Mainstream Multitasking

Dual- and split-screen gadgets let technophiles multitask with ease

Implications - Programmers and hackers have long used two monitors to increase productivity, but now dual-screened gadgets and computers are popping up as mainstream multitasking options. By recognizing the consumer need to juggle multiple tasks at once, designers can create products that feel tailor-made.

Trend Themes

  1. Dual-screen Devices — The rise of dual-screen devices has become more popular, allowing users to multitask efficiently.
  2. Multitasking Technology — Technological advancements have led to the creation of devices and software that allow users to multitask in a more streamlined manner.
  3. Consumer Need for Efficiency — Designers and manufacturers are recognizing the need of consumers to juggle multiple tasks at once and are creating products accordingly.

Industry Implications

  1. Consumer Electronics — The advent of dual-screen devices and the need for efficient multitasking has revolutionized the consumer electronics industry.
  2. Computer Hardware — The rise of dual-screen laptops and netbooks has led to innovation and disruption in the computer hardware industry.
  3. Software Development — The development of software that allows for seamless multitasking across multiple screens has created opportunities for innovation in the software development industry.
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledDual-Screen Notebook Computers
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Seeing Double With the gScreen 'Spacebook'
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Kohjinsha'S Dual Screen Laptop Lets You Program Anytime, Anywhere
I don’t really understand the need for more than one computer screen, I know computer programmers and other tech loving types use them. So maybe there is a purpose for Kohjinsha’s dual screen laptop. This… MORE
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Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager
The Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager laptop is a monster devise that comes with dual 13.3-inch screens that pivot independently. I personally had never seen a laptop with dual, independent screens and I really… MORE
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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Shows Off Slide-Out Display (CES 2009)
The new Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds has a dual-screen. This is a useful feature I can get excited about. The central screen measures 17” and the supplementary slide-out display supplies 10” of additional viewing.… MORE
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The Fujitsu F906i
Fujitsu introduced its super suave F906i and it is a techie’s dream come true. The cell phone features a 3.2 inch rotating screen that can be viewed in a landscape format with a VGA resolution of 864x480,… MORE
play_circle_filledDual-Screen Netbooks
Dual-Screen Netbooks
The Sharp Mebius PC-NJ70A Has an LCD Screen In Its Trackpad
Netbooks are all the rage right now for being small and ultra portable. This netbook from Sharp also wins some serious cool points with an LCD screen built directly into its trackpad. The pictures of the… MORE
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The enTourage eDGe Dualbook is Almost Perfect
The hot hits just keep being pumped out of the CES 2010 convention. Earlier today the enTourage eDGe Dualbook was announced and geeks everywhere are now crying with joy. Because this baby can do it all,… MORE
play_circle_filledDual-View Car Touchscreens
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2010 Range Rover's Display Suits Passenger & Driver
If you hate being unable to see the in-dash GPS display in your car properly due to its extreme angle, the 2010 Range Rover has a solution that will suit you. The 2010 Range Rover is equipped with a… MORE

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