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    Project Fiona

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by joshthor, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. DropZite

    DropZite Notebook Geek

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    DropZite, Jan 13, 2012
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  2. HTWingNut

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    Yes, but 42 is evenly divisible by 6.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 13, 2012
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    maxheap, Jan 13, 2012
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    ok, whats the cable for? is it a charger is it a cable to another source?
     
    pengy_666, Jan 13, 2012
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  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    it is whatever it is, but i don't think it's a good idea to try and bring large format games to a tiny screen with an awkwardly shaped device and weird controls.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 13, 2012
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    Lol,

    I am stuck between whether its ugly as hell, or a cool "lets think out of the box concept", I just can't see myself actually using this thing, I would look so ridiculous lol.

    My wife is already embarrassed about me busting out an m18x at starbucks with her, imagine this. She would be sitting at another table :p

    Does this thing have motion technology like the ipad?
     
    awesomedad25, Jan 13, 2012
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  8. sarge_

    sarge_ Notebook Deity

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    I don't get it. What's the point? Why would someone want this? Why not just use a laptop?
     
    sarge_, Jan 13, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    can you blame her?
     
    masterchef341, Jan 13, 2012
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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  11. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    I know they are cheap shots, but the LCD TV is just hilarious :D
     
    maxheap, Jan 13, 2012
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    Quite funny. Start at about 5 minutes. I'd embed it but there's some naughty words.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 13, 2012
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  13. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    Interesting concept.... I'm torn on this one... I use my Xoom all the dang time, typing on it right now... use it for work daily and personal use for web browsing and email. Even strap it to my leg and use it as a full blown moving map GPS and weather source while flying my plane. Works fantastic.

    The only thing it doesn't do well is gaming... I mean it plays every android game out there perfectly, don't get me wrong... but controls on touch screen devices just flat suck and are totally non immersive to me... this Fiona could be the very thing I'm missing... legit gaming with decent physical controls could be a game changer. So what if it can't play next years blockbuster games.... I've got 25+ years of PC gaming history to enjoy ha that's not as demanding.

    My only catch would be that somehow those side controls have to be removable! I can't carry that on to a construction jobsite with any dignity lol.... much less into a cockpit!
     
    be77solo, Jan 14, 2012
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  14. sarge_

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    Yeah, well, they're not, lol.

    But seriously, you could just buy a much better laptop in the same size, so what's the point?
     
    sarge_, Jan 14, 2012
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