They will probably just give you a cloth for the screen, while charging you 3000 for the base model with the ssd as a 1000 option
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Dual-Sided Touch Panels for iPhones, MacBooks, Tablets?
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They will probably just give you a cloth for the screen, while charging you 3000 for the base model with the ssd as a 1000 option
Because it's a patent release that gives clues to where Apple is heading in regards to multi touch technology. The patent isn't some far-fetched rumor.
BTW, it was posted on Appleinsider as a top story hours before Macrumors so other Mac sites find this story worthy. On the other hand, why do you think this is not page one news? Just curious.
as i did with my iphone, add it onto your existing homeowners insurance (or whatever insurance company you go through for your car). most will add on items like this. my company did for $30/year for the new 16GB iPhone and that covers it if i drop it, throw it in a lake, drive over it, anything. way better than apple!!
Stylus?
Dude do you really want a stylus.
I can't stand the things. Totally fiddly as we would say in the U of the K. Don't you think its nice that you can whip out your iPhone and just tap away without having to search for a stylus. I know I do.
However ohh. It would be so cool to see this out in market whatever the final config of the device. Chow!
Oooh! Now THIS I could get used to! It'd be perfect for touch typists, and it would be GREAT for graphic artistsJust hope they let us use a stylus with this... Way to go Apple!
Dude do you really want a stylus.
I can't stand the things. Totally fiddly as we would say in the U of the K. Don't you think its nice that you can whip out your iPhone and just tap away without having to search for a stylus. I know I do.
However ohh. It would be so cool to see this out in market whatever the final config of the device. Chow!
I agree. The touch is so much more convenient. I like the touch more than the stylus I used on my old Palm V.
Stupid Idea
I hate to be a downer but this is why
-people get criticized for being such relentless fanboys (sheep). This is a really stupid idea because it accomplishes nothing that dual (or a single) multitouch screens cannot accomplish by themselves. True, it would save you from fingerprinting-up your macbook screen, but do you really want to flip the "keyboard" up whenever you want to interact with the screen? Plus there is no way the translucent screen could have as good color, clarity, and resolution as a multitouch LCD.
The future of computing lies in interacting "directly" with your information, even in a way with "tactility" (physics-based/natural-language interactions), and not through any kind of translucent screen that you have to flip back and forth all the time.
The *ONLY* possible thing it would be good for is interacting with your data through the machine (i.e. the scroll-wheel on the back of the iPod that appears visually on the screen when you interact with it, increasing screen space), but as far as I can tell the patent does not cover this.
--ALSO-- First post! Sorry it was so negative, I read and enjoy MacRumors regularly though.
I hate to be a downer but this is why
-people get criticized for being such relentless fanboys (sheep). This is a really stupid idea because it accomplishes nothing that dual (or a single) multitouch screens cannot accomplish by themselves. True, it would save you from fingerprinting-up your macbook screen, but do you really want to flip the "keyboard" up whenever you want to interact with the screen? Plus there is no way the translucent screen could have as good color, clarity, and resolution as a multitouch LCD.The future of computing lies in interacting "directly" with your information, even in a way with "tactility" (physics-based/natural-language interactions), and not through any kind of translucent screen that you have to flip back and forth all the time.
The *ONLY* possible thing it would be good for is interacting with your data through the machine (i.e. the scroll-wheel on the back of the iPod that appears visually on the screen when you interact with it, increasing screen space), but as far as I can tell the patent does not cover this.
--ALSO-- First post! Sorry it was so negative, I read and enjoy MacRumors regularly though.
I was thinking in terms of graphics applications. Don't get me wrong, I love the touch interface, but I can't see getting as much precision out of my finger as I would with a stylus.
I hate to be a downer but this is why
Yes, nice way to start... introduce yourself by calling users on the list 'sheep'. That always goes over well.
Having disregarded the rest of your post, I suggest you sit back and see what posters who think before they post have to say.
Sounds cool but the lower frame with the double sided transparent film sounds like it could easily be broken, either by excessive pressure or a nice rap on something.
Also there is the issue of balance / weight distribution, if the screen side is heavier it will need a leg th keep the screen from falling backwards.
What do you think?
Also there is the issue of balance / weight distribution, if the screen side is heavier it will need a leg th keep the screen from falling backwards.
What do you think?
Yeah its called iWash, was announced for february, but it got delayed and probably will be available next september
Fingerworks touchstream
Apple bought a company a few years ago that already makes this device. Once they bought the company they closed the doors on the business and integrated the technology into the macbook pro and iphone(multi touch). Here is a link to the web site of the defunct company.
http://www.fingerworks.com/
The guys behind fingerworks now work at apple. I have one of these keyboards, they are really great, best keybord I have ever used.
Check out their other patients.
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...works&FIELD1=AS&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PG01
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=Fingerworks&FIELD1=AS&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PG01
Apple bought a company a few years ago that already makes this device. Once they bought the company they closed the doors on the business and integrated the technology into the macbook pro and iphone(multi touch). Here is a link to the web site of the defunct company.
http://www.fingerworks.com/
The guys behind fingerworks now work at apple. I have one of these keyboards, they are really great, best keybord I have ever used.
Check out their other patients.
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...works&FIELD1=AS&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PG01
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=Fingerworks&FIELD1=AS&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PG01
I could see it if was a standard keyboard-less tablet. If it is like the patent, it wouldn't make sense.
it seems this would really be great for a tablet-like computer. i don't know about a mobile phone, but maybe
Just pointing out manners that most learn in 2nd grade.
If you want to be taken seriously, avoid ad hominem labels like 'sheep' and 'fanboy' when introducing yourself.
Oooh! Now THIS I could get used to! It'd be perfect for touch typists, and it would be GREAT for graphic artists
There is a stylus-like gesture (minus the stylus) in Apple's recent gestures patent.
The user acts as if they are holding the stylus, and the gesture is registered as if a stylus was I use.
Sounds interesting enough...
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