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Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by sien »

pmiller2 wrote: post #39
WesolyKubeczek wrote: post #30

The memo initially said to design a 7" screen laptop, but the " character got lost in communication. This is how this monstrosity was born.

I seem to remember about 10 years ago or so, when that kind of tiny 7-10" laptop was briefly popular. I don't know exactly how the marketing went, but I imagine it was positioned as "your on the go device for when your phone isn't enough." Or, maybe it was kind of like a "super PDA." Who knows? I hated them. Never bought one.

The original series of Macbook Airs seemed to be inspired be Netbooks as well.

It's a pity the small (10 and 11 inch) Macbooks seem to have gone.

Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by bserge »

yjftsjthsd-h wrote: post #71
bserge wrote: post #47

Haha, I've used the poor and lazy man's version of this: https://i.imgur.com/xPvcUnc.jpg In Soviet Russia you become the task scheduler! Back laptops are older Elitebooks, front ones ZBooks. Since I can't seem to sell my old laptops, I found a use for them. I had a better multi monitor setup, but unfortunately it would've been impossible to pack and move. Works really well tbh, either as a multi-monitor setup for one…

That actually looks quite nice. What's the keyboard?

That's a Rapoo e9060 combo. I bought it in ~2015, it's impressive that it lasted this long. The mouse is average, but I liked the keyboard so much I bought another one (English-only layout, sadly).

Everyone's talking about mechanical keyboards, but I like the laptop-like keys and the small footprint. There's a newer model with worse keys (mushier, less springy).

Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by wl »

greggyb wrote: post #69
londons_explore wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A built in UPS is really helpful for moving from room to room around a home or office. For a long time I've wanted something with all the properties of a desktop PC, but the ability to move it to another room while booted and without having to do multiple journeys. A serious enough setup I could use it for work every day, yet still with the ability to take it to the living room to do stuff while supervising the kids.…

Put the whole thing on a platform with casters and bolt the case and a UPS to the thing. With a solid metal base, you could put on a shelf for mouse and keyboard and a stand for a monitor. This seems like a pretty achievable project if you have access to a workshop.

You can buy such a thing off the shelf. They're called "Workstations on Wheels" or "WoWs" and they're everywhere in medical facilities.

Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by crispyporkbites »

Due to the fact that we are selling an exclusive prototype you will have to sign an NDA prohibiting you from discussing your pricing arangemments.

Pricing will reflect the costs and development involved and the fact that we are in the very early stages of our prototype's development.

Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by Rebelgecko »

pmiller2 wrote: post #39
WesolyKubeczek wrote: post #30

The memo initially said to design a 7" screen laptop, but the " character got lost in communication. This is how this monstrosity was born.

I seem to remember about 10 years ago or so, when that kind of tiny 7-10" laptop was briefly popular. I don't know exactly how the marketing went, but I imagine it was positioned as "your on the go device for when your phone isn't enough." Or, maybe it was kind of like a "super PDA." Who knows? I hated them. Never bought one.

I purchased a Chuwi minibook last year. I have a lot of complaints about the device but I don't think the form factor would be one of them (although the usefulness is very situational)

Re: Aurora 7 Prototype – 7 Screen Laptop

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Post by Tempest1981 »

pmiller2 wrote: post #39
WesolyKubeczek wrote: post #30

The memo initially said to design a 7" screen laptop, but the " character got lost in communication. This is how this monstrosity was born.

I seem to remember about 10 years ago or so, when that kind of tiny 7-10" laptop was briefly popular. I don't know exactly how the marketing went, but I imagine it was positioned as "your on the go device for when your phone isn't enough." Or, maybe it was kind of like a "super PDA." Who knows? I hated them. Never bought one.

Anyone remember the Zeos Pocket PC? Had a usable, slightly-smaller keyboard. Ate AA batteries pretty fast, iirc.

http://oldcomputers.net/zeos-ppc.html

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