The Interchangeable Laptop Allows for Customized Interaction
Amelia Roblin — November 11, 2011 — Tech
References: industrialdesignserved
Computer manufacturers market their products by presenting the possibilities associated with personalization, but with fixed hardware how much customization is really attainable? This Interchangeable Laptop concept by Tiago Goncalves suggests a new way of assembling electronics which allows the primary components to be detachable, swappable and smart.
The idea begins with the option to remove a MacBook Pro's keyboard so that it can be used at a desk as a wireless peripheral for improved ergonomics. To expand on this notion, the typepad could be packed with the user's own settings and data so that it can be placed within another's notebook shell and virtually become the visitor's computer. Similarly, the portable keyboard could be connected to a monitor to offer the same cyber setup. The Interchangeable Laptop could even accommodate the replacement of an illustrator's tablet in place of a set of keys.
The idea begins with the option to remove a MacBook Pro's keyboard so that it can be used at a desk as a wireless peripheral for improved ergonomics. To expand on this notion, the typepad could be packed with the user's own settings and data so that it can be placed within another's notebook shell and virtually become the visitor's computer. Similarly, the portable keyboard could be connected to a monitor to offer the same cyber setup. The Interchangeable Laptop could even accommodate the replacement of an illustrator's tablet in place of a set of keys.
Trend Themes
1. Interchangeable Electronics - Opportunity to develop modular electronic devices that allow users to detach, swap, and customize primary components.
2. Personalized Cyber Setup - Potential for creating personalized digital environments that can be easily transferred between devices.
3. Modular Computing Accessories - Demand for modular accessories that can be connected to different devices for enhanced functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop modular devices and accessories that offer greater customization options.
2. Information Technology - Potential for IT companies to create software and systems that enable seamless transfer of personalized digital environments between devices.
3. Design and Illustration - Demand for modular devices that can accommodate the specific needs of design professionals, such as replacing a set of keys with an illustrator's tablet.
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