I really like your idea. I also think that GTA02 will have enough power for a small notebook-replacement for a bit hacking, writing or something like this. If the lens would be mounted correctly I think this would be really cool. On software-side this could be done with using a new profile (like: Loud, Silent, Offline/Flight-Mode), named Laptop-Mode or so. This profile could switch from the matchbox-gtk-GUI to a full windowmanager in landscape-mode, let's say e17, which is running fine :)
On 11/15/07, Erland Lewin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Please let me bounce an idea off the list... > > Given that the Neo1973 has similar processing power and screen > resolution to what desktop machines had not too long ago, I think it > would be cool if the user interface had a 'mode' where the Neo could > work as a laptop replacement. > > I imagine a kit the size of a regular book for the Neo containing a > fresnel lens with a frame for attaching to the phone, a foldable > keyboard, a small mouse, and a battery pack loadable with, say, 2 > regular 'C' size batteries. The keyboard and mouse could be either > Bluetooth for wireless convenience or USB for use on airplanes. The kit > could be carried separately from the phone when you anticipate wanting > but not having access to a computer. > > The fresnel lens would be mounted about 10-20cm in front of the Neo (in > landscape orientation), and magnify the 2.8" 283 DPI screen to, say, an > 8.5" 94 dpi or an 11.3" 71 dpi screen image. This would suit the Neo's > high DPI screen well. > > The battery pack would allow the Neo to run for six times longer than > the built in battery, so it would last for the longest flights. > > The Neo could run both as an X server thin client for 'heavy' > applications run on a server over WiFi (or VNC), and host some local > applications (simple office suite, games, development tools?...) for > offline work. This 'mode' would have a regular full screen desktop look > and feel with a lightweight window manager (e17, rasterman?). > > When you're done you disconnect the Neo and pack up your 'kit' in a > small bag or case and return the Neo to your pocket or wherever you keep > your phone. > > Sure, it wouldn't be as nice as having a separate laptop, but > considering weight, size and price still an attractive compromise in > some situations. > > This would take the Neo to where no phone has gone before, and show off > the power of a 'real', desktop OS under the shell. > > Comments? > > (I don't have a Neo (waiting for the GTA02), so I can't try it. But I > tested a fresnel lens with my Sony Ericsson P910, and I think it could > work.) > > _______________________________________________ > OpenMoko community mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community >
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