Asus' dual-screen concept laptop
Crave: The gadget blog —
... inspired by, "ideas contributed from users from around the world."
Using a Web site called WePC.com, consumers could submit and discuss ideas for innovative laptops, and many of the submitted ideas seem to revolve around multiple displays in a single unit.
These photos represent a stab at bringing on of these crowd-sourced ideas to life, but Asus warns that, "the concept is still a work-in-progress which requires continued feedback."
This is how Asus describes the system:
The dual panel offers a flexible working space in ...
Asus Unveils Dual-Panel Touchscreen PC
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... touchscreens would enable the device to perform a variety of other tasks as well. Think handwriting recognition, multi-touch gestures and so on.
The company designed the notebook based on feedback collected from WePC, a community-based web site hosted by Asus and Intel, where computer users are invited to submit ideas for futuristic notebooks.
Looks promising, but don't expect to be able to buy one of these anytime soon since it's a concept device.
Press release [Asus] (Thanks, Josh!)
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ASUS slaps 1TB SSD within Lamborghini VX5 laptop
Engadget —
... We're just now wrapping our heads around that 1TB SSD that pureSilicon launched in January, and already ASUS is looking to place us back in a state of disbelief with its newfangled Lamborghini VX5 laptop. Said machine, which is slated to debut tomorrow ...
Asus to pull a decent show at CeBIT
Tech Ticker —
Asus revealed its fleet of products that will be showcased at the CeBIT today. First is the Asus-Lamborghini offspring VX5. Apart from the classy Lamborghini styling, the VX5 has a 16-inch screen and features an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 4GB RAM, GeForce GT 130M GPU, Blu-ray drive and 1TB SSD making it the world’s first to have such large density SSD.
Asus will also be showing K Series notebooks that will have Super Hybrid Engine for prolonged battery life, SRS sound support with Altec Lansing speakers and strategically placed heat vents.
Another notebook will be M90Gf. It ...
Asus dual-screen laptop ditches the keyboard for a touchscreen
DVICE Atom Feed —
... with multi-touch screens, a virtual keyboard and touchpad; a multimedia hub, in which both dual panels could combine to form a larger display for widescreen entertainment; or an E-book mode in which users can hold the dual panel concept notebook just like they would a conventional book while flipping pages through intuitive gestures or by touch. These concepts aim to bring convenience to the user through technological innovations and user-centric design.
Asus, via CNET
ASUS Showcases 1TB SSD and dual-display laptops at CeBIT
Gizmo Watch —
... laptop with two displays from ASUS. Replacing the conventional screen and keyboard, the interesting concept is a dual-panel laptop which is still in pipeline and requires a lot of work to be done. The laptop has been designed using ideas contributed by the user at WePC.com, making this a crowd sourced idea brought to life. Whatever be the purpose or intention, it is clear that these laptops will give users a feel of the high-end technological advancement making inroads.
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New 1TB SSD in ASUS Lamborghini VX5 laptop
PR News: —
... 2 Quad processor and 4GB of RAM power the ASUS Lamborghini VX5 laptop. The laptop also features TwinTurbo mode, allowing users to turn up the performance of the CPU and GPU.
The Graphics card used is the NVIDIA® GeForce™ GT 130M graphics card, which has 1GB VRAM GDDR3. The keyboard automatically lights up in low light conditions, making it easier for you to use. The laptop also comes with a Blu-ray disc combo optical drive, allowing you to watch Blu-ray movies.
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Asus Lamborghini VX5 Laptop With 1TB SSD
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... Asus today announces the latest Asus Lamborghini VX5 that comes with a 1TB SSD. This 16-inch laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 4GB of RAM, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M 1GB video card, a Blu-ray combo optical drive, and TwinTurbo technology that users can utilize to accelerate system’s performance via a speed key. The futuristic chassis of the VX5 is inspired by the Lamborghini Reventón. Asus showcases the notebook at the ongoing 2009 CeBIT Show in Hannover, Germany. [Asus via ...
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GeekBrief.TV —
... WePC.com is ASUS/Intel project where you can share your ideas for a dream computer with engineers who can bring the best of those ideas to life. The first product to come out of the project is a dual screen notebook on display at CeBit 2009. ...
