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Old 04-15-2011, 06:30 PM
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Default The Fujitsu Lifebook X2 Unfolds the Future

http://www.digitaltrends.com/comput...nto-four-parts/

"Every once in a while a design comes along that challenges traditional thinking about notebook computers: one might be the Acer Iconia that opts for two touchscreen displays rather than one display with a conventional keyboard and pointing device. However, another might be a design concept from Yanko Design for a Fujitsu Lifebook X2."

If you mention the word "Origami" to certain mobile geeks, they will probably look at you with disdain and disgust.  You see, Origami, while being a wonderful art of folding paper, is also the codename behind a failed attempt by Microsoft to introduce ultra-mobile computing with handheld sized PCs.  While the project failed, apparently, the original meaning for Origami lives on with the folding computer that is the Lifebook X2. 

It looks slick and interesting and fortunately, it is just a concept.  The inner geek in me loves the idea, but I doubt the device would be practical in the real world.  The ultra-mobile mode may have too small a screen for a traditional OS to be easily used, and the larger, laptop-mode is no different than any other laptop.  I personally would favor a laptop/smartphone combination, or even a laptop/tablet setup instead.  What about you?  Fancy toy or practical computing device?

 
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