cool desk that features a
touch-panel keyboard, it comes with a 22-inch LCD.

Sources: walyou.com
 

Freedom Kira

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Damn, some really cool stuff here.

I'd have to protest the keyboard of the iWeb. I think many would agree that a keyboard with vertically aligned keys would be a bit annoying to get used to. Most keyboards have their rows shifted relative to each other for ease of typing.

I dislike the transparent laptop - while it is really damn cool, it removes the concept of "privacy." Over-the-shoulder "hacking" becomes a whole lot easier with that. Alternatively, if the transparency can be turned on and off, it would make sharing stuff like videos a lot easier. Of course, I'm assuming that you can see the screen from both sides with a transparent screen.

The Roteburu I like. It seems like an innovative space-saving idea that can double as a bench. Kinda gives that "secret agent" feel.
 

kunoichi

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I dislike the transparent laptop - while it is really damn cool, it removes the concept of "privacy." Over-the-shoulder "hacking" becomes a whole lot easier with that. Alternatively, if the transparency can be turned on and off, it would make sharing stuff like videos a lot easier. Of course, I'm assuming that you can see the screen from both sides with a transparent screen.

As you can see in some of the videos linked below, they are mostly reflective on the other side, but until it is 100% reflective it's probably not a good thing if you want privacy. Not sure if it's adjustable though...

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsungs-14-inch-transparent-oled-laptop-video/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dY_ADCTBKVE#

Future id cards(?) video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26MB4XciEX0
 

hampa6

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The Nokia scroll looks like the first step towards a big-screen cellphone. 1 or 2 years until we're there?

I figure the iWeb keyboard can actually fold flat against the table. But to be honest, it does look a bit ugly and it's been tried before. It's not a particularly futuristic device.
 

Freedom Kira

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As you can see in some of the videos linked below, they are mostly reflective on the other side, but until it is 100% reflective it's probably not a good thing if you want privacy. Not sure if it's adjustable though...

Hmm, could use a little work. Somehow it seems more transparent in the first video than the second...

But if it does end up working perfectly, say hello to a new stalking era!
 

Xcaliber9999

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Some of them looks good and some of them are wired. But nonetheless very nice concept for upcoming laptops and netbooks :perfectplan:
 

aquamarine

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Still to this day I'm not a fan of those projected or flat keyboards. If it doesn't have a tactile sense then I don't want to use it. I can type without looking but rely on touch and sensation to make sure I know where my fingers are. Much like enjoying a woman with the lights out.
 

WillEater

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Still to this day I'm not a fan of those projected or flat keyboards. If it doesn't have a tactile sense then I don't want to use it. I can type without looking but rely on touch and sensation to make sure I know where my fingers are. Much like enjoying a woman with the lights out.

I agree.. I saw this "Projected Keyboard" concept at CES 2009, and it sucked..

Actually quite small, plugged into a USB port, and laser keyboard right there..

Tried it, didn't like it..:sadomaso: