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3:30 PM - August 28, 2009 by Marcus Yam

This could be the world's first laptop slider.

For those of us who transition between a multi-monitor setup on our desktops and have to go back to just one display on a laptop, gScreen might be the answer.

Alaska-based gScreen Corp. is designing a laptop with two 15.4-inch screens built in. While a laptop with two screens isn't a completely new idea, as Lenovo has already executed the idea, this one from gScreen does so with two full sized displays that slide out side by side.

Spacebook planned specs:

- 2 LED backlit display screens- Windows Vista/ Windows XP Pro (optional)

- Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26-GHz

- 4 GB of RAM (2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2)

- 320GB 7200 RPM HD

- Nvidia GeForce 9800M GT with 512MB dedicated memory (or)

- Nvidia Quadro FX 1700M Graphics with 512MB dedicated memory

- 9-cell battery

- IEEE 1394 1 Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1 Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Headphone X 1 PCI Express Card X 1 AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal battery pack Li-ion 9 cells

Gizmodo has early images of this laptop in the flesh:

Looks cool, huh? It'll weigh a hefty 12 lbs though. Would you have a good use for it?

Source : Tom's Hardware US

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belezeebub 08/28/2009 8:41 PM
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You would have to buy two business class airplane ticket so you could use your laptop. I don't think at 12 pounds it will sell well.

ColMirage 08/28/2009 8:41 PM
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Om nom nom nom battery

vectorm12 08/28/2009 8:44 PM
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For videoediting purposes this thing could probably change the way most people think about on site editing. If the resolution is good enough (atleast 1680x1050) I'd say this computer could make way for a small revolution in post production.

bogcotton 08/28/2009 8:47 PM
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It looks awesome,
you're not sure where to look, like that painting with the apple in front of a man's face.

leo2kp 08/28/2009 8:52 PM
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n i c h e

jhansonxi 08/28/2009 8:54 PM
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That would be awesome with Ubuntu running multi-head but I would like a pair of 17in screens. Battery charge won't last long with both screens running but it probably only activates one screen if you don't slide them both out. I could live with lower battery duration since it's more of a portable workstation than a laptop.

celestial_being 08/28/2009 8:54 PM
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Does anyone know if you will be able to only use one of the screens if your crunched for space?

ssalim 08/28/2009 8:54 PM
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dark_lord69 08/28/2009 8:56 PM
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2 monitors is always a good thing for programmers

3ddraft 08/28/2009 8:57 PM
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I'm a draftsman and having dual screen functionality on the building site or even during a client meeting somewhere else than the shop would be fantastic. Even if I had to be plugged in every time I used it, I would gladly shell out the extra cost!

P_haze420 08/28/2009 9:03 PM
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ikefu 08/28/2009 9:06 PM
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I could actually see myself using this. I'm an electrical engineer that travel all over the country and although I average upwards of 50-70 trips a year, I most often find myself taking my laptop out and parking it in a cube or on my desk at the hotel. When I'm plugging into an industrial network there are always outlets around so power isn't a problem and since I have a roller bag to house all of my tools as well as my laptop the weight doesn't matter.

It would rock to be able to put my PLC code up on one screen and my HMI code on the other. Its amazing how much faster I can work at home with two screens that way.

theLaminator 08/28/2009 9:14 PM
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I'd say there are a good many professionals (engineers, drafters, video editors, etc...) out there that would find this very useful. As far as the average user goes it is definitely overkill. Personally I'd love one though.

Any idea on the price of this monster?

major7up 08/28/2009 9:20 PM
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3ddraft :
I'm a draftsman and having dual screen functionality on the building site or even during a client meeting somewhere else than the shop would be fantastic. Even if I had to be plugged in every time I used it, I would gladly shell out the extra cost!


You said it! But still it would not be able to replace my current setup with 5 (2x24" wide + 2x17" standard + 1X15" standard)

gwolfman 08/28/2009 9:21 PM
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ssalim :
I don't think they understand the main purpose of laptop: compact, portable and lightweight.


Some people want portable workstations; not necessarily laptops!

Honis 08/28/2009 9:51 PM
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Looks awesome! This would have been nice back in school. I hated using my laptop and the lab workstations compared to my rig in my dorm mostly because of the duel screens.

w4ffles 08/28/2009 9:52 PM
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Not trying to bash on ASUS, but I think this is much more practical than ASUS's dual-screen concept because it retains the tactile keyboard and both screens can be used as monitors while working.

I hope they don't come up with a 19"/20" model weighing like 20 lbs.

Mulder19 08/28/2009 10:01 PM
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Well, I am a student and I cannot do without 2 monitors. Having my reading on one screen and my notes/paper on another is extremely helpful. I needed a laptop, this would be nice. However, I shudder to think of the cost.

tenor77 08/28/2009 10:02 PM
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This is overly excessive. So naturally I want one!

One thing that is missing is a slide out keyboard. I mean it's not like you're taking up extra space

megamanx00 08/28/2009 10:32 PM
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Renegade_Warrior 08/28/2009 10:52 PM
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Give Me One!

I want one in a 17" or larger model and I don't care if I have to plug it in or not. I'd haul a car battery around if I had to just for the WoW factor.

Remember years ago with the Boom Boxes on our shoulders, now those were the days. Although I really don't miss the 8-track tapes as they were bulky and used to get eaten a lot. :D

tipoo 08/28/2009 10:59 PM
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They should be angled towards the user a bit.

Anonymous 08/28/2009 11:03 PM
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This can be a double edge sword. It can increase the productivity for programmers or engineers. Or decrease it for the rest of us - watching a movie on one screen and working on another at the same time....

maigo 08/28/2009 11:08 PM
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and you're supposed to use a touchpad? blarg

CptTripps 08/28/2009 11:08 PM
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leo2kp :
n i c h e



Very much so, would be great for my mobile recording sessions.

CptTripps 08/28/2009 11:10 PM
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tipoo :
They should be angled towards the user a bit.


A damn fine point if I do say so...

Camikazi 08/28/2009 11:10 PM
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restmans :
This can be a double edge sword. It can increase the productivity for programmers or engineers. Or decrease it for the rest of us - watching a movie on one screen and working on another at the same time....


Exactly how work is meant to be done :)

Anonymous 08/28/2009 11:29 PM
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gimme one of these ;] Photo editing, recording, browsing and programming. Did I mention homework? MAn, I'd take one now!

impulse fire911 08/28/2009 11:31 PM
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i never used 2 monnitors huh must be pretty cool.

justiceguy216 08/28/2009 11:55 PM
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w4ffles :
I hope they don't come up with a 19"/20" model weighing like 20 lbs.


I hope they DO!! It wouldn't be treated as a laptop, unless your one hulking dude, but call it a portable desktop and it'd be amazing. Just throw it in the backseat of your car, go to a coffee shop or park, and frighten old ladies with all your fancy technology!

jecht 08/28/2009 11:58 PM
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maigo :
and you're supposed to use a touchpad? blarg



Most people who buy this laptop are most likely going to be using it as a portable workstation and sitting at a desk, so using a USB mouse wouldn't be a problem.


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