Travel Technology - On the opposite end of the spectrum from netbooks

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6105506/Dual-screen-laptop-on-sale-by-Christmas.html

A dual screen laptop is being targeted for a pre-Christmas release. The cost is pegged at $3k with two 15.4 inch screens that slide out to be positioned side by side. The weight is not disclosed.

Sounds like an interesting development, but I can't help but wonder when the dual screens will be that necessary on a laptop...which is intended for portability afterall.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6105506/Dual-screen-laptop-on-sale-by-Christmas.html

A dual screen laptop is being targeted for a pre-Christmas release. The cost is pegged at $3k with two 15.4 inch screens that slide out to be positioned side by side. The weight is not disclosed.

Sounds like an interesting development, but I can't help but wonder when the dual screens will be that necessary on a laptop...which is intended for portability after all.

Broadcasting companies could find a use for it on location, say for example with news crews allowing editing in the field. That is assuming it has the processing power necessary to handle HD video, you could use one screen for editing and one for the preview window.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6105506/Dual-screen-laptop-on-sale-by-Christmas.html

A dual screen laptop is being targeted for a pre-Christmas release. The cost is pegged at $3k with two 15.4 inch screens that slide out to be positioned side by side. The weight is not disclosed.

Sounds like an interesting development, but I can't help but wonder when the dual screens will be that necessary on a laptop...which is intended for portability afterall.

Engineers and designers have been using two screens side by side for comparing and editing designs or chnage proposals on their desks. Taking into account, the example cited by jimmie76, at this point it's a specialised market, but it probably won't be long before some people begin to feel that they must have a dual screen laptop. As for me, I can't see any compelling use for dual screens at this point.

I think it is a stupid concept - anyone that needs that much screen real estate is better off with a desktop replacement PC with a hi-res screen.

This is just another solution in search of a problem.

I think it is a stupid concept - anyone that needs that much screen real estate is better off with a desktop replacement PC with a hi-res screen.

This is just another solution in search of a problem.

Maybe it is time for a return by Osbourne Computers! ;)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6105506/Dual-screen-laptop-on-sale-by-Christmas.html

A dual screen laptop is being targeted for a pre-Christmas release. The cost is pegged at $3k with two 15.4 inch screens that slide out to be positioned side by side. The weight is not disclosed.

Sounds like an interesting development, but I can't help but wonder when the dual screens will be that necessary on a laptop...which is intended for portability afterall.

Not all laptops are really intended for portability. There is a category called "desktop replacement" machines. While these still have batteries they are pretty wimpy. They generally have little in the way of power-saving technology. What they do have is horsepower.

Mine has a 19" screen, a quad-core processor, 4gb of memory and 3 hard drive bays. The highest video option for it was dual 7950's. It's got a battery--which can only be swapped with a screwdriver and which drains at about 1% per minute.

Such machines are meant to be taken somewhere as used there, they aren't meant to be used anywhere as people move around.

I'd love a dual screen although 15" screens leave a lot to be desired.

I think it is a stupid concept - anyone that needs that much screen real estate is better off with a desktop replacement PC with a hi-res screen.

This is just another solution in search of a problem.

That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with. Kinda difficult for mobile workers to lug a desktop PC around with them. :)

I've been hoping for something like this for years. I would gladly accept the extra weight penalty in order to travel with one of these, and the type of work I do when travelling certainly warrants this (building presentations, virtual labs, taking a lot of screenshots, etc).

Probably not a huge market, but this most definitely is a solution for a valid problem.

Only 3k? The market for this will easily pay 5k or more, and I figure it'll be mostly businesses not individuals buying these.

On another note, can you imagine someone unfolding this on a economy flight lol.

Only 3k? The market for this will easily pay 5k or more, and I figure it'll be mostly businesses not individuals buying these.

On another note, can you imagine someone unfolding this on a economy flight lol.

Machines at this level aren't meant for use on planes or the like. These aren't to let you work on the road, they are to let you work at your destination.

Machines at this level aren't meant for use on planes or the like. These aren't to let you work on the road, they are to let you work at your destination.

Lol I don't know, I've seen someone use a 17" laptop on a plane. But he was watching a movie on it not working.

That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with. Kinda difficult for mobile workers to lug a desktop PC around with them. :)



A desktop replacement is not the same as a desktop. I know several people who travel with a desktop replacement style notebook on a weekly basis.

Adding a second screen only adds more screen real estate (and weight) - and a good 17" hi-res panel would accomplish the same, in less weight, less cost and less moving parts. A good 1980x laptop display can be found in many machines, all for under $1500.

Adding a second screen only adds more screen real estate (and weight) - and a good 17" hi-res panel would accomplish the same, in less weight, less cost and less moving parts. A good 1980x laptop display can be found in many machines, all for under $1500.

My laptop has a 1920x1200 display, and it's no replacement for a 2nd screen.

As I said before, the type of work that I do would benefit greatly from a dual display rig like this.

My laptop has a 1920x1200 display, and it's no replacement for a 2nd screen.

As I said before, the type of work that I do would benefit greatly from a dual display rig like this.

Agreed. I'd happily pay the weight penalty.