22-05-2013, 02:46 PM
A TECHNICAL SEMINAR ON ROLL TOP LAPTOP
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INRODUCTION:
Laptops are continuously changing. From the compelling components, various applications and thinner designs; to the memory storage, Wi-Fi capabilities and television viewing; they’ve come a long way from the first bulky home computers, and evolved into a fashionable trend.
Advancements in technology have led to more precise touch screens, longer range of wireless connections, and more compact devices capable of streaming video and audio while providing driving directions to any location within the network, simultaneously.
German designer, Evgeny Orkin thinks he has found the answer with his Roll top concept. “The main goal was to combine the laptop monitor and graphic tablet into one gadget and avoid additional accessories,” he explains. He continued to say that consumers have the option to buy a computer and a graphic tablet with a touchscreen separately, but they are not able to use them as one laptop.
INCONVENIENCE IN CARRYING LAPTOPS:
ORKIN says:
“The main problem is that the laptop has two levels – the level you can write on and the level you look at. With two separate planes, the entire screen cannot be utilized because the fold will hinder you,” Orkin says.
Another problem with modern day laptops is the many accessories and gadgets that accompany them. Even with the smaller designs, big bags are required to carry everything around, which can cause inconvenience and discomfort.
ORKIN’S idea:
Orkin thought of the roll-up laptop when working on his thesis for school. He was interning at Schlagheck-Design in Germany under the direction of Julian Schlagheck, who specializes in product design, print design and product development. He also received guidance from Professor Peter Naumann of the University of Applied Science in Munich, and Georg Trost, Former designer of Fujitsu-Siemens Computers.
COMPONENTS:
Most of the components for the Rolltop already exist within the modern day designs such as the main board, processor, memory (flash), working memory, etc.
“The Rolltop does not have a CD/DVD reader or Floppy disc because [they’re obsolete]. Other components, such as the loudspeaker, Internet, web cam, USB ports and power supply are based in the cylinder in which the screen would roll around,” says Orkin.
Such a design would be perfect for students walking around campus grounds, business professional that travel regularly and home consumers who just like to keep themselves entertained when waiting to meet friends or relaxing in a coffee shop or at home.
Bringing Rolltop To Market :
The Rolltop’s success hinges on the utilization of OLED Technology, or organic light emitting diode. This technology would be the main component of the laptop’s monitor. It is tough, flexible and energy saving. “All these qualitites are very important to me,” explains Orkin. “Flexible to roll it, tough to draw on it, and energy saving to have a smaller battery than what is already being implemented.”
For Orkin to develop and produce his Rolltop design, he needs the capacity of a big company such as Panasonic, Samsung and Dell. He has had a lot of inquires and believes it can be a huge success once it starts rolling.
PROVIDE EASE IN CARRYING:
As you will see in the picture, it is carried around with a strap over your shoulder and can then be unfurled, making it available to many different configurations. From a flat tablet to a traditional looking book style laptop.
Because the device as the flexible display it allows this new concept design growing out of the traditional bookformed laptop into unfurling and convolving portable computer. By virtue of the OLED-Display technology and a multi touch screen the weight of the computer is said to be that of a mini-notebook size. A width of 13 inch easily transforms into the graphics tablet, which with its 17-inch flat screen can be also used as a primary monitor. So you can use it as a flexible laptop, a graphical tablet, or even stand it up and you have a portable 17′ TV screen.
FUNCTIONS OF ROLLTOP:
While the world awaits the launch of the Apple Tablet, a German company is already thinking about a much more distant future. The Orkin Design developed the prototype of an ultraportable notebook with foldable screen. Called Rolltop, the device promises to be the face of computers in the future
You could carry your laptop like a newspaper by rolling it up, and making sure that you are not burdened by heavy laptop bags. While this is still a concept, we had written about the cool Microsoft Courier Tablet which comes with dual screens. You could also read about Cintiq, which allows you to write and draw better than with the help of pen and paper.
CONCLUSION:
Besides leading to an extreme the concept of portable computer, the Rolltop succeeded in reuniting two of the largest consumer dreams of geeks on call: netbooks, objects of desire of any User who want to stay connected and up to date with new technology and tablets, even more famous after rumors of the launch of Apple Tablet.
Thus, the folding notebook lets mobile fans delight in a notebook with touch-sensitive keys or a tablet for photo editing or performing more complex tasks. To use one of two devices, simply unroll the screen completely, in the case of the tablet, or bend it 90 degrees to enter text or surf the web with a 100% touchscreen notebook.
To close the package dreams of consumption, it also lets you view videos or photos like a portable television. The screen has a support on the back. With this, you can leave it up and watch a movie while waiting for an email from your boss.
