Commander Obi-Wan Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Technology is really advancing now. Can't wait to see what happens in the future with the technology like this. The quality for some of the pics aren't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Holy ****. 0_o That's friggin' awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Kered Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 This is old, I've found these pics a couple of years ago. Still pretty cool though, I don't understand how it works. I know the concept is probably based on a laser alarm, when the laser is seperated from the reciever the alarm trips, but if it is based on the same concept then how can the device work if the hands are in place like shown? My contribute> Hologram http://www.metacafe.com/watch/105039/the_lenovo_tapes/ Warcraft III Game Table http://www.metacafe.com/watch/337227/warcraft_iii_game_table/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkkender Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I wonder when those pen computers accesories will hit the US market because I'll likely buy them right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Lol not for another 20 years at least. Right now theyd have the functionality of a calculator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I don't think they will be for sale anytime soon. I believe that its still in the prototype phase. Still, pretty cool. My contribute> Hologram http://www.metacafe.com/watch/105039/the_lenovo_tapes/ Whoa! It that real? Thats freaking sweet if it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I heard about these things ages ago, still, they are pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo El Sanchez Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 wow awseome...i want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I know about the virtual keyboard thing, but I really don't get the above things are - I know that one is a projector... but what about the rest? Lol not for another 20 years at least. Right now theyd have the functionality of a calculator. The virtual keyboard is out for sale, last I heard. Its just very, very, very costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Originally Posted by Sabretooth The virtual keyboard is out for sale, last I heard. Its just very, very, very costly. True...I read about it in a magazine here, it was for sale too. Wasn't it something like 300 Euro's? Anyways...the article explained how it works as well. The projector projects the keyboard on the table, and uses an intern camera to spot what keys you hit with your fingers. That's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 They look quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 The virtual keyboard is out for sale, last I heard. Its just very, very, very costly. the_raven_03 posted this link in the Swamp -http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8193/ Considering that this is new technology, I'd say its not that expensive. Actually, I don't believe its "new" technology. The way I would surmise it works is similar to a Laser Range Finder. Its kind of like the Wii. The technology isn't new, but the way its implemented is. I'm tempted to buy one, but I can't see spending that much for something that will not get much use past the "OMG this is awesome" phase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 The virtual keyboard is out for sale, last I heard. Its just very, very, very costly. I know that. For some reason i was thinking one of those five pens was an actual "computer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 They look sweet. Also, Ztalker, 300 Euro's? Can't be, while that's a bit pricey, it's not very pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 lolz....as a power PDA user for many years, the virtual BT keyboard is not that astonishing You can get them from anywhere between $80 - $180(USD). Ive used one, though I have to say I like the wireless fabric keyboards better . Mini projectors, like the pen picture above are not too far away - definitely not 20 years lolz.. Still, being projected onto a small space like that - dont expect HD resolution like a great LCD screen. Mini computers - considering the size of the smallest pda running windows mobile - i cant see it being any more than 5-10 years til you can get basic compy functionality from something that size. Dont expect anything too flash - the perennial problem with processors is heat - until they micro/nanotechnology overcomes this then pen size computers will become a functional reality. 3D 'holograms' are around in the form of the Heliodisplay. Whilst mainly used by the miltary and industry, they do have a 30cm version. This tech definitely will be something that will creep into our homes in 10 years or so. Can see it being big with gamers(when it becomes affordable). Imagine playing MP/MMO with a life size display = awesomez what IS amazing in the above pics is the PDA that stands upright on its own, no cradle or anything Must have micro-hovercraft engines in it mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdKnightR Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 This is pretty cool. I saw one of those laser keyboards on an episode of CSI: Miami last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkkender Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well It looks like my next paycheck is already spent. Between the above toy at Thinkgeek and a new PDA cellphone which was already on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTV2 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thats tight man. i want one of those keyboard things for my psp so it doesnt take me hours to write some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thats some pretty neat stuff. It will be cool when this kind of stuff is common to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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