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D-roll laptop concept rolls up into a scroll, wears like a purse
The D-roll, or "digital roll," is what designer Hao Hua considers to be a "next generation laptop design," as it does away with the book-like form factor in favor of one mimicking an artist's scroll. Whether or not something like this will even be possible in the near future seems to matter less when you look at how much effort Hua put in the design.
Up above you can see the D-roll set up like a regular laptop, and it's easy to imagine how portable it'd be all rolled up. There's an in-between configuration that you could theoretically use to browse email quickly, and the straps double as places to plug in your USB devices. It also has a detachable webcam you could use on the computer or wear on your wrist.
Though it's just a concept, it seems there's some interesting thoughts that laptop designers could incorporate as takeaways from the D-roll. Check out more of Hao Hua's design below.
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The Awesomer, via Geeky Gadgets, via Oobject
By Ryan at 5:59 AM ON 04/07/09
That is so cool! where can we buy one of those?
By Beach Mac at 7:24 AM ON 04/07/09
This is so cool. I want one.
By martinex at 5:02 AM ON 04/09/09
I'll give that keyboard a week.
By JOONJORRELL at 9:05 PM ON 04/16/09
NOW THAT'S WHAT IBM TALKIN BOUT WHERE CAN I GET ONE
By smith134 at 2:16 AM ON 05/26/09
This is really a good invention. Look like very handy and easily carry anywhere. No doubt it is a next generation laptop. Configuration should be mention here.
By carol at 12:28 PM ON 06/04/09
Where can I but it ? And how much is it?
By tim at 5:06 PM ON 07/14/09
Looks too fragile.
Nice concept but looks way too fragile for daily use.
By mariclimbs at 5:21 PM ON 10/06/09
Wow, light convenience, just what I need. WHEN / where can I get one!!!!!?
By Briana at 6:26 PM ON 10/06/09
Cool! What a talented mind! Where is it for sale and How much?
By Caitlyn at 7:08 PM ON 10/06/09
But obviously the screen doesn't roll up so really how would you carry that without damaging it
By simonorman at 11:14 PM ON 10/06/09
It's not for sale - it doesn't exist. :( Just a design. I believe the screen does roll up as well, but all is detachable for things like cleaning and etc. Yeah. My cat would chew that keyboard up with one glance.
By A K at 9:36 AM ON 10/31/09
wow, so cool what's its price,and how can i buy it?
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