FlipStart: way of the future or another flawed idea?
#1
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FlipStart: way of the future or another flawed idea?
http://www.flipstartpc.com/default.asp
i like the look of this, and hope it's really as good as it sounds.
ever since my old (and greatly missed) apple powerbook duo packed up, i don't think there's been quite such a slick piece of portable computing.
i like the look of this, and hope it's really as good as it sounds.
ever since my old (and greatly missed) apple powerbook duo packed up, i don't think there's been quite such a slick piece of portable computing.
#2
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Definetly part of a new "trend", called Ultra PC's.
Recently, I pointed out the OQO device.
It will be interesting to see where this trend goes.
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Recently, I pointed out the OQO device.
It will be interesting to see where this trend goes.
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#4
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http://www.dynamism.com/notebooks.shtml
Dynamism has some really tiny laptops available now. There's a 1.7 pound Sony x505 that looks really sweet. Carbon fiber, Pentium M 1ghz processor, 10.4" XGA TFT display.
The oOo device was talked about for almost 2 years. I bet they will never release it.
Dynamism has some really tiny laptops available now. There's a 1.7 pound Sony x505 that looks really sweet. Carbon fiber, Pentium M 1ghz processor, 10.4" XGA TFT display.
The oOo device was talked about for almost 2 years. I bet they will never release it.
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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...
http://www.amherst.co.uk/libpics.htm
http://www.amherst.co.uk/libretto
(small keyboard = crappy computer).
[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited Feb 25, 2004).]
http://www.amherst.co.uk/libpics.htm
http://www.amherst.co.uk/libretto
(small keyboard = crappy computer).
[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited Feb 25, 2004).]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by milehighj:
http://www.flipstartpc.com/default.asp
i like the look of this, and hope it's really as good as it sounds.
ever since my old (and greatly missed) apple powerbook duo packed up, i don't think there's been quite such a slick piece of portable computing. </font>
http://www.flipstartpc.com/default.asp
i like the look of this, and hope it's really as good as it sounds.
ever since my old (and greatly missed) apple powerbook duo packed up, i don't think there's been quite such a slick piece of portable computing. </font>
Lemme guess, you got Network World in the mail today as well?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
Lemme guess, you got Network World in the mail today as well? </font>
Lemme guess, you got Network World in the mail today as well? </font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
Lemme guess, you got Network World in the mail today as well? </font>
Lemme guess, you got Network World in the mail today as well? </font>
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#9
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FlipStart 1.0 will now ship in late march for $1.999.
*1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M, ULV
*512MB RAM
*Resolution: 1024 x 600 wide SVGA
*5.9” x 4.5” x 1.35” with slimline Battery
*Battery capacity, standard: 3–6 hours, slimline: 1-3 hours
This really took a long time to come out, has anyone preordered it yet?
My opinion is that it will have a very tough time competing with the next gen smartphones, with instant on, built-in everything capabilities.
*1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M, ULV
*512MB RAM
*Resolution: 1024 x 600 wide SVGA
*5.9” x 4.5” x 1.35” with slimline Battery
*Battery capacity, standard: 3–6 hours, slimline: 1-3 hours
This really took a long time to come out, has anyone preordered it yet?
My opinion is that it will have a very tough time competing with the next gen smartphones, with instant on, built-in everything capabilities.
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Agreed. I'm not sure what niche this is trying to fill at that price point. I'm not giving up a powerful laptop in favor of this. And it's obviously not replacing my mobile device. Why am I going to drop $1200 on this thing?
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I'm waiting for some manufacturer to create a Pocket PC device with
LCD (accelerometer) glasses that emulate a multi-32" LCD screens as you turn your head... and also when you look down, you see a virtual full size keyboard that you "tap" away at. ( rings on your fingers are accelerometers, bluetooth to the pocket PC ).
Ultralight weight, zero tray footprint.
Technology is mostly available today ( OK the ring accelerometers with blue tooth need a bit more miniturization) ... just needs to be made cheap and mass produced.
I bet such devices will be generally available within 10 years or so.
LCD (accelerometer) glasses that emulate a multi-32" LCD screens as you turn your head... and also when you look down, you see a virtual full size keyboard that you "tap" away at. ( rings on your fingers are accelerometers, bluetooth to the pocket PC ).
Ultralight weight, zero tray footprint.
Technology is mostly available today ( OK the ring accelerometers with blue tooth need a bit more miniturization) ... just needs to be made cheap and mass produced.
I bet such devices will be generally available within 10 years or so.