HP's shiny new concept devices
Looks like Fujitsu's not the only company showing off products that you're not likely to get your mitts on anytime soon, with HP recently unveiling its vision of personal computing in the year 2016. The centerpiece of the lineup is this wouldn't-be-caught-dead-wearing watch seen here which, if HP has its way, could someday come loaded with a holographic display and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) connectivity. That'll let the watch communicate with the array of other equally shiny devices HP's showing off -- including laptops and tablet PCs -- that rely entirely on network storage, as well a so-called "smart shelf" which can be used to recharge the watch and display information on a huge screen atop it. Other non-working prototypes include a smart coffee table with built-in interactive displays and slots for a tablet PC, rollable multi-purpose display mats, and a digital wallet that'll keep track of your online transactions. Of course, HP then went on to show off some of its current products at the same event, successfully dampening whatever enthusiasm there might have been for Pocket PC phones and GPS devices. More pics after the break.[Via Slashgear]
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Handhelds, Tablet PCs, Wearables
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CharlieX @ Oct 11th 2006 6:06PM
It's science AND fiction!
Blupyro @ Oct 11th 2006 6:22PM
Wow, I always have loved concept designs and these just add fire to my flame. Good Show HP
Owen V @ Oct 11th 2006 6:46PM
if they could make network storage practical, it would be amazing for laptops. This would eliminate the moving parts (HDD) unless you want to use a CD/DVD. they'd become a lot more rugged. instead of having that hard drive, laptop manufacturers could enlarge the battery.
give me a laptop with 8gb of NAND to boot from, fast, and store something in a pinch when the wireless card breaks or heaven forbid I'm out of wi-fi range (gotta be ready for an emergency).
Please, give it to me. let it rely on network storage. make this model effective. and give it 8 hours of battery life.
ok so, thats what I want for christmas. pardon the run-on-ness
aws910 @ Oct 11th 2006 7:01PM
Most of these things are already "on the horizon". in 10 years, we'll look back at this and laugh.
Mirwy @ Oct 11th 2006 11:51PM
In 5 years, we'll look back on the fact that we thought it'd take us an extra five years to get where we are, and laugh.
amoo3 @ Oct 11th 2006 8:07PM
"That rely entirely on network storage, as well a so-called "smart shelf" which can be used to recharge the watch and display information on a huge screen atop it"
Just another way the government can spy on you, or to get your identity stolen.
They look nice though
Jonathan Allen @ Oct 11th 2006 9:10PM
yawn.
Alex C @ Oct 11th 2006 9:13PM
That tablet is amazing. I wonder if these are working concepts, or just design studies?
PacketMonkee @ Oct 11th 2006 10:44PM
I have to agree. That tablet looks totally sweet.