AT THE TIME...

Back in 2008 looking at net-book market, looking for opportunities among the growing smart phone market, hand held gaming devices, cameras. Freescale aided in the project with their expertise with ARM processors. 

What is a Work Station? 

Desk - Fixed Chair - Adjustable Chair - Stool - Coffee Table - Couch - Lap - Bed - Stomach - Floor - Countertop - Standing 

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) 

• RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) 

• CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) 

• CTD (Cumulative Trauma Disorder) 

Traditional 11” Tablet laptop look with touchscreen, E-Ink screen cover, and pop-out stylus. Lid mounted positionable camera that can face them or their POV.

DESIGN 

• Adjustable screen / fixed keyboard (or reverse) 

• Separate keyboard, mouse, touch pad / pin 

• Matte / gloss screen - brightness 

• Speaker location 

• Stylus 

TODAY

Since early 2009 the tech landscape has changed significantly, with the debut of the iPad and the growing tablet market. Net books evolved into tablets/ultra books. 

Interesting to see 2 of my particular concept elements carried out into the market place with the HP Spectre X2 detachable screen and the YotaPhone 2’s E-Ink backside.

2009