Intel has revealed a new prototype 'Tangent Bay' laptop with four screens. In addition to the main monitor, there are three small cutting-edge OLED touchscreens in the case. The touchscreens allow for a new way to browse media files like images, as demonstrated in the gallery.
This fully-functioning Intel 'Tangent Bay' prototype could dawn the future of both OLED monitors and revolutionize the design and functionality of laptops.
Implications - In this hi-tech world, business people and even laypeople are always multitasking with multiple devices. Computers that cater to this need to multitask by releasing all-in-one products are seeing mass consumer success. Additionally, with computer sales highly dominated by one particular company, other companies that release these products must up the anti and give consumers a reason to invest in their product.
What's Driving This Trend
- Four-screened Laptops
- The rise of four-screened laptops will allow for enhanced multitasking capabilities.
- OLED Touchscreens
- The use of OLED touchscreens in laptops will create new opportunities for browsing and interacting with media files.
- All-in-one Products
- The success of all-in-one products that cater to the need to multitask will continue to drive innovation in the computer industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Computer Hardware
- The computer hardware industry will need to innovate to keep up with the demand for multi-functional devices and new technologies like OLED touchscreens.
- Consumer Electronics
- Innovations in consumer electronics will continue to shape the way people interact with technology and increase demand for products with enhanced capabilities.
- Media & Entertainment
- The use of multi-screened laptops and OLED touchscreens will create new opportunities for browsing media files, shaping the future of media and entertainment industries.
