Unique PC ideas (Term II)

Despite the dramatic progress of processing speed and memory capacity, despite new technologies such as Wi-Fi or the Web, the design of today's personal computers is not much different from Apple Lisa of old trial. Basic components such as keyboard, monitor, mouse - nothing changes.

In order to change the mindset of computer design, Microsoft joined hands with ISDA, Dell and HP to organize a competition to find a unique idea. Result? Nearly 200 research groups from 33 countries have submitted a creative sample of the organizers, from screenless computers to visually impaired to Response Desk - an embedded "multifunctional computer" inside the desk. job. However, the winner is only two, and their names were announced on the occasion of the recent CES exhibition.

Let's "learn" a round through the award ideas and some other unique initiatives of the contest:

Unique PC idea ideas I

9. Libellus Mobile PC - Get into the finals

Libellus explores the inspiration from something - that - who - also - knows - is - what - it: books.

When opened, this "booklet" will reveal touch-screen, mobile screens that act as book pages. The eye-catching banana-colored rubber trim layer will help you to re-mark the pages that are writing or reading the data. In the center of the book is a sensor pen, which allows easy and cumulative input of the handwriting recognition function.

10. EyeMove PC - Into the finals:

This EyeMove computer is a new and bold combination of computer interface and home entertainment. As shown in the picture, EyeMove is an oval PC, with integrated projection lens. To operate it, you must use a wireless multifunction control device. You can hang it upright on the wall or lay it horizontally on your desk, projecting any program, movie or game you like anywhere. With the wireless control device, you can completely forget the old mouse, keyboard, joystick. All left with only one monitor, sensor and wireless.

EyeMove is made of aluminum, with the maximum number of spare parts and small size. This computer is designed to be easily removed and upgraded.

Now the only thing you have to do is choose a straight surface, show the content you want to see on it, lie on the couch and . enjoy life.

11. ENZO - ENtertainment ZOne

Today's computers are like radio stations of the 30s, or television of the 50s - almost just rooting in one place in the house. But Enzo promises to bring a "liberation", a generation of true mobile wireless entertainment computers. It opens up to you countless rich entertainment options, inside a highly integrated device, cheap price, no installation required and no super technical requirements for being able to use it proficiently.

Enzo users can easily share multimedia content with family and friends, bring products to any corner in the home, in the garden, or even the street.

12. Domino

As thin as a leaf and hanging on the wall, Domino is a computer designed to perform simple tasks such as picking up a song, watching a movie, playing a game, checking the weather news, Call your friends . What you see from Domino has been minimized: a touch screen, a CD / DVD player and two blue semicircles. When attached to the camera body as shown, these two semicircles will change color according to the image displayed on the screen, as well as the surroundings. When removed from the system, each semicircle becomes a multi-purpose remote control to interact with Domino.

13. E - mailbox

According to this project, the old and outdated mailboxes that are familiar to humans will be adding an electronic connection - allowing even the most remote areas to be connected to the world. . A meaningful project of Indian authors.

14. PC. PET.

PC Pet is a computer design that does not have a keyboard or mouse, and users only need to interact with the device with touch or voice. The device is integrated with infrared port, Bluetooth wireless and touch screen technology. Thanks to its small size (25 x 25 x 26.8 cm), you can place your PC Pet in any corner of the house. If you like, just remove the screen separately (diameter 18cm), take it around the room while enjoying music, video, Web browsing.

15. OS [e]

A computer without a screen, specifically designed for the visually impaired. But besides that, it can also meet all the requirements of those who need a super light computer, carry it easily and perform basic tasks.

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