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    Dual-display notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mastershroom, Jul 16, 2011.

  1. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    No, I'm not talking about plugging in a monitor via your laptop's VGA output:

    [​IMG]

    Yep, that's a laptop with two integrated displays. From the photos, it seems that they use a sort of sliding mechanism, and if you choose to, you can have only one display shown, like a "normal" laptop.

    It only weighs 10 pounds (about 4.5 kilograms), and you can reserve it 50% for just a $1,400 payment :p

    Interesting concept, but not worth the money in terms of specs:


    • Core i7-740QM
    • 8GB DDR3
    • GTS 250M 1GB
    • 500GB SATA 7,200 RPM hard drive

    And all the other ports and stuff you expect in a laptop.

    Oh, and one year warranty :p

    http://gscreenlaptop.3dcartstores.com/1395-is-the-50-RESERVE-PAYMENT-SpaceBook-17-i7_p_9.html
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 16, 2011
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  2. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow that seems very strange, yet very awesome o_O i would just hope that the screens weight wouldent be to great so it would tip over. Seems like a cool concept if its executed correct!
     
    The Happy Swede, Jul 16, 2011
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  3. Sodium

    Sodium Notebook Enthusiast

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    a little too bulky to be a notebook/laptop??

    10lbs is insane
     
    Sodium, Jul 16, 2011
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  4. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    Thats around the same weight as my alienware : /
     
    The Happy Swede, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. Step666

    Step666 Professional chubby Chris Pratt impersonator

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    I'm sure this isn't the first laptop with this design...
     
    Step666, Jul 16, 2011
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Well, I've never heard of one. Sorry if this isn't news, I can delete it if I posted this in error.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 16, 2011
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    Step666 Professional chubby Chris Pratt impersonator

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  8. Thierry19

    Thierry19 Coffee enthusiast

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    Well this one will be the first actual dual-screen notebook to go on sale in the US. I wonder who is gonna buy those.
     
    Thierry19, Jul 16, 2011
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  9. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Heh, I thought this post was regarding the Acer (?) that just came out with a duo screen, but the other screen is where the keyboard usually is ...more of an Art major laptop. It's pretty much a virtual keyboard and comes with one of those touchscreen pens to draw with.

    This one however is incredible!
     
    Voodooi, Jul 16, 2011
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  10. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  11. Jasp

    Jasp Notebook Evangelist

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    Looks like its been in the works that long the hardware is even out of date lol.
     
    Jasp, Jul 16, 2011
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  12. silentivm

    silentivm Notebook Guru

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    Lenovo already had something similar, the w700ds. But this looks pretty good.
     
    silentivm, Jul 16, 2011
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  13. talin

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    talin, Jul 16, 2011
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  14. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Gives that W701DS a run for it's money!
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 16, 2011
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  15. ray4jc

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    just a couple observations, interesting thing is this company is in Alaska....not exactly silicon valley

    also it would be more interesting if they could do something about the gap between them

    thanks for sharing as this is a very interesting concept
     
    ray4jc, Jul 16, 2011
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  16. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    I like it, but first gen icore and a GTS 250??? :confused:

    the concept/design is simple enough, I wonder....

    *sneaks into hidden workshop in mom's basement*
     
    whitrzac, Jul 17, 2011
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  17. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    From the website:
    :eek: No thanks. :rolleyes:
     
    talin, Jul 17, 2011
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  18. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    lol 10 pounds is nothing...M18x with CF 6990M and AC adapter is like...15.8 pounds.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 17, 2011
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  19. edit1754

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    All I have to say is

    i7-740QM? Seriously?
     
    edit1754, Jul 17, 2011
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  20. AlienTroll

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    Nah, that's also nothing, my car is about the weight of a baby elephant and it is equipped with a seat warmer.

    On the serious side, 10 pounds is nothing.
     
    AlienTroll, Jul 17, 2011
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  21. JonnyFrost

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    That Ugly thing for 2700$?????????
     
    JonnyFrost, Jul 17, 2011
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  22. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    lol that is what I was thinking.
     
    xxERIKxx, Jul 17, 2011
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  23. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Could be worse. Could be 1600x900 for both 17.3" screens.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 17, 2011
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  24. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    It doesn't show resolution of the screens either.

    For cheaper just carry a USB monitor with you.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 17, 2011
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  25. tilleroftheearth

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    Ugly is in the eye of the beholder.

    Two (portable) screens would be ideal for certain shoots I do.

    As to the i7 740QM... I'm sure you could spend more (very soon...) and get the latest SNB platform on these.

    Yeah, the style is not to everyone's taste - but give me function over style anyday (two screens = +80% productivity boost when using 3 or more programs (photography/images).

    My minimum spec's on such a system would be:

    i7 2720QM, 3 HDD Bays, BluRay burner and 32GB RAM.

    Yeah, it'll cost a ton - but it should be a potent on-site workstation for the next few years.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 17, 2011
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  26. ygohome

    ygohome Notebook Deity

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    ...until the slide tracks jam and your have to carry a 3' long laptop back with you on the plane
     
    ygohome, Jul 17, 2011
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  27. tilleroftheearth

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    Looking for problems? :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 17, 2011
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