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INRODUCTION:
Laptops are continuously changing. From the compelling components, various applications and thinner designs; to the memory storage, Wi-Fi capabilities and television viewing; they’ve come a long way from the first bulky home computers, and evolved into a fashionable trend.
Advancements in technology have led to more precise touch screens, longer range of wireless connections, and more compact devices capable of streaming video and audio while providing driving directions to any location within the network, simultaneously.
German designer, Evgeny Orkin thinks he has found the answer with his Roll top concept. “The main goal was to combine the laptop monitor and graphic tablet into one gadget and avoid additional accessories,” he explains. He continued to say that consumers have the option to buy a computer and a graphic tablet with a touchscreen separately, but they are not able to use them as one laptop.
INCONVENIENCE IN CARRYING LAPTOPS:
ORKIN says:
“The main problem is that the laptop has two levels – the level you can write on and the level you look at. With two separate planes, the entire screen cannot be utilized because the fold will hinder you,” Orkin says.
Another problem with modern day laptops is the many accessories and gadgets that accompany them. Even with the smaller designs, big bags are required to carry everything around, which can cause inconvenience and discomfort.
ORKIN’S idea:
Orkin thought of the roll-up laptop when working on his thesis for school. He was interning at Schlagheck-Design in Germany under the direction of Julian Schlagheck, who specializes in product design, print design and product development. He also received guidance from Professor Peter Naumann of the University of Applied Science in Munich, and Georg Trost, Former designer of Fujitsu-Siemens Computers.
COMPONENTS:
Most of the components for the Rolltop already exist within the modern day designs such as the main board, processor, memory (flash), working memory, etc.
“The Rolltop does not have a CD/DVD reader or Floppy disc because [they’re obsolete]. Other components, such as the loudspeaker, Internet, web cam, USB ports and power supply are based in the cylinder in which the screen would roll around,” says Orkin.
Such a design would be perfect for students walking around campus grounds, business professional that travel regularly and home consumers who just like to keep themselves entertained when waiting to meet friends or relaxing in a coffee shop or at home.
Bringing Rolltop To Market :
The Rolltop’s success hinges on the utilization of OLED Technology, or organic light emitting diode. This technology would be the main component of the laptop’s monitor. It is tough, flexible and energy saving. “All these qualitites are very important to me,” explains Orkin. “Flexible to roll it, tough to draw on it, and energy saving to have a smaller battery than what is already being implemented.”
For Orkin to develop and produce his Rolltop design, he needs the capacity of a big company such as Panasonic, Samsung and Dell. He has had a lot of inquires and believes it can be a huge success once it starts rolling.
PROVIDE EASE IN CARRYING:
As you will see in the picture, it is carried around with a strap over your shoulder and can then be unfurled, making it available to many different configurations. From a flat tablet to a traditional looking book style laptop.
Because the device as the flexible display it allows this new concept design growing out of the traditional bookformed laptop into unfurling and convolving portable computer. By virtue of the OLED-Display technology and a multi touch screen the weight of the computer is said to be that of a mini-notebook size. A width of 13 inch easily transforms into the graphics tablet, which with its 17-inch flat screen can be also used as a primary monitor. So you can use it as a flexible laptop, a graphical tablet, or even stand it up and you have a portable 17′ TV screen.
FUNCTIONS OF ROLLTOP:
While the world awaits the launch of the Apple Tablet, a German company is already thinking about a much more distant future. The Orkin Design developed the prototype of an ultraportable notebook with foldable screen. Called Rolltop, the device promises to be the face of computers in the future
You could carry your laptop like a newspaper by rolling it up, and making sure that you are not burdened by heavy laptop bags. While this is still a concept, we had written about the cool Microsoft Courier Tablet which comes with dual screens. You could also read about Cintiq, which allows you to write and draw better than with the help of pen and paper.
CONCLUSION:
Besides leading to an extreme the concept of portable computer, the Rolltop succeeded in reuniting two of the largest consumer dreams of geeks on call: netbooks, objects of desire of any User who want to stay connected and up to date with new technology and tablets, even more famous after rumors of the launch of Apple Tablet.
Thus, the folding notebook lets mobile fans delight in a notebook with touch-sensitive keys or a tablet for photo editing or performing more complex tasks. To use one of two devices, simply unroll the screen completely, in the case of the tablet, or bend it 90 degrees to enter text or surf the web with a 100% touchscreen notebook.
To close the package dreams of consumption, it also lets you view videos or photos like a portable television. The screen has a support on the back. With this, you can leave it up and watch a movie while waiting for an email from your boss.