Future of Engineering
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Touch Sensitive Screens & Displays in Futuristic Laptops
A lot has changed in the 20 years since the first laptop computers appeared, including gigahertz processors, color screens, optical drives, and wireless data.
However, one thing that has stubbornly stayed the same is the conventional clamshell format with its hinged display lid that opens to reveal a mechanical keyboard. That's about to change.
It's likely that at least some of the new ideas, components, and features showcased below will be coming to a notebook near you. For example, several concept laptops rely on touch-sensitive screens that act as the system's keyboard and mouse and go beyond today's multi-touch technology.
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However, one thing that has stubbornly stayed the same is the conventional clamshell format with its hinged display lid that opens to reveal a mechanical keyboard. That's about to change.
It's likely that at least some of the new ideas, components, and features showcased below will be coming to a notebook near you. For example, several concept laptops rely on touch-sensitive screens that act as the system's keyboard and mouse and go beyond today's multi-touch technology.
More from here
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