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Dual-Display Laptops

The ASUS Taichi Seamlessly Goes from Tablet to Ultrabook

— June 9, 2012 — Tech
The ASUS Taichi is a revolutionary tablet-laptop combo designed to give you one less gadget to lug around. ASUS' latest creation looks like a normal laptop, but upon closer inspection it's revealed that the backside of its screen is actually a touchscreen display.

The rear display of the ASUS Taichi is a 1080p IPS touchscreen. Both displays have cameras, and both can be used independently. The inside screen also has a 1080p display, and features a backlit keyboard, trackpad, two USB 3.0 ports, a micro-DVI port and a mini-VGA port. The Taichi had 4GB of RAM and is powered by an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 CPU. The ASUS Taichi will be offered in both 11.6" and 13.3" models, with no word yet on pricing or availability.
Trend Themes
1. Tablet-laptop Combos - The dual-display feature of the ASUS Taichi represents a trend towards innovative devices that seamlessly transform from tablet to laptop and offer users versatility and convenience.
2. Touchscreen Laptops - The ASUS Taichi showcases the growing trend of laptops with touchscreen capabilities, providing users with a more interactive and intuitive computing experience.
3. Hybrid Computing - The ASUS Taichi exemplifies the trend of hybrid computing devices that merge the functionality of a tablet and a laptop, offering users the best of both worlds in terms of portability and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend of tablet-laptop combos by developing innovative hybrid devices that cater to the needs of tech-savvy users who desire a seamless and flexible computing experience.
2. Information Technology - The IT industry can leverage the trend of touchscreen laptops by integrating touch technology into their devices, enabling more intuitive user interfaces and expanding the possibilities for human-computer interaction.
3. Computer Hardware - The computer hardware industry can tap into the trend of hybrid computing devices by designing and manufacturing components that enable the seamless transition between tablet and laptop modes, enhancing the overall user experience.
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