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Tech design going back to the 80s?
IctoanAWEWawi Started conversation Jan 12, 2009
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/01/10/ces_asus_concept_laptops/
concept laptops from Asus. The design looks, to me, like the sort of white box with minimal buttons type that was so popular in late 70s/80s SciFi set design. My immediate thought on looking at them was Space:1999 or Tom Baker/Peter Davidson era Doctor Who.
Whaddya think?
Tech design going back to the 80s?
A Super Furry Animal Posted Jan 12, 2009
Hmm. Looks like a...what's the word?...oh yeah, a laptop.
RF
Tech design going back to the 80s?
Xanatic Posted Jan 12, 2009
It does look kind of 80s, which is not a compliment. Computers were ugly back then. I preferred their wooden laptops.
Tech design going back to the 80s?
IctoanAWEWawi Posted Jan 12, 2009
yeah, the steampunk laptops and desktops I've seen are cool. I reckon if a major manufacturer brought one out they'd sell a lot - although perhaps best wait for the economic climate to improve a tad first!
Tech design going back to the 80s?
2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... Posted Jan 12, 2009
I'm still gutted they're not bringing out a pink version of the NC10, almost made me switch and buy the wind which does come in pink... a pink laptop... how... od... That Asus one sounds kinda cool though, may be worth a look when it comes out, though their bamboo one was just somethign that would take some beating in the 
steaks 
Mind I am the kind of person who thought it was cool when M&S brought out the suit with touch controls for an IPod build into the fabric
Tech design going back to the 80s?
minichessemouse - Ahoy there me barnacle! Posted Jan 12, 2009
lokks kinda Mac-ish. 
mini
Tech design going back to the 80s?
Primeval Mudd (formerly Roymondo) Posted Jan 12, 2009
Crivvens, it's a ZX80!
Tech design going back to the 80s?
Hapi - Hippo #5 Posted Jan 12, 2009
well, what should a modern laptop look like then?
Tech design going back to the 80s?
anachromaticeye Posted Jan 12, 2009
No, it should have stickers from obscure synthesizer companies plastered all over it.
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- 1: IctoanAWEWawi (Jan 12, 2009)
- 2: A Super Furry Animal (Jan 12, 2009)
- 3: IctoanAWEWawi (Jan 12, 2009)
- 4: Xanatic (Jan 12, 2009)
- 5: IctoanAWEWawi (Jan 12, 2009)
- 6: 2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... (Jan 12, 2009)
- 7: minichessemouse - Ahoy there me barnacle! (Jan 12, 2009)
- 8: Primeval Mudd (formerly Roymondo) (Jan 12, 2009)
- 9: Hapi - Hippo #5 (Jan 12, 2009)
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