The 'If Convertible' is easily one of the most ambitious laptops/tablets/smartphones. Ideal Future's concept device is essentially a laptop with two independent screens, with one that can be rotated and detached. The idea behind the If Convertible is that your laptop and smartphone/tablet (phablet) shouldn't be standalone devices.
The If Convertible's main draw is the ability to detach its second screen and use it as a smartphone/tablet. When combined, the two screens stand 7 inches and are 12 inches wide. The base (laptop) will be powered by either Ubuntu or Windows and the smartphone/tablet will be powered by Android. Ideal Future is currently seeking $100,000 of funding on Indiegogo, but it promises to fulfill all orders by July 2014 even if its goal isn't hit.
Conjoined Laptop Concepts
The 'If Convertible' Combines a Laptop, Smartphone and Tablet into One
Trend Themes
1. Convergent Devices - The 'If Convertible' concept highlights the increasing trend of combining multiple devices into one.
2. Flexible Screens - The detachable and rotatable screen feature of the 'If Convertible' showcases the emerging trend of flexible screens in technology devices.
3. Platform Integration - The integration of multiple operating systems (Ubuntu, Windows, Android) in the 'If Convertible' points to the trend of platform convergence in devices.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The 'If Convertible' concept creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry as it challenges the current market of separate laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
2. Consumer Electronics - The emergence of convergent devices like the 'If Convertible' presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry, as it expands the possibilities of device functionality.
3. Software Development - The platform integration aspect of the 'If Convertible' opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the software development industry, as developers can create cross-compatibility and seamless experiences across different operating systems.